Kaduna Governor, Sani Urges Nigerians To Be Wary Of Opposition Elements Trying To Truncate Democracy The Presidential Media Team, on a tour of federal government projects in Nigeria’s North-West, has commended the infrastructure development initiatives of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State. The team, led by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, continued its inspection with visits to several federal and state government projects. These included the 35-kilometre Gadan-Gayam, Gwaraji, and Kujama roads linking 76 farming communities in Igabi, Kajuru, and Chikun Local Government Areas; the multi-billion-naira Skills Acquisition Centre; and…
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2027: Oyo Federal Constituency, Leading The Fight For Rotational Governorship In The New Republic The pace setter State with its many Local Government Areas in all senatorial districts and federal constituencies poteays a political structure that, with keen look, shows an unarguably unfair balance of power. Since 1979, the Governorship of Ọ̀yọ́ State has been overwhelmingly dominated by the Ìbádàn bloc, particularly within Ọ̀yọ́ South Senatorial District, which has produced five Governors, including figures such as Kolapo Ishola, Lam Adesina, Rashidi Ladoja, Abiola Ajimobi, and Seyi Makinde. In stark contrast, the Ìbàràpá axis within the same district has never produced…
2027:APC-SGC DDG Southwest, Adeogun Visits Ogun Consensus Guber Candidate The Deputy Director-General, All Progressives Congress Support Group Council, SouthWest, Hon. Adewale Adeogun on Wednesday visited the 2027 Ogun State Consensus gubernatorial candidate, Senator Olamilekan Adeola Yayi at his National Assembly office in Abuja. Speaking during the visit, Adeogun congratulated Yayi on his emergence as gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State. Adeogun assured that the support group council would deploy all it has in its arsenal to ensure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all the candidates of the party in the Southwest. He added that he has instructed the leadership…
Sowore Defends “No-Case Submission” Insists Charges Are Baseless And Politically Motivated Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has stated that the legal proceedings instituted against him by the Federal Government are without merit, maintaining that his legal team has filed a no-case submission and is awaiting the court’s ruling on the matter. Addressing a wide range of issues on Thursday, during an exclusive interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese Ijebu, Ogun State, the Publisher of Sahara Reporter, Sowore explained that the submission was filed after the prosecution…
“We Are Regressing Into Opportunity — Former Ekiti State Governor Former Ekiti State Governor, Segun Oni, has raised deep concerns about the trajectory of Nigeria’s democracy and political system, warning that the country is gradually sliding into what he described as organised opportunism disguised as multi-party democracy. Speaking during an exclusive media chat on Wednesday on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese Ijebu, Ogun State, Oni offered a wide-ranging analysis of the economy, governance, and political structure, stressing that while some macroeconomic indicators show relative stability, the lived reality of Nigerians remains far more complex and…
President Tinubu Assent To 2026 Appropriation Bill President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion. He has also signed the bill extending the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The N68.32 trillion budget for this year earmarks N4.799 trillion for statutory transfers and N15.8 trillion for debt service. It allocates N15.4 trillion to recurrent expenditure and N32.2 trillion to the Development Fund for Capital Expenditure. With capital expenditure accounting for about 50 per cent, the 2026 budget underscores the administration’s…
EFCC, Traditional Institution, Pledge to Work Together against Corruption The Ag. Zonal Director, Katsina Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, ACEI Chinedu Ozugha and his team, on Tuesday, 14th April, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Katsina HRH Alh. (Dr.) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman CFR. During the visit, the Ag. Zonal Director informed the Emir of the new Directorate of the Commission that was opened in Katsina to cover both Katsina and Zamfara States. He enjoined the Emir to lend a hand of support to the Directorate and the Commission at large in fighting the menace of economic and…
ADC: A Playground Of Power-Hungry Politician, Not A Coalition— APC Blasts Oppositions The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “playground of power-hungry politicians” rather than a credible coalition, as internal tensions continue to rock the opposition party. APC National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Felix Morka, made the remark on Tuesday during an appearance on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, where he reacted to the deepening leadership crisis within the ADC. Recall that On April 1, 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) suspended the recognition of the…
2027 Gubernatorial Election: What I Saw About Femi Hamzat, APC in Lagos State – Primate Ayodele In a recent video on Facebook, Nigerian cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has weighed in on the political landscape in Lagos State, expressing support for Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat while predicting a competitive contest within the All Progressives Congress. Ayodele described Hamzat as a capable figure within the ruling party in Lagos, noting that his leadership qualities could influence the direction of the state’s politics. He emphasized that the deputy governor possesses the attributes needed to perform effectively if given a higher responsibility. According to…
Easter: Trust In God Sovereignty Amid Difficulties, Oyo CAN Chairman Urges Christians The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev Elisha Olukayode Ogundiya has called on Christians in the state to trust God notwithstanding whatever they are going through. Rev Ogundiya stated this in his Easter message made available to journalists in Ibadan. “May I urge you to remain resilient in faith, fostering unity, demonstrating love to neighbours, and focusing on the mission of sharing the gospel. “Need for integrity and continued spiritual growth by both the church and the secular leaders in our society. Doing this includes trust in God,…