Author: Lekan Shobo Shobowale

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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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Olaoluwa Felicitates Oyo APC Chairman on birthday The Atayese of Fiditi and 2027 governorship aspirant, Olaoluwa Peter Abidemi popularly called OPA has congratulated state party chairman, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo on his birthday. In a statement on Saturday tbrough his media office, Olaoluwa describes Adeyemo as a leader with dignity and high integrity. He said the one time Oyo state deputy goveenor remains one of the pillars of progressive ideologies and a rallying point for members.” He lauded the chairman’s leadership style, noting it has strengthened party unity and expanded APC’s reach in Oyo. Olaoluwa added that the recently elected…

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Nasarawa Court Grants Final Forfeiture of Multiple Properties, Cash to FG The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 secured the final forfeiture of multiple properties and cash before Justice M.O. Olajuwon of the Federal High Court, sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State to the federal government. The assets are proceeds of unlawful activities belonging to one Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi. The properties forfeited include a 23-room hotel and event centre known as De Thinkers Home and Apartments, located at New Layout, Abattoir Road First Gate, Nyanya Gwandara, Nasarawa State; a warehouse and sachet water factory and dispenser,…

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APC to ADC: Your Defiant Posture Amounts To Illegality Text of A Press Conference by the All Progressives Congress National Working Committee of the baseless allegations by the Senator David Mark Factional Leadership of the African Democratic Congress It is imperative to address the Nigerian people on the deliberate mischief and puerile propaganda of Senator David Mark and his co-travelers parading themselves as “coalition politician” at the ignoble press conference held on Thursday 2 April, 2026. The highlights of their press conference, shorn of unwarranted verbal vituperations, are: 1.⁠ ⁠Claim that Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deliberately weakening opposition parties to…

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Kwankwanso’ Defection ‘Not A Surprise’, Says NNPP Scribe Olayoku As Party Faces Post – Kwankwansiya Test The National Secretary of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Dipo Olayoku, has described the resignation of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from the NNPP to the coalition party, the African Democratic Congress, as a predictable political development rooted in long-standing ideological and strategic differences within the party, stressing that the move was anticipated rather than abrupt, and reflects the deep divisions that had been quietly shaping the party’s internal dynamics for months. He noted that the defection, though significant, aligns with earlier…

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President Tinubu Appoints Ibrahim Ida As CAC Chairman, Nominates Seven As National Population Commissioners, Confirms Balla Bello As Special Adviser President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Sen. Dr Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission and nominated seven people to fill vacant commissioner positions at the National Population Commission. Ida holds an MSc in Banking & Finance from the University of Ibadan (1983) and an LLB from the University of Abuja (2003). Before being elected to the Senate in 2017 to represent Katsina Central, he served as the Commissioner of Finance for Katsina State and as the…

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PHOTOS: Atiku, Amaechi, Yilwatda pay condolence visit to el-Rufai Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, and Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday paid condolence visits to Nasir el-Rufai over his mother’s death. Hajiya Umma, the mother of the former Kaduna governor, passed away in Egypt on Friday. El-Rufai, who was in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission(ICPC) at the time of his passing, was released on compassionate grounds to attend the burial rites. He was visited at his Kaduna residence by several dignitaries, including…

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