Omoyeni Olabode-5 Jan, 2026

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Olanike Adeyemo, as part of a major cabinet reshuffle. The announcement was made on Monday through a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation, and Culture, Prince Dotun Oyelade.

Omoyeni Olabode-30 Dec, 2025

Former media aide Gbenga Hashim has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the federal government for what he describes as security failures exposed by recent United States airstrikes on extremist targets in Nigeria.

Omoyeni Olabode-30 Dec, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the provisional list of governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State election, but Dr. Wole Oluyede, the candidate elected by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the party’s November primary, was excluded from the displayed list.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Dec, 2025

A former Minister of Police Affairs has made a bold claim that Deji Adeleke, a prominent businessman and elder brother of Governor Ademola Adeleke, is the “real governor” of Osun State and not the sitting governor.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Dec, 2025

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that there will be no reversal or postponement in the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws, which are scheduled to take effect on January 1

Omoyeni Olabode-24 Dec, 2025

Ekiti State has become the first in Nigeria to domesticate the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, taking a pioneering step as subnational governments align with the country’s broader tax reform framework.

Omoyeni Olabode-23 Dec, 2025

The All Progressives Congress has openly signalled strong support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to secure a second term in office ahead of the 2027 elections, reaffirming confidence in his leadership after his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party earlier this year.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Dec, 2025

Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has openly declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains politically untouchable ahead of the 2027 general election, using unusually blunt language to dismiss potential challengers.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Dec, 2025

Political tensions in Osun State have escalated into a public dispute between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party as both parties traded accusations relating to the ongoing 2026 governorship contest.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Dec, 2025

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has reassured distraught parents of the pupils and staff kidnapped from St Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State, that the abducted schoolchildren are in good condition and will soon return home

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Dec, 2025

Sumner Sambo, Director of News at Arise News, has claimed that political operatives aligned with President Bola Tinubu are positioning themselves to take control of leadership roles at Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory agencies, including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Dec, 2025

Engineer Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has resigned from his position following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Omoyeni Olabode-17 Dec, 2025

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, has denied authorship of a viral statement circulating online in response to allegations raised by billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote

Omoyeni Olabode-15 Dec, 2025

The African Democratic Congress has reaffirmed that Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, remains part of the ADC coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. This clarification was made by the National Chairman of ADC, Ralphs Okey Nwosu, amid growing speculation about Obi’s status within the opposition alliance.

Omoyeni Olabode-15 Dec, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission has disowned an alleged governorship primary election reportedly conducted by a faction of the Accord Party in Osun State. INEC said it did not monitor or recognise any such primary, stressing that the commission was not notified in line with electoral guidelines. The clarification followed reports circulating that a faction of the party had conducted a governorship primary ahead of the next election cycle in the state.

Omoyeni Olabode-15 Dec, 2025

The Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the continued detention of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). At a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi, the party accused the EFCC of acting with political bias and overstepping its legal mandate in holding Malami without formal charges. ADC officials described the detention as unconstitutional and called for his immediate release.

Omoyeni Olabode-15 Dec, 2025

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has dismissed reports claiming he has declared interest in contesting the Abia State governorship election in 2027. Kalu described the claims as false and misleading, stressing that he has not made any public or private declaration regarding a governorship ambition. He said the reports misrepresented his position and risked creating unnecessary political tension in the state.

Omoyeni Olabode-15 Dec, 2025

Fresh insights have emerged into why former President Muhammadu Buhari chose not to publicly endorse or name a preferred successor during the buildup to the 2023 presidential election. According to former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, the decision was a deliberate security and political strategy rather than reluctance or indecision.

Omoyeni Olabode-15 Dec, 2025

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed circulating reports that he collapsed and was hospitalised in London, calling the claims false and untrue. According to a statement from his office, the widely shared narrative that he fainted and was hurried abroad for treatment is a lie and not factual.

Omoyeni Olabode-15 Dec, 2025

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s style of governance, describing it as a Kabiyesi system where decisions are centralised and dissenting views are discouraged. Abaribe made the remarks while reacting to Nigeria’s current political and economic situation, arguing that the Tinubu administration operates more like a traditional monarchy than a participatory democracy.

Omoyeni Olabode-15 Dec, 2025

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally petitioned the Department of State Services over an alleged demand of N150 million by Primate Elijah Ayodele for what was described as spiritual intercession. According to a report by TheCable, Adelabu accused the cleric of repeatedly contacting him and his associates with requests for money under the guise of prayers and prophetic intervention.

Omoyeni Olabode-13 Dec, 2025

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally petitioned the Department of State Services over an alleged demand of N150 million by Primate Elijah Ayodele for what was described as spiritual intercession.

Omoyeni Olabode-13 Dec, 2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern about what it describes as a lack of collaboration between former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, as Nigeria heads toward the 2027 general elections.

Omoyeni Olabode-13 Dec, 2025

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, former minister of information and culture, has publicly restated his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the 15th convocation lecture of Achievers University in Ondo State, Mohammed emphasised that his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains solid and that he remains fully supportive of the current government in Abuja

Omoyeni Olabode-12 Dec, 2025

A fresh political crisis is unfolding in Rivers State as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, publicly accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of making false claims about his engagement with state lawmakers. The dispute intensified after Fubara dismissed reports of a rift and claimed he was yet to meet with legislators because arrangements for such meetings had not been fixed by party leaders and elders.

Omoyeni Olabode-12 Dec, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jama’are Local Government Area, Bauchi State has expelled Honorable Haruna Muhammad Jungudo, a former House of Representatives candidate, citing his loyalty to Nyesom Wike’s faction of the party. The party said Jungudo was guilty of anti party activities and actions that undermined local structures and decisions.

Omoyeni Olabode-9 Dec, 2025

The recently elected National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the leadership of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has gained significant backing from major party structures across Nigeria. According to reports, state chairmen, National Assembly caucuses, former governors, ex-ministers, and past NWC officials have all scheduled solidarity meetings with the new leadership in Abuja.