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The governorship campaign tour of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, continued on Friday with a massive rally in Ado Local Government Area, the Ekiti State capital, attracting thousands of supporters and residents ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election. The campaign rally witnessed a large turnout of party faithful, youths, women groups, traders, artisans, and community leaders who trooped out in their numbers to receive Dr. Oluyede and his campaign team. The impressive turnout reflected the growing acceptance and popularity of the PDP candidate as preparations intensify for the forthcoming governorship poll. As part of his engagement in Ado-Ekiti, Dr. Oluyede paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Rufus Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, where he received royal blessings and offered prayers for a peaceful election and continued progress of Ekiti State. Addressing the enthusiastic crowd at the rally, Dr. O...

The Accord Party, in Lagos state under the leadership of Comr. Lanre Ogundare, monitored by the (REC) Resident Electoral Commission representative, EPM team, all Electoral Officers in Lagos state and the Legal department team of INEC, observed the Accord congress that gave birth to the leadership of Accord Lagos state.   Accord Lagos candidates emerge through consensus in 10 LGA, 18 House of Assembly, 12 Federal House of Reps, 3 Senatorial and Governorship Candidate.   Hon. Idown Daramola, Accord Candidate emerged through consensus promise to transform Mushin, just the same way our former Federal House of Rep Hon. Kako Are. He said the electorate and residents of Mushin will benefit from the dividend of democracy from welfarism, the school bus, and also sponsored bills for transformation.   Hon. Idowu Daramola appreciated the Exco from State Chairmen (Comr Lanre Ogundare), Secretary (James Kolawole), Treasurer (Comr Aremu Gabriel), Organising Secretary ( Hon. Kosenimola A...

The Nigerian Advocacy for Good Governance Alliance (NAGA – Diaspora) has congratulated Alhaji Atiku Abubakar "on his continued leadership and unwavering commitment to the Nigerian project." The Group said in a statement jointly signed by its Global Coordinator,Tope Adesipo and Secretary, Ajede, on Friday, that "at this critical moment in our nation’s history, Atiku Abubakar stands as the candidate who best carries the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora." They added in the statement that Atiku's vision of unity, economic revival, security, and genuine democratic reform resonates deeply with citizens, who they said yearn for a Nigeria that works for everyone, and not just a privileged few. "We therefore call on all Nigerians — irrespective of party, region, ethnicity or religion — to rally round Atiku Abubakar and work collectively to defeat the current administration of President Bola Tinubu in the interest of our...

The Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on his emergence as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election.   Ladega described the development as a strong affirmation of the President’s leadership legacy and national impact.   President Tinubu is described as a visionary leader whose administration continues to command respect and inspire confidence across the country, shaping national direction through bold and transformative governance.   In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Akeem Mustapha, the council boss congratulated President Tinubu on his well-deserved emergence and reaffirmed Ikorodu Local Government’s support and goodwill as he continues the task of national transformation.   He added that ongoing reforms aimed at stabilising the economy, strengthening institutions, and expanding opportunities for Niger...

A 38-year-old youth leader of Ajiran Community, Hammed Akanbi, popularly known as “Hammed Ajiran,” was on Friday arraigned before an Ogba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State over the alleged murder of Prince Ademola Akinloye and one Sheriff Salami in the Eti-Osa area of the state. Akanbi was arraigned on a six-count charge bordering on alleged murder and related offences. According to the prosecution, Prince Ademola Akinloye, son of the Ojomu of Ajiran Land, was allegedly killed on August 26, 2024, along Chevron Drive, while Sheriff Salami was allegedly murdered on April 18, 2023, both within the Eti-Osa area of Lagos State. Police investigations reportedly led to the arrest of two suspects identified as Safiu Fatai, also known as “Fabo,” and Yusuf Ismaila, alias “Bariga,” who allegedly confessed during interrogation that Akanbi paid them the sum of N2 million to carry out the 2023 assassination. The Lagos State Police Command had earlier declared Akanbi wanted on February 19 over his al...

  Concerned All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders and Ondo State indigenes have rejected the defence of the party's primaries by the state Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Olukayode Ajulo, describing his recent statement as an attempt to “rewrite events that played out in broad daylight across Ondo State.”   In a statement signed by Mogbojuri Ksayode on Thursday, the group accused the Attorney General of denying alleged violence and irregularities that marred the APC primaries in the state.   The stakeholders were reacting to a statement issued by Ajulo on May 21, 2026, where he reportedly dismissed allegations of violence and manipulation during the exercise.   According to the group, Ajulo’s claim that there was “no violence” during the primaries was false and insulting to the people of Ondo State.   The statement alleged that armed non-state actors disrupted the primaries in several locations across the state, including Okeli...

The Rainbow Coalition Ambassadors (RCA) has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State for the peaceful and orderly conduct of its governorship primaries, describing the process as a shining example of political maturity and a departure from the state’s history of acrimonious contests. In a statement signed by Comrade Jude Chuks and issued shortly after the declaration of Rt. Hon. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election, the group praised the APC leadership and stakeholders for ensuring a rancour-free exercise. The Rainbow Coalition Ambassadors, a prominent support structure aligned with the broader Rainbow Coalition political movement in the state, noted that the smooth conduct of the primaries reflects growing commitment to unity, dialogue, and collective progress ahead of the 2027 polls. “We congratulate the Rivers State APC for conducting a credible, transparent, and peaceful primary. This achievement underscores the mat...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign tour continued on Wednesday with an overwhelming show of support in Oye and Ikole Local Government Areas, where residents openly declared their determination to vote for the party’s candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, in the June 20 governorship election. Journalists covering the campaign tour witnessed massive crowds across both local governments as party supporters, youths, women groups, traditional stakeholders, and residents trooped out in large numbers to receive the PDP candidate and his campaign team. Dr. Oluyede was accompanied to the rallies by his Deputy Governorship Candidate, Hon. Ayodeji Ogunsakin; the Director General of the Oluyede Campaign Council, Chief Makanjuola Ogundipe; party leaders; stakeholders; and other members of the Peoples Democratic Party. The atmosphere in Oye and Ikole was filled with excitement, solidarity songs, and chants of support, with many residents insisting that the people had already made up the...

By Audu Moses  For several years, schools in the North Eastern part of Nigeria, and indeed it's entire educational system were in ruins and rots. They were visibly and intentionally targeted. Schools were burned, teachers and learners were killed, while thousands more were displaced or abducted, with entire communities left with an equal generation of children, whose only history and places of abode are IDP camps and displacement homes. It has been over 15 years of traumatic and horrific stories. This reality confronted the entire country and even the international community. The insurgents did not only attack schools, the inflicted violence on the psyche, attempting to destroy it's fundamental ideals, and fabrics through demoralizing and radicalizing the system. Education is not just about grades and certificates, it's about survival, and a generation. It is within this context that the North East Development Commission's educational program of rebuilding and sustainab...

  By Thomas Taribo    There are two types of loyalty; true loyalty and strategic loyalty. True loyalty is rare, and unambitious. True loyalty is unsaleable, it stays when all else leaves, because it has no exit clause, and convenience, but strategic loyalty is common because it’s rational, and transactional.    In politics, you need both to win. But when the fight gets real, only true loyalty stays. Howbeit , structurally, transactional loyalty leads to structural collapse. Evidentially , those who hold the structure of 2027, are those who did not scatter in 2023. However, loyalty is never one-sided, although it is not entrenched in keeping scores, it is designed to create reciprocal bonds.   True loyalty, the type demonstrated by Rt. Hon. Kingsley Chida in Rivers State works quietly, protectively, and defensively, without exposing or taking the credit.   Rt. Hon. Chida, understands from the onset that there are certain things that cannot be rushed wit...

A youth-based advocacy organisation in Abia State has rejected allegations that a constituency project linked to Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, was abandoned, describing the claims as misleading and politically motivated. The group, Abia Progressive Youth Frontier (APYF), said recent reports questioning the implementation of a conference and e-learning facility attracted unnecessary controversy without proper understanding of the project’s status and execution process. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its state coordinator, Chinedu Nwafor, the organisation said attempts to portray the project as abandoned ignored the broader record of infrastructural and educational interventions facilitated by Kalu across Bende federal constituency. According to the group, the deputy speaker has remained one of the most visible and impactful federal lawmakers from Abia state, particularly in the areas of youth empowerment, education, infrastructure, healthc...

L The Niger Delta Development Ambassadors (NDDA) has endorsed Kingsley Ogundu Chinda (aka OK Chinda) as a consensus candidate of the emerging “Rainbow Coalition” ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. The group said Chinda possesses the political experience, legislative exposure, and cross-party acceptability required to consolidate the coalition’s broader objective of stability, inclusive governance, and development in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by King David Attah, national president of the organisation, the NDDA also commended Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for his role in fostering a more inclusive democratic culture through the coalition arrangement currently gaining momentum in Rivers politics. The organisation described the Rainbow Coalition as a strategic political alignment involving multiple political interests and parties working together beyond partisan divisions for the collective development of Ri...

The Executive Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Hon. (Barr.) Rosiji Oluyemisi Adenike has congratulated Hon. Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo on his victory at the Primary Elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the House of Representatives from Ifako/Ijaiye Federal Constituency.     In a personally signed letter released by her media office and dated May 16, 2026, Hon. (Barr.) Rosiji Oluyemisi Adenike, "heartily congratulates Hon. Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo on his well-deserved victory at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Primary Elections, emerging as the party’s candidate for a second term as Member, House of Representatives representing Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency."   The Chairman said further "victory is a clear testament to your outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication, and impactful representation of the good people of Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency.    "Your commitment to grassroots development...

Otunba Bola Fisayo has been declared winner of APC primary election held across the 22 wards of the Federal Constituency. Announcing the results, the returning office Dr. André Akuche declared Otunba Bola Fisayo the winner having scored a total vote of 12,783 votes, Otunba Ade Adeniyi scored a total vote of 3,128 coming second while Hon. Abiola Makinde scored a total vote of 1,052 and Dr. Michael Akintomide Ajilo scored a total vote of 1011. The total valid vote cast was 17974 Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye one of the Aspirants had earlier withdrawn from the race. Otunba Bola Fisayo appreciated the party members for the mandate given to him and assured the party that unprecedented and adequate representation will be guaranteed in the federal constituency.

  Ahead of APC House of Representatives Election scheduled for Saturday 16th of May 2026, Ondo East-West Federal Constituency stakeholders have adopted Otunba Bola Olawafisayo as its flagbearer.   Rising from the stakeholders' meeting held at Harmony Estate in Ondo city, a source close to Otunba Bola Olawafisayo disclosed that arrangements have been perfect and party members will formally adopt Otunba Bola Olawafisayo on Saturday the very day slated very for the primary.

Concerned Citizens and Indigenes of Oroto Community, Ugbo Kingdom, Ilaje Local Government of Ondo State have rejected the imposition of Sepeluwa as the title of Oba in Oroto. The community in a statement by Oluwafemi Awenebi,said Oroto belongs to all the people of the community, and decisions concerning leadership and traditional institutions must reflect fairness, equity, and justice for everyone. It said: "We, the residents and indigenes of Oroto, are the rightful owners and occupants of this community. The entire community stands united in rejecting any attempt to force Sepeluwa on the people against their collective will as their domain is obenla. "We call on the Olubo family to stop using the instrument of the state to oppress and silence the voices of Oroto people, Egharegbemi is the Eldest, Leadership should be based on consultation, inclusiveness, and respect for the wishes of the people. For peace and unity to prevail, everybody must be carried along in matters affec...

We, as concerned residents of Lagos State and committed advocates of democratic accountability, wish to draw urgent public attention to disturbing allegations of political manipulation, financial inducement, intimidation, and coercion currently undermining the integrity of the electoral process across the state. Of particular concern is the situation in Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency I, where credible reports suggest that the political space is being distorted through the monetization of the process. It is alleged that a particular aspirant, Mr. Lawrence Olanrewaju, engaged in the disbursement of substantial sums to influential actors, including ₦150 million reportedly coordinated through Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde (popularly known as Oluomo), as well as $100,000 allegedly given to Mr. Kamorudeen Olawale Yusuf (Kamosky), a Personal Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Beyond Oshodi-Isolo, similar patterns of political imposition and coercion have been observed across other constitue...

A coalition of oil sector reform advocates has criticised the latest agreement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited with Chinese firms to revive Nigeria’s refineries, describing the move as a wasteful recycling of failed strategies and a troubling signal of weak accountability in the management of public resources. The group, the Centre for Energy Sector Transparency (CEST), made its position known in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its executive director, Dr Oghenetega Edafe, following the announcement of a new memorandum of understanding between NNPC Ltd and two Chinese companies for a proposed technical equity partnership. The agreement is aimed at completing rehabilitation work and restarting operations at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, assets that have remained largely dormant despite multiple rounds of government-funded turnaround maintenance. Edafe said the development raises serious questions about fiscal discipline, policy coherence,...

Concerned stakeholders in the National Association of Nigerian Students, Ogun State Joint Campus Committee, has become aware of troubling developments suggesting undue interference in its forthcoming election process. As an independent student body, NANS remains committed to democratic principles, transparency, and the collective will of students across campuses in Ogun State. However, recent indicators point to attempts by the Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Students’ Affairs, Adeyemi Azeez Amoo, to influence the electoral process in ways that could undermine its credibility and integrity. Reports reaching stakeholders within the student community indicate that there are moves to improperly invoke the name and authority of the Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to sway outcomes and intimidate participants. Such actions, if allowed to persist, risk creating unnecessary tension among students and could disrupt the peaceful conduct of the election. It is important to stress that the...

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Stanley Osifo, has declared that he possesses the capacity to solve Nigeria’s numerous challenges and urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give him an opportunity. Osifo, an indigene of Edo State, said that he had already purchased the APC presidential expression of interest and nomination forms worth N100 million ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview on Friday, Osifo dismissed claims that Tinubu financed the purchase of the forms. “Some people said President Bola Tinubu gave me money to buy the nomination and expression of interest forms. Tinubu has never given me any money before. “He has never given me any kobo, penny, or pence. I bought branded vehicles to support his presidential ambition in 2023. I mobilised people with my resources to support him then,” he said. Osifo added that he is prepared to participate in whichever mode of primary election the APC adopts. “Let us go f...