Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Senate President Akpabio Celebrates 11-Year-Old TeenEagle Bronze Winner. Senate President Godswill Akpabio hosted 11-year-old Michelle Antai, a bronze medal winner at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals, at the National Assembly in Abuja, commending her exceptional achievement on the international stage. The young prodigy, a student of Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC) in Abuja, was recognised for her outstanding performance in the prestigious English language competition held at the University of Surrey, UK, from 27 July to 3 August. Michelle, competing in the TeenEagle 1 category for students born between 2013 and 2015, secured third place and a special award…

Ondo Mourns As Former SDP Governorship Candidate Akingboye Passes Away At 60. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the people of Ondo State are grieving the loss of Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, the party’s governorship candidate in the November 16, 2024, election, who passed away at the age of 60. Akingboye, fondly known as OBA, died in the early hours of Wednesday, 3 September 2025, at his residence in Victoria Garden City, Lagos, as confirmed by his Personal Assistant and Media Adviser, Oyeniyi Iwakun. Akingboye, a distinguished businessman and philanthropist, was the Chief Executive Officer of Benshore Maritime and Clog…

Ekiti 2026: ADC Welcomes Defectors As Ex-Banker Announces Governorship Bid. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ekiti State has gained significant momentum ahead of the 2026 governorship election, welcoming a wave of high-profile defectors from major political parties while former banker Prince Adeyinka Alli declared his candidacy for governor. The defections, marked by a grand unveiling event in Ado-Ekiti, signal a growing coalition aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the June 2026 poll. Among the prominent defectors are former Deputy Governors Prof. Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, who served under ex-Governor Ayodele Fayose, and Dr. Tae Lawal, who…

“Nigeria Gains Global Respect Under My  Leadership”, President Tinubu Declares. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria has regained significant international respect and recognition two years into his administration, attributing this to bold economic reforms and strategic diplomatic engagements. Speaking at the State House in Abuja while receiving His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, alongside other royal fathers, the President highlighted the nation’s stabilised economy and growing global stature. Tinubu noted that his administration’s tough decisions since May 2023 have addressed longstanding issues such as revenue leakages, corruption, and economic mismanagement. “Years…

Ebonyi Police Confirm Beheading Of Man In Land Dispute, Suspect Arrested. The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome beheading of a middle-aged man, Dick Nnachi, in Oso-Edda, Edda Local Government Area, amid a long-standing land dispute with the neighbouring Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, 28 August 2025, was announced by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, in a statement on Sunday, 31 August, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for peace. DSP Ukandu described the killing as “wicked and inhumane,” revealing that a suspect has been arrested in…

Over 2.5 Million Nigerians Register Online For 2027 Elections, INEC Reports. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 2.5 million Nigerians have completed online pre-registration for voter cards in just two weeks, signalling strong public enthusiasm ahead of the 2027 general elections. The update, shared by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, followed the commission’s weekly meeting on Tuesday. The Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which began on 18 August 2025, recorded 2,532,062 online entries by 31 August, with a gender breakdown showing 1,313,580 female registrants (51.88%) and…

Advocacy Group Urges Global Action Against Nasir El-Rufai Over Alleged Hate Speech. The Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN), a Nigerian human rights advocacy group, has called on the United States, United Kingdom, and other world powers to declare former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai a global persona non grata, citing allegations of hate speech and actions that threaten peace. In an open letter addressed to the United Nations Secretary-General and ambassadors of the UK, USA, Canada, China, and other nations represented in Nigeria, TAN accused El-Rufai of stoking ethnic and religious tensions, particularly in Southern Kaduna. TAN’s National…

Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Appeals For Peace Ahead Of 2026 Election, Urges End To Political Violence. Ado-Ekiti, 3 September 2025 – Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has called for calm and unity among residents as political activities intensify ahead of the June 2026 governorship election, stressing that his ambition for a second term is “not worth the precious blood of any Ekiti person.” In a statewide broadcast aired on Tuesday across radio and television stations, the governor condemned recent incidents of political violence, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to maintaining the state’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful regions.…

PDP Governors Stand Firm Against Wike’s Faction, Vow To Uphold Party Discipline. Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have issued a stern warning to the faction led by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, declaring that the party will not succumb to arrogance, impunity, or divisive tactics. The statement, delivered by Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, came during the inauguration of the National Convention Planning Committee in Abuja on Tuesday, ahead of the party’s elective national convention scheduled for 15-16 November in Ibadan, Oyo State. Mohammed, speaking on…

Atiku Abubakar Condemns Rising Insecurity, Accuses Tinubu Government Of Neglecting North-Central Nigeria. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of abandoning Nigeria’s North-Central region to escalating violence and insecurity. In a statement issued on Tuesday via his official X account, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate described the surge in killings across the region as a “monumental failure” of the government’s duty to protect lives and property. Atiku highlighted the deteriorating security situation in states such as Kwara, Niger, Plateau, and Benue, noting that Kwara, once considered a safe haven,…

Tinubu Welcomes Buhari Organisation Leaders In Abuja. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted a delegation from the Buhari Organisation at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, in a meeting that underscored ongoing political alignments within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The delegation, led by former Nasarawa State Governor Senator Tanko Al-Makura and former Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari, convened at the Aso Villa Banquet Hall to discuss matters of national and party significance. The gathering brought together prominent figures from the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), a key bloc that merged with other parties to form…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Appeals for National Library Donations As 65th Birthday Gift. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has made a heartfelt appeal to well-wishers, urging them to forgo traditional birthday gifts and instead contribute to the completion of the long-delayed National Library project as she approaches her 65th birthday on 21 September. In a video message shared on social media, Mrs Tinubu announced her intention to mark the milestone with quiet reflection and a focus on a cause close to her heart. “By the special grace of God, I will be turning 65 years old on the…