The Presidency didn’t mince words. Hours after Peter Obi demanded President Tinubu’s resignation citing “monumental failure,” Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga delivered a blistering rebuttal—dismissing the call as “puerile,” “anti-democratic,” and the product of a “self-constructed echo chamber” where Obi “reels off lie after lie to himself.” The Constitutional Rebuttal Onanuga’s […]
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, arguing that worsening economic conditions, rising insecurity, and unfulfilled campaign promises have weakened public confidence in the administration. Drawing comparisons with political accountability in established democracies, Obi referenced recent developments in the United Kingdom and […]
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has described his re-election as a “humbling vote of confidence” after INEC declared him the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The APC candidate secured a landslide victory with 319,224 votes, defeating PDP’s Oluwole Oluyede (40,543 votes) and ADC’s Dare Bejide (12,872 votes). Oyebanji recorded […]
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring and modernizing Lagos’ critical infrastructure, spotlighting the rehabilitation of Eko Bridge and the construction of a new Carter Bridge. During his inspection on June 18, 2026, Umahi revealed that emergency interventions on Eko Bridge are […]
The long-dormant Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ) is officially waking up. In a massive economic move, the Ondo State Government, led by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has partnered with the Dangote Group to transform the coastal corridor into Nigeria’s largest industrial and free trade hub. For decades, the multi-billion dollar OKFTZ […]
In a monumental shift for Nigeria’s internal security framework, the House of Representatives has officially passed the highly anticipated State Police Bill. During a decisive plenary session presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, an overwhelming majority of 288 lawmakers voted in favor of the constitutional amendment, while only four voted […]
Amid growing tension over the Oyo school abductions, one of the kidnapped victims, Mrs. Alamu, a school principal, has refuted claims that their captors are demanding ₦1 billion ransom, weapons, or the implementation of Sharia law. In a video released by the abductors, Alamu urged the public to stop spreading […]
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has cleared former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke as its duly elected presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The decision: The National Working Committee reached its decision after reviewing the report of the party’s primaries appeal committee. PRP National Publicity Secretary Muhammed Ishaq confirmed that […]
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has urged politicians to stop turning the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State into a political weapon, insisting that rescue efforts and security reforms should take priority. Speaking on Television yesterday, Falana criticised public figures making unverified claims about who was behind […]
In a dramatic twist ahead of the 2027 elections, the Accord Party has firmly rejected claims that former presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim is its flagbearer. The party’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbuden, clarified that no presidential primary was conducted and described the reported exercise as a mere gathering of supporters rather […]
