Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said the party has no objection to the reported move by former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to return to the ruling party. However, Ganduje, also a former governor of Kano State, emphasised that Kwankwaso must accept certain conditions before rejoining the APC. Daily Trust had reported how credible sources confirmed that Kwankwaso has already initiated talks with the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, regarding his defection. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa on Friday, Ganduje stated that the APC operates by rules…
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The 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has renewed calls for the creation of an Ibadan State. Addressing residents after receiving the Staff of Office from Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday, the monarch urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure the new state is created before 2027. Speaking in Yoruba, Oba Ladoja said, “My people sent me a message to Mr President. Mr President, they said the creation of Ibadan State is their priority.” Governor Makinde, in his remarks, described the coronation of Oba Ladoja as a source of pride for Ibadanland, stressing that the succession process for the…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, September 26, reunited with prominent political figures during the coronation of Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja as the new Olubadan of Ibadan. The event, held at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, Oyo State, drew a large gathering of dignitaries and traditional leaders. Among those who exchanged pleasantries with the president were former Kano governor and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; former Osun governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola; and former Ogun governor, Ibikunle Amosun. A short video of the encounter, shared by presidential aide Dada Olusegun on X (formerly Twitter), showed Tinubu in…
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Lagos State, George Ashiru, on Friday explained why the party asked the likes of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi and others to officially register at the ward level. Ashiru explained that the ADC was moving into a new phase, hence these bigwigs must register at their wards. After a closed-door meeting of its stakeholders, the ADC leadership had directed its chieftains to resign from their various parties and register as with the party. Some members of the opposition coalition who have dumped their various parties are yet…
Dangote breaks silence: Why we sacked some workers The management of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified the reasons behind its ongoing reorganisation exercise, stating that the move is aimed at addressing repeated acts of sabotage and safeguarding the facility’s long-term stability. In a statement issued on Friday, the company stressed that the decision was not arbitrary but became necessary to tackle “intermittent cases of sabotage in the various units of the Refinery with dire consequences on human life and related safety concerns.” The management noted that the refinery remains a strategic national asset that must be protected for the…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has warned traditional title holders not to use their positions to snatch people’s wives and lands. Ladoja, gave this warning in his inaugural address at his coronation on Friday. The event was held at Mapo Hall. Ladoja has been coronated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The former governor while addressing the gathering, warned traditional title holders among whom are Mogajis, Baales and chiefs not to use their positions to snatch people’s wives and lands. He appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other stakeholders who were present. Ladoja in his address, noted…
According to the Jerusalem Post report on Friday September 26, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to discuss Iran’s renewed missile and nuclear activities, following satellite imagery revealing reconstruction at key sites. The Parchin and Shahroud missile bases have shown signs of rebuilding, prompting concerns over Tehran’s potential revival of its nuclear program. Both leaders have issued stern warnings, signaling a commitment to take firm measures if Iran escalates its ambitions. This development highlights escalating tensions in the Middle East, with implications for global security.The satellite images, analyzed by intelligence agencies, indicate ongoing…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a request by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to be transferred from the Department of State Services (DSS) custody to the National Hospital for medical treatment. Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Friday, dismissing an application filed by Kanu’s legal team seeking his transfer on health grounds. The defence had argued that the IPOB leader was suffering from multiple ailments that could not be properly managed by the DSS medical unit. Lead counsel to Kanu, Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN), told the court that…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a fresh message concerning the future of Nigeria’s opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during a church session, the cleric made it clear that his words are not rooted in partisanship but in divine instruction. “I’m not going to support anybody, but this is what the Lord said I should tell ADC and PDP,” Ayodele declared, emphasizing that his role is to speak the mind of God, not to endorse political interests. The prophet explained that both parties must…
Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo on Friday sentenced a dismissed soldier with the Nigerian Army, 6 Battalion, Ibagwa in Abak, Corporal Stephen Iweh, to d3ath by hanging for the m8rder of a 42-year-old man, Christopher Enobong Jimmy. LIB reported that the incident occurred on 23rd May, 2021 along the East-West Road in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area. The late Jimmy, who was the Manager of a Clearing and Forwarding Company in Port Harcourt, had offered Corporal Iweh a lift in his car from Trailer Park in Onne, Rivers State, to Ikot Abasi in Akwa Ibom. Along the…
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has stopped the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from dissolving the state executive Committee of the party in Cross Rivers State. The 34 Executive Committee member of the party I the state led by Barrister Venatius Ikem, dragged the party, it’s Chairman, Umar Damagun and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, before the court to challenge dissolution of the Congress of the party in the state. Justice Abdulmalik, after listening to submission by Baba Is a, Counsel to the plaintiffs ordered parties to maitain status quo She…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led administration of engaging in propaganda and disinformation against him. The former Vice President said this in a statement distancing himself from a statement by Kola Johnson who claims to be his media consultant. Johnson, who claimed he is Atiku’s media consultant, issued a statement on Wednesday quoting the former Vice President as promising to ensure the Yoruba people will get topmost consideration if he emerges president. But the statement had already attracted reaction for the South West chapter of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) which stressed that Atiku’s…
Presidential hopefuls in the opposition coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC) have agreed to back whoever emerges candidate of the party ahead of the 2027 election. This was the outcome of ADC leaders caucus meeting in Abuja yesterday, which also foreclosed the adoption of All Democratic Alliance (ADA) by the party leaders. The caucus of the party also also ordered all members to resign membership of other political parties even though no timeline was given to that effect. The meeting which was headed by the ADC national chairman, Senator David Mark, also had in attendance the party’s national secretary, Ogbeni…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has said the 2025 Igbo Day celebration will be used to honour the memory of late Igbo patriots. The national publicity secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Ezechi Chukwu, said the event will capture the essence of Igbo unity, remembrance and resilience. The 2025 Igbo Day is scheduled to hold in Awka, Anambra State, on Sunday 28 and Monday 29 September 2025, with the theme, “Onye Aghana Nwanne Ya” (Be your brother’s keeper). Senator Ned Nwoko will serve as chairman of the ocassion, while President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator Azuta Mbata, is…
National chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) David Mark and former secretary to the government of the federation, Babachir Lawal, held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday night in Abuja. The meeting came shortly after ADC leaders held a strategy session. Besides Mark and Lawal, the ADC spokesman, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, was at the meeting. Although the meeting was still ongoing as of press time, it was learnt that it was to interface with and brief the former president on activities within the coalition party, a source said. Recall that PDP has been wooing Jonathan to…