POLITICS

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IPERU-REMO, IKENNE LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has credited the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s success in the recent Remo Federal Constituency by-election to his administration’s commitment to improving lives and driving the state’s transformation through robust infrastructural development. Speaking at a …

Opinion: BY PHILIP OBIN Maybe Nigeria never needed democracy in the first place – or at least not the version we blindly copied. Our system of government should have been custom-built – to reflect our unique history, values, and realities. What we have today is a ‘copy and paste’ democracy, …

…Says Governor Not Targeting Former Governor ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Former Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), has accused the state government of engaging in political vendetta over the issuance of contravention and demolition notices on his Sagamu properties. Speaking …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ADO EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect, a sweeping move that has stirred speculation of looming defections and behind-the-scenes political maneuvering. The directive affects all Commissioners and Special Advisers, who have been ordered to …

BYABIODUN KOMOLAFE An interesting recent news item in the recent past was the massive crowd that greeted Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) of Ekiti State’s declaration to run for a second term. A key element of the event was the governor’s endorsement across the dividing lines by members of other …

Opinion: BY LEKE OLATUNDE Regarding politics, service, and governance, virtually all corners of Osun State are already filled with activities forming a prelude to the 2026 gubernatorial election. In such situations, support is typically drummed up for preferred aspirants in various quarters. Similarly, those whose political style allows it will …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE That I hesitated to write this piece is intentional. That I’ve decided to write it now is also deliberate. I’ll explain both reasons when the time is right. I have met Bola Ahmed Tinubu, now President of Nigeria, a few times, but one meeting that stands …

ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA – A member of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabiru Mai Palace, has undertaken the renovation of 80 cemeteries across the Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, describing the effort as part of his second-term constituency projects. Speaking during …

.. Says, Those Who Served In Uniform Deserve To Retire With Dignity and Peace of Mind BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate implementation of a long-anticipated pension increase, along with the rollout of free healthcare services for low-income retirees under the …

OTA, ADO-ODO/OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Seven councillors from the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State are facing a wave of condemnation following their decision to vote against a proposed bill seeking to increase local government rates and levies. The controversial bill, which aimed to revise upward several taxes, …