POLITICS

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  FCT,, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Federal Government has strongly refuted recent insinuations, misinformation, and misleading narratives being circulated by opposition elements, affirming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration remains firmly committed to fairness, justice, and equity in the governance of Nigeria. In a press statement signed and …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State government has officially allocated 130 hectares of land along the Epe/Mojoda Expressway in Ijebu Ode to the Federal Government for the development of the proposed Ijebu Ode Port Terminal Project. The land release comes in response to a formal request made by …

OSOGBO, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has transformed the life of a local puff-puff seller in Osogbo by appointing her as a chef at the Government House after buying her entire stock and gifting her ₦50,000 in cash. The heartwarming gesture, which has since gone viral …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State House of Assembly has formally acknowledged a letter from Governor Seyi Makinde, notifying lawmakers of his intention to proceed on a one-month leave beginning Thursday, August 29, 2025, and ending Monday, September 29, 2025. The letter, read during the …

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 …