POLITICS

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE June 12, 1993 marked a significant setback for Nigeria, harking back to the January 15, 1966, coup-d’etat. This unfortunate event pushed the country back by at least a century, primarily due to the suspension of the 1963 Republican Constitution. Although the masterminds behind the coup never …

ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA – A coalition of concerned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has issued a strong statement rejecting Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s bid for re-election. In a statement e-signed by Concerned APC Members, Ekiti State, and shared with the media, the group, which includes …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his inauguration as the 17th democratically elected Governor of Ondo State. Abiodun hailed the inauguration as the beginning of …

…Donates N8bn to Presidential Library, Pledges N2bn Annually Until Completion FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has praised former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, for implementing policies that liberated the private sector in Nigeria during …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced that an Independent Power Plant (IPP) capable of providing 24-hour uninterrupted electricity to most parts of the state – particularly Abeokuta, the state capital – will be commissioned in the next eight weeks. Speaking after inspecting the …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE President Donald Trump of the United States of America is a creation of time. The key point is not in changing America. Instead, Trump is revealing America as it is! The America that we knew – represented by F.D. Roosevelt, J.F. Kennedy and Jimmy Carter – …

Opinion: BY HC ADE Security is the inalienable right from any fear or threat. Security, they also say, is a stage of being free from danger or threat while insecurity is the obvious presence of either or both the danger and the threat.  Insecurity is a global phenomenon that Nigeria …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai and Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, two influential figures in Nigerian politics, have been making headlines with their bold comments and actions. Their unconventional approach has sparked debate about whether they’re reckless loose cannons or calculated strategists. As Nigeria navigates its intricate political landscape, El-Rufai, …

…Says, “Trump’s Aggressive Policies Could Have Global Repercussions” FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to avoid direct confrontation with newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump. Akinyemi criticized Trump’s inaugural speech, describing it as uninspiring and aggressive, with threats of hostile …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State have rallied behind Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan (JKA) for the party’s governorship ticket in 2027. The former House of Representatives member is celebrated for his transformational leadership and “Midas touch,” which stakeholders believe could propel …