Category Archives: Politics

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his pledge to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, describing the proposal as deceptive and capable of undermining the country’s economic recovery. Dare stated this in a statement on Thursday, following Atiku’sContinueContinue reading “Presidency fires back at Atiku over restore of fuel subsidy comment”

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has made the restoration of petrol subsidy a major part of his 2027 campaign pitch, arguing that Nigerians have not seen sufficient benefits from the policy’s removal. Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, Atiku questioned the whereabouts of funds generated following the decision by PresidentContinueContinue reading “2027: I ‘ll return fuel subsidy, if elected President – Atiku”

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Omoyele Olabode, has congratulated the newly appointed Commissioner, Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants announced by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He urged them to work in synergy with the governor to move the state to a greater level. It will beContinueContinue reading “Olabode congratulates Aiyedatiwa’s new appointees, charges on quality service delivery”

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of one commissioner, three special advisers and 1,000 political aides as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state. In a statement signed by Prince Ebenezer Olaniyan on Thursday in Akure Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba from Akoko North-West Local Government Area(LGA)ContinueContinue reading “Aiyedatiwa appoints commissioner, 3 advisers, 1,000 aides”

President Bola Tinubu is receiving Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. It was observed that Adeleke arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at exactly 5:25 pm on Thursday, in a navy blue traditional attire, brandishing a walking stick and alighting from a black Toyota Land Cruiser SUV. TheContinueContinue reading “Just In: Tinubu, Adeleke in closed-door meeting at Aso Villa”

One person was reportedly killed in the Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo in Osun State following gunshots that erupted during Governor Ademola Adeleke’s visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo’s palace. It was gathered that the governor had, in the company of his nephew, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, paid a courtesy visit to the monarch butContinueContinue reading “One killed as Davido’s security details, thugs clash in Oshogbo”

Preparations for the 2027 general elections for political campaigns officially commenced today, Wednesday, Aug.19. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on July 23 released the official timetable for political campaigns in line with the Electoral Act 2026. INEC, announced in a public notice, had announced that campaigns for the Presidential and National Assembly electionsContinueContinue reading “2027 general elections campaign begins today”

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that top political and business leaders, including Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, reached out to him to delete his viral social media updates during the Osun State governorship election. Speaking during an exclusive interview on News Central TV on Tuesday, theContinueContinue reading “Osun Poll: Akpabio, Dangote called me to delete tweets – Davido”

A political pressure group, Ondo State Professionals, has dismissed reports alleging that the Deputy Gov., Dr Olayide Adelami, is being owed about N180 million in official entitlements and is facing an impeachment plot. The group dismissed the allegation in a statement signed and issued by James Oladapo, Secretary of the group on Monday in Akure.ContinueContinue reading “No evidence of N180m debt, impeachment plot against Ondo Deputy Gov. – Group dispel rumour”

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Omoyele Olabode has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (NEC) and security agencies for the peaceful conduct of the August 15 governorship election in Osun state. Osun State was in the news for the better part of last week as the major concern of Nigerians hadContinueContinue reading “Osun Guber: Olabode commends INEC, security agencies over peaceful poll”