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Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed speculations of a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), reaffirming his loyalty to the party. He made this known on Monday while addressing PDP stakeholders from all 33 Local Government Areas at the Local Government House Secretariat in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Makinde’s clarification follows his recent meeting in Kano with Peter Obi, Seriake Dickson, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, which had sparked rumours of a potential political realignment. The governor, however, assured party members of the PDP’s resilience, insisting that the party would not collapse despite ongoing challenges and would actively participate in the 2027 general elections. “Those saying PDP…

The All Progressives Congress is reportedly leaning toward adopting a consensus strategy to pick the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, as its governorship flagbearer for the 2027 election in Lagos Party insiders also revealed that stakeholders are backing Olamilekan Adeola, widely known as Yayi, for Ogun State, while Sharafadeen Alli is being favoured for Oyo State. These positions reportedly followed a closed-door meeting between President Bola Tinubu and key APC stakeholders from Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states, held in Lagos on Sunday night. The gathering came shortly after Tinubu hosted Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 governors at…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, and the chairman of the party’s 2026 National Convention Central Coordination Committee, Aminu Bello Masari, have admitted that there are challenges confronting the forthcoming convention, but said such are not enough to stop the event scheduled for this weekend. Both Yilwatda and Masari told journalists in Abuja after leading the Environmental and Sanitation Subcommittee of the convention on a road march, tagged ‘Walk for a cleaner and safer environment’, on Monday. The National Chairman, represented by the Deputy National Organising Secretary, Nze Chidi Duru, said: “We want the country to know that we are not…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken action on a property in Abuja linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), placing official markings on the building following a court-ordered interim forfeiture. The move, which has stirred public attention, comes amid an ongoing legal dispute surrounding the ownership and status of the property. The anti-graft agency said the development was in line with an existing court directive. It stressed that the action was part of routine enforcement procedures carried out when such orders are granted. Speaking on the matter, EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, explained that the…

Former Vice President and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of actively dismantling democracy and pushing Nigeria toward full-blown authoritarian rule, with dangerous implications for the entire West African subregion. In a blistering condemnation on Monday, Atiku reacted to what he described as a state-sponsored siege by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on the residences and businesses of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, an action he called lawless, vindictive, and politically motivated. According to Atiku’s media office, the DSS swooped in to seal Malami’s properties…

Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has insisted he is still the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW. Mc Oluomo has released a statement on Monday, following the reported takeover of NURTW’s national secretariat by Tajudeen Baruwa. Baruwa cited court rulings, which he claimed to be in his favour. However, in a statement posted on his Instagram page, McOluomo claimed the development as a “forceful takeover” and maintained that due legal processes were still ongoing. The statement read, “The National President wishes to intimate members of the union and the general public that…

DJ Pretty Play has successfully wrapped up her bid to set a new world record for the longest marathon club DJ session The endurance challenge, which lasted 288 hours, kicked off on March 11 at Bay Lounge in Lekki, Lagos, and came to a close on Monday after she hit her target. Dj Pretty Play completes 288-hour marathon, awaits GWR confirmation Before embarking on the record attempt, she described the journey as a test of resilience and focus, driven by a desire to break boundaries. “I step out with one mission – to push beyond limits and attempt history. This…

Galatasaray have confirmed the successful surgery of their talismanic striker, Victor Osimhen, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international sustained an arm injury during Galatasaray’s 4-0 Champions League defeat to Liverpool at the Anfield last week Wednesday. Osimhen was replaced at half-time in the game. The surgery was performed on Monday, according to the information available on the club’s official website. “Our player Victor Osimhen, who was injured and unable to continue playing in our away match against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, underwent a successful operation today at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital, performed by our club doctor,…

The arrest has since sparked outrage, with his legal team alleging that the police not only refused to enforce valid court orders for months but have now turned against the beneficiary of those judgments. The legal battle over the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has taken a dramatic turn, with lawyers to the court-recognised president, Comrade Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa, accusing the Nigeria Police Force of “executive lawlessness” following his arrest in Abuja. Baruwa was arrested on Monday by operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command alongside several of his supporters when he…

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has warned against detaining individuals solely on the basis of their political beliefs or affiliations. He made the statement via his official Facebook page on Monday while reacting to the recent arrest of former Attorney General Abubakar Malami and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, among others. He said such actions pose a serious threat to democratic principles. The warning followed his return from Umrah (lesser Hajj) in Saudi Arabia, after which he led a delegation on a solidarity visit to…