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Ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has said that the presidency of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is synonymous to Fulani presidency. Lawal, who recently resigned from the ADC over an allegation of flawed primary election, stated this in a post on his Facebook page late Saturday. He said his first post on Atiku, who he described as ‘Kachalla’, has made almost the whole of Nigeria’s Fulani race to descend on him with all manner of insults and threats. “Atiku’s presidency will be synonymous to a Fulani presidency even as Bola Tinubu’s presidency…

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has said no fewer than five governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) reached out to him after his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Lawal disclosed this in an interview with Sunday Punch, days after leaving the ADC over alleged manipulation of the party’s presidential primary in favour of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. The former SGF said several political parties and APC leaders contacted him after he left the ADC. Lawal stated, “There are about five political parties that called me on Wednesday, saying they would…

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has criticized the Federal Government over the growing insecurity in Nigeria, accusing the administration of failing to show enough concern for the safety and welfare of citizens. CityNews reports that the actress expressed her views in a post on Instagram, where she reacted to the continued cases of killings, kidnappings, and other violent crimes reported across different parts of the country. According to Jegede, insecurity is not only about the crimes being committed but also about how authorities respond to the suffering of victims and their families. She argued that many Nigerians feel abandoned because they believe…

Actor and politician, Emeka Ike, has expressed his concerns about the current Nigerian political landscape, stating that it offers little to no opportunity for legitimate and ordinary Nigerians to participate. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, he opened up about the challenges he faced while transitioning from Nollywood to politics. “One of the biggest lessons is that there is very little room for ordinary Nigerians in politics. If you do not have substantial financial resources, it becomes almost impossible to compete, regardless of how intelligent, resourceful or impactful you are. A banker does not have that kind of money.…

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the recruitment of about 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State, describing it as a demonstration of “poor leadership” and a reactive approach to governance and security. Obi stated this in a statement posted on his X handle on Friday, titled What Our Pervasive Insecurity Requires: A Holistic Not Reactive Approach. The former Anambra state governor said the decision reflects what he described as the Federal Government’s tendency to address critical issues without adequate planning. In a hasty effort to be perceived as…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC on Friday escaped a mob attack in the popular Ladipo Market, Lagos State. Igbokwe narrated the incident in a video he posted on his official Facebook page on Saturday. The APC Chieftain said he was in the market to get some vehicle spare parts to fix his car when some youths identified him and angrily mobilised to attack him. Igbokwe said, when the mobs were moving close to his vehicle, he decided to take cover in his friend’s shop before the leadership of the market came to his rescue. He said, “Yesterday,…

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, that his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will affect his presidential ambition in a negative way. This was contained in a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin/ Primate Ayodele claimed Obi is too desperate and is unable to see beyond what he wants. The cleric explained that the former Anambra governor doesn’t listen to instructions and that Kwankwaso has sold him out already but he doesn’t know. “Peter Obi doesn’t listen to divine instructions, and because…

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has placed a restriction on the activities of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada, in the state. The development was announced on Friday as the Governor signed Executive Order No. 002 of 2026 to strengthen security, enforce vehicle registration regulations, and improve traffic management across the state. Speaking during the signing ceremony at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, Makinde said under the directive, commercial motorcycle operators are prohibited from operating between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. daily. The order is part of efforts targeted at curbing criminal activities in Oyo State following the recent…

The Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has denied any links with a trending list of suspects said to have been arrested in connection with the recent abduction incident in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area. The Police also described as fake the publication claiming to contain operational details of the ongoing investigation into the recent abduction incident. The Police Command, in a statement on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the publication, which purportedly revealed the identities of suspects, communication interception records and financial transactions connected to the case, did not originate from the police or…

Due to the rising insecurity across Nigeria, the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has directed all its branches to end church programmes by 8pm. Vigils and overnight meetings have also been suspended until further notice. The directive was contained in an internal memo dated June 5, 2026, and signed by the Director of Administration at the church’s international headquarters in Lagos, Temitope A. Olawale. The church said the decision was taken in the interest of the safety and well-being of its members amid prevailing security challenges in the country. According to the memo, all services, meetings and other church activities…