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The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has confirmed that tensions between Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, have been amicably resolved, declaring that attempts by external forces to inflame the situation have been firmly defeated Makinde, Olubadan resolve RIFT The council disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Publicity Secretary, Kola Olomide, amid earlier concerns over a perceived rift between the state government and the revered monarch. Quoting the CCII President-General, Ajeniyi Ajewole, the statement explained that the disagreement was successfully addressed through internal dialogue and established traditional conflict-resolution mechanisms within Ibadanland.…

There are strong indications that Oyo residents may have to wait a little longer to know the governorship candidate that Governor Seyi Makinde will support ahead of the 2027 election. The governor said he would unveil his preferred candidate before the end of the first week of May, as political activities intensify across the state. CityNews reports that Makinde disclosed that wide-ranging consultations are currently ongoing, involving elders, religious leaders, and other critical stakeholders. According to him, the process has already produced a number of frontrunners, but no final decision has been made. “We are approaching that point of decision. I have been…

The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, to resign immediately over allegations of partisanship, warning that he no longer commands the credibility required to oversee the 2027 general elections. The group, which includes prominent figures such as Dr Usman Bugaje, Barrister Femi Falana (SAN), Dr Oby Ezekwesili, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, Professor Pat Utomi, Hadjia Dr Bilikisu Magoro and Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, among others, said the integrity of the electoral body must not be compromised. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Media Coordinator, Comrade…

Following the fresh charges filed in the Ilorin High Court by the Kwara State government against former Senate president, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and his successor as governor of Kwara State on the Offa robbery incident, fresh facts have emerged on why the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Mr. E. U. (Etsu Umar) Mohammed, gave the duo a clean bill of health. Documents available to the Nigerian Tribune indicated that the DPP pored over a 16-page police report prepared and signed by Mr Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, who headed the IGP Intelligence Response Team (IGP-IRT)…

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The federal government has denied claims in certain quarters that a significant portion of federation earnings is being “diverted” or constitutes “hidden spending”. CityNews reports that the denial was contained in a statement on Sunday by the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele. According to him, the World Bank report on which the claims of diversion and hidden spending are being anchored is being misrepresented. “The attention of the Federal Ministry of Finance has been drawn to recent media reports and commentaries that misrepresent the findings of the latest Nigeria Development Update by the World Bank, particularly claims suggesting that a…

UK government justifies its officials attending ADC national convention as part of standard diplomatic practice UK supports Nigeria’s democratic processes through engagement with political and civic stakeholders British High Commission emphasizes commitment to credible and peaceful elections in Nigeria The government of the United Kingdom has opened up on the reason some of its officials attended the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention in Abuja. Legit.ng reports that the ADC held its national convention on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Rainbow Event Centre in the Garki area of Abuja. The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said attending…

Former Vice President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar has criticised the recent Code of Conduct advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, describing it as an attempt to restrict press freedom and limit free expression in Nigeria. Atiku spoke in a statement issued via his official X handle on Saturday. The statement read: “The Code of Conduct advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission is yet another troubling attempt to muzzle the media and shrink the space for free expression in Nigeria. “Our media industry has grown into a formidable institution, respected globally for…

The Lagos State Government has ordered filling stations, banks and eateries to open their restrooms to the public as part of a tougher campaign against open defecation. Environment and Water Resources Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab announced on Saturday that the state has deployed 1,710 public toilets across Lagos State, but insists the private sector must now step in to bridge the gap. “As part of our sustained efforts to eliminate open defecation and improve public sanitation across Lagos State, we currently have 1,710 functioning public toilets strategically located across the state for residents and visitors,” he said in a statement. “However, government cannot…

The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a suspect linked to a viral social media video containing serious and unsubstantiated allegations against transport union leader, Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya. The arrest followed a formal petition submitted by Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, who called for a discreet and thorough investigation into what he described as a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation. The petition was prompted by a Facebook video circulated by one Jamiu Akinsanya, also known as Siyan, a factional member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). In the video, the suspect falsely alleged that MC…