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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has denied allegations that he accepted money from African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, to mobilize support during the party’s recent primary election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday night, Lawal dismissed claims that he kept mobilization funds to himself, which critics alleged led to Hayatu-Deen’s defeat. In the interview, Lawal boasted that if he needed money he could phone President Bola Tinubu immediately. “If I want money to do politics, I’d phone Bola Tinubu here, and I am sure before I get home, they’d give…

Three passengers are feared dead after a train operating on the Warri–Itakpe corridor derailed on Monday. The exact number of casualties has yet to be officially confirmed, as rescue and assessment efforts continue at the scene of the incident. Confirming the development, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) disclosed that emergency personnel and relevant agencies have been mobilised to assist affected passengers and manage the situation. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirms that an incident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) occurred today. “Emergency response teams and relevant authorities are currently at the scene attending to the situation and providing…

Suspected herdsmen have ambushed and killed a health worker, Ojoma Emie, in Ikobi, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that Emie, a father of three who lived in Oloke, Ikobi, was returning from Ugbokpo town where he had gone to buy medicine when he was attacked on Monday morning at Ugbobi Junction along the Ikobi–Olegogba axis of the Ikobi–Ugbokpo road. The location is reportedly known as a hotspot where armed herders frequently ambush travellers. According to reports, the attackers macheted him to death, severed his head, and fled with it, leaving his body in a pool…

The Oyo State Government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow located in the Lako Community, Aiyegun- Anaye road area of Ibadan, which was allegedly used as a hideout by kidnappers involved in the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, and her children. The demolition exercise was carried out on Monday by officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transportation, accompanied by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, who visited the scene as part of ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state. The victims, Mrs. Olaide Busayo…

Fresh attention has been drawn to the political future of Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, following the emergence of a document showing that he was formally conferred with a royal title under the Chiefs Law of Oyo State. According to Western Post, the document, titled “Conferment of Obaship on Ekaarun Balogun,” indicated that Governor Seyi Makinde approved the conferment of the title of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli. The document revealed the approval was made pursuant to Section 28(1), Cap. 28 Vol. 1 of the Chiefs Law of Oyo State 2000. The development has…

OYO 2027: APC vs APC Let me start with the conclusion. My informed perspective is that the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) can only return to power in the 2027 governorship election if it remains united as one APC. Only an “APC UNITED” team can win the electoral matches in 2027. The prospect of reclaiming Agodi Government House is very bright for the APC in Oyo State. The party is blessed with an abundance of eminently qualified personalities—intellectuals with vast political experience and proven capacity. In my well considered opinion, no other political party in…

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has called for the establishment of a United States military base in Borno State, saying such a move could help combat Boko Haram insurgents operating in the North-East. Ndume made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics, where he spoke on security challenges facing the North-East region. According to the lawmaker, the strategic location of the Mandara Mountains could provide security operatives with a vantage point for monitoring insurgent activities in parts of Borno State, including the Sambisa Forest. “I am in full support. In fact, I am appealing. Let…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that individuals sponsoring terrorism and violent crimes in Nigeria will eventually be exposed, regardless of their status or position in society. The Senate President made the remark on Sunday during an Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Akpabio, who reflected on Nigeria’s security challenges, urged citizens not to lose hope despite the wave of kidnappings, killings and insurgent attacks across different parts of the country. He stressed that prayers and national unity remain important in the fight…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has refuted reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu approved plans to open Nigeria’s airtime credit market to nine new operators, saying it was neither aware of nor involved in the claims attributed to it. FCCPC Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, in a statement issued on Sunday, said reports suggesting it submitted the names of local fintech companies to the Presidency as part of efforts to reform the airtime credit market were inaccurate. “The commission wishes to state clearly that it is not aware of, and was not involved in, the claims attributed…

A former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has disclosed that founding members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, coalition took an oath. Dalung disclosed that members took an oath that the coalition would be about Nigeria and not individual interests. Featuring on Mic On Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, the former Minister under the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, said most members of the coalition have broken the oath. While noting that the coalition is not dead, he stressed that it was no longer as formidable like it was at inception. Asked about the controversies in the ADC, Dalung said:…