The political atmosphere in Ekiti State is gradually heating up ahead of the 2026 governorship election, but Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has once again risen as the voice of reason, cautioning political actors to shun desperation and embrace campaigns anchored on vision, ideas, and the welfare of the people. In his recent statewide broadcast, the governor reassured citizens of his unwavering commitment to peace and stability in Ekiti, declaring emphatically: “No political ambition is worth the precious blood of any Ekiti person. Our politics must be about ideas, not about thuggery or desperation. We cannot mortgage the future of our…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
President Bola Tinubu’s economic blueprint is beginning to pay off, according to his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. The adviser lauded the strengthening of the naira, which is increasingly being recognized in international trade. Reports surfaced that some Chinese traders now accept naira payments instead of dollars from Nigerian buyers, a significant milestone in bilateral trade practices. Market analysts attribute this shift to the Nigeria-China currency swap deal and the growing adoption of peer-to-peer exchange systems. Peer-to-peer platforms allow individuals to transact foreign exchange directly, thereby reducing bottlenecks associated with banking intermediaries. This development has been…
Shehu Sani, former Senator of Kaduna Central, has challenged the democratic credentials of ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, insisting that he never played a role in Nigeria’s struggle against military dictatorship. Speaking on TVC’s Politics Tonight on Monday, Sani underscored that his own career was birthed through personal sacrifices, unlike El-Rufai who entered politics after civilian rule was restored. “For people like Nasir, when they found themselves in a position or office, they don’t know what democracy is all about because they didn’t fight for it,” Sani asserted. He narrated his ordeals as an activist during military rule, recalling arrests,…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has stated clearly that he will not contest the 2027 presidential election against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja, the former Rivers State governor explained that integrity and loyalty to President Tinubu remain his guiding principles. “I will not run. I have integrity, I have character. There is no way my appointer is there, and we are saying he should run, and then I turn around and say I should run,” Wike affirmed. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which recently zoned its 2027 presidential ticket…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has countered claims by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, by releasing what he described as a timeline of “sponsored political thuggery and violence” in Kaduna State between 2016 and 2021. In a detailed post on X (formerly Twitter), the former lawmaker chronicled a series of violent incidents he alleged were politically motivated and orchestrated during El-Rufai’s tenure as governor. He argued that those incidents serve as a clear record of political persecution and intimidation, dismissing what he termed “political witch-hunt” against opposition voices in the state. Timeline of Attacks and Violence According to Sani, the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that his government is resolute in pursuing inclusive growth across all regions, stating emphatically that “no Nigerian is second-class.” According to a Monday statement signed by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President emphasized that the oath of office he took is the compass that guides his administration’s policies and projects. “The oath I took guides every bridge, road, rail, power, and health project we deliver,” he said. Highlighting key infrastructure, Tinubu listed the Lagos–Calabar highway, Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, Port Harcourt–Maiduguri rail, and Abuja–Kaduna–Kano expressway as projects meant to unify the nation rather than divide it.…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has come under heavy criticism from Nigerians after his remarks on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics stirred controversy over his contradictory positions on governance timelines and presidential performance. During the live interview, El-Rufai stated that a single four-year term was inadequate for any president to make a meaningful impact in Nigeria, dismissing calls for a single-term presidency as unrealistic. He specifically cautioned political figures such as Labour Party’s Peter Obi and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi to stop pushing for the idea. “Four years is not enough to fix Nigeria. You cannot expect any…
The Nigerian Army has achieved fresh gains in the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry, disrupting attempted attacks, rescuing abducted civilians, and recovering ammunition across multiple states in Nigeria within 24 hours. In Kebbi State, soldiers under Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded to a 7:30 pm distress call from Dundaye village, Augie Local Government Area. Two civilians had already been killed and cattle rustled before the army arrived. Although contact was not made with the fleeing terrorists, continuous patrols are in place. Troops in Katsina State also engaged in late-night operations in Layin Minista village, Malumfashi Local Government Area. Terrorists abducted…
The controversial “Yes Daddy” leaked audio involving the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, continues to stir debates in Nigeria’s political landscape. More than a year after the audio was published by Peoples Gazette, questions remain unanswered about whether Obi will pursue legal action against the platform that released it. The audio, which went viral in April 2023, purportedly captured Obi appealing to Oyedepo for support ahead of the elections. In the recording, the former Anambra State governor was heard addressing the clergyman as “Daddy” while seeking his intervention…
In a new twist to Nigeria’s political landscape, activist Deji Adeyanju has accused Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential flagbearer, of trying to bribe him with cash during pre-election engagements. Adeyanju disclosed this on Friday during a Channels Television interview, where he was asked to respond to Obi’s decision to sue him for defamation. “Yes, in the wake of the 2023 election, Obi persistently sought to meet me. When we finally met, after I had raised issues about corruption allegations and misuse of state resources, he tried to hand me an envelope, saying it was just a small token.…