By Oladele Ogunsola The conspicuous absence of the Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, at the inauguration of the 11-member committee set up earlier this week to incorporate the Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has triggered anxiety within political circles.Adelabu, who has long been touted as the anointed gubernatorial […]
2027 Race: Makinde Clears Appointees to Contest Under PDP, Pledges Full Backing
By Oladele Ogunsola Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has given the green light to members of his administration with political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging them to pursue their aspirations on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while assuring them of his support.The governor also asked interested aspirants to […]
Former Osun Speaker, Adejare Bello becomes OAU Pro-Chancellor
By Oladele Ogunsola The Federal Government has appointed former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adejare Bello as the Pro-Chancellor, Chairman of the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, replacing the late Prof. Siyan Oyeweso who died last year. This announcement was made on Friday by the authorities of the […]
Tinubu Approves Major Diplomatic Postings as Nigeria Deploys 65 Ambassadors Worldwide
By Sunday Stephen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the deployment of Nigeria’s ambassadors to foreign missions, ending a prolonged wait for diplomatic appointments and assigning prominent figures to key international postings.Among the notable assignments, former presidential aide Reno Omokri has been designated as Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, while former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode will […]
Gunfire, Chaos in Rivers: Thugs Attack Amaechi’s Convoy, Torch ADC Office in Ubima
By Sunday Stephen Tension erupted in parts of Rivers State on Friday after armed men suspected to be political thugs attacked the convoy of former governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, shortly after suspected arsonists burned down a ward office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in his hometown.The attack occurred along the Ubima–Omuanwa road in Ikwerre […]
Court Compels INEC to List Oluyede as PDP Candidate in 2026 Ekiti Governorship Poll
By Olushola Daniel A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish the name of Dr. Oluwole Oluyede as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the June 2026 Ekiti State governorship election.Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Mohammed Umar directed INEC to include […]
$9.6bn P&ID Scandal: Court Sets May 11 for Judgment in EFCC Case Against British Director
By Olushola Daniel The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 11 for judgment in the case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against James Nolan, a British national and director of Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Ltd, over his alleged involvement in the controversial $9.6 billion P&ID contract scam.Justice Obiora […]
Ethics Crackdown: Body of Benchers Suspends 17 Lawyers as EFCC Reveals Over 100 Senior Lawyers Facing Fraud Charges
By Sunday Stephen The hammer of discipline has fallen hard on Nigeria’s legal profession as the Body of Benchers sanctioned 17 lawyers for professional misconduct, imposing suspensions ranging from two to five years.The disciplinary action was disclosed during the Annual Lecture and presentation of the 2025 Report of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) held […]
Osun 2026: APC picks DG from Ife Central LG
By Oladele Ogunsola Ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Osun State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state has finally settled for a telecommunication expert, Benjamin Adereti Kayode from Ife Central Local Government area of the state as it’s Deputy Governorship candidate. The 48 year old politician replaces Lekan Olatunji, a former member […]
“I Saw the Travails Before the Glory” — Prof. Aderemi Adedibu Reflects on Life, Legacy and Politics
By Oladele Ogunsola Prof. Aderemi Abass Adedibu, the eldest son of the late strongman of Ibadan politics, High Chief Lamidi Ariyibi Akanji Adedibu, needs little introduction to anyone who knew the late “Alaafin Molete.” At first glance, the resemblance between father and son is striking. Yet that is where the similarity largely ends.Unlike his father, […]