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A wave of defections has reportedly hit the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State amid speculation that Governor Seyi Makinde may be considering a move to another political party following the lingering crisis within the PDP. Several serving political office holders and aspirants for the 2027 general elections are said to have resigned their membership of the party since Tuesday. Among those who reportedly resigned are Anthon  y Adebayo Adepoju, […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will consult widely before making a decision on calls urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election, stressing thatFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will consult widely before making a decision on calls urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election, stressing that the race for Nigeria’s highest office “is not a computer game.” Jonathan spoke on Thursday while receiving youth groups […]

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against violent crime, foiling an attempted robbery attack in Iseyin and rescuing an abducted farmer in the Irawo area of the state. The command said one robbery suspect was killed and two others arrested, while four suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a farmer were also apprehended. In a statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan, the Police […]

A former Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue States, Fatai Ajani Owoseni, has resigned from his positions as Special Adviser on Security to Governor Seyi Makinde and Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund. Owoseni announced his resignation in a letter dated May 7, 2026, addressed to the governor through the Office of the Chief of Staff, stating that his decision takes immediate effect. In the letter, […]

Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed reports suggesting that he has already settled for a preferred candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. The clarification was made by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, who stated on Thursday that no individual has been endorsed by the governor for the forthcoming race. According to him, consultations within political circles and among relevant stakeholders […]

The Federal Government has disclosed that more than 12.3 million Nigerians have been linked to the National Social Register through their National Identification Numbers as part of efforts to improve transparency and accountability in social intervention programmes. The National Coordinator of the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office, Dr. Funmi Olotu, made the disclosure on Thursday during a stakeholder engagement with local government chairmen in Abuja. The meeting focused on […]

The House of Representatives has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate and recover debts owed to the Federal Government by state actors, private organisations, and Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The committee will be chaired by Oluwole Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by lawmaker Salisu Yusuf and five other members during plenary on Thursday. The panel is expected […]

Nigerian music star Davido has announced an indefinite break from releasing new music. The award-winning singer made the disclosure during a recent livestream session, where he told fans not to expect fresh songs from him anytime soon. According to the “OBO” crooner, he is currently on a musical sabbatical and does not feel pressured to release new tracks to maintain his relevance in the industry. “Stop asking me when I […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering. The charges were filed against the former minister by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, convicting Mamman on all counts in the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/273/2024. The court found the […]