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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its decision to fix February 20, 2027, for the next general elections, urging the commission to immediately review the date. INEC had announced February 20, 2027, as the date for the nationwide polls — a period that coincides with the Ramadan fast, scheduled to run from February 7 to March 8, 2027. Reacting in a statement shared on his verified X handle, Atiku described the decision as insensitive and poorly judged, warning that conducting elections during Ramadan could limit participation and weaken inclusivity in the electoral…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has elevated 14 high chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to the status of crown-wearing Obas, formally presenting them with instruments of office at a colourful coronation ceremony held on Friday, February 13, at Oliveth Baptist High School, Oyo. The event attracted traditional rulers, political leaders, senior government officials, as well as cultural stakeholders from across the state. Speaking on behalf of the governor, the Deputy Governor, Barrister Adebayo Lawal, said the elevation underscored the administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions and promoting peace and development at the grassroots. He congratulated the newly crowned…

The Oyo State Local Government Service Commission has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Alhaji Jimoh Fatai Taiwo, popularly known as JFT, who passed away on Thursday night in a ghastly motorcycle accident. Alhaji Taiwo, aged 43, was a dedicated Land Officer with the Commission and served at Wẹ́wẹ́ LCDA in Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State. His untimely death has left colleagues, friends and the entire Saki community in deep shock and sorrow. Widely described as a philanthropist who touched many lives, JFT was known for his generosity and uncommon kindness. Many who spoke…

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, has approved an upward review of the monthly allocation to the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board from One Billion Naira (₦1bn) to Three Billion Naira (₦3bn) to accelerate the payment of gratuities and other entitlements. The Chairman of the Board, Hon. Akeem Ademola Ige, disclosed this in a press statement issued and made available to newsmen on Thursday afternoon. Hon. Ige described the governor’s approval as a clear demonstration of the administration’s sustained commitment to the welfare of pensioners in the state. According to him, the increase from ₦1bn to ₦3bn…

Counsel to former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly condemned what they described as an attempted illegal arrest of their client upon his arrival in Abuja from Cairo, Egypt, threatening to institute legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The legal team, led by Ubong Esop Akpan of Ubong Akpan Chambers, accused security operatives of attempting to arrest El-Rufai on Wednesday afternoon when he arrived at the Abuja airport aboard Egypt Air flight MS 877 from Cairo. In a statement, the lawyers described the move as a “flagrant violation of constitutional rights, executive overreach, and…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday, February 12, 2026, commenced its nationwide Membership Revalidation, Mobilisation and Registration (MRMR) exercise, alongside the inauguration of State MRMR Committees. The event, held at the Barcelona Hotel in Wuse II, Abuja, drew members of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), party leaders, key stakeholders, and supporters from across the country. Party leaders described the MRMR initiative as a strategic and transformative move designed to strengthen the ADC’s internal structures, enhance grassroots engagement, and reposition the party for greater national relevance. They urged members nationwide to participate actively in order to build a credible,…

The Oyo State Government on Thursday conferred the title of Justice of the Peace (JP) on 345 distinguished citizens, charging them to see the honour not merely as a title, but as a solemn call to duty and service to humanity. The conferment ceremony, held at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, State Secretariat, Ibadan, drew top government officials, members of the judiciary, religious leaders, and dignitaries from across the State. The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Adebayo Lawal, congratulated the 345 appointees and urged them to take the title seriously. He warned against infringing on the scope of…

I was initially surprised, shocked even, that of all northern Nigerian Muslim politicians, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was the one Republican congressmen singled out for a possible visa ban and asset freeze in their “Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026” bill. Daily Trust’s explainer, which I will return to shortly, clarified the logic for me. Anyone with even the faintest familiarity with Kwankwaso’s trajectory and disposition knows that he is not, by any stretch of the imagination, a religious fanatic. As Kano’s governor, he was famously (and for Sharia advocates, infamously) unenthusiastic about the introduction of Sharia in 2000.…

The bridge between Kishi and Igbope did not attend Oyo State’s fiftieth-anniversary celebrations on 3 February 2026—nor was it invited. While political leaders gathered in Ibadan for speeches, plaques, and declarations of progress, the bridge lay collapsed in the river it was built to cross, a slab of concrete submerged in silence. It had remained in that state for over a year. On a Friday morning just past daybreak, Madam Asisatu—a pepper trader in her early forties, backing a newborn baby whilst leading two other toddlers in tow—walked past its remains on her way from Kisi to Igbope. She balanced…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) will on Thursday, February 12, 2026, officially flag off its nationwide membership registration exercise. The exercise marks a significant milestone in the consolidation of the party’s structures and its ongoing grassroots expansion efforts across the country. According to the party, the initiative represents an important step toward strengthening its internal framework and deepening internal democracy as it works to build what it described as a people-powered movement nationwide. The official launch of the registration exercise is scheduled to hold at Barcelona Hotel, Wuse 2, Abuja, by 10 a.m.