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Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office with immediate effect, according to a statement released by the Presidency on Monday. In a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Abubakar stated that he was stepping down on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted his resignation and expressed appreciation for his service to the nation. The President is expected to notify the Senate of a successor later this week. Abubakar, 63, served as the Governor of Jigawa State from 2015 to 2023. He was appointed Minister of Defence on August 21, 2023,…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has amplified his gubernatorial ambition by taking his consultation to Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State. The much anticipated consultation held at the residence of Alhaji O.K Salam, the overall chairman of Stakeholders Forum and in attendance were Kajola LGA Party Chairman, Hon. Ojesanmi and other elder statesmen in the LGA. Hon. Moses Ojesanmi who could not hold his joy said the entire Kajola LGA PDP have been waiting to receive Amofin Beulah Adeoye. He assured Amofin Adeoye that the entire PDP structure in Kajola endorse his gubernatorial aspiration stressing…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed online claims that the party has already selected its candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the circulating posts as false, misleading, and not authorised by any official ADC organ. Abdullahi noted that the so-called announcement originated from unverified online sources, not from the party’s recognised communication channels. The ADC reiterated that it has already announced the official date for its Osun primaries and remains committed to the highest standards of internal democracy. The party stressed that…

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has congratulated former Oyo First Lady, Dr. Florence Ajimobi, on her nomination as a non-career ambassador by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the nomination as a deserving recognition of her exemplary service, dedication and loyalty to the nation as well as the progressive family. He said that Ajimobi’s inclusion was unsurprising, considering her notable contributions to national development, humanitarian efforts and progressive political ideals. The senator noted that Dr. Ajimobi has consistently demonstrated…

When Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, the undisputed creator of Fuji music, passed away on December 16, 2010, many predicted that his influence would gradually fade. Yet, fifteen years later, Barrister’s legacy not only endures—it thrives, thanks to an army of devoted fans who have transformed remembrance into a cultural movement. Their relentless promotion of his works and insistence on his supremacy in Fuji music has sparked admiration and, at times, jealousy among supporters of other Fuji icons. The Barrister Phenomenon: A Legacy Beyond DeathBarrister was not just a musician; he was a cultural architect who elevated Fuji from its humble…

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a second batch of ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, adding 32 names to the earlier list of three sent last week. The new list, read during Tuesday’s plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, includes former Oyo State First Lady, Florence Ajimobi, among the nominees drawn from across the country. Akpabio confirmed that the President’s latest communication brings the total number of nominees so far to 35, noting that the Senate will screen them in line with its constitutional mandate. Last week, Tinubu forwarded the first set of nominations featuring Kayode Are (Ogun), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa),…

A major political realignment has swept through Saki West Local Government as more than 5,000 members of the influential Halleluyah Reformed Political Movement (HRPM) formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and pledged full loyalty to their leader, Senator Hosea Ayoola Agboola—popularly known as Halleluyah. The coordinated mass defection culminated in the group’s official declaration for the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking one of the most significant grassroots political shifts in Oke-Ogun in recent years. The movement’s exit began at Abeje Multipurpose Hall, Saki, where supporters, political stakeholders, and community leaders gathered to announce their collective withdrawal from the…

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his unwavering support and commitment to the continuous growth and modernization of the State’s public service. Mrs Olubunmi Oni said the Governor’s visionary leadership and encouragement has made it possible for the introduction of groundbreaking reforms such as the Business Process Automation Solution into the Civil Service. She stated these during the 2025 Public Service Week lecture with the theme ” Strategic Leadership Driving Digital Transformation and E-Governance for Sustainable Public Sector Reforms” held at the Local Government Service Training Hall, Secretariat, Ibadan. She…

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has confirmed his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), outlining how his political alignment with former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi was delayed only by ongoing by-elections. El-Rufai explained that both he and Obi had asked the ADC coalition to permit them to finish the pending by-elections before formalising their membership. With those elections now concluded, he said there was no further justification to remain in their former parties — the SDP for him and the Labour Party for Obi. According to the former governor, their coordinated move is driven by the…

The Oyo State Government has directed traders, artisans, motor dealers, and vendors occupying pedestrian walkways and roadside spaces to vacate the areas or face penalties. The warning was issued by Major Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd.), Chairman of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), at the authority’s secretariat in Ibadan. Adekoya stated that using walkways for business is illegal and creates traffic bottlenecks, accidents, and inconvenience for shoppers. He identified hot-spot locations where illegal trading is prevalent, including the University of Ibadan (U.I.) area, Samonda, Mokola, and others. Traders are required to relocate to designated market spaces immediately, especially during…