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A coalition of leading opposition figures is poised to adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its political platform to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, pending final confirmation on Wednesday. The decision marks a strategic shift from the earlier plan to form a new party — the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) — which has been delayed due to ongoing registration processes with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Multiple sources within the coalition confirmed that the ADC was chosen as a stop-gap platform after consensus-building efforts to align with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) broke down…

During the coronation of Oba Adebayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa at the Eruwa Township Stadium last Saturday, the Oyo State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, did something all great leaders and statesmen do: he apologised for a shortcoming. Instead of papering over the cracks, Governor, Makinde apologised to the people of Eruwa and Ibarapaland over the delay being experienced in completing a 48-kilometre Eleyele-Eruwa road awarded months ago. He then gave a completion timeline of 11 months. And the people roared in applause, knowing that their governor is a man of integrity. As the governor said on the…

Everybody knew that between me and Baba (late Chief Lamidi Adedibu), we had a sort of good rapport. If Baba had views on six issues and I was able to take Baba out of the groove, by the time he came back, Baba might drop five for me. That was how close we were. During the campaign, the major crisis we had was the popular opinion that ‘Ladoja is good but will Adedibu allow him work?’ I used to say, I am a father and a grandfather. I have built my life, if I am elected, the buck stops on…

What was meant to be a solemn Friday prayer turned into a scene of chaos at the Auchi Central Mosque in Edo State, as a swarm of bees unexpectedly disrupted the last Friday Jumaat service. The incident occurred just moments before the commencement of prayers, catching hundreds of worshippers off guard. Eyewitnesses described the moment as surreal, as the bees descended swiftly on the mosque premises, causing confusion and panic among the faithful. In a frantic attempt to escape the aggressive insects, worshippers fled in all directions, abandoning their prayer mats and sandals. Some managed to shield themselves while others…

Yes, by popular demand, by overwhelming necessity, and by the sheer will of the people, this Senator must be pulled out of the Senate either by force , intimidation , blackmail and by fireEnough of him at the SenateWalai talai! We must all insist that he not return to that hallowed Chamber after finishing this third term Se Ohun nikan na se aye fun ni? (Is he the only one destined for a life of ease?) No! He must be forced to leaveKilode! (Why now?)Honestly , this must be doneIn the hallowed chambers of the Nigerian Senate, where the future…

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the QR code-embedded jacket policy for commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders, following a surge in criminal activities involving unregistered operators. A statement issued on Saturday by the Chairman of the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), stated that the government will intensify enforcement and public awareness campaigns to ensure compliance. He said the directive, reinforced by the Office of the Governor through the Senior Special Assistant on ICT & E-Governance, Mr. Adebayo Akande mandates OYRTMA to intensify enforcement and public awareness campaigns to ensure compliance. The policy,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Deputy National Chairman (North), Ali Dalori, as its Acting National Chairman following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano State, stepped down from the party’s top position on Friday, citing the need to focus on his health. His resignation came amid mounting internal criticism and concerns over the party’s zoning principles, as his appointment in August 2023 had drawn opposition from members who argued it disrupted APC’s internal balance, particularly between the North-West and North-Central zones. Announcing the development, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, confirmed in…

The Oyo State Government has justified the proposed spending of ₦63.4 billion to overhaul the over 70-year-old Government House. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said this while fielding questions from a BBC reporter. The controversy concerning the amount of money to be spent on reconstructing the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan was triggered after a press release signed by the commissioner after the last Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, 17th of June, 2025. The Commissioner said the section of the media that touted the impression that the Government House was going to be renovated is either ignorant or…

As Muslims across the world usher in the new Islamic year, the Muslim Community of Oyo State (MUSCOYS) has called for sober reflection, unity, and a renewed commitment to Islamic values among the faithful. In a press release jointly signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni, and Secretary-General, Alhaji Murisiku Abidemi Siyanbade, MUSCOYS described the sacred moment of Hijrah 1447 A.H. as a significant period that should inspire introspection and deeper appreciation of the historical and spiritual essence of the Hijrah. The statement read in part: “As Muslims in Oyo State join others to mark the beginning of a…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Saturday, August 16, 2025, as the date for conducting 16 bye-elections in 12 states of the federation, including Ibadan North Federal Constituency in Oyo State. The commission revealed that it will deploy 30,451 officials to manage the exercise. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday during the commission’s second regular consultative meeting with political parties. According to Yakubu, the bye-elections will cover two senatorial districts (Anambra South and Edo Central), five federal constituencies—Ibadan North (Oyo), Ovia South West/Ovia South East (Edo), Babura/Garki (Jigawa), Chikun/Kajuru (Kaduna), and Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo…