Primate Elijah Ayodele, the spiritual leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church (IESC Worldwide), has issued a prophetic warning to All Progressives Congress (APC) against underestimating the growing political strength of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a recent message to his followers, Ayodele predicted that the ADC would become a major force ahead of…
The Ilaje community in the Bariga area of Lagos State has defended their opposition to renaming of the hitherto Ilaje Street after music legend, King Sunny Ade. Bariga Local Council Development Area immediate past Chairman, Kolade David Alabi, in one of his administration’s parting actions renamed some streets, and a bus stop in the area….
In a significant development that could shake the political landscape of Ekiti State, prominent loyalists and aides of former Governors Ayodele Fayose, Kayode Fayemi and Segun Oni, have officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move to further complicate the electoral fortunes of incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji come 2026 gubernatorial election in the…
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has suspended the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Prince Adewale Egbedun, due to insubordination and abuse of office. During a press conference held in Ibadan, the Chairman of the Association, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, condemned Egbedun’s conduct towards a respected royal figure,…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has withdrawn from the race for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the 2026 governorship contest in Osun State. The former Governor said he is confident that the APC has several credible and qualified people already in the race for the ticket, and the party…
Veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has entered the ongoing debate about the true ownership of Lagos State. According to the Area Fada, Lagos does not belong to any single tribe in Nigeria. Instead, he describes the city as a melting pot of cultures, much like New York City in…
Those suspended include 25 commissioners, 14 senior special assistants, 24 special assistants, and 22 permanent secretaries. Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 87 government officials for failing to attend an official function. Those suspended include commissioners, senior special assistants, special assistants, and permanent secretaries. The governor, in a statement on Monday night signed…
The interim National Secretary of the Action Democratic Congress, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, has met with former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola to woo him to the party. Aregbesola succeeded Oyinlola as Osun governor on November 27, 2010, after almost three and a half years of litigation bordering on the 2007 gubernatorial poll. The ADC scribe…
Fresh cracks are said to have emerged within the leadership of the Nigerian Senate after a public disagreement between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele regarding Akpabio’s leadership approach, according to reports. The confrontation reportedly occurred during Wednesday’s plenary session and is viewed by insiders as a reflection of growing tensions between…
Former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola has revealed that Osun state Governor Ademola Adeleke broke down in tears during a PDP meeting while discussing the local government crisis that led to federal withdrawal of local government funds. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV , Oyinlola described the emotional scene that unfolded as party members…
