Former Councillors in the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde between 2021 and 2024 have officially announced their defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing alleged marginalisation, unpaid entitlements, and exclusion from party activities. The decision was made known at the end of the meeting held in Oyo Town by the Forum of Ex- PDP…
In a move to douse growing tensions within the traditional institution, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has clarified that there is no rift between him and the Alaafin of Oyo. The monarch broke his silence following a viral video from a recent public function which suggested a deliberate “snub”…
Security was tight on Monday at Bisirodipe Hall, GRA, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, as the Fusengbuwa ruling House began the process of selecting the next Awujale of Ijebuland. A group reportedly linked to popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1, was stopped at the entrance and denied access to the venue. Dozens…
There has been political tension in Rivers State after the relationship between Governor Fubara and Mr Wike broke down. The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State of sacking 10,000 youths whom he employed towards the end of his tenure as governor of Rivers. Mr Wike, spoke…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh.The Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, during Thursday’s plenary, which was aired live on Channels Television and presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, presented the notice of allegations and claims of gross misconduct against…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has sparked renewed discussion on prophecy and spiritual discernment after reflecting on a controversial prediction linked to Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. Speaking recently at a programme at RCCG Redemption City, Adeboye cautioned believers to exercise wisdom when responding…
World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred along a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around past 11am on Monday. The vehicle carrying Joshua, a Lexus Jeep with the number plate, KRD 850 HN, reportedly collided with a stationary truck under…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has renewed hope for the creation of Ibadan State, describing it as “an incoming state—the only state in Nigeria that is needed to be created by popular demand.” He made the remarks during a visit to the private residence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan, the state…
The video has, expectedly, gone viral, and Nigerians are having a field day analysing the incident involving Senator Remi Tinubu, the First Lady, and the Governor of Osun State, Senator Adeleke. The core of the debate is simple: 1• The First Lady twice reprimanded the governor in Ile Ife at the 10th coronation of the…
Nine chiefs in the Otun Olubadan line from Jagun to Ayingun would be elevated on Friday by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. The ceremony which is expected to have members of Olubadan-in-council in attendance would hold from 11.00 am at Oke-Aremo Palace,Ibadan. Some of the affected chiefs include an Ibadan based lawyer…
