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Tinubu aide Onaiyekan clash cools as Temitope Ajayi says he did not disrespect the cardinal or Catholic Church after their public dispute President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said on Thursday that his recent criticism of Cardinal John Onaiyekan was not intended to disrespect the Catholic Church, signalling […]
Baba-Ahmed predicts Tinubu’s defeat in 2027, saying a free and credible election could unseat the President and warning over Nigeria’s democracy National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu could lose the 2027 presidential election if Nigerians are given a free, fair and credible vote, arguing that […]
Atiku Tinubu certificate forgery claims return to the spotlight as Atiku declares 2027 his final presidential election and challenges Tinubu’s credentials African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 presidential election will be his final attempt at Nigeria’s highest office, while renewing his allegation that President Bola Tinubu submitted forged…
Dele Momodu dismisses Nyesom Wike’s Osun election claim as an “empty boast” and warns of the political implications ahead of 2027 Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has dismissed Nyesom Wike’s claim that his presence in Osun State could have secured victory for the All Progressives Congress, APC, describing the Minister […]
Lagos and Ogun declare August 20 a public holiday for Isese Day, with traditional worshippers set to mark Yoruba heritage through prayers and cultural events Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun have declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday in their respective states to mark Isese Day and […]
Shettima makes an early return to Abuja after two-week leave, resuming duties two days before his scheduled August 20 return Vice President Kashim Shettima returned to Abuja on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, two days ahead of his scheduled return from a two-week leave, with officials confirming that the Vice President had resumed duties. Also read: Osun […]
Osun APC alleges 10 members were injured in Iree after the election and calls for a full investigation into reported attacks and property damage The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, led by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, alleged that at least 10 APC […]
Ayodele Fayose alleges Accord Party spent at least N40bn in Osun election, challenging Davido’s claim that the party spent nothing Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, alleged that the Accord Party spent at least N40 billion during the August 15 Osun State governorship election, directly challenging claims made by Afrobeats […]
Bashir Ahmad says Aisha Yesufu may be demoralised after losing the NDC FCT Senate ticket and limiting her role in Peter Obi’s 2027 campaign Former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, criticised Aisha Yesufu’s decision to reduce her involvement in Peter Obi’s 2027 campaign, suggesting that the Nigerian Democratic Congress chieftain […]
AAC candidate Olajide Esan alleges vote-buying aided Ademola Adeleke’s Osun victory and says poverty is distorting voters’ choices African Action Congress governorship candidate Olajide Esan on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in an interview with ARISE NEWS, alleged that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke secured re-election through financial inducement and vote-buying rather than the strength of […]
