Author: Timilehin David

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has derided the recent coalition forged by opposition leaders in the country with the aim of dislodging President Bola Tinubu in 2027, describing it as an infantile political jamboree. The APC National Secretary, Ajibola Bashiru, made this assertion today while fielding questions in an interview.  The interview is a reaction to recent reports that Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Former Kaduna State Governor El-Rufai of the SDP have finally settled for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the unifying platform under which they are going…

Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN, has welcomed with great elation the recent approval of an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) University in Ikare-Akoko, the headquarters of Akoko Northeast Local Government Area of the Sunshine State. Expressing his gratitude vide a statement he personally signed and issued on Wednesday, Ajulo described the siting of such modern university in Akokoland as historic, saying that the citadel of learning will not only enhance regional digital literacy but will also promote national technological development.  While applauding Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for providing the enabling environment that is receptive for…

In the spirit of this year’s Ere Festival, the Amapetu of Mahin Kingdom and Paramount Ruler of Mahinland in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Ṣẹgun Williams Akinyomi, has offered free healthcare to his subjects as well as empowerment programme for widows in his domain. Information on this development was contained in a statement signed and issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the palace, Akingbade Toluwa-Jolomi.  The statement read,“This year, however, Oba Ṣẹgun Williams Akinyomi introduced a transformative element, prioritising healthcare and economic support for vulnerable groups.  “The medical outreach, led by former Commissioner…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have reportedly concluded months of negotiations aimed at forging a united opposition front to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next general election in 2027. According to sources familiar with the matter, the three opposition heavyweights reached a consensus on Tuesday to consolidate efforts under a single political platform, although the agreement has not been officially announced. Insiders revealed that El-Rufai led a delegation from the SDP to a meeting with coalition representatives on Tuesday night, where he tried to persuade them to consider…

Former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has expressed his enthusiasm for joining a new political party, signaling a shift from his previous association with Governor Ademola Adeleke and the established political platforms in the state. During a gathering of his Omoluabi Caucus in Ilesa on Monday, Aregbesola shared with his supporters that discussions have been successful regarding the establishment of a new political front at the national level. He confidently stated, “The party is ready.” This initiative reflects a commitment to exploring new political avenues and fostering positive change within the political landscape. “We are not just registering, we…

In a development that has sent shockwaves to many quarters, 22-year-old Miss Zainab Muhamadu faces the death penalty in Zamfara State. Family sources disclosed that her crime is converting to Christianity. Zainab’s journey of faith began when she encountered Pastor Samuel, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member posted to her area. Samuel had treated Zainab with dignity and shared his Christian faith with her. Their bond later blossomed around shared values and spiritual connection. Upon discovering her conversion, authorities arrested Zainab. She is now scheduled to stand trial this Friday in a Sharia Court — a move legal experts…

Ten months after the Supreme Court judgement on local government autonomy, the Federal and state governments are yet to implement the judgement, Citizen Rapporteur observes.  The Supreme Court had in a landmark judgement delivered on July 11, 2024 in the case of Attorney-General of the Federation v Attorney-General of Abia State & 35 Ors, granted full fiscal autonomy to local government councils in Nigeria.  The apex court ruled that in view of section 7(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which recognises the local government system under a democratically elected leadership, it is thus unconstitutional to…

Amid wide speculations and reports that the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, may defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the state chapter of the APC has stated that its arms are wide open to receive the embattled governor.  Speaking through his Chief of Staff on Tuesday, the reinstated chairman of the Rivers State APC, Chief Emeka Beke, said that both Fubara and the party stands to gain a lot from such union should it materialise.  This remark is coming on the heels of insinuations of a truce between Tinubu and Fubara having a major condition that the…

Dissatisfied with the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) local government primaries in Lagos State, some party members thronged out in the numbers to protest what they view as glaring injustice and brazen imposition of candidates. The party’s primaries conducted on May 10 were aimed at producing candidates that will contest the chairmanships and councillorship seats in the upcoming July 12 local government elections in the state. The situation is compounded by the fact that the Appeal Committee of the party has remained silent its reports after receiving over 100 petitions from various chairmanship and councillorship candidates.  The committee…

Protest rocked the main gate of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital following the arrest of three nurses by the police. The nurses were arrested following the death of a patient yesterday inside the hospital. Nurses, numbering about 400 came out and blocked the entrance to the hospital preventing visitors from accessing the facility. A nurse who craved anonymity because she is not authorized to speak formally speak on the matter said, “yesterday a patient was brought into the hospital by a good Samaritan and made some payments for his treatment before leaving. “The patient could not make it alive…