By: Lekan Adetunji As the jostling for the 2027 general elections heats up, the political atmosphere in Ogun State is heating up with various aspirants positioning themselves for key public offices. One name that continues to resonate across Ogun Central is Otunba Muraina Olatunji Banjoko, Chairman of the Threeco Foundation, whose fortuitous blend of business acumen, philanthropy, and grassroots appeal has made him a frontrunner in the senatorial race. In recent times, there has been lots of censure and prospecting for the Ogun Central senatorial seat following what constituents have describes as dismal outing of the incumbent handt; a development…
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The disagreement over the volume of revenue to be distributed among the three tiers of government this month has stalled the sharing of federation revenue in the last two weeks. It was learnt that 1.969 trillion was planned to be distributed at the end of the January 20 FAAC meeting. However, the Commissioners of Finance were said to have rejected the amount, insisting on more revenue for distribution. Usually, the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meets between the end of the second or third quarter of every month to consider revenue collection of the previous month and share it between…
Late legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards, nearly three decades after his death, marking a historic first for an African musician, according to the BBC. Widely regarded as the architect of Afrobeat, Fela’s recognition comes amid growing global acknowledgement of African music, following the worldwide success of Afrobeats and the Grammys’ introduction of the Best African Performance category in 2024. Reacting to the honour, his son and Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti, said, “Fela has been in the hearts of the people for such a long time. Now…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said Nigeria’s economy will be strengthened if there is a reduction on the dependence on importation by encouraging local production of essential power sector equipment. The minister spoke on Thursday during a strategic meeting with the Electricity Commission of Nigeria (ECN) aimed at deepening collaboration among the different stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector. At the meeting which which took place at the Ministry of Power in Abuja, Adelabu spoke on the need for synergy between the ministry, its relevant agencies and the ECN, a statement by his spokesman, Bolaji Tunji, said. He also…
Atletico Madrid have intensified efforts to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta. The Spanish side tried to sign the 28-year-old last summer but failed to reach an agreement with Atalanta. Their primary midfield target, Leon Goretzka, announced on Friday that he would not leave Bayern Munich until the summer, forcing Sporting Director Mateu Alemany to pursue alternative options. Atletico are now targeting Inter Milan’s Davide Frattesi for midfield reinforcement, but Lookman remains their priority signing. However, competition for the Nigeria international is fierce. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Fenerbahce’s deal is at the final stages, with the Turkish club offering…
President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother. The announcement of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze’s passing was made by Samuel’s sister, Princess Chukwueze, and his brother, David, on their respective social media platforms in the morning of Thursday, 29th January 2026, stating that the matriarch of the family had died after a brief illness. The President, in a release issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also extended his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away yesterday. Tinubu…
The Peoples Democratic Party via its Board of Trustees, dismissed the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan on the party’s November 2025 national convention, describing it as an academic exercise and of no practical effect. The Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, in a statement issued on Friday and signed by him said the judgment does not affect the status of the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, noting that the substantive issues in the matter are already before the Court of Appeal. “The Board of Trustees notes that the judgment is technically of…
CALABAR – Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Duke was formally registered on Friday at Ward 5 in Calabar Municipality, where he received his membership card to the cheers of supporters. This marks his second departure from the PDP. He previously joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), where he contested as its presidential candidate, a move that generated controversy. During the event, ADC leaders in Bakassi Local Government Area urged citizens to embrace the party, describing it as a credible platform for transformative change.…
The Rivers State government on Friday said it did not deny the Nyesom Wike-led pro-President Bola Tinubu rally organisers access to the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt, stating that the stadium was under reconstruction. The FCT Minister alongside Ambassador Desmond Akawor, Chairman of the Renewed Hope Agenda in Rivers State, had accused Rivers government of denying the group’s request to use the stadium for the inauguration of coordinators of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The coordinators are spread across the three senatorial districts and 23 local government areas of the state. In fact, Wike threatened to break down the stadium…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will further tighten its grip on Nigeria’s shifting political landscape today, with the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, expected to formally defect to the party, while the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, will, barring unforeseen circumstances, be received by the national leadership of the party Tuesday (tomorrow). Characterised by insiders as a ‘carefully sequenced consolidation’ drive by the APC, the development is coming amid fresh disclosures on how the APC capitalised on internal tensions within Rabiu Kwankwaso’s New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to draw the Kano governor into its fold. The governor’s defection, it…