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Ibadan, Oyo State — Former Deputy Chief of Staff and ex-Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekambi, has officially declared his intention to contest for the governorship of Oyo State. The declaration was made during a high-level visit to the State Secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) located in Oke Ado, where he met with State Executives, Local Government Party Chairmen, and other critical stakeholders within the party. Adekambi’s announcement was received with widespread enthusiasm, as party members erupted in joy and expressed strong support for his aspiration.The gathering reflected a united front, with key figures within the…

A federal high court in Abuja has admitted nine documents tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the trial of Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice. Malami is standing trial alongside his wife, Asabe Bashir, and his son, Abdulaziz, over alleged money laundering. The EFCC is prosecuting them on an amended 16-count charge bordering on conspiracy and laundering of N8.7 billion, said to be proceeds of unlawful activities, under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. The court admitted the documents on Monday after they were presented by Mashelia Bata,…

Three members of the house of representatives have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Thaddeus Attah (Eti-Osa federal constituency, Lagos), Usman Zubairu (Birnin Gwari/Giwa federal constituency, Kaduna), and Sani Noma (Argungu/Augie federal constituency, Kebbi) left the Labour Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ADC, respectively. In Niger state, Abubakar Buba (Chanchaga federal constituency) and Ibrahim Mohammed (Bunza/Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo federal constituency, Kebbi) moved from the PDP to the APC. Mudashiru Alani, representing Ayedire/Iwo/Ola-Oluwa federal constituency of Osun, and Adetunji Olusoji, who represents Odo-Otin/Ifelodun/Boripe federal constituency, both defected from the PDP to the Accord.…

The Kaduna state high court has adjourned the hearing on the bail application of Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of the state, to the first week of June 2026. Darius Khobo, the trial judge, postponed the bail hearing on Tuesday. The defendant arrived the court on Tuesday morning alongside operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Channels Television reported that while speaking with journalists after the court session, Ukpon Akpan, counsel to el-Rufai, kicked against the repeated adjournment of the bail hearing by the presiding judge, describing it as politically…

Three soldiers of the Nigerian Army were on Monday morning killed in a firefight with suspected terrorists who attacked a military base in the Kemanji community of Kaiama LGA of Kwara state. AbdulRahman AbdulRazak, governor of Kwara, confirmed the incident on Monday evening in a post shared on his page, commiserating with families of the victims. “At about 3 a.m. today, our gallant soldiers courageously beat back a terrorists’ attack on their position in Kemanji, Kaiama. Many of the terrorists were neutralised by the gallant troops,” he wrote. “Our brave men not only repelled the terrorists and prevented them from accessing the…

The ancient town of Eleruko came alive with culture, unity, and celebration as residents and dignitaries gathered to mark the recently concluded 9th Igbo Elerin Day Celebration, a yearly event dedicated to promoting heritage and fostering community development. The event, which came up on 11th of April, hosted under the leadership of Baale Olawatosin Olusegun Oladimeji Akintola SEGELU, the Eleruko of Eruko, was highlighted by the presentation of Awards of Excellence to notable indigenes who have made significant contributions to the growth and progress of Eleruko towns. In his address, Baale Eleruko commended the awardees for their commitment, selfless service,…

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointments of Adeyemo Emmanuel Adedokun as Senior Special Assistant on Industry and Cooperatives, and Kolawole Ojo Ayoola as Senior Special Assistant on Trade and Export Promotion. The appointments were contained in letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde. The governor, while congratulating the new appointees, urged them to see their appointments as a call to service. The appointments are with immediate effect.

Dr. Debo Akande, DBA, CMGR, FCMI, has articulated a bold and forward-looking five-year vision for Oyo State—one anchored on sustainability, economic growth, and improved quality of life for all residents. According to him, true system building goes beyond infrastructure; it is about creating a functional ecosystem where policies, people, and opportunities align to deliver lasting prosperity. He emphasized the need to consolidate on the gains of the current administration by strengthening Agribusiness, expanding industrialization, and deepening international partnerships that attract investment into the state. Dr. Akande also highlighted environmental sustainability as a critical pillar of his vision. He stressed the…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME) conducted on April 17 and 18. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Sunday evening that 1,264,940 results from the two days are now available for candidates to check. “The results of candidates who sat the examination on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, 2026, have now been released,” the statement reads. “A total of 1,264,940 results from these two days are available for candidates to check. “To view their results, candidates should send UTMERESULT to 55019 or…

Youths of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are set to stage protests at offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos, Ogun and Jigawa states today under the #AmupitanMustGo campaign. Balarabe Rufai, the party’s national youth leader, shared this in a post on X on Monday, attaching flyers for the Lagos and Ogun protests, both tagged ‘Operation Occupy INEC’. According to Rufai, the Lagos protest will commence at 8am at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), while the Ogun protest is scheduled for 11am at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) office in Abeokuta. As of the time of filing this report,…