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Engr Toheeb Adegoke ADLAT has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Hon Chief Akinlabi Ezekiel Adewale at the age of 82, describing his death as a painful loss not just to Akinyele Local Government, but to the entire PDP family in Oyo State. He noted that the late elder statesman was more than a political figure, but a father, mentor, and a steady guide whose wisdom and experience shaped many lives. In his tribute, Engr Toheeb Adegoke ADLAT reflected on the late leader’s unwavering commitment to the party and his lifelong dedication to service, unity, and community development. He…

On this sacred Palm Sunday, Engr Toheeb Adegoke Adlat extends heartfelt greetings to all Christians and residents of Akinyele Lagelu Federal Constituency. As we commemorate Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, we’re reminded of the transformative power of humility, faith, and love. May this holy occasion inspire us to reflect on our actions, renew our spirits, and recommit ourselves to serving our community with compassion and dedication. This Palm Sunday, let’s draw inspiration from the values of peace, sacrifice, and unity that Jesus Christ embodied. Engr Toheeb Adegoke Adlat is committed to upholding these principles in his service to Akinyele…

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibarapaland have openly endorsed the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, for the 2027 Governorship race in the State. This position was made known during a well-attended PDP Ibarapaland Stakeholders’ Zonal Meeting held in Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area. The meeting, convened primarily to deliberate on the planned visit of Governor Seyi Makinde to the zone, quickly evolved into a strategic political gathering where party leaders and grassroots mobilisers assessed the future of the party in the state. In a strong show of unity, stakeholders…

Samson Adamu, the Nigerian football administrator, has been appointed as the acting secretary general of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The appointment, which was approved on Sunday during a CAF congress meeting at the Giza Palace Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, makes Adamu the first Nigerian to hold the position since the continent’s football-governing body was founded nearly seven decades ago. Adamu’s elevation follows the resignation of Veron Mosengo-Omba, the Swiss-Congolese official who stepped down from the role on the same day. Before the landmark appointment, Adamu served as CAF’s director of tournaments and events, a role that saw him…

Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) — the platform on which he ran for president in the 2023 poll. Kwankwaso announced he is leaving the NNPP in a statement issued on Sunday. The ex-defence minister said his decision takes immediate effect. Kwankwaso, who was national leader of the NNPP, said the decision to quit was not an easy one and thanked the party for the opportunity to serve. “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect,” he said. “I seize…

The Rivers government says more than N302 billion was spent by the administration of Ibok-Ete Ibas — during his stint as sole administrator of the state. The disclosure was made by the Rivers state accountant-general and the ministry of budget and economic planning at the high court of Rivers state in Port Harcourt. The information was presented in response to a freedom of information lawsuit filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The suit, marked PHC/4153/CS/2025, is pending before S.H. Aprioku, judge of the Rivers state high court. According to a counter-affidavit dated March 10, 2026, the state…

The Kwankwasiyya movement says Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former Kano state governor, will formally defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday. The ceremony is scheduled to hold in Kano, with Kwankwaso expected to be accompanied by other members of the NNPP ahead of the 2027 general election. The announcement comes days after Rauf Aregbesola, national secretary of the ADC and former governor of Osun state, visited Kwankwaso at his Abuja residence. Kwankwaso confirmed the visit on his X page, though he did not disclose details of their discussions. Speculation over Kwankwaso’s…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) released Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, on Friday on compassionate grounds, TheCable understands. Hajiya Umma, el-Rufai’s mother, died in Egypt on Friday, where she was receiving medical treatment. Sources at the anti-graft agency told TheCable on Saturday morning that el-Rufai was released to enable him participate in the burial rites of his mother. The ex-minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was taken into custody by the ICPC on February 19, after he was released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On March 18, the ICPC said it secured a valid court order to detain…

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki will not stop the planned national convention.  On Friday, the Turaki camp asked the supreme court to restrain the faction backed by Wike from holding its national convention scheduled for March 29 and 30. In November 2025, the PDP national working committee (NWC), backed by Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, and Bala Mohammed, his Bauchi counterpart, held a national convention in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo, and elected national officers, with Turaki as the chairman. On March 9, the court…

Market leaders and community stakeholders across Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency have pledged their support for Tosin Alabi’s political ambition, in what observers describe as a significant boost to his growing profile ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came from representatives of key trading centres, including Bola Ige International Market, Adegbayi, Iyana Agbala, Oluwo and Egbeda Market, alongside other neighbourhood markets within the constituency. The traders, regarded as a major grassroots force, expressed confidence in Alabi’s capacity to represent their interests and address challenges affecting local commerce and livelihoods. Several stakeholders noted that their decision was informed by Alabi’s…