Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has officially resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending a years-long association with Nigeria’s ruling party. Lawal, who served as SGF under President Muhammadu Buhari’s first term, announced his departure in a letter addressed to the APC chairman of Bangshika Ward, in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The letter, personally signed by Lawal, stated that his resignation was with immediate effect, although he stopped short of declaring his next political destination. “I write to formally notify you of my resignation from the All…
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A former President of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Adebayo Oyero, has formally informed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin. Chief Oyero broke the news to the governor on Monday afternoon during a visit to the Governor’s Office at Agodi, Ibadan, where he was accompanied by members of the Olakulehin family. According to sources, the news of the revered monarch’s death had begun circulating in the early hours of Monday, casting a pall of grief over Ibadan and beyond. Speaking at the Courtesy Room of the…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90. Sources confirmed to Daily Post that the revered monarch died in the early hours of Monday, amid activities marking both his 90th birthday and the first anniversary of his coronation. Oba Olakulehin was officially presented with the staff of office on July 12, 2024, by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, becoming the 43rd Olubadan in the historic lineage of Ibadan traditional rulers. The monarch’s passing has cast a somber tone over ongoing celebrations, cutting short what was meant to be a festive double milestone—his entry…
***Says the North Will Celebrate him if he becomes President Peter Obi didn’t mince words on Sunday night. Sitting across from the anchor of Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, the 2027 presidential hopeful looked straight into the camera—and into the hearts of millions watching—and made a bold declaration: “If I become President, the North will celebrate me.” The crowd-favourite former governor and ex-presidential candidate under the Labour Party has now thrown his weight behind the newly strengthened opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). But it wasn’t party talk that took centre stage—it was his vision for Northern Nigeria. “The…
***Seeks deeper ties with Brazil to unlock Nigeria’s agri-potential President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to dismantle all bureaucratic obstacles hindering Nigeria’s agricultural and livestock development, declaring his administration’s commitment to achieving food sovereignty and expanding agro-exports. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva at Copacabana Forte in Brazil, Tinubu emphasized the need for streamlined agreements across sectors such as agriculture, energy, aviation, mining, and trade. He highlighted that Nigeria is undergoing major reforms to improve its global competitiveness, particularly in agriculture, where it holds a natural advantage. “We are ready for immediate action…
Inside the packed pews of St. James Anglican Church, Asokoro, the atmosphere was thick with thanksgiving—but it didn’t take long before the sanctuary turned into a battleground of ideas and political convictions. Standing before a cross-section of Nigeria’s political elite and clerical class, FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike delivered more than just gratitude for completed infrastructure projects—he delivered fire. With the cadence of a courtroom litigator and the flair of a political streetfighter, Wike tore into the newly-formed coalition of opposition parties touting a “Rescue Nigeria” agenda. His verdict? They are not out to rescue Nigeria—they are out to rescue…
By: Lamara Garba Azare In the vast theatre of Nigerian politics, where loyalties shift like desert winds and alliances are often built on the fragile sands of expediency, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso remains a paradoxical figure—grounded yet mobile, underestimated yet ever-looming, regional yet national. His name echoes from the narrow alleys of Kano to the polished corridors of Abuja. And in the current recalibration of the political landscape, his relevance is not just intact—it is ascending. As 2027 casts its early shadow on the horizon, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must begin to examine not only who stands beside him today, but…
Following a landmark ruling by the Federal High Court ordering the reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Nigerian Senate is taking the high road of restraint and constitutional caution, signaling that due process will not be sacrificed on the altar of public pressure. Delivered on July 4 by Justice Binta Nyako, the court’s judgment nullified the senator’s six-month suspension, branding it unconstitutional and excessive, and a denial of the democratic rights of her Kogi Central constituents. But while the ruling was clear, the Senate’s reaction has been deliberate—not defiant, but not immediate either. Speaking for the Red Chamber, Senator Yemi…
In a forceful intervention aimed at restoring legal accuracy, respected constitutional lawyer and legal scholar, Sylvester Udemezue, has debunked media claims that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was “convicted” for contempt of court—calling such reports legally flawed, misleading, and dangerous. Speaking in a legal commentary released Saturday, Udemezue said it was imperative to set the record straight. “There has been no criminal conviction against Senator Natasha,” he stated. “What occurred falls within the realm of civil contempt, which under Nigerian law, does not amount to a criminal offence and carries no penal stigma.” He explained that for a criminal conviction to occur,…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse In a bold crackdown against the silent threat lurking in everyday markets, the Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA) has seized and destroyed expired and contaminated consumables valued at over ₦14.4 million, sending a clear message: public health is non-negotiable. The decisive action, which spanned all 27 Local Government Areas in Jigawa State, followed an intense sanitary inspection sweep carried out in the first and second quarters of 2025. From bustling market stalls to hidden backroom stores, JISEPA officials — backed by law and community cooperation — moved swiftly to identify and eliminate dangerous items unfit…