Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has hailed his successor, Bola Tinubu, as he marks his second anniversary on May 29, 2025. In a statement released on his X account Wednesday, signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, Buhari urged Nigerians to remain optimistic about the future, saying citizens’ expectations from the government should not be heavy. He rallied for support for the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress government, explaining that reforms would achieve success gradually, not overnight. Buhari warned that necessary reforms and desired changes must not fall victim to politics. He expressed support for the ongoing efforts by the Tinubu…
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In a strong show of support for Osun State’s leadership, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke and his administration for their exceptional governance. This commendation came during Gbajabiamila’s visit to the Government House in Osogbo for the inaugural lecture of the Osun State University. Addressing attendees, Gbajabiamila stated, “You and members of your team are doing a phenomenal job in the state and on the national pedestal,” highlighting the Governor’s commitment to prioritizing effective governance over political interests in his dealings with the Federal Government. Gbajabiamila noted the importance…
The distinguished Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, has unequivocally debunked the rumour making the rounds about his alleged defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Senator described the rumour as a desperate ploy by opposition elements to mislead the unsuspecting public and destabilize the unity and progress currently enjoyed under the leadership of Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Senator Fadahunsi reaffirmed his absolute loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his total commitment to the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, who he described as “the face of development…
By Sola Isola Ursula K. Le Guin once said, “To light a candle is to cast a shadow.” This invariably means no light, no shadow. This is the best way I think I can use to describe the recent conversations I have read, most of which is credited to Hon. Wole Oke, the member representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives. The defection and the statement is not the real issue, the real issue is that Hon Wole Oke has been living in the shadow of Senator Ademola Adeleke since the day Imole became the Governor of Osun…
We would like to clarify the recent claims of fake defection in Ward 11, Ijeda Iloko. At no point has Alaba Alo served as our vice chairman. Furthermore, the youth leader and the woman leader have been suspended since last year due to anti-party activities and a lack of discipline. It is also important to note that those listed as having defected are all members of the APC who appear to be attempting to leverage this situation for political gain. We urge the public to disregard these misleading narratives and remain focused on the true objectives of our party. We…
The All Progressives Congress, APC Integrity Network has urged President Bola Tinubu, the National Working Committee of the APC, and security agencies to investigate what it described as a coordinated campaign to bring down prominent members of the party through state-sponsored blackmail. The pressure group within the ruling party alleged that the Zamfara State Government was sponsoring protests against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, as part of a broader plot to sabotage the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Bamidele Ibrahim Ayoola, President of the APC Integrity Network, described…
The fallout from the defection of Wole Oke, the House of Representatives member for Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency, from the Peoples Democratic Party continued on Monday, with former PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr Diran Odeyemi, threatening to initiate his recall. Odeyemi’s response followed comments made by Oke during a radio interview on Rave FM, Osogbo, where the five-term lawmaker said the PDP would struggle to win future elections in the two local governments he represents. Oke also claimed that appointees of Governor Ademola Adeleke from the area lacked the financial strength to prosecute elections successfully Reacting in a statement, Odeyemi…
In a recent address to the State Executive Council, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke reaffirmed his commitment to providing good governance, stating, “I won’t be distracted from the continuous delivery of good governance to the Osun people.” The Governor’s remarks come amidst ongoing challenges faced by his administration, which he described as a “vicious, anti-democratic campaign” aimed at undermining his leadership. During the meeting held at the Osun State Secretariat, Governor Adeleke reflected on the turbulent events of the past month, highlighting efforts by detractors to sow discord within his administration. “Osun was under siege in a manner nobody ever…
Three people, including two members of the Jigawa State Anti-Banditry, Anti-Kidnapping, and Robbery group, were killed when suspected armed robbers attacked the group’s office in Ringim on Wednesday night. Counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama revealed, saying that according to intelligence sources, the attack occurred around 8:40 p.m at CGC Junction along Dutse Road. About ten assailants, arriving in a black Toyota Sienna, opened fire on the office, killing two operatives and a passerby. “The assailants shot two members of the group, led by Alhaji Yusuf Wakili (alias Rago), as well as a passerby. They also vandalized the Hilux patrol vehicle attached…
The Minister for Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has said Nigeria’s creative industry, if harnessed, could add $100 billion to Nigeria’s economy. OsunDailyNG reports that Musawa said like South Korea, Nigeria needs to make the sector business conducive for investors to put in their funds. In an interview with Arise News on Wednesday, the Minister decried poor investment in the sector. She, however, noted that President Bola Tinubu has expressed interest in expanding the frontiers of the sector to grow the economy. She said: “The creative industry has the potential to add $100 billion to Nigeria’s GDP…