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Ibadan, Oyo State. In the landscape of grassroots governance, progress is most visible when leaders choose unity over rivalry and service over personal interest. Such exemplary leadership is reflected in the harmonious working relationship between Hon. Olajide Akintunde (AKT), the Honourable representing Lagelu State Constituency, and Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, the Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government. Their cordial partnership has become a beacon of effective representation and administrative synergy in Lagelu. Both leaders, from their respective positions, have demonstrated that collaboration is the strongest tool for delivering the dividends of democracy to the people. Their mutual respect, clear communication, and…

Aliko Dangote, the chairman of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has alleged that Farouk Ahmed “paid $5 million” to Swiss secondary schools for his children. Ahmed is the current chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Dangote spoke during a news conference at Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Sunday, accusing the NMDPRA executive of corruption and economic sabotage. The billionaire said Ahmed paid the said amount for four of his children, covering a period of six years. Although Dangote did not mention the name of the Swiss schools, he said the authority’s CEO was living…

Chidi Odinkalu, former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has criticised Abubakar Malami, ex-attorney-general of the federation (AGF), over his recent claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is acting politically in its dealings with him. Odinkalu, in a post on X on Sunday, described Malami as a “grubby, vexatiously political Attorney-General” during his time in office. The former chairman of NHRC added that if Malami now believes that the EFCC is politicised, he should be reminded that “they’re following what he taught them. “Someone should tell Abubakar Malami to please sit this out. He was a grubby,…

Bandits Arrested By Army In Ifelodun Council Say They Got AK-47 Rifles From ‘Kwara Government Officials’December 13, 2025 Nigerian soldiers have arrested a group of suspected bandits found patrolling with AK-47 rifles in a local security patrol vehicle in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The suspects were intercepted by troops during an operation in the area and taken into custody. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the arrested men were seen prostrated on the ground with their hands tied as soldiers questioned them over their activities and the source of the arms in their possession. During the interrogation,…

Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder and head of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, says N150 million is not enough to buy his shoe. Speaking during a service at his church in Oke Afa, Lagos, on Sunday, the cleric said Bayo Adelabu, minister of power, is pained because he knows he will lose another attempt to become governor of Oyo. Ayodele was responding to TheCable’s report on how Adelabu petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS), accusing the cleric of blackmail and attempting to extort N150 million from him for “spiritual intercession” to make him governor of Oyo state. Adelabu, who had twice contested the…

Douye Diri, governor of Bayelsa, said he has directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of the death of Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the state’s deputy governor. The governor spoke on Saturday while hosting former President Goodluck Jonathan at the state’s government house in Yenagoa. Ewhrudjakpo died on Thursday after collapsing in office. The late deputy governor was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Diri condemned “a lot of nonsense going on on social media” surrounding the passing of Ewhrudjakpo, warning that his death should not be politicised. “I want to make…

Bola Oyebamiji, the former managing director of Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has been named as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state in a consensus primary election. Oyebamiji emerged as the Osun APC governorship candidate after a voice vote by delegates in Osogbo, Osun state capital. The former NIWA boss was nominated by Kunle Adegoke, an aspirant, and seconded by Babajide Omoworare, another aspirant. Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo and chairman of the primary election, declared Oyebamji as APC governorship candidate for Osun 2026 election. Some days before the primary election, eight APC governorship…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo hosted the national working committee (NWC) of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The PDP faction visited the former president on Saturday, and Kabiru Turaki led the delegation. Other members of the delegation include Muazu Aliyu, former Niger governor; Jonah Jang, former governor of Plateau; Adolphus Wabara, former senate president, and many more. Speaking during the visitation, Obasanjo commended the faction’s effort, adding that its members should “soldier on”. The former president also urged the faction to remain steadfast in instilling discipline in the party, saying that…

Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, says the 2027 elections will be a “smooth ride” for President Bola Tinubu. Fubara spoke on Friday during the flag-off of the Rivers airport bypass project. “Today, I am very happy. I am not just a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC), I am the number one. I have collected my [membership] card and the form is 001,” Fubara said.“So, from this moment, I am there [in APC] with all my chest and heart. The message is clear: We are going to do everything to make the 2027 election for Mr president a smooth…

The Phenomenal Dr. Debo Akande DBA CMGR FCMI is a highly respected Agribusiness expert and development specialist with over two decades of experience in international development, Agricultural strategy, public policy, Law and governance.Here are some key factors that contribute to his expertise: Agribusiness Expertise:- Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA)- Executive Adviser on Agribusiness and International Development Cooperation to Governor Seyi Makinde- CEO of IITA Business Incubation Limited, leading Mechanization and Zero Hunger programs- Led transformational Agricultural initiatives, including redeveloping the 3,250-hectare Eruwa Farm Settlement into a world-class industrial hub International Development Expertise:- Holds a Doctorate in…