Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has disclosed that the late Chief Moshood Abiola emerged as the winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. This revelation is documented in his autobiography, A Journey in Service, which was officially launched in Abuja on Thursday. Speaking through the book reviewer, former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Babangida affirmed that Abiola, who contested under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), secured both the majority of votes and the required geographical spread to be declared president. He described the annulment of the election as the most difficult decision of his career,…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has announced its withdrawal from the local government election set for Saturday, February 22, citing a recent Court of Appeal judgment. In a letter dated February 17, signed by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Alao Kamorudeen, and addressed to the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, the APC formally communicated its decision. The letter, obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday, stated that the withdrawal was based on a Court of Appeal ruling delivered on February 10, which reinstated the party’s previously removed chairmen and councillors. According to the APC, the…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has withdrawn several traditional titles, including those previously held by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Governor Boni Haruna, and even himself. The move comes as part of a broader restructuring of emirates and chiefdoms across the state. Governor Fintiri made the announcement during the coronation of the newly installed Chief of Madagali, explaining that the reorganization was necessary to modernize the traditional system and align district heads with the newly created emirates and chiefdoms. “As a result, traditional titles granted under the old emirates and chiefdoms are now invalid. The newly established traditional councils…
Gunmen have kidnapped the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, in Abuja. Reports indicate that he was shot twice in the buttocks before being taken away by the attackers on Monday, February 17, 2025. In a statement, the council’s National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, described the incident as distressing, revealing that the kidnappers are demanding ₦100 million for Ojajuni’s release. “The Afenifere National Youths Council is deeply troubled by the abduction of our National President, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, in Abuja. “His kidnappers have set a ransom of ₦100 million. Sadly, he sustained gunshot wounds during the attack,”…
Renowned Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has expressed outrage after an Instagram blog falsely associated his name with a kidnapping incident. The controversy began when Instablog shared images of three suspected kidnappers, including their leader, who identified himself as “Davido.” According to reports, the suspects were apprehended by residents of Victory Estate in Ago Palace, Lagos State. During interrogation, one of them introduced himself as Ifeanyi from Anambra State, while the alleged leader confirmed his nickname, stating, “Davido is my nickname. I came to kidnap.” The other two suspects disclosed that they hailed from Kwara and Imo…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has issued a strong warning to local government chairpersons, emphasizing that they have no immunity from prosecution and will be held accountable for mismanaging public funds. Speaking at the Gombe State Local Government Summit on Wednesday, Olukoyede urged council leaders to handle financial resources responsibly, making it clear that the EFCC will not wait until the end of their tenure before initiating investigations into corruption cases. “Local government chairmen do not have immunity, and we will not postpone action until after your tenure,” he stated. Expressing concern over…
Popular Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, widely known as Portable, has been brought before the Isabo High Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, over allegations of assaulting government officials. The police had declared the musician wanted on February 18 following an alleged attack on three officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). The officials were reportedly at his establishment to enforce regulatory compliance when the incident occurred. Portable surrendered to the police in Lagos on Wednesday and was subsequently transferred to the Ogun State Police Command. He was taken to court on Thursday. The altercation, which took…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has refuted claims that she has resigned from her position. Speaking on Wednesday, her Chief Press Secretary, Segun Ajiboye, dismissed the reports, stating, “I’m in the office. The Speaker is in the office. I don’t know where that is coming from,” during a conversation with PUNCH Online. Speculation about Meranda’s resignation began circulating online earlier in the day, with a letter dated February 17, 2025, allegedly attributed to her gaining traction on social media. However, a closer look at the document revealed that it lacked an official signature. The…
A student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), identified as Oluwaseun, has been gruesomely murdered by unidentified individuals. The incident reportedly took place at Opomulero Street in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Oluwaseun, a student in the Department of Mass Communication, had only recently gained admission into the institution. A fellow student, who requested anonymity, disclosed that the deceased had spent just a few weeks on campus. He was also a course representative and a musician. “He was a fresher who had been on campus for only three to four weeks. In fact, he was our course…
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has refuted claims that military personnel have taken over its premises, dismissing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued in Osogbo on Tuesday, the commission’s Information Officer, Sadiat Isiaka, clarified that the viral social media reports suggesting that soldiers had sealed off the OSSIEC office were entirely untrue. Reaffirming that the local government elections scheduled for Saturday would proceed as planned, the commission urged residents to ignore misinformation and not allow fake reports to discourage their participation in the electoral process. “The public is advised to disregard the false claims…