Author: Festus Adeloye

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said President Bola Tinubu no longer has the capacity to effectively govern Nigeria, arguing that age and declining strength have affected the President’s ability to lead the country. Obi made the remarks during an interview marking his 65th birthday, where he reflected on the state of governance and the nation’s future ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Obi, many of the economic and policy measures currently being implemented by the Tinubu administration were previously discussed and supported by various stakeholders. However, he maintained that the President…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother, Mrs Mary Yetunde Barek, after operatives discovered 13 kilograms of cocaine disguised as plantains in her luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Barek, who works as a caregiver in the United Kingdom, was arrested at the departure hall of Terminal 2 on Sunday, June 28, while attempting to board a Virgin Atlantic flight to London. A search of her bags uncovered 31 wraps of cocaine packaged to resemble plantain hands. She admitted ownership of the drugs in her statement. In a related operation, NDLEA…

After days of speculation, Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Labour leader and PM. It comes after Andy Burnham’s victory in last week’s Makerfield by-election – he is now on his way to Westminster to be sworn in. He disclosed that he will spend more time on “the most important job” after leaving the “biggest job in the country”. “Being the best husband I can, to my fantastic wife Vic, who has been a rock by my side through good times and bad. “And being the best dad that I can to my beautiful children, who are my pride…

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has remanded the presidential aspirant of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, in the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. Justice Mohammed Umar said Sowore would remain in custody until June 24, when his application seeking to set aside the order revoking his bail will be heard. Justice Umar had, on June 16, revoked the bail granted to Sowore following his failure to appear in court for his trial. In his ruling on an oral application made by counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), Akinkolu Kehinde, SAN, Justice Umar also issued…

President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he had completed a deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The US president said that he had authorised the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ordered the removal of a US naval blockade in the region. In a post on X, Trump wrote: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will intensify efforts to relieve economic hardship while redoubling the fight against insecurity, reiterating that the Federal Government “shall never succumb to terror, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation”. He gave the assurance yesterday at the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja, part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, themed: “God of hope, actualise our dreams.” Tinubu who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, congratulated Nigerians on “27 uninterrupted years of democratic rule since 1999,”…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George,  has said the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, should direct his advice on how to end terrorism in Nigeria to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,  President Bola Tinubu,  and not to service chiefs. In a statement on Friday, he said it is wrong for the respected cleric to advise service chiefs to end insecurity in 90 days or resign. To the octogenarian politician, the buck stop on the table of Tinubu, not the service chiefs. Adeboye had  urged…

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that his political future and the interest of his constituents would be better pursued outside the ruling party. His resignation was confirmed in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh, who said Omo-Agege remained committed to pursuing development and effective representation for his constituents and the country outside the APC. In a resignation letter dated May 22, 2026, and addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Omo-Agege said his…

No fewer than 54 serving members of the National Assembly have lost their tickets to seek re-election into the National Assembly at the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. The APC held the House of Representatives and senatorial primaries on Saturday, 16 May and Monday, 18 May 2026, respectively. Some of the losers are ranking lawmakers who have been in the National Assembly for decades, while others are principal officers in the Green and Red Chambers of the federal legislature. In the House of Representatives, the losers include Hon. Nicholas Mutu (Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency, Delta State); the Majority Leader of the…

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has warned that the United States’ involvement in combating terrorism in Nigeria could draw foreign terror groups into the country. Gumi made the assertion in a Facebook post on Monday. He argued that the war on terror could end up eroding Nigeria’s sovereignty, which he described as a “red line”. Gumi reiterated his earlier stance that the kinetic approach alone would not end insecurity. He emphasised that US involvement would expose Nigeria to an “unnecessary increase in violence” by “attracting international terror groups to the new era”, noting that the Nigerian Armed Forces could handle…