Author: Festus Adeloye

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa says he has directed an autopsy after the death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Diri made the disclosure on Saturday while hosting former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House, Yenagoa. Ewhrudjakpo breathed his last after collapsing in his office on Thursday. He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa and was pronounced dead on arrival. Speaking on his deputy’s demise, Governor Diri criticised what he referred to as “a lot of nonsense going on on social media”, chiding those involved against politicising Ewhrudjakpo’s passing. “I want to make an appeal.…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has stated that he will continue to dance, insisting that it will not interfere with his duties. Governor Adeleke made the statement on Wednesday while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme. Adeleke is popular known for his dancing when he was a Senator, hence, the name ‘dancing senator’. “Let me tell you something. I will keep dancing because I love to dance, I love to praise my God. That doesn’t change anything. You understand what I’m saying? “Everybody has their way of relaxing or hobby. My hobby is to dance and…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to elements within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who joined from other political parties, accusing them of attempts to undermine the party’s future. Speaking at the PDP’s 104th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at his Abuja residence, yesterday, the former Rivers State governor insisted that founding members of the PDP would not allow the party to be “killed” by newcomers. He also condemned a faction of the party for staging what he described as an “illegal convention” in violation of court judgments and underscored the need…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has removed Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary. Itua, according to a statement by Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, would wait for a new reassignment to be communicated in due course. The statement announced Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick, as the new CPS to Governor Okpebholo. It described Dr. Ebojele as a renowned journalist, public administrator, researcher, and lecturer with an extensive and distinguished professional record in media practice, public affairs, and academia. According to the statement, “The new appointment reflects commitment of the present administration to strengthen and deepen the communication channels…

16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including the Speaker Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection, announced during plenary on Friday, marked a major political realignment in the state’s legislature and could significantly alter the balance of power between the camps loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. Speaking on the floor of the House, Speaker Amaewhule declared that the lawmakers had unanimously resolved to join the APC, citing what he described as a “clear and irreconcilable…

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Senate for swiftly confirming the nomination of the immediate-past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd), as Minister of Defence. In a message posted on his X handle, President Tinubu stated that he had transmitted Musa’s name to the Senate two days earlier and expressed appreciation for the lawmakers’ prompt action. “I want to commend the Nigerian Senate for its expedited confirmation of General Musa yesterday (Wednesday). His appointment comes at a critical juncture in our lives as a Nation,” the President wrote. He described General Musa as a “fine gentleman” and noted…

Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as Fryo, emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 Osun State governorship election on Tuesday. Adedamola polled 919 votes out of 957 cast at the primary held on Tuesday in Osogbo, the state capital. Chairman of the primary, Humphrey Abba, announced the results, noting that 20 votes were void and one aspirant had withdrawn. Despite his earlier resignation from the party, the name of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, appeared on the ballot. PDP officials clarified that votes cast for Adeleke would not count, urging delegates to…

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from his position, citing health reasons. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement released on Monday. In the letter, Badaru cited poor health as the reason for stepping down. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and expressed gratitude for the minister’s service to the nation. President Tinubu, the statement noted, expressed appreciation to the former minister for his service to the nation, particularly during a period marked by heightened security challenges and ongoing reforms within the defence establishment.

Former political adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has stated why the nation’s leader should not seek re-election in 2027. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Baba-Ahmed said  Tinubu has not demonstrated the hunger or drive needed to fix the country. “I’m sorry, but I have to say this again. When I left his administration, one of the things I told many people was, ‘I wish President Tinubu would not run again in 2027.’ “First, he said his ambition was to be president, and he has now achieved that. He said ‘Emilokan,’ and he had his turn.…

President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Olisa Metuh, a prominent lawyer and former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from 2012 to 2016, as he marks his 60th birthday on Saturday. In a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Metuh’s significant contributions to peace-building and efforts in bridging partisan and ethnic divides, describing him as a significant voice of reason at a time of cacophony. The President urged the accomplished businessman and lawyer, who holds a law degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and has built…