Category: Politics
Malami Accuses EFCC of Inflating Asset Values to Secure Forfeiture Order
Abuja, Nigeria,Monday, April 27, 2026 Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of inflating the value of his assets in a bid to mislead the court and obtain an interim forfeiture order. Malami described the action as a “manifest exaggeration,” alleging…
First Lady, Health Minister Attend Inauguration of National Community Food Bank Programme in Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria,Monday, April 27, 2026 The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, alongside the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, attended the inauguration of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Maiduguri. The event took place at the Shuwari Primary Health Centre, which hosts one of the…
North Korea’s Kim reaffirms support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war
Pyongyang, North Korea — April 27, 2026 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country’s strong backing for Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, describing the conflict as a “sacred” struggle and pledging continued support to Moscow. According to state media reports released on Monday, Kim reiterated Pyongyang’s commitment to aiding Russia in achieving…
Iran FM Blames US for Failure of Talks After Landing in Russia
Saint Petersburg, Russia — April 27, 2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Monday blamed the United States for the collapse of recent diplomatic talks, shortly after arriving in Russia as part of a high-level shuttle diplomacy aimed at ending ongoing hostilities. Speaking in Saint Petersburg, Araghchi said Washington’s “excessive demands” were responsible for the…
THREAT TO VIOLENCE: TINUBU AND APC, NOT MAKINDE, ARE TO BLAME
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, April 26, 2026 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to criticisms from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Government following remarks made by Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde, during the recently held opposition parties’ national summit in Ibadan. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade…
Amosun’s Senate Comeback Hits a Wall as Ogun Central Consensus Plan Falls Apart
The carefully laid plan to hand Ibikunle Amosun a clear path back to the Senate has unravelled — and the former Ogun State governor now faces the kind of contested primary he and his allies were working hard to avoid. Party leaders in Ogun Central Senatorial District had moved to present Amosun as the consensus…
Ogun East APC Endorsement of Abiodun Sparks Backlash as OGD Caucus Cries Foul
What was meant to be a show of unity in Ogun East has turned into an open political fight — and the fault lines are becoming harder to ignore. The endorsement of Governor Dapo Abiodun for the Ogun East Senatorial seat, which took place on April 20 at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode, has been…
Ogun East 2027: Eniowo Akanbi Babatunde Steps Forward for Senate Despite Abiodun Consensus
The race for Ogun East Senatorial District is getting more interesting by the day. Eniowo Akanbi Babatunde has declared his intention to contest the Senate seat — and he is doing so with full awareness that the district’s APC leaders have already moved to anoint Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun as their consensus candidate. That unanimous…
Okubadejo Distances Self from Ogun Deputy Governor Rumours
My attention has been drawn to misleading reports circulating on social media suggesting that I, Dapo Okubadejo, am being considered for the position of Deputy Governor of Ogun State. I wish to state unequivocally that these claims are entirely false. At no time have I held discussions, engaged in consultations, or indicated interest—publicly or privately—in…
PROFILE: Moibi Ibrahim Olalekan — The Builder Who Wants to Serve
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State Moibi Ibrahim Olalekan has spent his career doing something most politicians only talk about — building things that actually stand. He grew up in Ijebu-Ode, passed through Emmanuel Anglican School 1 in Italupe, then the prestigious Ijebu Ode Grammar School, before making his way to Olabisi Onabanjo University where he earned…