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Grace Adeleke Social Democratic Party presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of running what he called a “false government”, while acknowledging that the president was legitimately elected. Adebayo made the allegation on Wednesday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs program on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State. He was reacting to the alleged proliferation …

Former Vice President and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Bola Tinubu administration to investigate and prosecute him if the administration has evidence linking him to the alleged spending of $16 billion on the country’s power sector under the Olusegun Obasanjo administration. Atiku, in a Wednesday statement issued by Senior Special Assistant for …

The Presidency slammed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for what it described as conflicting positions on petrol subsidies, saying the different explanations coming from him and his aides in the space of one week showed a lack of clarity in his policy proposals. This was stated by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement …

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is reportedly keen to complete his move to Chelsea before the summer transfer window closes. The Argentina international has already seen a proposed move to Juventus fall through and is now focused on a move to Chelsea, although the Blues have yet to make a final decision on whether to sign him. Martinez would like …

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have settled into their training camp in Trzebnica, Poland, and have wasted no time in stepping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The two-time FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup silver medalists began training at the Stadion Miejski, Fair Play Arena on Wednesday, with the coaching team and players displaying …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, Chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), “to immediately disclose whether the Commission has exercised its legal powers to determine limits on political contributions under section 91 of the Electoral Act of 2026, and, if so, to publicize the applicable limits and communicate them widely to political …

National Coordinator of National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Special Projects Office, George Nwabueze, has spoken out on accusations that his office is a ‘fake’ Federal Government agency. To prove his point, Nwabueze has released a letter of appointment purportedly issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered …

Allied People’s Movement presidential candidate and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Barrister Anthony Ehilebo as his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. The appointment is effective immediately, according to a statement released Thursday by Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor. Olanrewaju added that further appointments in the …

NISO calls for stronger planning of hydroelectric generation to increase grid reliability – Core Reporters NISO calls for stronger planning of hydroelectric generation to increase grid reliability Goodness Ekpang Jebba (Core Reporters) The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has called for greater coordination between hydropower generation companies, water resources authorities, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), distribution companies and other …

Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, has lamented the murder rate in the country, especially around the middle belt region. Obi stated that his country was not officially at war, and that “We cannot keep counting the death toll after every attack. We must prevent these attacks before they happen”, …