Category: Politics

THE FUTURE OYO DESERVES: Secure. Innovative. People-driven, By Yusuf Olalekan Olabamiji

Emporium Reporters

In a time when citizens are calling for leaders who understand the future, protect the present, and respect the past, one name continues to shine brightly: Dr. Ololade Usman Bakare. He represents a new generation of leadership that combines deep roots in the community with global exposure and proven results. He is not a man of empty promises; he is a man whose life work already reflects the change many people hope to see. Born in the heart of Ibadan and trained on some of the world’s best platforms, Dr.…

South-West Governors launch Regional Security Fund, approve Joint Intelligence System

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Governors of Nigeria’s South-West region on Monday, November 24, 2025, announced sweeping new security measures, including the creation of a dedicated regional security fund and a real-time intelligence-sharing system, following an emergency meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State. The meeting, held at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, brought together Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa (Ondo). Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke was represented by his Deputy, Kola Adewusi.   The emergency session was convened to address rising security concerns across…

APC Chair Nentawe hails Northern Minority groups’ backing for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election

Lukman Laleye Babalola

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yiltwada, has applauded the support of minority ethnic groups in Northern Nigeria for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, described their stance as patriotic and reflective of confidence in the administration’s direction. Prof. Yiltwada, represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Mustapha Bala Dawaki, gave the commendation in Abuja while receiving leaders of the Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG), led by its Convener, Chief Jacob Edi, during a courtesy visit to the APC National Secretariat. The APC National…

PDP elects Kabiru Turaki as National Chairman

Emporium Reporters

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, as its new National Chairman. His emergence followed the party’s national convention held on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State, where he ran unopposed after other aspirants stepped down. Turaki secured 1,516 votes to seal his victory. Lado Danmarke, the PDP’s 2023 governorship candidate in Katsina State who had earlier withdrawn from the race, nevertheless received 275 votes. Also at the convention, Solarin Sunday Adekunle was elected Deputy National Organising Secretary with 633…

OYIGG accuses Osun Governor Adeleke of boycotting PDP National Convention, claims he fled abroad

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Osun Youth Initiative for Good Governance (OYIGG) has alleged that Governor Ademola Adeleke deliberately skipped the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) national convention in Ibadan on November 15‑16, citing a court‑ordered suspension of the event.   According to a release signed by its Convener Dr. Adeyemi Akande, OYIGG Governor Adeleke, who is seeking re‑election, left Nigeria on Friday afternoon for an undisclosed destination abroad to avoid being “party to an illegal convention”. The group accused the governor of “boycotting” the convention amid a legal battle that has engulfed the PDP.   The Federal…

We’re one family in Senate, focused on Nigerians’ welfare — Orji Kalu …Says Tinubu has no opposition ahead of 2027

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed speculations of a plot to remove the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, declared that the upper chamber remained united and focused on supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking with journalists today at the National Assembly in Abuja, Kalu said the Senate is more interested in making laws that will support the President’s economic reforms and ensure citizens’ welfare. “Whatever was the problem, the Senate is more interested in…

Anambra Guber Poll: Senator Umeh applauds INEC, decries vote buying as democracy’s greatest threat

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the credible and transparent conduct of the just-concluded Anambra Governorship Election, describing it as “a remarkable improvement from previous polls.”   Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, the Labour Party (LP) senator lauded INEC’s efficient logistics and the flawless performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), noting that accreditation and voting were completed in under three minutes across most polling units.   “For the first time, I did not receive any distress…

Tinubu hails Soludo’s re-election, describes it as testament to visionary leadership

Emporium Reporters

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, describing the victory as an affirmation of his visionary leadership and the progress achieved under his administration. In a statement issued on Sunday from the State House, President Tinubu said Soludo’s landslide victory in Saturday’s governorship election has made him the third governor in Anambra’s history to win a second term in office. The President also commended the people of Anambra, the security agencies, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for…

Diaspora Group applauds NUPRC Boss Komolafe’s Global Leadership Award ….. Says his reforms and integrity are redefining Nigeria’s global energy image

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Assembly (NiDA) in London has commended Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), following his recent dual honours a professional doctorate in Leadership (Energy Law) from the International Business School of Scandinavia and the Global Sustainable Leadership Award at the Global Sustainable Education and Leadership (G-SEL) Conference 2025, held at the House of Lords, UK Parliament.   In a statement on Saturday, NiDA London President, Dr. Sani Abubakar, and Secretary, Mrs. Chioma Okorafor, praised Komolafe for elevating Nigeria’s profile on…

Soludo re-elected as Anambra Governor, wins decisively across 21 LGAs

Emporium Reporters

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has secured a second term in office after winning the Anambra State governorship election held on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results after the conclusion of collation across all 21 local government areas of the state. Soludo polled a total of 422,664 votes, maintaining a commanding lead over his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes. Other contenders included the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which…