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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has renewed its criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that he has not demonstrated the capacity required to provide effective leadership for Nigeria. The party raised its concerns through its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Abubakar Yusuf, in Abuja on Friday, accusing the President of allowing family members, principal aides and other unelected individuals to exercise undue influence over the administration. Yusuf alleged that the Tinubu administration had become disconnected from Nigerians and was failing to respond adequately to the country’s security and economic challenges. The APM also faulted the President’s absence from major international…

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, have renewed calls for the release of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who has remained in custody since February. Obi’s media aide, Idris Zekeri, told Saturday PUNCH that the former Anambra State governor had consistently demanded that El-Rufai’s case be addressed through due process. Zekeri said Obi had been vocal about the former governor’s continued detention, arguing that the courts should establish any allegations against him rather than allowing him to remain detained for an extended period. He said,…

The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of the immediate past Chairman of the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and former member of the Oyo State Advisory Council, Pastor Akin Alamu, as a member of the Oyo State Elders’ Council. The governor also appointed Mr. Elijah Kolawole Akanmu as Special Adviser on Housing as well as a Board Member, Oyo State Housing Corporation, while Mr. Sakariya Mohammed Taofik was named Special Adviser on Rural Development. Letters signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, Ph.D, indicated additional appointments as follows:Mr. Yinka Oladoyinbo…

…Olojede, Ogunsina, Others Make Committee as Odugbesan Accepts Appointment Ahead of October 3 Concert Preparations have intensified for the much-anticipated Fola Homecoming Concert as the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development (AYD) has unveiled the committee saddled with coordinating the star-studded homecoming celebration for Ibadan-born music sensation, Fola. The Agency named Kunle Odugbesan, the State chairman of entertainment stakeholders in Oyo State, as Chairman of the Fola Homecoming Concert Planning Committee, alongside other members appointed to help stage the event successfully. The concert, organised in partnership with the Oyo State Government and coordinated by the Agency for Youth Development, is…

The Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief (Engr.) Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, ARUSA I, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. In a birthday message, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi described Oba Ladoja as a respected elder statesman and traditional ruler whose wealth of experience, wisdom and service continue to be valuable to Ibadanland and Yorubaland. Chief Sanusi expressed appreciation for the life, leadership and contributions of the monarch, noting that the people of Ibadanland are privileged to have a father and custodian of tradition…

The Oyo State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has taken his ongoing consultative engagements to Oorelope, Saki East and Atisbo Local Government Areas, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, traders, artisans, transport workers, civil servants, community leaders and party members. According to Adekanmbi, he explained that the consultations were designed to provide an avenue for stakeholders to directly communicate their peculiar needs and expectations, stressing that the exercise would complement the broad development agenda contained in his proposed manifesto. At the various meetings, stakeholders commended the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde for…

Akeem Olatunji, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Oluyole Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, has said no opposition coalition or last-minute political alliance will stop what he described as the people’s determination to sustain the development trajectory of Oyo State under Governor Seyi Makinde. Olatunji stated this while reacting to the mass defection of members of the Boye Nation/JAF Movement from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the APM. He described the development as further evidence of what he called a growing political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections. The defection, led by Ajiboye Akande Sangogade, popularly…

.Tasks voters to show APC that Nigeria is bigger than individuals Presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared the imperative of devolution of powers, noting that if he is elected as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, he would devolve more powers to the state so they will be able to tackle insecurity and other challenges. This was as the governor promised to reset the economy, ensuring that it works 24/7 for the good of the Nigerian people. Makinde, who stated this on Tuesday, at the Northwest Consultative Meeting, held in Daura, Katsina State,…

“Approved at no cost to the Federal Government” was President Bola Tinubu’s minute on the proposal submitted to him by Governor Seyi Makinde for the reconstruction and upgrade of the Ibadan airport. The records as stated above are with the presidency just as they are with the Oyo State Government. This clarification became necessary in the light of a false and provocative statement made on a television station on Monday by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike that the president had “settled” Oyo State with N50 billion for the reconstruction of the airport. In line with the approval granted by the…

The Al-Faediat South West of Nigeria Tijaniyat (Oyo State Chapter), under the authority of Maolana Sheikh Alhaji Ibrahim Niyas (RTA), has declared its support for the second-term ambition of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as the 2027 governorship ambition of Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Islamic organisation made its position known in a letter dated September 19, 2026, addressed to the Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, which was formally received during the group’s visit to him at Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Akanran, Ibadan.…