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As the race for APC nominations heats up,the political scenario in Adamawa state has become riddled with half truths, distortion of facts, prevarication and shenanigans as various political gladiators joustle for political points. In their struggles,some have gone as far as to lay claims that it. is at the behest of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri that they are coming out to contest. Seeking leverage by trying to capitalize on Fintiri’s popularity ,THE POPULACE IS THROWN INTO CONFUSION AS TO WHO TO TRUST One thing for certain is that Fintiri has not officially declared his favored candidate. When the time comes,Fintiri is…

On Thursday 30th April, 2026 at the GENEX Conference, powered by the URUS Group under the theme “Livestock Breeding and Genetics: Unlocking Genetic Potential, Financing the Future of Livestock in Nigeria,” Dr. Debo Akande, DBA, CMGR, FCMI, delivered a compelling vision for the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock sector. He emphasized that the future of Agribusiness lies in a deliberate shift from traditional practices to science-driven systems. According to him, the Public-Private Development Partnership (PPDP) model remains the engine driving sustainable Agricultural growth, creating a bridge between government policy, private investment, and developmental outcomes. Dr. Akande announced a landmark…

There is an old saying that when a man dreams of being chased by a cow, he must not forget that he once ate the cowhide without caution. In politics, this proverb speaks directly to the danger of forgetting the consequences of past actions while hoping for a different outcome in the future. This perfectly captures the present situation of the Oyo State APC as conversations around the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. The party appears to be dreaming of a return to power, yet it has conveniently forgotten the political cowhide it consumed through years of…

• *Day Dedicated To Late Veteran Journalist, Clement Ige* All plans have been concluded by the management of ParrotXtra Media Network to celebrate the 61st birthday anniversary of the founder of the media outfit, *Ambassador Olayinka Agboola* on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026. In a statement over the weekend, the outfit confirmed that a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Iyiola Oladokun has agreed to chair a live panellists’ session during the weekly Radio Show regularly hosted by ParrotXtra Media Network on the biggest radio station in the South West of Nigeria, Splash 105.5fm, Ibadan every Tuesday.…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and governorship aspirant in Oyo state ahead of the 2027 election, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has congratulated Dr. Tanimu Turaki, Amb. Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja and other members of the party’s Interim National Working Committee (NWC) on their inauguration. Olajide, who represents Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives and chairs the House Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, described the inauguration as a significant step towards stabilising the internal structure of the PDP in Nigeria. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen…

The factional National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has ratified the appointment of a 13-member Caretaker Committee headed by Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as chairman. The decision was taken at the Makinde-backed 103rd NEC meeting held on Monday in Abuja, following a motion moved by the Edo State PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, and seconded by the party’s ex officio member, Clement Fagboyede. Other members of the committee include Taofeek Arapaja, who was appointed National Secretary, as well as Daniel Ambrose, Hamza Abuya, Ihediwa, Isah Abubakar, Theophilus Dakashan, Ini Ememobong, Aribisala Adewale Idowu, Baru…

LONDON, Jan 10 (Reuters) – Britain’s financial watchdog has fined the UK subsidiary of Nigeria’s Guaranty Trust Bank 7.6 million pounds ($9.3 million) for what it said were further failures in its anti-money laundering systems and controls. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it found “serious weaknesses” in systems aimed at preventing money laundering between October 2014 and July 2019. The Week in Breakingviews newsletter offers insights and ideas from Reuters’ global financial commentary team. Sign up here. “During the relevant period, GT Bank failed to undertake adequate customer risk assessments, often not assessing or documenting the money laundering risks…

Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Hashim, has drawn fresh attention to the sacrifices that birthed Nigeria’s democracy, warning that current political developments in the country demand renewed vigilance from citizens and leaders alike. In a reflective statement titled “Reminiscence: The Price of Our Democracy,” Hashim recalled his detention during the late 1980s and the global solidarity that followed, noting that Nigeria’s democratic freedoms were earned through “incarceration, tears, blood, and, for many, the ultimate price.” His remarks come at a time of heightened national debate over governance, democratic accountability, and the direction of political leadership under President Bola Ahmed…

An internet rat, desperate to reclaim lost fame, has an axe to grind with Governor Seyi Makinde. His angst against the governor is his incomprehension of the need for Makinde’s opposition to President Bola Tinubu. The ranting rat deplored the governor, wondering how he could move from being a Tinubu’s pillar of support in 2023 to becoming his 2027 albatross. He cannot understand why Makinde, a Yorubaman, will be antagonistic of his tribesman. Well, for the information of this internet warrior and others like him, Makinde’s support for Tinubu in 2023 was not due to regional affinity but was borne…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to prioritise security and strengthen security architecture in the state in order for the massive economic development ongoing in the state to continue. The governor stated this on Saturday, at a dinner organised in honour of the members of Syndicate 5 of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 19, of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), held at the Local Government Training School Hall, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, who was represented at the dinner by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, noted…