By Ayomide Otitoju The national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), organised by the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led caretaker committee, commenced on Sunday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. Delegates, many dressed in party uniforms emblazoned with the PDP logo, were seated at the stadium’s velodrome, while others were accredited and cleared by security personnel…
By Ayomide Otitoju The remains of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, have arrived in Abuja for burial. She passed away on Friday, March 27, in Cairo, Egypt, following a brief illness. Mohammed El-Rufai, representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, confirmed the funeral arrangements in a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced that its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, March 30, 2026. The registration is scheduled to take place at his residence in Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Kano, at 12 p.m. The announcement, made in a press statement, urges…
By Ayomide Otitoju Christians around the world observed Palm Sunday with vibrant processions, solemn church services, and calls for peace, as this year’s celebrations unfolded against ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. The day, which marks the beginning of Holy Week, commemorates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, when, according to tradition, he was welcomed by crowds waving palm…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday marked the 74th birthday of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the distribution of 20,000 food packs and a personalised message to residents across the state. The food items were distributed during a symbolic event at the De Blue Roof Event Centre, as well as in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has appealed a bench warrant issued for his arrest by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama, and filed an application seeking a stay of execution. The warrant, issued on Thursday by Justice Peter Kekemeke, followed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has discharged former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, from a ₦2.5 billion fraud charge following a plea bargain agreement. The court granted the discharge after the prosecution, led by Rotimi Oyedepo, informed the court that it had discontinued the case against Oduah…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reaffirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a formidable political force despite ongoing internal crises. Speaking on Politics Today on Thursday, Saraki dismissed claims that the opposition party had lost relevance, attributing such perceptions to disagreements among party elites rather than realities at the grassroots….
By Ayomide Otitoju Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed a new air defence cooperation agreement during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the kingdom, as both nations confront increasing threats from Iranian-designed drones, officials confirmed on Friday. The agreement, concluded on Thursday, will see Kyiv support Riyadh in developing critical components of its air defence systems,…
