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By Peter Omopo The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State, Saidu Umar, popularly known as Ubandoma Sokoto, has resigned from the party, citing unresolved leadership disputes at the national level. Umar announced his resignation in a letter dated March 10, 2026, addressed to the PDP chairman of Sarkin Adar Kofar Atiku Ward in Sokoto South Local Government Area. In the letter, he stated that his decision to leave the party was due to persistent internal conflicts and unresolved legal disputes surrounding the party’s leadership structure at the national level. According to him, the lingering legal…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone that is indebted to us” teaches that asking God for mercy while refusing to forgive others creates a conflict within the heart; many pray for forgiveness yet hold grudges, smiling outwardly but hurting others behind their backs through words or actions. True faith is not shown by appearance or prayers alone but by releasing offence and choosing grace because the forgiveness we receive from God is closely tied to the forgiveness we willingly give to others. Asiwaju Cares

By Jimmy Fatunbi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday described himself as a “die-hard democrat,” urging politicians across party lines to uphold democratic ideals and respect the rule of law regardless of political interests. Tinubu made the remarks during an interfaith breakfast held at the State House for leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), members of its National Working Committee, and representatives of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC). The President reflected on his long involvement in Nigeria’s pro-democracy movement, noting that many activists endured detention, protests and exile in the struggle for democratic governance. “We are all democrats and…

By Peter Omopo The Academic Staff Union of Universities at the University of Lagos has suspended its strike hours after the industrial action commenced on Wednesday. The decision followed a meeting between the lecturers and the university administration led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services), Prof. Foluso Lesi, earlier on Wednesday, as well as a resolution reached during the union’s congress later in the day. The UNILAG chapter of ASUU had on Tuesday directed its members to withdraw their services effective Wednesday in protest against what it described as “amputated” salaries for January and February 2026. The union accused the…

By Peter Omopo The Senate on Wednesday commenced the screening of Taiwo Oyedele, the immediate past Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, following his nomination as Minister of State for Finance. The screening exercise comes less than 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally wrote to the Senate requesting the confirmation of Oyedele for appointment into the Federal Executive Council. The nomination is to enable Oyedele replace Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite in the role. In a separate request, the President also asked the Senate to confirm former Rivers South-East senator, Magnus Abe, as Chairman of…

By Peter Omopo The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to strengthen security presence in communities within Ekiti North I Federal Constituency following a surge in kidnappings, killings and other violent crimes in the area. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. Presenting the motion, Rotimi raised concerns over what he described as a growing wave of kidnappings, killings and violent attacks across several communities in the Ekiti North I (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency. He listed some…

By Peter Omopo A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called for unity and stability within the party as it convened the 86th meeting of the Board of Trustees amid ongoing leadership disputes. Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Mao Ohuabunwa, described the gathering as a defining moment for the party and urged members to reflect calmly while adhering to the party’s constitutional values. Ohuabunwa described the Board of Trustees as the custodian of the party’s core values and constitutional integrity, stressing…

By Peter Omopo The National Association of Nigerian Students will elect a new president on May 24 during its 2026 national convention scheduled to take place in Abuja. The Chairman of the 2026 Independent Convention Planning Committee, Omotayo Samuel, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Abuja. Samuel said the committee was inaugurated by the NANS President, Olusola Oladoja, on March 8, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the association’s constitution to coordinate activities leading to the convention. He explained that several sub-committees had been established to ensure effective coordination and smooth organisation of the convention. According to…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, received a delegation from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), led by its Director General, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, at the Council Secretariat. The visit was aimed at fostering a strategic partnership between LASEMA and Onigbongbo LCDA to strengthen emergency preparedness and response at the grassroots level. Key discussions during the meeting centered on the establishment of a Quick Emergency Response Unit within the council and the training of council personnel on effective emergency response and management. The LASEMA delegation highlighted the importance…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has denied allegations of harassment involving a Lagos-based TikTok content creator known as darkskinnedella, following viral videos she posted about her daily commute. The TikToker, who documents her trips to Lagos Island on the social media platform, recently shared videos highlighting long waiting times faced by commuters at Bus Rapid Transit terminals, sometimes exceeding two hours. She also alleged that transport staff confronted her while she was filming the situation. Responding to the claims, the Head of Corporate Communication at LAMATA, Kolawole Ojelabi, said the incident did not amount to a…