Politics

‘We Acted Within The Law’- EFCC Counters Adeleke, NBA Over Osun Account Freeze

EFCC insists its restriction on the Osun State Government's statutory allocation account was lawful, saying it acted to preserve public funds after detecting suspicious financial transactions. The anti-graft agency rejects claims by Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Nigerian...

‘I Saw No Future With Obidients’- Ex-Obi Campaign Chief Defends Return to APC

Former Obi-Datti Deputy Campaign Manager Isaac Balami says he returned to the APC after concluding that President Bola Tinubu had addressed many of the concerns that prompted his exit in 2022 Balami claims the Obi-Datti campaign lacked the...

ADC Slams FG Over Suspension of LG Funds Ahead of Election

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ADC accuses the Federal Government of deliberately withholding statutory allocations to Osun local governments in a bid to weaken Governor Ademola Adeleke's administration. Opposition party warns that the suspension of funds will disrupt salary payments, healthcare, basic education,...

EFCC Breaks Silence, Says ₦11bn Fraud Probe Forced Freeze Of Osun Account

EFCC says the freezing of the Osun State Government account was driven by an ongoing investigation into the alleged fraudulent handling of ₦11 billion in Ecology Funds, Intervention Funds and FAAC allocations—not the August 15 governorship election. Anti-graft...

Don’t Turn Osun Into Political Battlefield – Davido Tells Uzodimma

Afrobeats star Davido appeals to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma to ensure the August 15 Osun governorship election is not turned into a political battleground, urging respect for the will of the electorate. Singer throws his weight behind...

I’ll Quit APC Day Tinubu Disrespects Opposition, Catholic Church — Orji Kalu

Orji Kalu says he will leave the APC if President Tinubu ever undermines opposition politics or disrespects the Catholic Church, insisting the President remains committed to democratic values. The Abia North senator rejects claims that Tinubu's "all is...

Court Ousts APC Candidate Adeleye, Declares Arobo Authentic Flagbearer For Ondo Reps Seat

Federal High Court overturns APC's nomination process, nullifying what it described as an unlawful return by the party's leadership. Justice Peter Lifu declares Abdugani Arobo the valid winner of the APC primary election after holding that he secured...

Democracy Under Attack – Adeleke Drags EFCC To Court Over Frozen Osun Account

Governor Ademola Adeleke announces legal action against the EFCC after the anti-graft agency froze the Osun State Government salary account without a court order, describing the move as an assault on democracy and constitutional governance. Adeleke accuses former...

Onaiyekan: Stop Bullying Catholic Bishops, Fix Nigeria — Obi Blasts Tinubu’s Camp, Accuses Presidency Of Silencing Truth

Peter Obi condemns attacks on Cardinal John Onaiyekan and the Catholic Bishops' Conference, urging the Presidency to address Nigeria's mounting crises instead of attacking critics. NDC presidential candidate says the Catholic Church is speaking for millions of Nigerians...

Adeleke Alleges Bid to Cripple Government as EFCC Freezes Osun Salary Account Ahead of Guber Poll

EFCC directs First Bank to place the Osun State Government Salary Account on "Post No Debit" (PND) status in an August 5 letter seen by THEWILL Governor Ademola Adeleke raises alarm over an alleged wider plan to freeze...