PDP crisis: Makinde explains his fallout with Wike
Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde says his dispute with Nyesom Wike is rooted in concerns over preserving Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.
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Heavy security surrounds PDP HQ ahead of parallel faction meetings
Heavy security was deployed to the PDP headquarters in Abuja as rival factions loyal to Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde scheduled parallel meetings at the same venue.
PDP crisis deepens as Wike camp rejects expulsion, states disown Ibadan convention
The Peoples Democratic Party faces intensified internal crisis as the Wike faction, several state chapters and court rulings reject the legitimacy of the Ibadan national convention and the expulsion of key party leaders.
2027 talk grows as Jonathan–Bala pairing dominates PDP convention in Ibadan
Supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan sparked fresh 2027 speculation at the PDP convention in Ibadan, displaying banners and promoting a Jonathan–Bala ticket. Their presence, along with posters of other hopefuls, added momentum to the party’s growing presidential permutations.
Policeman shot as gunmen attack bank customer in Ibadan
Police in Oyo State have confirmed that a robbery incident in Ibadan left one officer injured after gunmen attacked a bank customer on Monday morning.
Man burns ex-lover inside Ibadan barracks after ‘vow never to part’
A man set his ex-lover ablaze in an Ibadan military barracks after claiming they had sworn never to part.
How banned Benin varsities collude with Nigerian polytechnics to smuggle students into NYSC
An investigation by Saturday PUNCH has uncovered how blacklisted universities in the Benin Republic are working with some Nigerian private polytechnics to illegally mobilise their graduates for the National Youth Service Corps by issuing fake HND certificates for a fee.
Makinde not eyeing presidency yet – Ex Gov
Former governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel denied knowledge of Seyi Makinde’s alleged 2027 presidential ambition, saying rumours are unfounded.
Olubadan Ladoja urges Tinubu to create Ibadan state before 2027
Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the 44th Olubadan, has urged President Tinubu to create Ibadan State as he was formally crowned in a ceremony attended by top dignitaries.
Tinubu arrives at Olubadan coronation
President Bola Tinubu joined dignitaries at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, for the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan, a ceremony steeped in history and cultural pride.