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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has sharply criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his reference to the violent "Operation Wetie" era during an opposition summit in Ibadan on Saturday. In a statement by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, the ruling party accused Makinde of...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has warned against the weakening of opposition political parties in Nigeria, saying such could have severe consequences for the country's democracy. Speaking at the opposition leaders' summit in Ibadan, Makinde said: "If we allow opposition to...

The Digest: Opposition political parties have announced plans to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The resolution was adopted at the national summit of opposition leaders in Ibadan, hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. The parties include the African...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate formation of a united opposition front, describing the move as a "sacred duty" necessary to defend and sustain Nigeria's democracy. Speaking at the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan, hosted by Oyo State Governor...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has conferred beaded crowns on three Ibadan High Chiefs in absentia at a ceremony held at Mapo Hall. The governor, represented by his deputy, elevated Mobolaji Adewoyin, Oyekola Babalola (SAN), and Sarafadeen Alli to Obaship status. The Olubadan, Oba...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party has stepped back from the brink of a deep internal crisis, with camps loyal to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike opening peace talks to steady the party ahead of the 2027 elections. Factional PDP National Chairman Kabiru...

The Digest: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has declared that there is no parallel leadership in the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting that the party remains united despite internal tensions. Speaking after inspecting infrastructure projects in Abuja, Wike said the...

The Digest: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has fired back at Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, declaring that Makinde "started a fight he can't win." Speaking at a meeting of the PDP faction chaired by Abdulrahman...

The Digest: Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso hosted Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and Senator Seriake Dickson at his Kano residence on Sunday for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The gathering of key opposition figures has fueled speculation about political realignment ahead...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has alleged that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, promised to hold the Peoples Democratic Party down for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Speaking during a meeting with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed in Bauchi...

The Digest: The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is intensifying preparations for its proposed national convention scheduled for March 29-30 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Acting National Chairman Mohammed Abdulrahman led an inspection of the...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) has summoned an expanded meeting in Abuja to chart a way forward following the Appeal Court ruling that nullified the party's November 2025 national convention in Ibadan. The meeting, chaired by BoT chairman Adolphus...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces near-total collapse as Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed and Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde prepare to defect before April, according to DAILY POST sources. Mohammed is heading to the ruling APC, while Makinde has concluded plans to join the African...

The Digest: Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has described his closed-door meeting with Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde as a courtesy visit rooted in personal friendship, not political alliance-building. Speaking after the two-hour session at Makinde's office...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed as "beer-parlour tales" allegations by ex-Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose that he negotiated the ADC vice-presidential ticket with Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde during their separate visits to former military president Ibrahim Babangida...

The Digest: A video circulating online shows Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde appearing to decline his wife’s attempt to kiss him during a public event. The moment has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users debating the appropriateness of the gesture and the governor’s...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has publicly responded to comments made by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike regarding the PDP's affairs in Oyo State. During a PDP NEC meeting, Wike stated he was "particularly interested" in the party's structure in Oyo, a remark seen as a direct challenge...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has explicitly declared his interest in the internal affairs of the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), escalating his political feud with Governor Seyi Makinde. Speaking at the party's National Executive Committee meeting, Wike stated...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has publicly criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, stating it has become difficult to "speak truth to power" under the current government. Speaking at an event in Ibadan attended by former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Makinde...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, describing the engagement as a governance-focused discussion on issues like security and poverty alleviation. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Makinde, a key figure in the opposition...