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  1. Kwankwaso Hosts Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano for Eid-el-Fitr Celebration

    Nigeria Kwankwaso Hosts Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano for Eid-el-Fitr Celebration

    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...
  2. PDP Crisis Deepens: Makinde Alleges Wike's Secret Pact with Tinubu for 2027

    Nigeria PDP Crisis Deepens: Makinde Alleges Wike's Secret Pact with Tinubu for 2027

    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...
  3. Wike-Backed PDP Faction Prepares for March Convention as Makinde Declares: "This Crisis Will Pass"

    Nigeria Wike-Backed PDP Faction Prepares for March Convention as Makinde Declares: "This Crisis Will Pass"

    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...
  4. PDP Leaders Move to Save Party as Factions Clash Over Appeal Court Ruling Nullifying Convention

    Nigeria PDP Leaders Move to Save Party as Factions Clash Over Appeal Court Ruling Nullifying Convention

    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...
  5. PDP in Ruins: Bala Mohammed, Seyi Makinde Set to Defect as 9 Governors Already Jump Ship

    Nigeria PDP in Ruins: Bala Mohammed, Seyi Makinde Set to Defect as 9 Governors Already Jump Ship

    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...
  6. 'It's Personal, Not Political' - Kwankwaso Opens Up on Meeting With Makinde

    Nigeria 'It's Personal, Not Political' - Kwankwaso Opens Up on Meeting With Makinde

    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...
  7. ADC 2027: Atiku Denies Secret Pact with Makinde, Slams Fayose's 'Manufactured Relevance'

    Nigeria ADC 2027: Atiku Denies Secret Pact with Makinde, Slams Fayose's 'Manufactured Relevance'

    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...
  8. Video of Gov Makinde Declining Wife’s Kiss at Public Event Sparks Reactions

    Nigeria Video of Gov Makinde Declining Wife’s Kiss at Public Event Sparks Reactions

    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...
  9. Governor Makinde Fires Back at Wike, Questions His Contributions to PDP in Rivers State

    Nigeria Governor Makinde Fires Back at Wike, Questions His Contributions to PDP in Rivers State

    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...
  10. FCT Minister Wike Declares Direct Interest in Oyo State PDP Affairs, Vows to Combat Internal "Vampires"

    Nigeria FCT Minister Wike Declares Direct Interest in Oyo State PDP Affairs, Vows to Combat Internal "Vampires"

    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...
  11. Oyo Gov Makinde Criticises Tinubu Govt, Says "You Cannot Speak Truth to Power"

    Nigeria Oyo Gov Makinde Criticises Tinubu Govt, Says "You Cannot Speak Truth to Power"

    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...
  12. Governor Seyi Makinde Affirms Commitment to PDP After Aso Rock Meeting with President Tinubu

    Nigeria Governor Seyi Makinde Affirms Commitment to PDP After Aso Rock Meeting with President Tinubu

    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...
  13. Tinubu Meets Governors Makinde and Mutfwang in Separate Aso Rock Talks Ahead of 2027

    Nigeria Tinubu Meets Governors Makinde and Mutfwang in Separate Aso Rock Talks Ahead of 2027

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is holding separate meetings with two state governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who recently defected from the PDP to the APC, arrived first, followed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who remains a prominent...
  14. Stranded Ahead of 2027, PDP Blocs Negotiate Moves to ADC and APC

    Nigeria Stranded Ahead of 2027, PDP Blocs Negotiate Moves to ADC and APC

    The Digest: Key factions within the crisis-ridden Peoples Democratic Party, loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, are actively seeking alternative political platforms, including the African Democratic Congress and the All Progressives Congress, over fears the...
  15. Makinde Vows Justice After Bandits Kill 5 Oyo Forest Guards

    Nigeria Makinde Vows Justice After Bandits Kill 5 Oyo Forest Guards

    The Digest: Governor Seyi Makinde has condemned the killing of five National Park Service officers in a cross-border bandit attack in Oyo State. He assured residents that perpetrators would be apprehended and called for calm Key Points: The attack occurred at the National Park Office in...
  16. Oyo State: N30bn Federal Bodija Explosion Relief Fund Remains Unspent, N20bn Withheld

    Nigeria Oyo State: N30bn Federal Bodija Explosion Relief Fund Remains Unspent, N20bn Withheld

    The Digest: The Oyo State Government has revealed that the N30 billion released by the Federal Government as part of a N50 billion intervention fund for the 2024 Bodija explosion remains untouched in a state bank account, nearly two years after the tragedy. Officials cite the withholding of...
  17. Wike Rejects Makinde’s Claim That He Vowed to “Hold Down” PDP Ahead of 2027

    Nigeria Wike Rejects Makinde’s Claim That He Vowed to “Hold Down” PDP Ahead of 2027

    The Digest: Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has strongly denied allegations by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde that he promised President Bola Tinubu he would “hold down” the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 election. In an end-of-year media chat, Wike described the...
  18. Fayose Accuses Makinde of Diverting ₦50bn Ibadan Explosion Relief Fund

    Nigeria Fayose Accuses Makinde of Diverting ₦50bn Ibadan Explosion Relief Fund

    The Digest: Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has released documents he claims prove Oyo State received ₦50 billion in federal intervention funds for victims of the 2024 Ibadan explosion, funds he alleges Governor Seyi Makinde diverted for political use. The disclosure comes days after...
  19. Wike Responds to Makinde’s $1 Million Contract Comment, Vows to Address Claims

    Nigeria Wike Responds to Makinde’s $1 Million Contract Comment, Vows to Address Claims

    The Digest: Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has responded to comments made by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, criticizing what he described as Nigeria’s unusual contract culture, where profit equals the entire contract value. Speaking to supporters in Rivers State, Wike...
  20. Makinde Declares He Will Not Support Tinubu in 2027, Clashes with Wike Over PDP Direction

    Nigeria Makinde Declares He Will Not Support Tinubu in 2027, Clashes with Wike Over PDP Direction

    The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has drawn a firm political line, declaring he will not support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, directly countering the stance of his former ally, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. In a media chat, Makinde framed his position as a fight for the...
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