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“From Civil Conflict to Full-Blown War: Ex-Minister Explains Collapse of Saraki’s Kwara Political Dynasty”
A former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Bolaji Abdullahi, has described former Senate President Bukola Saraki’s 2018 defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a grave political error that accelerated the collapse of the Saraki political dynasty in Kwara State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abdullahi shared this insight in his memoir, The Loyalist, which is set for public release on Tuesday. The 297-page book chronicles Abdullahi’s two decades in Nigerian politics, providing an insider account of significant events at both state and federal levels.
A long-time associate of Saraki and current spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Abdullahi reflects on the 2019 general elections that ended the Saraki family’s long-standing dominance in Kwara politics. Prior to that, Saraki had served eight years as governor and another eight years as senator, including a tenure as Senate President from 2015 to 2019.
Abdullahi noted that Saraki’s election as Senate President in 2015, achieved without the APC leadership’s support, sowed the seeds of persistent political tension. Saraki secured the position with backing from opposition senators, defying the party’s preference for Ahmad Lawan, which strained relations between the National Assembly and the Presidency throughout the 8th National Assembly.
He argued that Saraki’s 2018 defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened the situation. Abdullahi observed that after the Supreme Court cleared Saraki of a false asset declaration case on July 6, 2018, he had a key opportunity to repair ties with the APC and the Presidency—but he failed to capitalize on it.
“By leaving the party, he turned what was essentially a civil conflict into a full-blown war with an adversary that had far superior firepower,” Abdullahi wrote.
He added that staying in the APC could have secured Saraki another term as Senate President. At the PDP presidential primary in 2018, Saraki lost the ticket to Atiku Abubakar, and his later bid for the Kwara Central senatorial seat ended in defeat to APC candidate Yahaya Oloriegbe.
Abdullahi highlighted that PDP gubernatorial candidate Abdulrazak Atunwa and most other PDP candidates also lost in 2019, paving the way for the success of the “O to ge” movement, which dismantled the Saraki political structure in Kwara.
According to Abdullahi, the 2019 elections marked the first time since 1979 that political leaders emerged in Kwara without the backing of Saraki. The APC’s continued dominance in the 2023 elections further cemented his absence from elective office and underscored the long-term consequences of his defection.
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THE FINAL SHOWDOWN! IPOB Declares Expulsion Of Edoziem-led DOS As The Last Hurdle Before Biafra Emerges!.
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has informed its members that the organization is currently engaged in a final, decisive internal struggle preceding the establishment of a Biafra state. This message was conveyed in a leaked memo titled, “This Is the Final Decisive Battle for the Heart and Soul of IPOB – Biafra Emerges Victorious,” issued by the group’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Expelled Leadership: It accuses the former Directorate of State (DOS), led by Chika Edoziem, of attempting to hijack IPOB on behalf of the Nigerian government.
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PENETRATION BY STATE AGENTS: The memo alleges that the Nigerian government infiltrated the DOS through a lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, and Chinasa Nworu.
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GOVERNOR’S CONSPIRACY: It claims Anambra State governor Chukwuma Soludo, alongside South-East governors and Ifeanyi Ejiofor, is plotting against IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to prevent his release.
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SUPPRESSION EFFORTS: The memo asserts that Soludo initiated “Operation Demystify Nnamdi Kanu” to counter Kanu’s rising global recognition, allegedly using bribes and activated compromised elements within IPOB to launch attacks and create distractions.
The document argues that despite Kanu establishing the Eastern Security Network (ESN) to protect Igboland from bandits, he faces malicious opposition from Igbo governors collaborating with the dismissed DOS. It alleges that insecurity narratives are manufactured by politicians to justify Kanu’s incarceration and the ESN’s destruction.
Furthermore, the memo claims that the Nigerian Army uses misinformation to undermine IPOB’s successes and manipulate Igbos against their own interests.
Emma Powerful urged IPOB members to reject the exposed traitors and moles, framing this as a final internal cleansing. He declared that these efforts to prevent Biafra’s birth have failed and that Nnamdi Kanu remains the sole leader with firm support from Alaigbo. The memo concludes with a confident assertion of inevitable victory.
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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT! Ganduje Fires Back, Denying Corruption Allegations Against Kano Government!.
Former Kano State Governor and former APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has officially refuted claims that he accused the current Kano State Government of mismanaging public funds through payments to former councillors. In a statement released by his Chief of Staff, Muhammad Garba, Dr. Ganduje characterized these reports as baseless, false, and misleading.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Lack of Evidence: The statement highlighted that the original report failed to provide any verification, such as the location, date, media outlet, or journalist associated with the alleged interview.
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Misrepresentation of Character: Dr. Ganduje emphasized that as an elder statesman, he prefers to offer counsel through appropriate private channels rather than publicly criticizing government operations.
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Political Motivation: The statement suggested that the claims were manufactured to distort his views and provoke unnecessary political tension.
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Legal Action: The Ganduje camp is currently working to identify the originators of the report and intends to pursue legal action against them.
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Call for Professionalism: Dr. Ganduje urged the public to disregard the false publication and advised media organizations to exercise greater diligence and verify information before reporting on public figures.
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FULL SPEED AHEAD! Ogun’s 28km Coastal Mega-Highway Nears Completion In Historic Infrastructure Push!.
Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced that the 28-kilometre portion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway passing through Ogun State is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. This major infrastructure project is expected to significantly bolster the state’s proposed Deep Sea Port and other strategic investments along its coastline.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Economic Transformation: Governor Abiodun stated that the coastal highway is a visionary project by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that will drive industrialization, tourism, trade, and regional connectivity.
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Deep Sea Port Development: By ensuring the highway alignment sits just three to five kilometres from the coast, the state has removed a significant barrier to the Deep Sea Port’s development, which the governor claims will become the best in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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New Industrial Corridor: The combination of the coastal road, the planned Deep Sea Port, renewed oil exploration, and efforts to revive the Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (OKLNG) project is set to turn Ogun Waterside into a rapidly growing economic hub.
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Enhanced Security and Connectivity: The state is planning to establish a naval base and dockyard at the port to improve maritime security. Furthermore, the government is prioritizing road infrastructure, such as the recently commissioned Gao-Ibiade Road and upcoming work on the J4-Gao route, to support this anticipated economic surge.
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Commitment to Equitable Growth: Governor Abiodun emphasized that these investments in Ogun Waterside are part of his administration’s broader mission to deliver balanced and sustained development across all 20 local government areas in Ogun State.
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