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Power Play Begins As Makinde Prepares To Declare For President, Reveal New Party Deal.

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is expected to formally declare his presidential ambition at a major political rally scheduled for Thursday at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The event, themed “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026,” is being projected as the official launch of Makinde’s anticipated 2027 presidential campaign.

The rally is also expected to feature the unveiling of a political alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State.

Sources within the PDP revealed that the gathering will include the formal presentation of aspirants seeking state and national elective offices under the APM platform.

This development comes amid recent defections of several political officeholders in Oyo State from the PDP to the APM, particularly those pursuing elective positions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Among the notable figures expected to be unveiled is former Commissioner for Finance, Bimbo Adekanmbi, who is reportedly positioned to emerge as the APM governorship candidate.

Other expected aspirants include Stanley Olajide, Olufemi Ajadi, and Shina Peller, who are said to be preparing to contest senatorial seats on the party’s platform.

Candidates for the House of Representatives and House of Assembly are also expected to be introduced during the rally.

Sources further disclosed that the event will be preceded by the signing of an alliance agreement between APM leaders and the Tanimu Turaki faction of the PDP.

According to insiders, representatives of both political camps are expected to formally sign the alliance documents ahead of the public event.

One PDP source familiar with the arrangement stated that the agreement would involve the national leadership of the APM and the PDP bloc aligned with Tanimu Turaki.

Preparations for the rally have reportedly intensified, with political leaders, stakeholders, and supporters from both groups expected to begin arriving in Ibadan ahead of the event.

The rally is also anticipated to draw youth groups, traditional supporters, and political allies from different parts of the country.

Although Governor Makinde has yet to publicly confirm his intention to run for president in 2027, political associates and support groups have reportedly intensified pressure on him to enter the race.

Insiders also revealed that grassroots mobilisation and political consultations have increased significantly as part of broader efforts to strengthen Makinde’s national political profile.

The latest political moves are believed to be aimed at consolidating his growing influence while strengthening structures across Oyo State and beyond ahead of the 2027 general election.

The development comes months after Makinde reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP following a January 2026 meeting with President Bola Tinubu, where he advocated bipartisan cooperation on issues such as insecurity and poverty, while clarifying that such cooperation did not signal defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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4. “They Are Among Us”: Tinubu’s Aide Drops Bombshell On Internal Complicity in Massive Scam.

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Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Information and Public Affairs, has acknowledged that it is difficult to rule out the involvement of internal figures in the ongoing controversy surrounding a counterfeit government agency.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The scandal centers on serious corruption allegations involving the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and an individual named Prince Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to lead the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

As previously highlighted by DAILY POST, this situation has sparked intense scrutiny regarding the integrity and accountability of the Tinubu administration. Prince Adeyemi has alleged that the fictitious PFIPC managed to secure budgetary allocations in the 2026 fiscal year and successfully opened several official accounts—including a Domiciliary Account, a Pounds Sterling account, and a Treasury Single Account (TSA)—with the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Furthermore, Adeyemi has accused the Chief of Staff of facilitating his fraudulent appointment for a total of N600 million, claiming that N400 million was paid via proxies, leaving an outstanding balance of N200 million.

Addressing the possibility of internal collaboration, Ajayi pointed to the sheer brazenness of the operation as a red flag:

“Well, it’s not impossible, because even the audacity to go and operate inside the government federal secretariat is enough to suggest anything could have gone at some point”.

Ajayi expressed confusion over how the suspect obtained a falsified appointment letter attributed to the Chief of Staff, emphasizing that presidential appointments remain the exclusive prerogative of the President.

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‘IT COULD HAPPEN ANYWHERE’: APC Chieftain Sparks Outrage By Comparing PFIPC Scandal To 9/11 Terror Attacks!.

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Dr. Taofiq Raimi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, has come to the defense of the Presidency concerning the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) controversy. During an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday, Raimi argued that it is unfair to blame the Presidency for the incident, noting that even advanced nations are susceptible to sophisticated crimes. He drew a comparison to the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States to illustrate his point that complex criminal activities can bypass security measures anywhere in the world. The controversy involves an individual named Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, who allegedly impersonated the leader of the PFIPC—a council the Presidency maintains does not exist.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

APC chieftain Dr. Taofiq Raimi has dismissed claims that the PFIPC scandal represents a failure of the Presidency. Raimi emphasized that sophisticated crimes can occur in any country, citing the 9/11 attacks in the U.S. as an example of how security can be breached despite high-level oversight. This defense follows reports of Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, an impostor who allegedly posed as the Director-General of the non-existent council, whom the Presidency is currently prosecuting.

Option 3: Focus on the Comparison In a recent televised interview, APC chieftain Dr. Taofiq Raimi suggested that the PFIPC impersonation scandal should not be viewed as a lapse by the Nigerian Presidency. Comparing the situation to the 9/11 attacks in America, Raimi argued that such sophisticated criminal acts are difficult to prevent, regardless of a nation’s advancement. The Presidency continues to clarify that the council mentioned by the suspect, Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, is non-existent and that the matter is under criminal investigation.

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BLOODSTAINED NATION: 3,550 Nigerians Slain In Just Six Months, Intersociety Reveals!.

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A new report from the human rights organization Intersociety alleges that 3,550 Nigerians were killed by jihadists between January and June 2026. The data indicates that this death toll includes 2,550 Christians and 1,050 Muslims. Additionally, the organization reported that 2,800 Christians and 1,150 Muslims were abducted during this six-month period. The report, signed by leadership across several departments including Emeka Umeagbalasi, Chidinma Evangeline Udegbunam, Obianuju Joy Igboeli, and Chinwe Umeche, further documents the destruction of 300 churches, the murder or abduction of several Christian pastors, and the forced conversion of 800 Christian women and children.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to a recent report by Intersociety, violence by jihadists resulted in an estimated 3,550 deaths and 3,950 total abductions across Nigeria in the first half of 2026. The group’s analysis attributes 2,550 of these deaths and 2,800 of the abductions to attacks targeting Christians, while 1,050 deaths and 1,150 abductions affected Muslim victims. The organization sharply criticized the Nigerian government, describing its failure to address these security challenges as a “clear case of self-indictment” and evidence of its inability to protect citizens. Intersociety also detailed specific incidents, including the targeted killing of Christian clerics and attacks on non-Fulani Muslim civilians in states such as Zamfara, Kaduna, and Sokoto.

Option 3: Data-Focused Overview Intersociety’s latest research on the security situation in Nigeria for the first six months of 2026 highlights the following key findings:

  • Total Casualties: An estimated 3,550 people were killed and 3,950 people were abducted in jihadist-related violence.

  • Impact on Christians: Approximately 2,550 Christians were killed and 2,800 were abducted across 720 attacks, averaging 120 attacks per month. Notable hotspots for these fatalities included Plateau and Southern Borno.

  • Impact on Muslims: The report notes that 1,050 Muslims were killed and 1,150 were abducted, with many victims belonging to non-Fulani populations in the northern and central regions.

  • Institutional Damage: Jihadists reportedly destroyed 300 churches and forcibly converted 800 Christian women and children to Islam.

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