Ministers Expected To Resign+Obi-Kwankwaso Merger+Ozoro Festival Outrage| Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpenyong

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:05:58 +0000

With one week to the SGF deadline, political appointees eyeing 2027 elections are under pressure to resign, fueling intense speculation. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu is expected to run again in Oyo State despite past losses to Governor Seyi Makinde. In Bauchi, attention is on Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar amid controversy and Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate, who may also join the race. In Lagos, Education Minister Tunji Alausa is rumoured to be a strong contender.

Meanwhile, opposition figures are ramping up activity as political focus shifts post Ramadan and Lent. Governor Seyi Makinde, alongside Seriake Dickson, stirred up reactions in Bauchi by warning against alliances linked to Nyesom Wike. In Kano, Peter Obi joined Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in a rally that drew massive attention.

In the Senate, with PDP numbers shrinking, Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has urged defectors to return. Her comments, made during the inauguration of a convention committee aligned with the Wike-backed faction of the PDP, have further highlighted deep divisions within the party.

Elsewhere, outrage has followed disturbing scenes from the Aluedho Festival in Ozoro, where women were assaulted during what is traditionally a cultural rite. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu condemned the acts, stressing that no tradition justifies abuse.

In Oyo State, a viral video showed residents scooping fuel from a fallen tanker, highlighting economic hardship and the dangers tied to rising fuel costs. Another clip shows Nigerians lamenting petrol prices now exceeding one dollar per litre, sparking wider debate about the cost of living.

Finally, under milestones, business leader Tony Elumelu marked his 63rd birthday with impact. His Tony Elumelu Foundation also announced 16 million dollars in funding for over 3,000 young African entrepreneurs, continuing its mission to drive economic growth across the continent.

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