A chieftain and presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has lamented the current living standard in Nigeria, stressing that the situation is training citizens to become thieves. Adebayo made this statement on Tuesday during a live appearance in an interview on ‘Morning Show’, a programme on Arise Television. THENEWSCREDIT reports that President Tinubu, upon assumption of office on May 29, 2023, announced the removal of fuel subsidy, leading to the increase in prices of virtually everything in the market. Reacting, Adebayo said, “The current living standard is training citizens to become thieves. I ran for President in 2023, but I didn’t realise I was running to be a prophet. Everything I predicted has happened. “President Tinubu’s policies have ruined the economy and weakened Nigerians’ purchasing power, without delivering the accountability people sought. “What we have today in Nigeria are people in power, not a government as contemplated by our constitution. The SDP will focus on healthcare, education, and improving citizens’ purchasing power. We are targeting voters who didn’t exercise their right in 2023 to boost our numbers.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been cleared by an Abuja Federal High Court to contest in the 2027 presidential election. A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, under the leadership of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, last week offered a waiver to Jonathan as the only presidential candidate of the party. But one Johnmary Jideobi had instituted a suit seeking an order restraining Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party as a candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The plaintiff had earlier asked the court to stop INEC from accepting, processing or publishing Jonathan’s name as a presidential candidate. He asked the court to determine whether, having regard to Sections 1(1), (2), (3) and 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution, Jonathan remains eligible to seek the office of president again. But in his ruling on Tuesday, Justice Peter Lifu held that Jonathan could participate in the election as a contestant.

In a world filled with stories of broken homes, a heartwarming account has emerged of a Nigerian man whose extraordinary devotion over 24 years successfully raised his stepdaughter to become a medical doctor and a beautiful bride-to-be. The story showcases the profound power of intentional fatherhood and the beautiful bonds that can be built within a blended family. The journey began 24 years ago when the man married a single mother with a three-year-old daughter. From day one, he made a sacred promise to protect, cherish, and provide for the little girl as his very own. As the family grew with the birth of three more children, his love never wavered or discriminated. For more than two decades, the bond was so seamless and full of affection that outsiders could never tell she was his stepdaughter. Driven by pure paternal pride, the father poured his heart and resources into her education. He successfully guided her through years of intense study at a top university, celebrating her hard-earned graduation as a qualified medical doctor. When she announced her upcoming wedding, he described himself as "the happiest man on earth." To celebrate his daughter`s milestone, he spared no expense, single-handedly and joyfully paying for every single detail to ensure her dream wedding came to life:The grand reception venueGourmet food and premium drinksA stunning wedding cakeA magnificent engagement party. While recent discussions online have noted the family is navigating the delicate logistics of the bridal aisle and reconnecting with biological roots, the undeniable highlight of the story remains the stepfather’s magnificent 24-year legacy. His unwavering emotional, financial, and spiritual support stands as a beautiful testament to what it truly means to be a father—proving that love is defined not just by blood, but by the daily choice to protect and uplift a child.

IBADAN — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has officially appointed the Rt. Rev. T. B. Olayinka, the current Bishop of the Ogbomosho Diocese, as the supervisory bishop of the Ibadan Diocese. This strategic deployment ensures administrative and spiritual continuity within the diocese. It follows a similar intervention by the Church leadership, which previously appointed the Rt. Rev. Prof. Dapo Asaju to supervise the Ife East Diocese after the transition of Bishop Shelemiah Oyelade. In Anglican polity, bishops are structural guardians of the Church rather than ceremonial figures. They hold ultimate responsibility for doctrine, worship, discipline, and pastoral order. The house of bishops deploys supervisory oversight to maintain structural accountability. Just as parish priests manage local congregations, bishops oversee entire dioceses and clergy to ensure strict compliance with Scripture, sound teaching, and Church Canons. Church leadership emphasizes that this supervision focuses on unity, correction, guidance, and order rather than dominance. This structured oversight dates back to the early Christian Church, drawing biblical precedent from St. Paul’s instruction to Titus to “set in order the things that are lacking” (Titus 1:5). The appointment of a supervisory bishop serves to protect four core pillars of the Anglican communion:Doctrinal stability by preventing unauthorized theological teachings.Liturgical order by ensuring uniform worship traditions.Pastoral accountability by maintaining high standards for clergy conduct.Provincial unity by keeping dioceses connected to the larger Church body. Anglicanism relies heavily on this episcopal leadership to prevent administrative confusion and spiritual disorder, balancing spiritual growth with strict organizational governance.

Former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, says Peter Obi, Goodluck Jonathan and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, are being positioned to divide President Bola Tinubu’s Southern votes in the 2027 general elections. Osoba made this allegation on Sunday during the announcement of the result of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta. He charged party members not be carried away by the votes garnered by the President in the primary. The elder statesman equally alleged that there is an underground plot to reduce Tinubu’s margin in the South ahead of the 2027 elections. “I want to appeal to us all ahead of the coming election: let us not be caught off guard. Many people are saying we have no opponents, but that is a misleading narrative. The enemies are many. “As we approach the next election, there is a strong gang-up against us. They are plotting to field several candidates from our region in the South. Obi has emerged, Jonathan is quietly waiting in the background, and Makinde has been grandstanding. All these appear to be attempts to divide votes from the South,” he said.

Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic leader from Kaduna, has suggested that the federal government should think about offering amnesty to armed bandits. Addressing a press conference at his home in Kaduna on Monday, Gumi stated that the country should use the same rehabilitation method for those who have turned away from Boko Haram and surrendered to the military. He pointed out that Nigeria’s long-term use of military power has not succeeded in stopping banditry and insurgency. Gumi said: “If the kinetic method hasn’t been effective for 17 years, why not try a different method? Let’s change the method. “What Katsina did was to bring in the bandits, give them money, and then let them leave with the rebels. Why don’t we change the method? Let’s engage them. “Let’s dislodge them from the forest. Let’s take their kids and enroll them in school. Let’s do something different but you know, when you want money to be used, when you want a budget to be spent, that’s when it will happen.” Gumi noted that the officials have not focused enough on plans for helping former insurgents reintegrate and rehabilitate, even though many have given themselves up over the years. He said that some bandits have said they would be ready to give up their weapons if they are promised safety from being arrested or facing revenge. Gumi said: “These people (bandits) told us they are willing to stop fighting, but what do they want in return? Has anybody listened to them? “They expressed their worry that if they stop fighting, they will be chased and taken into custody. “Provide them with amnesty so they won’t be afraid to lay down their weapons and see what happens. Let’s change the approach. “Let’s alter the approach. The cleric also took this opportunity to reject claims that he backs terrorism or violent organizations.”

Three ruling houses in Iwo, Osun State, have dragged the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abudulroshed Akanbi, before the State High Court, seeking his removal over alleged exhumation of remains of past kings of the town from the palace premises. The claimants, Princes Olalekan Lamuye, Adedoja Osunwo, Alade Ismaila, Ganiyu Saheed, Kosiru Kolawole, and Wasiu Abolusodun, instituted the suit number HoS/56/2026 on behalf of Ogunmakinde Ande, Adegunodo and Alausa ruling houses in Iwo. The defendants in the suit, beside Oba Akanbi, include the Osun State Governor, the Secretary, Iwo Local Government, the Osun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Osun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director, National Cyber Crime Centre, Abuja. In the deposition filed through their counsel, Soji Oyetayo, dated May 21, 2026, copy of which was obtained in Osogbo on Monday, the claimants sought 13 reliefs including an order of court declaring Oba Akanbi unqualified for appointment and installation as Oluwo of Iwo. “A MANDATORY ORDER of Court compelling the 1st Defendant to vacate and/or abdicate the exalted throne of Oluwo of Iwo being no longer a fit and proper person to occupy and/or continue to occupy the exalted throne of Oluwo of Iwo. “A DECLARATION that the unilateral decision of the 1st Defendant to exhume and the exhumation of the remains of the corpses of the past Oluwo of Iwo from the traditional place of ‘Ileta’ where they were buried within the palace (in accordance with the custom and tradition of Iwo) is irregular, unlawful, without moral justification and same is against the custom and tradition of Iwo land. “AN ORDER of Court declaring the stool and throne of Oluwo of Iwo vacant. “(vii) AN ORDER of Court compelling the 2nd & 3rd Defendants to commence a fresh process of filling the stool and throne of Oluwo of Iwo in accordance with the provisions of Chiefs Law of Osun State by inviting members of the next ruling house in the order of rotation in the Oluwo of Iwo Chieftaincy Declaration of 1988 to submit name(s) of candidates for consideration by the Iwo Kingmakers to replace the 1st Defendant,” the deposition obtained by our correspondent partly read. They also asked the court for a declaration that the invitation, arrest and subsequent detention of Adedoja Osunwo, the second claimant in the case, for four days by officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja at the instance of Oba Akanbi over “purely civil matter of defamation of character” is unlawful, irregular and illegal, and in breach of the claimant’s fundamental rights. The claimants also sought “an order of perpetual injunction restraining the 6th & 7th Defendants, their servants, agents, officers or otherwise howsoever called from inviting, arresting, detaining or further inviting, further arresting and further detaining the 24 claimants over purely civil matter of defamation of character of the 1st defendant and at the instance and prompting of the 1st defendant.” They also sought “an order of perpetual injunction restraining the 1st Defendant from performing or further performing the function of Oluwo of Iwo and from parading himself or further parading himself, and from holding himself out or further holding himself out as the Oluwo of Iwo or from claiming to be entitled to occupy the throne of Oluwo of Iwo and from claiming or further claiming any benefit, rights or entitlement as Oluwo of Iwo.” Reacting to the suit through his media aide, Alli Ibraheem, the royal father described the claimants as noisemakers who should not be reckoned with. “They are obviously dazed about the progress Iwo is recording under the reign of Oba Akanbi. He is representing God, no one can remove him. They can approach the court. They are noise makers,” he said. THENEWSCREDIT reports that Oba Akanbi, the 16th Oluwo of Iwo from Gbaase Ruling House, was installed by then Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, in 2016, succeeding Oba Ashiru Tadese, whose death was made public on February 18, 2012. In recent past, the monarch has been having a running battle with princes from the three other ruling houses in Iwo over issues relating to chieftaincy, among others.

President Bola Tinubu has admitted that a lot of Nigerians are still facing economic struggles and safety concerns. Tinubu spoke on Sunday when he accepted the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential ticket for the 2027 election. Recognizing the economic difficulties the country is facing, he said: “However, there are still challenges ahead. Many Nigerians continue to face challenges with increasing prices and changes in the economy. “We take these concerns seriously; we see them and lead not from a place of ease, but from a true understanding of the situation, with honesty and decisive action.” The President also acknowledged that safety is still a big problem in some areas of the country, even with the military efforts underway. “I recognize that there are still security challenges facing some areas of our great country,” Tinubu stated. He noted that his government has put money into intelligence, surveillance, and advanced security tools. “We have put money into intelligence, watching over things, and new tools, and we are working on the main reasons behind insecurity,” Tinubu said. He also called on the National Assembly to approve state police “as a matter of national emergency.”

A deeply troubling confession has rocked a local community after a woman admitted that the family`s trusted priest is the biological father of all four of her children, including her current pregnancy. The shocking revelation—made under the duress of a severe, mysterious illness—has left her husband in emotional turmoil. While the betrayal has ignited public outrage, family law experts are warning that this is far more than a "private family matter". The situation now triggers profound legal and societal consequences that will permanently alter the lives of everyone involved. Paternity Fraud and Civil Disputes When a man raises children believing they are his, only to discover otherwise, it often results in paternity fraud. This deception can trigger significant legal battles over child custody, maintenance refunds, inheritance rights, and property sharing. Many men sign birth documents without ever anticipating such a devastating revelation, and the law can intervene to address the deceit. The Collapse of the Marriage Under family law globally, adultery and severe marital deception are standard grounds for divorce proceedings. The breach of trust in this case extends beyond a typical infidelity, as it involved the very spiritual leader the husband trusted to guide his home. Once legal divorce proceedings begin, disputes over finances and marital assets invariably follow. The Lasting Impact on Innocent ChildrenPerhaps the most tragic victims in this scenario are the children. Stripped of their true paternal lineage and thrust into the center of a highly public scandal, they face severe identity crises, emotional trauma, and the social stigma of illegitimacy. Furthermore, this complicates their future as they may face inheritance disputes and potential rejection from extended family networks. This unraveling saga highlights how a single prolonged lie can completely destroy not just a marriage, but the emotional futures of innocent children. Paternity disputes can be evaluated through official channels, and individuals dealing with such circumstances are generally encouraged to seek guidance from local [Family Law Legal Aid Services] or their local bar association to understand their rights.

A fresh leadership crisis is rocking the Oyo State Accord Party following a warning issued to governorship aspirant Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat over alleged violence and misconduct at the party’s screening exercise. In an attempt to quell the tensions, some legislative aspirants have formally apologized to the party`s Executive Committee (ExCos) on his behalf. The party leadership condemned alleged violent acts and the destruction of properties during a screening event at the Grand Serene Hotel in Ibadan. The Accord State Executive Committee (led by the Chairman and Secretary) issued a stern warning to Hamzat, emphasizing party supremacy and condemning the usurpation of committee powers. Following the party`s warning, concerned aspirants—including some vying for the House of Assembly—intervened to beg for forgiveness on behalf of the governorship hopeful to prevent a deeper fracture in the party. Oriyomi Hamzat, a prominent broadcaster and founder of Agidigbo FM, publicly declared his 2027 gubernatorial bid under the Accord Party. This internal rift comes as a critical test for the party as it tries to maintain discipline and order ahead of the 2027 elections.