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9th Senate: Lawan Calls Oshiomhole’s Bluff, Consults PDP Govs, Senators
The Senate Majority Leader and All Progressives Congress candidate for the Senate presidency in the 9th National Assembly, Ahmed Lawan, has reached out to some Peoples Democratic Party governors to brighten his chances of winning the number three position.
This is contrary to the ruling party’s earlier position that it would not need the PDP for its candidate to emerge winner in the race.
Lawan’s adoption by the ruling party’s National Working Committee has divided the party, with Senators Ali Ndume (Borno) and Danjuma Goje (Gombe) insisting on contesting the post despite the APC’s position.
The National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, had shortly after the NWC’s adoption of Lawan, said the ruling party did not need the PDP lawmakers’ votes to clinch leadership seats in the National Assembly.
He cautioned against any power sharing deal with the opposition party.
The APC said all committees in the Senate would be chaired by the APC senators.
But Lawan met with three PDP governors during the week to seek their support.
Saturday PUNCH learnt that he met separately with Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as well as Imo State governor-elect Emeka Ihedioha in Abuja where he sought their support for his Senate presidency bid.
A source, who was part of his meeting with Tambuwal on Wednesday, claimed Lawan complained about Oshiomhole’s comments on the PDP, which he said had adversely affected his chances of winning the support of some returning PDP senators-elect.
It is however not clear whether the Yobe lawmaker made any commitment to a power-sharing deal with the PDP.
“It was just to reassure PDP stakeholders of his readiness to work and cooperate with them, nothing more,” the source said.
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Igboho Fingered in Alleged Attack on Estate Firms in Ibadan
Returnee Yoruba self-actualization activist, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, has been fingered in recent attacks carried out against numerous estate firms in Ibadan, according to a statement by management of Adron Homes Limited.
The statement reads as follows:
“Barely one month after basking in the euphoria of a presidential pardon and dramatic return from exile, Yoruba Nation firebrand Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has plunged Ibadan into fresh crisis mode, this time unleashing his loyalists on real estate companies across the ancient city in a reign of terror that has left developers trembling.
“In a chilling replay of his combative past, Igboho has been spotted storming construction sites with a war convoy of over 15 vehicles, flanked by armed boys who descend on unsuspecting real estate firms like a swarm of locusts, shutting down operations and demanding settlement before companies can breathe. The latest incident, which occurred on Monday, saw Igboho and his gang invade the premises of a prominent real estate development firm, halting work completely and subjecting terrified staff to a torrent of fire and brimstone as workers fled for safety. At the same time, the activist read the riot act, warning them to pay up or pack up.
“What has sent shockwaves through Ibadan’s business community is Igboho’s repeated boast that he is operating with the full backing of no less a personality than the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. Witnesses at the Monday invasion quoted him as brandishing the royal endorsement like a sledgehammer, daring anyone to challenge his authority while claiming that Oba Ladoja is his father and nobody can touch him in Ibadan, leaving many to wonder whether the revered first-class monarch is aware of the manner in which his name is being invoked to intimidate hardworking investors.
“The irony is painfully stark because only weeks ago, Igboho was singing a different tune entirely, pleading with the Olubadan, Ooni of Ife, and Olugbon of Orile Igbon to secure his freedom from the presidency, expressing gratitude for their intervention, and promising to be a force for good upon his return. Yet, today he appears to have become the very insecurity he once condemned with his targets shifted from alleged criminal elements to law-abiding real estate developers creating jobs and building communities.
“But the real estate sector is not taking this lying down as the company at the centre of Monday’s invasion has fired the first salvo in what promises to be a legal war, engaging the prestigious Afe Babalola law firm to seek urgent redress in court while their petition, which also heads to the Inspector General of Police, Oyo State Governor, National Assembly, and even the President’s office, alleges grave threats to life and demands that Igboho be restrained from further disruptions.
“Legal experts confirm that the move signals a no-nonsense approach with the company insisting that business cannot be held hostage by anyone regardless of their political connections or previous notoriety. While some dismiss Igboho’s resurgence as mere grandstanding, others recall his shady antecedents, the thuggery, the terror, the bloody raid on his Ibadan home in 2021 that left three aides dead, and his dramatic flight into exile, making his threats impossible to ignore.
“Community leaders and concerned citizens are now calling on Oba Ladoja to publicly disown whatever Igboho is doing in his name because the Olubadan is a respected institution and not a shield for intimidation, with one business owner fuming that if Igboho truly respects the monarch, he should stop dragging his revered stool into this mess.
“With petitions mounting and the legal machinery grinding into action, the big question remains whether Sunday Igboho is testing the waters or this is the beginning of another dark chapter in Ibadan’s real estate landscape, and for now developers are watching their backs, workers are looking over their shoulders, and the ancient city holds its breath waiting to see whether the law will catch up with a man who once fled Nigeria under a hail of bullets only to return and allegedly unleash fresh hell on the very people trying to build it.”
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Anglican Methodist School, Ajagba to Hold 70th Founder’s Day Anniversary in March
Anglican Methodist Modern/Secondary School, Ajagba, Oyo, has announced its 70th Founder’s Day Anniversary, a landmark celebration dedicated to honouring the institution’s rich heritage, academic excellence, and enduring legacy of character development.
The week-long celebration, scheduled to hold from Monday, March 30 to Saturday, April 4, 2026, will bring together alumni, staff, students, and well-wishers from across Nigeria and beyond in a grand reunion and series of commemorative events.
Activities lined up for the anniversary include:
Reunion and Get-Together of Old Students
Thanksgiving Service
Commissioning of Development Projects
Cultural and Social Activities
Sporting Events
Public Lectures and Awards Ceremony
Grand Dinner and Special Entertainment
The Central Planning Committee, under the leadership of Mr. Olunloyo Olabode (Chairman), is coordinating preparations to ensure a memorable and impactful celebration.
Other key officials include:
Mr. Azzez Oladejo – Secretary, Central Planning Committee
Rev. Adepoju Ezekiel Babatunde – National President
Dr. Lasisi Yusuff Bolaji – National Secretary
Members of the public, alumni, stakeholders, and friends of the institution are warmly invited to participate in this historic milestone celebration.
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From left: AMSOOSA National Secretary, Dr. Yusuff Bolaji LASISI; National President, Reverend Ezekiel Babatunde Adepoju; Principal School 1, Mr. M. Adekunle; Principal School 2 Senior, Mrs. H. Oluokun; Principal School 2 Junior, Mr. L. Oluwagbemi; Chairman 70th Founder’s Day Planning Committee, Mr. Olabode Victor Olunloyo. From Left Rear: Representatives of Year Set Coordinators Mr. Basit Ilo and Mr. Rasaq Babatunde Lasisi
For further enquiries, contact:
Chairman, Central Planning Committee – 08034916272
Secretary, Central Planning Committee – 08060055464
National President – 08034649564
National Secretary – 08164717355
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Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0 Reaches IDP Camps in Abuja, Benue, Nasarawa
The Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, in partnership with Access Bank, has carried out a multi-location humanitarian outreach under the “Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0” initiative, reaching vulnerable girls and women across Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Abuja, Benue, and Nasarawa States from February 6th to 9th, 2026.
The weekend outreach covered Area 1 IDP Camp, Durumi (Abuja), Ortese IDP Camp (Benue State), and Kadarko IDP Camp (Nasarawa State), with a focus on promoting menstrual dignity, education, and basic welfare support for displaced girls and women.
During the outreach, beneficiaries received reusable sanitary pads, exercise books, writing materials, food items, and other essential supplies aimed at easing the daily challenges faced by residents of the camps.
Speaking on the outreach, the Convener of Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, Theresa Moses, said the initiative was driven by a commitment to ensure that no girl is denied dignity or education because of her menstrual cycle or circumstances of displacement.
“Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0 is about restoring dignity, confidence, and opportunity to girls and women who have been displaced. Menstrual hygiene is not a privilege; it is a basic right. Through this partnership with Access Bank, we are not only providing reusable pads but also hope, education, and reassurance that these girls are seen and supported,” Moses stated.
She added that the inclusion of educational materials and food items was a deliberate effort to address the broader needs of girls in IDP camps, noting that menstrual support must go hand in hand with education and welfare.
The Foundation described its partnership with Access Bank as a strong example of how corporate organizations can support sustainable grassroots interventions that create lasting impact in vulnerable communities.
Beneficiaries and camp officials expressed appreciation for the outreach, describing it as timely and impactful, particularly for young girls who often miss school due to lack of menstrual products and learning materials.
The Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0 outreach is part of the Foundation’s ongoing nationwide efforts to combat period poverty and support vulnerable girls, with plans to extend the initiative to more IDP camps and underserved communities across Nigeria.






