*Thousands Gather as Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, ADC Tour Storms Ifedayo, Ila and Boluwaduro Federal Constituency*

Thousands of supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State, led by former governor Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, converged today on the ancient palace of the Orangun of Ila Orangun, Oba Wahab Kayode Adedeji Oyedotun (Bibiire I). The gathering marked the commencement of the party’s nine-federal-constituency tour across the state.

Addressing the crowd in Yoruba, Aregbesola declared that the major pillars of governance in Nigeria had collapsed, stating that security, infrastructure, education and the economy had deteriorated severely. “When your people are hungry and suffering, and you fail to show compassion, you cannot claim to be an Omoluabi,” he said. “Awolowo and our other founding fathers would not be happy seeing Nigeria in this condition.”

He added that the government had “failed in all the key elements of governance” and that Nigerians had rejected its leadership. “For the past two years, nothing has worked. They have failed woefully in governance,” he said.

Aregbesola explained that the tour was aimed at reawakening public consciousness and mobilising support for the ADC.
“We are here to tell you about the party that will restore responsible leadership and good governance to our country,” he said. “The policies of this administration have pushed thousands into poverty, hunger and hardship.”

He criticised the federal government’s priorities, noting that Nigeria has 37,000 kilometres of federal roads, more than 76 percent of which he said were not motorable.
“Instead of fixing these roads, the government is focusing on a coastal highway that will not address the nation’s economic realities,” he added.

Aregbesola maintained that the current government had performed poorly in security, the economy and education, which he described as the primary indicators of good governance.
“This is what our great party, the ADC, seeks to correct,” he said.

Reflecting on his administration in Osun, he highlighted programmes such as feeding over 50,000 children, empowering more than 60,000 youths and introducing pro-people, welfarist policies.
“This is what we intend to restore when you vote for us in 2026,” he said, urging supporters to spread the message of the ADC across communities in Ila Federal Constituency.

Aregbesola also encouraged residents of Osun to participate actively in the party’s registration exercise, which will be inaugurated tomorrow in Ilesa.

The tour marks another significant step in the ADC’s grassroots mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2026 general elections. It is scheduled to move to the Ayedaade, Irewole and Isokan Federal Constituency on Thursday, 20 November 2025.

Buratai, Gambari, Bajowa, others to discuss national security at Lagos conference

Amidst escalating issues within the nation’s security architecture, the Institute of Security Nigeria (ISN) will host its 18th international conference in Lagos on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with top political office holders, security chieftains, diplomats, traditional rulers, academia and media practitioners in attendance.

The conference, with the theme ‘Expanding the Frontiers of Innovations in Security Enhancement and Nation Building in Nigeria’ will be attended by a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd.), who will deliver the keynote address.

Other personalities are a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Major General Olu Bajowa (rtd.); Nigeria’s former Permanent Representative in the United Nations, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari; and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, among others.

ISN’s Deputy President/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Adebayo Akinade explained that the conference would illuminate practical innovations for the strengthening of national security, while safeguarding rights and democratic governance; share evidence-based policies and operational best practices across the security ecosystem; forge actionable public-private-civic partnerships for prevention, protection, response and recovery; and identity legislative, institutional and technological reforms for sustainable impact.

According to him, ‘Nigeria’s security renewal hinges on innovation, anchored in law, oversight ethics and human security.

‘Technology without governance is insufficient. Governance without capacity is ineffective. Collaboration between federal, states, local governments, communities and the private sector must be systematic and not episodic. With sustained political will and professional leadership, reforms are achievable within a relatively short period and will deliver measurable improvements in safety, confidence and national development’.

The conference is expected to attract thousands of physical and virtual participants, including senior officers from the Armed Forces, the Police, the Department of State Services, the academia, civil servants, corporate security directors, the media and student groups, among others.

T-Donny: Rivers-Born Music Star Shares His Journey and Upcoming Plans

Nigerian singer and songwriter David Bright Manancy, popularly known as T-Donny, has opened up about his rise in the music industry, reflecting on his early beginnings, challenges, and future projects.

Born on February 14, 1992, in Rivers State, T-Donny’s love for music started in his childhood while accompanying his elder sister to choir practice. The constant exposure to choir performances sparked a passion that later grew into a career.

He credits artistes such as Psquare, 2Baba, Duncan Mighty, Mr Raw, and the newer generation — Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido — as major influences that shaped his sound and ambition.

T-Donny describes his music-making process as personal and flexible, built around active listening, technical preparation, and gathering inspiration. But the journey hasn’t been without obstacles. He recalls facing challenges like low streaming revenue, financial limitations, and even being taken advantage of by a manager. Despite these setbacks, he says time management and persistence helped him stay focused.

Collaboration has been another key part of his growth. He recently worked with artistes Bovikizz and Chapta, an experience he describes as “awesome” and one that strengthened his confidence in adapting to different musical styles.

T-Donny is currently working on a 10-track album expected to drop in February 2026, though he prefers to keep the title under wraps for now.

He expresses deep appreciation to his supporters, promising to remain consistent and urging fans to continue streaming and promoting his songs.

Listeners can connect with him via:
Instagram: @tdonny_001
Facebook: T-Donny David
Twitter: @T-donnyofficial
TikTok: @t_donny