By Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo

In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, former governorship aspirant and prominent Ogun State political figure, Otunba Segun Sowunmi, has hosted Olaposi Oginni, the National Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the party’s topmost leader in Ogun State. The meeting, widely seen as strategic, has ignited conversations around the formation of a broad-based coalition aimed at reshaping the political landscape of Ogun State.

The engagement between the two leaders underscores growing momentum among opposition and reform-minded actors who believe that the 2027 elections will require more than fragmented ambitions to successfully challenge entrenched political structures in the state.

Speaking after the meeting, Sowunmi emphasized that meaningful political change cannot be achieved through rhetoric alone. According to him, the idea of a “grand coalition” must go beyond public declarations and social media enthusiasm, requiring deliberate planning, patience, and trust built over time.

“It is not enough to desire a coalition,” Sowunmi stated. “It takes serious work, time, and a long-term relationship to build one. I make no silly boast.”

His remarks were interpreted as a call for discipline and sincerity among political actors seeking an alternative political future for Ogun State. Sowunmi, known for his forthright style and emphasis on ideology-driven politics, framed the proposed alliance as “The Alternative”—a platform that prioritizes structure, values, and collective responsibility over personal ambition.

Olaposi Oginni, on his part, represents a critical pillar of the NNPP’s national and state-level leadership. As National Secretary of the party and its leading figure in Ogun State, his presence at the meeting signals NNPP’s openness to collaboration and coalition-building as part of its long-term strategy ahead of 2027.

Political observers note that Ogun State politics has historically been dominated by powerful incumbency structures, making coalition-building a potentially decisive strategy for opposition forces. The Sowunmi–Oginni engagement is therefore being viewed as an early but important step toward forging a united front capable of mounting a credible challenge.

While no formal coalition agreement was announced, both camps appeared aligned on the principle that sustainable political alliances must be rooted in mutual respect, shared vision, and consistent engagement rather than last-minute electoral arrangements.

As preparations for the 2027 elections gradually begin to take shape, the meeting between Segun Sowunmi and Olaposi Oginni may well be remembered as one of the foundational moments in the emergence of a new political alignment in Ogun State—one that seeks to offer voters a clear and organized alternative.

By Collins Nkwocha

The Prophetic hall of fame,prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry,Lagos has reacted to the car crash involving former World heavyweight champion in which two people were klled.

Speaking to newsmen today in Lagos,prophet Ikuru reiterated that God revealed it to him,enunciating that it was prayer and God’s divine mercy that rescued Joshua from the calamity.He said “immediately Joshua won the bout against Jake Paul,God revealed Joshua’s case to me,it was not a dream,it was a trance because i wasn’t sleeping;i heard a voice,what of if Joshua dies after this match,i said no,i started praying and canceling anything that will make him die now,because if he dies now,it’s a premature death,you can see that two people died,God averted the death that would have killed Joshua and spared his life”

Prophet Ikuru maintained that he prays for the super eagles,Nigerian musicians and those that are making the nation proud in all sphere of life “i must confess that the burden of the super eagles is on me,i’m praying for them earnestly,i pray for Davido,Burna Boy,Rhema and others,as a Nigerian prophet,it gives joy when i see Nigerians excelling globally,it’s my duty to support with prayer,i’m not demanding for money from them because i don’t need their,i’m doing it as the Prophet of the nation”.

Alleged Terrorism financing: Group to mobilise One Million Match Against Malami’s Release from detention, wants former AGF sentenced to death by hanging

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Corruption (CATC) has announced plans to mobilize a one-million-man march to protest any attempt to release former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami from EFCC detention, demanding instead that he be sentenced to death by hanging for allegedly enabling terrorism financing through massive money laundering.

In a statement signed by Dr. Hassan Adebayo, the group’s spokesperson, Malami was branded a “traitor in high office” whose actions have directly fueled terrorism, cost countless innocent lives, and betrayed the nation.

“Abubakar Malami, as AGF, turned his position into a criminal enterprise, laundering billions to arm terrorists and destabilize Nigeria while chasing a presidential ambition he later abandoned,” Adebayo stated.

“His alleged laundering of over N1 billion through Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited between 2022 and 2025 is not mere corruption—it is blood money that has killed Nigerians and left families in perpetual grief.”

Adebayo pointed to the EFCC’s 16-count charge, accusing Malami, his son, and associate Bashir Asabe of concealing and disguising illicit funds used to acquire luxury properties worth billions across Abuja, Kano, and Kebbi.

“He allegedly N500 million to buy a duplex in Maitama, retained N600 million as cash collateral for loans, and conspired to acquire assets in Jabi, Asokoro, and Gwarimpa—all funded by proceeds of crime that supported terrorism,” he said.

“While families buried loved ones killed by insurgents, Malami was busy buying mansions and plotting his political future on the blood of the innocent.”

The group condemned Malami’s role in allegedly acquiring over 41 properties traced to ₦212 billion in illicit funds.

“He disguised N1.36 billion through Meethaq Hotels Ltd, concealed N700 million for Hamonia Hotels, and laundered money for Rayhaan Hotels—all while presiding over the Ministry of Justice meant to protect Nigerians,” Adebayo charged.

“He turned the AGF office into a safe haven for terrorists and their financiers, ensuring that while our soldiers fought with limited resources, criminals like him thrived.”

Adebayo highlighted the human toll. “Every naira he allegedly laundered is a life lost, a family destroyed, a community terrorized. His betrayal is unforgivable, and the pain he inflicted on Nigerian families is irreparable,” he said.

The group warned against any bail or release, calling for the harshest punishment.

“We demand not just conviction but death by hanging for Malami—the ultimate penalty for a man who armed terrorists with laundered billions while holding the nation’s highest legal office,” Adebayo declared.

Adebayo concluded, “Abubakar Malami is a principal architect of insecurity. His actions—from laundering billions in Abuja to acquiring illicit properties nationwide—prove he prioritized personal greed and political ambition over the lives of Nigerians.

“He must face the gallows to send a message that betrayal of this magnitude will never be tolerated.”