Clement Oloyede

Abuja, Kano

Bureau Chief, Media Trust Limited at Daily Trust

Husband. Father. @PA Certified Digital Journalist. Group Politics Editor @daily_trust but opinions mine. [email protected]

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Kano govt directs LGAs to release N670m for Emir Sanusi’s cars

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

The Kano State government has directed each of the local government areas to contribute N15.2 million—totalling N670 million—for the refurbishment and purchase of new vehicles for Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The directive which was first made public through a leaked memo has been generating reactions across the state, Daily Trust reports.
Adeleke dismisses defection rumours, reaffirms commitment to PDP

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has dismissed speculation suggesting he plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), affirming that he has no intention—now or in the future—of defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or any other political party.
Okowa’s choice as running mate cost Atiku 2023 presidency – Moro - Daily Trust

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

The Senate’s Minority Leader, Abba Moro, yesterday alleged that the choice of a former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2023 presidential election made the latter lose the poll. Moro was reacting to Okowa’s statement that he regretted accepting to be Atiku’s running mate.
2027: PDP govs drift towards Tinubu, raise fresh concerns for opposition unity

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Some governors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) appear to be working at cross purposes with the party’s expected direction in the 2027 presidential election, a scenario reminiscent of what played out in 2023 and arguably contributed to the party’s electoral failure.
2027: We’ll ride any vehicle that guarantees good governance, Atiku declares

4 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reaffirmed that the coalition of opposition forces he is championing would adopt any platform that ensures good governance in its bid to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Atiku made the declaration on Tuesday during a meeting with a delegation of National Opinion Leaders.
Nigeria Moving Backwards Under Tinubu, El-Rufai Alleges

4 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Clement Oloyede |Salim Ibrahim

A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration of incompetence, nepotism and betrayal of the founding ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai, who recently dumped the APC for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), alleged that Nigeria had been moving backwards since Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. He made the allegation during an interview with Deutsche Welle Hausa in Katsina.
Kaduna ‘pilgrimage’: Why politicians are scrambling for Buhari’s nod ahead 2027

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

With the 2027 presidential election still two years away, political manoeuvring—including late-night meetings and the courting of former President Muhammadu Buhari, now seen as the new bride on the block—has intensified to fever pitch.
After govs visit to Buhari: Concerns over CPC bloc’s potential exit from APC heighten

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Concerns over the potential exit of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been amplified following a recent meeting between former President Muhammadu Buhari and APC governors. The visit, which took place on Monday in Kaduna, was initially perceived as a routine courtesy call but has since sparked speculation about its deeper purpose.
Atiku’s son clarifies visit to Ribadu’s brother amid backlash

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Aliyu Atiku Abubakar, the Turaki Adamawa and son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed claims that his visit to the Emir of Fufore, Muhammad Sani Ribadu, was a political endorsement of the newly created emirates in Adamawa. The visit sparked criticism among some loyalists of the former vice president, who viewed it as tacit support for the emirates established by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.
Tinubu’s political adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed resigns

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Clement Oloyede

Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the political adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has resigned, Daily Trust reliably learnt. Impeccable sources in the presidency confirmed yesterday that the former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) tendered his resignation about two weeks ago. The sources said Dr. Baba-Ahmed did not provide details of the reasons for his decision, only stating that it was on personal grounds.