Mayowa Oladeji

Lagos

Sometimes I tie my feet and imagine myself to be a merman; other times I close my eyes and imagine Nigeria as The World Power.

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Articles

Nigerian govt sets 8,000MW power target by 2027

1 week ago | ripplesnigeria.com | Mayowa Oladeji

The Federal Government has set an ambitious target to generate and distribute at least 8,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term in 2027. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known on Thursday during the sixth edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series held in Abuja. He described the target as both “realistic and achievable,” citing significant progress recorded since the current administration came into office.
Ex-Gov Bello petitions IGP over alleged defamation by Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan

1 week ago | ripplesnigeria.com | Mayowa Oladeji

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over what he describes as “defamatory and inciting” statements made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District.
APC mocks Makinde’s presidential ambition, predicts defeat for PDP in 2027

1 week ago | wp.me | Mayowa Oladeji

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has taken a swipe at Governor Seyi Makinde, describing his potential bid for the presidency in 2027 as a political miscalculation that could spell disaster for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The party’s reaction comes on the heels of Governor Makinde’s appearance on Channels Television on Tuesday, where he expressed confidence in his ability to lead Nigeria if given the chance.
EFCC responds to N1.3tn CBEX scam, reinforces warnings against Ponzi schemes

1 week ago | ripplesnigeria.com | Mayowa Oladeji

In the wake of public outrage following the sudden collapse of CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX), a digital investment platform allegedly responsible for the loss of over N1.3 trillion in Nigerian investments, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its consistent warnings to the public against Ponzi and fraudulent investment schemes.
Ganduje declares NNPP 'dead', hints at Kwankwaso’s return to APC

1 week ago | ripplesnigeria.com | Mayowa Oladeji

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Tuesday declared the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) as politically defunct, suggesting that its national leader and former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is poised to return to the APC. Ganduje made the statement in Abuja while receiving the Tinubu Support Group on a courtesy visit to the APC National Secretariat.
Boko Haram ‘on its last legs,’ says Information Minister Mohammed Idris

1 week ago | ripplesnigeria.com | Mayowa Oladeji

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that Boko Haram has been significantly weakened and is nearing defeat, describing the terrorist group as “standing on its last legs.” Idris made the remarks during an interview with France 24 aired on Tuesday, offering a markedly optimistic view of Nigeria’s ongoing battle against insurgency in the northeast. “For years, Boko Haram held territories, local governments, towns, and cities,” he said.
Lagos Dep Gov, Hamzat, cries out as power bill soars from N2.7m to N29m in one month

1 week ago | ripplesnigeria.com | Mayowa Oladeji

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on Monday raised concerns over excessive electricity billing, disclosing that the monthly bill for his official residence skyrocketed from N2.7 million in March to an alarming N29 million in April.
Atiku's 2027 candidacy could spell the end of PDP: Bode George warns

1 week ago | ripplesnigeria.com | Mayowa Oladeji

Member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has issued a stark warning against the possible emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential flagbearer for the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday night, George did not mince words: “If he (Atiku) picks it (PDP’s ticket), that is the end of this party.
Portable arraigned for defamation, granted N1m bail

1 week ago | ripplesnigeria.com | Mayowa Oladeji

The Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Monday granted bail to the controversial singer, Okikiola Badmus, aka Portable. The singer was arrested by men of the Kwara State police command on Saturday in Abeokuta following a petition by another music star, Saheed Osupa. He was subsequently arraigned on multiple criminal charges.
Rivers: Pro-Wike women march for emergency rule, demand Fubara’s exit

1 week ago | ripplesnigeria.com | Mayowa Oladeji

The political drama in Rivers State entered a fresh chapter on Monday as hundreds of women took to the streets of Port Harcourt to voice their support for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The also demanded the extension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s suspension.