Dr Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has withdrawn from the 2027 Lagos governorship race under the All Progressives Congress (APC). His decision comes days after President Bola Tinubu endorsed Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the party’s consensus candidate. Jandor said: “Based on my earlier position that I will align with the direction of the President, I have decided to withdraw from the race.”

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Jandor purchased his nomination forms before the president’s endorsement.
He addressed party leaders and supporters at Liberty House in Ikeja.
He had previously called for a competitive primary election.
Jandor defected from the PDP to the APC last year.
Hamzat is now the clear frontrunner for the APC ticket...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.

Jandor’s withdrawal consolidates Hamzat’s position as the consensus candidate.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria

The Federal Government has declared Friday a public holiday to enable workers to celebrate International Workers’ Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced on behalf of the government.

He commended Nigerian workers for their hard work and dedication to national development, adding that their efforts remain essential to Nigeria’s growth and prosperity.

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Tunji-Ojo encouraged workers to embrace patriotism, productivity, and dedication to service.
He said the government remains committed to supporting workers’ welfare and security.
Workers were encouraged to reflect on the importance of unity and hard work in nation-building.
The minister congratulated workers across the country on a peaceful May Day celebration.
The holiday allows workers to mark the day dedicated to their contributions.

The government reaffirmed its commitment to creating a favourable environment for economic growth.

Sources: Channels TV

The Nigerian police in Lagos have invited a mother, Mary Udoka, after she posted a viral video criticising a nursery school English textbook for what she described as violent content with no moral value. The passage in question describes an old man punishing a dog by inserting a heated iron into its nose. Her lawyer said they would honour the invitation while questioning the police’s involvement in the matter.

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The mother deleted her initial post after receiving threats and repeated calls.
Formal petitions have been submitted to the Lagos State Government and NERDC.
The Lagos State Government indicated the textbook was not approved for use in the state.
The author defended the book, calling the criticism misleading and unfair.
The passage contains grammatical inconsistencies and violent imagery...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.

The police have yet to explain the basis for inviting the mother.

Sources: Premium Times, PM News