Daily Gist & Guide

 In a dramatic development that has set social media abuzz, the House of Representatives has advanced a bill seeking to create a new Ibadan State from the current Oyo State — effectively splitting the state into two parts. 😲 The proposal, sponsored by Hon. Abass Adigun (representing Ibadan North East / Ibadan South East Federal Constituency), successfully passed its second reading on the floor of the House earlier this week. If approved, the bill would officially create Ibadan State with Ibadan city as its capital, while the remaining areas of the present Oyo State would be renamed “New Oyo State”, retaining Oyo state as its capital  According to Hon. Adigun, the move aims to bring development, better governance, and fairness to Ibadan and surrounding areas — which he described as “too large and politically marginalized” under the current Oyo structure. He also emphasized that Ibadan, as one of Nigeria’s oldest and most populous cities, deserves its own state status, given it...

APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has set the political stage on fire with a stinging remark aimed at his arch-rival, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso . Speaking on speculations about Kwankwaso and others returning to the APC, Ganduje declared: “We’ll welcome them, but it will be like madmen returning to their vomit.” The comment has ignited a storm of reactions, especially in Kano’s political circles, where Ganduje and Kwankwaso’s rivalry has dominated for years. Many are now asking: is reconciliation possible, or is this just the beginning of another fierce political showdown? 👉 Do you think Kwankwaso will swallow his pride and return, or will this rivalry only deepen ahead of 2027? #DailyGistGuide #Ganduje #Kwankwaso #APC #NigerianPolitics #2027Elections #KanoPolitics

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has cautioned that President Bola Tinubu has no constitutional power to force INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to proceed on terminaAccording to him, any attempt to pressure the electoral umpire could erode public trust and threaten Nigeria’s democratic process. “The independence of INEC is non-negotiable. Once the President begins to interfere, the credibility of elections will be at stake,” he warned. This debate comes at a time when political parties are already preparing strategies for the 2027 general elections. Civil society groups and opposition leaders have also expressed concerns, urging the government to respect institutional autonomy. Observers say the controversy could either strengthen INEC’s resolve to assert its independence or expose it to further political battles in the months ahead . #Falana #Tinubu #INEC #NigeriaPolitics #Democracy #BreakingNews #Election2025 #Nigeria #DailyGist #Guide

  A shocking video has been making rounds on social media, claiming that the hit cartoon series The Simpsons predicted the death of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The clip shows a Trump-like figure lying in a coffin, sparking wild speculation and heated debates online. But is it true? Let’s break it down.         The viral video suggests that The Simpsons once aired an episode featuring Trump in a coffin—an eerie prediction of his death. The clip has spread quickly across TikTok, Facebook, and X (Twitter), with thousands of users insisting the show “saw it coming.”            According to multiple fact-checking outlets, including Snopes and PolitiFact, the claim is false. There is no episode of The Simpsons showing Trump in a coffin. The viral image is either doctored or created with AI editing tools. The Simpsons producer Matt Selman confirmed that no such scene exists. In other words, the viral video is fake.   ...

A political statement attributed to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has ignited a massive controversy, raising serious questions about ethnic balancing and the future of Nigeria's unity. The statement, which has been widely reported since September 24, 2025, is a direct and blunt promise regarding top government appointments: "Yorubas will occupy key positions in my government, not Hausa-Fulani.” The severity of this quote cannot be overstated. In a nation governed by the Federal Character Principle , which mandates inclusiveness and national spread in appointments, a statement that appears to completely exclude a major ethnic bloc—the Hausa-Fulani—is being viewed by many as political dynamite. Supporters and analysts suggest the statement, even if harsh, is a strategic reaction. Atiku has been a frequent critic of previous administrations for what he perceived as a failure to uphold the Federal Character Principle, often alleging that appointments were lopsided in favou...

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has once again made headlines globally. According to a new report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), Tinubu has been ranked among the Top 3 most corrupt presidents in the world and the second most corrupt leader in Africa. This revelation has sparked intense debates within Nigeria and across Africa, raising questions about governance, transparency, and accountability in one of Africa’s largest democracies.                                                                The OCCRP corruption report places Tinubu among leaders with a history of alleged corruption, money laundering, and abuse of office. The ranking is part of the Africa corruption index 2025, which evaluated sitting and past leaders on their records of financial misconduct and governance practices. ...