The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has condoled with the family, friends and colleagues of a female Strike Force officer, ASC Corps Ogbodo Ene Victoria, who died during a simulation exercise at the corps’ headquarters in Abuja on Friday, February 27, 2026. The incident occurred during a “Tactical Rescue Operation” simulation involving the Female Strike Force. The exercise was organised to commemorate the 2026 World Civil Defence Day, an annual event observed by member countries worldwide. In a statement issued on Sunday, the National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Babawale Zaid…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abia State chapter, has reacted to the exchange between Governor Alex Otti and the Group News Editor of Don FM Umuahia, Mr. Chika Nwabueze, during the governor’s media chat on Friday. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Abraham Amah, the party expressed concern over comments attributed to Otti, alleging that the journalist was publicly insulted for asking what it described as a legitimate and professional question regarding data and measurable outcomes of government policies. The PDP maintained that it is the constitutional responsibility of the media to ask questions on behalf of the public,…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has cautioned political leaders against focusing on the 2027 general elections while violence continues to claim lives across the country. In a statement posted on his official X handle on Friday, Obi decried what he described as the alarming scale of insecurity in Nigeria. He noted that within the first two months of 2026 alone, more than 1,000 Nigerians had reportedly been killed, while several thousands were abducted in violent attacks across different states. “From Zamfara to Kwara, Ondo, Kebbi, Edo, Benue, Adamawa, Plateau, and many other states, families have buried…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has vowed to resign from office if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the state in the 2027 general elections. Okpebholo made the declaration on Friday during an interview on African Independent Television (AIT), where he highlighted ongoing development projects in Edo. According to the governor, the people of Edo State would reciprocate Tinubu’s support for the state by voting for him in the next presidential election. “Edo people have not even thanked Tinubu. How they will thank him is through their votes,” he said. He added that the various projects being executed across…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that millions of Nigerians are changing political allegiance out of necessity, stressing that their primary concern is survival. Atiku made the remark in a statement issued on Friday by his media office while reacting to the defection of Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa State, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former presidential candidate criticised the growing trend of opposition governors joining the ruling party, describing it as troubling for Nigeria’s democracy. According to him, the wave of defections reflects mounting political pressure and intimidation rather than…
A former National Organising Secretary of the Labour Party, Clement Ojukwu, has expressed regret over the wave of litigations that trailed the 2023 general elections, saying the legal battles have negatively impacted the party’s fortunes. Ojukwu, who recently aligned with the interim National Working Committee led by Esther Nenadi Usman, said the party’s electoral gains after the 2023 polls had been significantly eroded. According to him, the Labour Party secured 34 seats in the House of Representatives, eight in the Senate, and about 80 seats in various state Houses of Assembly following the 2023 general elections. “Now we have lost…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has criticised opposition parties over renewed calls to amend the Electoral Act, 2022, describing the move as ill-conceived and lacking substance. The party urged opposition groups to end what it termed unnecessary confrontations and return to constructive political engagement by presenting credible alternatives to Nigerians. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC expressed disappointment over what it described as attempts by some opposition figures to push for another review of the 2022 electoral law. According to the ruling party, the calls for amendment…
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has alleged that the 2027 general election is already being set up for rigging. Abdullahi made the claim while featuring on Morning Brief, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday. Despite the alleged plan, the ADC spokesperson said the opposition would continue to raise concerns to ensure that Nigerians and the international community are aware of what he described as troubling developments. He warned that opposition parties would not remain silent in the face of what he termed worrying signs within the political environment. Abdullahi also accused the…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor, in a statewide broadcast on Friday, announced that he defected alongside his entire cabinet and all officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. According to Fintiri, the decision was taken in the developmental interest of the people of Adamawa State. Recall that the governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, as well as his counterparts in Kano State and Plateau State — Abba Yusuf and Caleb Muftwang, respectively — recently joined the ruling party. Details later…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced plans to commence its continuous electronic membership registration nationwide from March 1, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ejimofor Opara, disclosed this during a news conference on Friday in Awka. Opara said the exercise would be conducted simultaneously across the country’s 8,809 electoral wards, noting that the initiative reflects APGA’s commitment to innovation, transparency and inclusivity in party administration. He explained that the party became the first political party in Nigeria to automate its membership registration process in June 2024, describing the move as a pioneering step…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has revealed that his successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election will be determined by competence and loyalty to the state. Makinde made the disclosure during the 12th edition of the ‘Omituntun’ Annual Ramadan Public Lecture held at the Ibadan North Local Government Motor Park, Agodi Gate, Ibadan. Speaking at the event, the governor said lessons from colleagues who experienced challenges with their successors informed his decision to prioritise ability and commitment to the people over personal loyalty. According to Makinde, some leaders selected successors based on personal allegiance, only for such individuals to…
Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of deploying government institutions against opposition parties. Nwosu made the allegation on Thursday while speaking during an interview on Arise Television, monitored by newsmen. He claimed that the current administration was attempting to use state institutions to undermine opposition forces, describing the move as inappropriate in a democratic setting. “It is time the opposition acted more. The Bola Tinubu administration is trying to use almost all institutions of government against the opposition, and that is wrong,” he said. Nwosu added that the ADC…
The Osun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the 2026 governorship election in the state will now be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The change in date followed a directive from the commission’s national headquarters. In a statement issued on Thursday, the commission disclosed that the poll, previously scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, was shifted by one week. The announcement was made by the Osun INEC Public Affairs Officer, Musa Olurode, on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mutiu Agboke. According to the statement, the decision followed an official communication from the…
A fresh war of words has erupted between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a strongly worded press statement by the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, regarding a reported shooting incident in Edo State. Responding on Thursday, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi criticised the tone and language used in the APC statement, describing it as unbecoming of a ruling party. Abdullahi said the APC statement contained insulting phrases such as “insufferable jesters,” “utterly delusional,” “reckless,” “flippant,” “confused bunch,” and “political wanderers,” adding that the language was disappointing. “Unfortunately, this is the kind of language…
Political tension has escalated within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State after the 16-member State Caretaker Committee directed members of the dissolved State Working Committee (SWC) to vacate the party’s state secretariat or face legal action. In a statement issued on Thursday evening, the Caretaker Committee, chaired by Dr Falack Victor, said its directive was backed by law. “Occupying the state secretariat of the party after your lawful dissolution amounts to illegality, and the law frowns at such acts,” the statement read. Victor warned that no individual is above the law, urging party members to focus on strengthening…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, moving the presidential and National Assembly polls to January 16, 2027. According to the commission, governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will now be held on February 6, 2027. INEC had earlier scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, while governorship and state assembly polls were fixed for March 6, 2027. The commission said the adjustment followed the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026, which introduced a new electoral framework guiding…
The faction of the Labour Party led by Nenadi Usman has refuted claims that the party is struggling to fund its activities. The Usman-led camp said the party has always operated within a modest budget, reacting to remarks by its former Publicity Secretary, Tony Akene, on the party’s finances. Senior Special Adviser to Usman, Ken Eluma Asogwa, explained that Akene’s exit was driven by unrealistic expectations about the party’s financial capacity. Asogwa noted that it is widely known that the party does not have the resources to spend like the Peoples Democratic Party or the All Progressives Congress, which he…
Eight members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Adamawa State House of Assembly have resigned their membership of the party, deepening the wave of defections rocking the legislature. The Speaker, Bathiya Wesley, was among the lawmakers who announced their defection during plenary on Wednesday. The development marks the third consecutive day of defections after one lawmaker left on Monday, February 23, and six others followed on Tuesday, February 24. Those who defected alongside the Speaker include Moses Yerima Zah, representing Michika Constituency; and Kate Raymond Mamuno, representing Demsa Local Government Area and serving as the House Majority Leader.…
Chairman, Board of Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators, Raphael Igbokwe, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is under pressure to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party and other political parties. Igbokwe made the claim while addressing journalists shortly after the Federal High Court in Abuja fixed March 24 to rule on a joinder application in a suit seeking to compel INEC to deregister the ADC, Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and Action Alliance (AA) over alleged non-compliance with constitutional requirements. He said the forum approached the court to seek clarification and…
Former governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has explained why some members of the party in the state defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Akpata said the decision was taken to enable them continue supporting former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, monitored by InfoStride News on Wednesday, Akpata noted that members of his political group agreed that their goal of achieving a better Nigeria would be better pursued on the ADC platform. He recalled that he was formally received into the ADC earlier in…