The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the arrest and investigation of the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, over an alleged attack on the convoy of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi. The party made the demand while briefing journalists in reaction to comments by the council chairman following the incident. The attack reportedly occurred on Friday, March 6, 2026, along the Omuanwa axis as Amaechi was travelling to his hometown, Ubima, to complete his party registration. Speaking on the development, the Rivers State Chairman of the ADC, Leader Bari, insisted that those who blocked the…
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The Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Mani Malam Mummuni, has announced the defection of the state government from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mummuni made the announcement on behalf of Governor Dauda Lawal during an event where he addressed supporters and stakeholders in the state. Speaking at the gathering, the deputy governor said the decision followed extensive consultations and a careful assessment of the political situation in both the state and the country. “I greet you all in the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peace and blessings be upon the…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said the outcomes of the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states will serve as a major test of the party’s strength ahead of the 2027 general elections. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the remark while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo. He said the ruling party must secure victories in both states to place itself in a favourable position ahead of the nationwide elections scheduled for 2027. According to him, “a landslide victory for the APC in the Ekiti governorship election slated for…
Activist and politician Aisha Yesufu has described the 2027 general election as a decisive battle for the future of Nigeria. Yesufu made the remark in a post on the social media platform X, where she urged Nigerians not to remain passive ahead of the next electoral cycle. According to the activist, Nigerians would be fighting for their lives and the soul of the country during the election. “Let me repeat, 2027 election is WAR! Nigerians are fighting for their lives and the soul of Nigeria,” she wrote. She called on citizens to actively participate in shaping the country’s future rather…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said opposition parties in Nigeria will remain in disarray until the end of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio made the remark while addressing guests in Uyo during a reception held in honour of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. The Senate President argued that the decision by opposition parties to begin political activities ahead of the timeline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for August 26, 2026 shows confusion within their ranks. “Each time we make a law and the opposition frowns, I get excited that I’ve made the right law,”…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed confidence that he will win the 2027 governorship election in Delta State, citing his position as the incumbent and the achievements of his administration. The governor made the remarks during the inauguration of the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko Kingdom and other road projects in Asaba, all located in Oshimili South Local Government Area. Speaking at the event over the weekend, Oborevwori noted that if he could secure victory in the 2023 election before becoming governor, the 2027 poll would be easier. “When I contested the 2023 election, I won in 21 out of the…
The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticised the spokesperson to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Daniel Bwala. In a statement issued on Saturday, Atiku’s camp described Bwala’s recent political posture as “opportunistic merchandising of allegiance.” The statement, signed by Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, alleged that Bwala had previously approached the Atiku media team with a request to circulate a false narrative against the current administration . According to Shaibu, Bwala allegedly asked the team to issue a press statement claiming that President Tinubu and his associates were threatening his life. “We…
Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has expressed confidence that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State will secure victory in the 2026 governorship election. Oyetola, a former governor of the state, made the remarks on Friday while addressing party supporters in Iragbiji. Speaking during the gathering, the minister said the APC remained determined to reclaim control of the state government, noting that preparations were already underway ahead of the poll. “We are prepared for the contest ahead. By the grace of God, we will vote and we will win,” Oyetola said. He urged…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the ambassadorial postings recently announced by President Bola Tinubu, describing the move as a diplomatic blunder and evidence of incompetence by the administration. In a statement issued on Saturday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the government erred by publicly announcing ambassadorial postings before securing the consent of host countries, known as agrément. According to the ADC, the move contradicts established diplomatic protocol under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Abdullahi explained that announcing postings before obtaining agrément from receiving countries exposes Nigeria to potential diplomatic embarrassment. “Publicly announcing the postings…
The Cross River State Government has prohibited Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) from conducting roadside operations, restricting their duties to office-based activities. Governor Bassey Otu announced the directive on Saturday in Calabar after a meeting with transport stakeholders. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Linus Obogo. According to the statement, the decision followed protests by commercial transport operators who accused enforcement officials of harassment, excessive fines and the imposition of inflated penalties. Under the new directive, VIO officials will no longer conduct roadside enforcement operations, with their duties now limited to administrative and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. Postings Of Non-Career Ambassadors / High Commissioners S/N NAME MISSION APPROVED 1. SENATOR GRACE BENT: LOME-TOGO 2. SEN. ITA ENANG: SOUTH AFRICA 3. IKPEAZU VICTOR: SPAIN 4. NKECHI LINDA UFOCHUKWU: TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL 5. MAHMUD YAKUBU: QATAR 6. PAUL OGA ADIKWU: THE VATICAN CITY HOLY SEE 7. VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS: THE PHILIPPINES 8. MR. RENO OMOKRI: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO 9. HON. (ENGR.) ABASI BRAIMAH (FMHR): BUDAPEST, HUNGARY 10. MRS. ERELU…
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has taken possession of a property in north Leeds following a prolonged legal dispute involving former Lord Mayor of Leeds, Abigail Marshall Katung. The house located on Sandmoor Drive in the Alwoodley area of Leeds was seized after the High Court ruled that Marshall Katung had no legitimate legal interest in the property. Marshall Katung, who represents the Little London & Woodhouse ward, had previously paid about £400,000 towards the purchase of the property. She was elected as a councillor in 2019 on the platform of the Labour Party and served as Lord Mayor of…
The Ifo Progressive Indigenes Forum (IPIF) in Ogun State has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to zone its House of Representatives ticket for the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency to Ifo Local Government in the 2027 general elections. The group said the demand was necessary to address what it described as a long-standing imbalance in political representation within the constituency. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abeokuta and signed by the forum’s Chairman, Abdul Oladosu, and Secretary, Kehinde Egbeyemi. According to the forum, the release of the 2027 election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has declared that he will contest the 2027 presidential election, stating that he will not be intimidated by the large number of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi, who was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, said several attempts had been made to discourage him from joining the race, but insisted he would not be deterred. He made the declaration on Friday while addressing supporters in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. According to Obi, Nigeria is in urgent need of redemption,…
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Amaechi completed his registration at Ward 8 in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State on Friday morning. The development comes hours after suspected thugs reportedly stormed the ADC office in the community and set the facility ablaze. Speaking to supporters shortly after his registration, the former Rivers State governor appealed for calm, urging his loyalists to avoid any form of violence or retaliation. “Don’t be violent because violence may lead to the death of somebody—don’t be violent. At the same time, they can’t stop…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State. In the list published by the electoral body, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) were absent. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by INEC Public Relations Officer in Osun State, Musa Olurode. According to the statement, candidates from 14 political parties were cleared to participate in the governorship election. The parties include Accord, Action Alliance (AA), African Action Congress (AAC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Democratic Party (ADP), All Progressives…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State has cautioned the Kano State House of Assembly to tread carefully over moves to remove the elected deputy governor of the state. The party issued the warning in a statement on Thursday signed by its Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Karaye. In the statement, the NNPP said that in view of the ongoing political realignments and defections, the Assembly should recognise that an elected official cannot be compelled to take decisions that contradict his principles. The party also urged the Kano State Government to avoid actions capable of triggering an unnecessary political crisis…
A media aide to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Muyiwa Adekeye, has disclosed that the politician has spent 17 days in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Adekeye made the disclosure on Thursday while providing an update on the detention of the former governor. According to him, federal government agencies have held El-Rufai since he voluntarily reported to the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on February 16, 2026. In a statement he signed, Adekeye explained that El-Rufai was later transferred to the ICPC on the night of February…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on journalists and media practitioners to ensure balanced news coverage and maintain zero tolerance for fake news in the discharge of their duties. The governor made the call while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, led by its new chairman, Adeyemi Aboderin, during a courtesy visit on Thursday in Osogbo. Adeleke emphasised the need for professionalism and strict adherence to the ethics of the journalism profession, urging media practitioners to act as champions against election manipulation, particularly as the state prepares for the August 15, 2025…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as the most ineffective government in Nigeria’s history. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party accused the government of struggling to properly implement national budgets and frequently reversing key policy and appointment decisions. According to the ADC, Nigeria is currently in an unusual situation where the federal government is handling three national budgets simultaneously without fully implementing any of them. The party noted that although the 2024 budget was extended into 2025, reports indicate that only a small portion…