A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may soon face political challenges from individuals within his circle. Momodu made the remark while speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television. According to him, recent political developments, including the movement of some political figures to the ADC, indicate shifting alliances within the country’s political landscape. Momodu cited the case of former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, whom he described as a long-time ally of Tinubu but who has now aligned with the ADC. “Nobody knows Tinubu better than Rauf Aregbesola. He was governor…
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Governor Mai Mala Buni has directed security agencies to adopt proactive measures to safeguard lives and property before, during and after the Eid al-Fitr celebrations in the state. Buni, who was represented by his deputy, Idi Barde Gubana, gave the directive on Monday during an expanded security meeting in Damaturu. He urged security operatives to maintain a visible presence across the state’s 17 local government areas and strengthen surveillance in border communities. “In a bid to curb insecurity, we must enhance intelligence-led patrols and foster synergy among security formations to prevent criminal elements from exploiting the festive period,” he said.…
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has said the party did not sack Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe or threaten to expel him, insisting that the lawmaker voluntarily resigned his membership. The party also accused Abaribe of allegedly recruiting some former members of the party to fabricate a letter in the name of APGA to support his claim that he was expelled. The position of the party was made known in a press statement issued by its spokesperson in Abia State, Chukwuemeka Nwokoro. Nwokoro said Abaribe’s claim that he was sacked from the party was intended to…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has criticised the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged threats to deploy federal power during the forthcoming governorship election. Adeleke also insisted that federal authority should be used for governance rather than election manipulation. The governor spoke on Saturday in Osogbo during a meeting with leaders and ward officials of the Accord Party political structure across the state’s 332 wards. He warned that attempts to intimidate voters ahead of the August 15 governorship poll would fail. Adeleke accused the Osun chapter of the APC of dragging the name of President Bola…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the government of ignoring worsening poverty and economic hardship faced by Nigerians under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The accusations were contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the party, its earlier comments on the rising poverty level in the country were based on available data and the daily experiences of Nigerians. “The ADC takes note of the ruling party’s response to our earlier statement on the rising poverty figures under the Bola Tinubu-led…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has announced the death of Mr. Ifeanyi Izeze, a pioneering member of his media team. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe. According to the statement, Izeze joined Atiku’s media team in 2006 after leaving the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Ikot-Abasi, where he served as office manager. It noted that Izeze brought extensive experience from both journalism and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, playing a key role in shaping media strategies and campaign policies for Atiku, particularly in the Niger Delta region. The…
The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned an attack on its members in Ruwan Bago Ward in Rogo Local Government Area of the state. The party said the incident occurred during an event where a prominent politician was leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the NNPP. According to the party, the attack was allegedly carried out by thugs linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Karaye, the NNPP described the incident as unacceptable and called for a thorough investigation. “The party…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Plateau State says it has successfully conducted party primaries in 15 of the state’s 17 local government areas ahead of the local government elections scheduled for September 9. The state chairman of the party, Hanatu Gagara, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), noting that the exercise was largely peaceful across the affected councils. Gagara explained that primaries were not conducted in Mikang and Langtang South local government areas because aspirants from the two councils submitted their nomination forms after the deadline for the sale of forms had expired.…
Confusion erupted on Saturday during the congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State after members of the congress committee announced two different individuals as the party’s consensus chairman, sparking outrage among delegates and party faithful. The drama reportedly began when a member of the congress committee declared Victor Samuel Falack as the consensus chairman of the party in the state. Party members present at the venue applauded and affirmed Falack’s nomination, believing the process had been concluded. However, the situation took a dramatic turn moments later when another member of the committee, said to have arrived from…
The election to choose new leaders of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Osun State was stalled on Saturday after members of the electoral committee expected to supervise the exercise failed to appear at the venue. The election was scheduled to take place at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osogbo, where representatives of political parties had gathered in anticipation of the exercise. By late morning, chairmen representing the 19 registered political parties in the state had arrived and signed the attendance register placed at the entrance of the INEC premises. However, despite the early arrival…
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has urged youths in the state to shun violence and resist attempts by politicians to recruit them as political thugs. Ortom gave the advice on Saturday while speaking at the burial of the former Chairman of the Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Aloysius Wuam, held in Mbagwaza, Ushongo Local Government Area. The former governor cautioned that young people should not allow themselves to be manipulated into attacking political opponents. He maintained that anyone seeking to carry out violent attacks against rivals should first present their own children to lead such…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that he was “a little bit stubborn” at the beginning of his administration while trying to address challenges facing the country. Tinubu made the remark during an interfaith breaking of fast with senior journalists and media executives at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President said he maintains a strong habit of reading newspapers daily to keep abreast of developments and public discourse. “There’s no morning that I ever leave my house without going through the newspapers. It’s an addiction. I read all of you,” Tinubu said. “It might not be in full detail,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of poor governance and economic mismanagement amid rising hardship faced by residents. The criticism was contained in a statement issued by the Lagos PDP Publicity Secretary, Christopher Odianarewo, in response to remarks made by the APC spokesperson in the state, Seye Oladejo, concerning the opposition party. The PDP described Oladejo’s remarks as baseless and unnecessary, insisting that the ruling party should focus on addressing the economic challenges confronting Nigerians, particularly residents of Lagos State. According to the opposition party, the APC-led administration…
The Osun State Police Command has declared two men wanted in connection with the killing of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer, Mrs. Lasisi Funmilayo, and her daughter, Sewa. The police, in a public notice issued on Friday by the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, identified the suspects as Faturoti Kehinde, also known as Fagorite, and Adumati Idowu. The command urged members of the public to provide information that could assist in the arrest of the suspects. Ojelabi stated that the suspects were linked to the alleged murder of…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has criticised recent changes to Nigeria’s electoral laws, warning that they could undermine accountability and ethical leadership in the country. Obi made the remarks in a post shared on his verified X handle on Friday. According to him, there is a troubling contradiction in the country’s political system, noting that while lawmakers have proposed penalties of up to N10 million in fines and two years imprisonment for dual political party membership, they have simultaneously removed certificate forgery, age falsification and false declarations as grounds for challenging an election at a…
Residents of Owerri in Imo State have expressed concern over persistent electricity outages weeks after the commissioning of the Orashi 15MVA, 33/11KV Injection Substation by the state government. The facility was recently inaugurated by Governor Hope Uzodinma alongside the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Residents say the project was expected to significantly improve electricity supply across the state capital and its surrounding communities. However, a resident of Ikenegbu Layout, Mr. Thaddeus Ofomah, told journalists that the situation has instead worsened, with several areas experiencing prolonged blackouts. “The substation was introduced as a pilot scheme to provide uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply…
Media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has criticised the Nigerian Senate over the controversy surrounding the defection of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ibe made the remarks in a post on his X handle while reacting to a brief tension that occurred in the Senate on Thursday after Abaribe’s defection was announced during plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During the session, some lawmakers reportedly questioned the constitutional basis for the defection. Reacting to the development, Ibe accused the Senate leadership of selectively…
President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stirred reactions on social media after mocking the internal crises within opposition parties during plenary. Akpabio made the remarks while reading an official defection letter from former Sokoto State governor and serving senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, confirming his move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The letter also referenced a number of resignations and defections involving members of the Labour Party (LP) and other minority caucuses. While reading the letter on the floor of the Senate, Akpabio reportedly paused and reacted humorously to the developments within…
Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has expressed concern over the declining influence of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the once dominant political party as a shadow of its former self. Sani made the remark in a post on his X handle while reacting to the growing defections and internal crises currently affecting the party. According to him, the PDP, which once prided itself as “the biggest party in Africa,” has witnessed a dramatic decline from its previous stature. “The once powerful PDP acclaimed to be ‘the biggest party’ in Africa that produced three presidents and thrust powerful people into positions…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has said members of the party found guilty of anti-party activities would face sanctions. George stated this as the party intensifies efforts to reconcile its factions following internal leadership disputes. The PDP has recently moved toward reconciliation after the faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki agreed to comply with the advice of the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan to pursue reconciliation. The Turaki-led leadership has reportedly held several meetings since the appellate court’s judgment on Monday, with discussions including the possibility of engaging with the faction believed to be…