A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has mocked the coalition of opposition leaders, claiming that their momentum and influence are rapidly fading. Igbokwe, who is a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu, stated that the opposition’s alleged propaganda has lost steam, describing the coalition as “all noise and no substance.” Supporters of the ruling party have recently argued that the excitement surrounding the opposition bloc, which adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform for the 2027 general elections, has significantly declined. In a post on his Facebook page, Igbokwe wrote: “All things considered, the…
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Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has commended Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, describing him as a “working governor” who has transformed the state into a massive construction zone. Melaye, in a post on his X handle on Thursday, expressed admiration for the infrastructural development ongoing across the state, noting that the projects were people-oriented and impactful. “I was waoooed in Delta State. My respect to the Governor and people of Delta State. The entire state is a construction site,” Melaye wrote. “People-oriented projects everywhere across the state. Bravo. Delta is working, Governor Sheriff, Idigwa for you.” Melaye’s remarks come…
The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has said that the recent wave of defections by some governors and opposition figures to the All Progressives Congress, APC, does not guarantee electoral success for the ruling party in the 2027 general elections. CUPP Secretary-General, Peter Ameh, stated this on Thursday in Abuja while reacting to the growing number of defections from opposition parties to the APC. According to him, political survival cannot be achieved through cross-carpeting but through genuine service to the people. “Nigerians hold the ultimate authority to decide who governs them. No defection can guarantee political survival for any…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared that the will of God and the mandate of the people will determine who emerges victorious in the 2027 governorship election in the state, warning that no one should attempt to manipulate or rig the process against the people’s wishes. Otti issued the warning on Thursday at the Government House, Umuahia, during the October edition of Alex Otti Speaks to Abians. Responding to a journalist’s question on recent remarks by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who had boasted that the All Progressives Congress, APC, would take over Abia…
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has described the recent defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a strategic and welcome development for the South East region. Sani said the move would help integrate the region into Nigeria’s mainstream political structure and strengthen its influence at the federal level. Reacting to public criticisms that trailed Mbah’s defection, the former senator urged Nigerians to view the development as a calculated political move rather than an act of betrayal. Speaking with journalists shortly after attending the United Africa Development Initiative Summit, Sani said: “Governor Mbah’s defection…
The Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, Folorunso Aluko, has revealed that six additional state governors are expected to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, before the 2027 general elections. Aluko made this known on Thursday during the PGF Quarterly Strategy Meeting of Information Commissioners from APC-led states, held in Maiduguri, Borno State. He expressed optimism about the ruling party’s growth and consolidation, noting that the APC is strategically positioned to expand its political dominance across the country. According to him, the APC currently governs 24 states, but the number is expected to rise to at least 30…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is currently facing one of the toughest periods in its political history, with an unprecedented wave of defections hitting its ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Since the 2015 general elections—when then Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, led four of his colleagues to the All Progressives Congress, APC—the PDP has not experienced such a political storm. The latest mass movement of governors and high-profile members to the APC has thrown the once-dominant opposition party into disarray, raising concerns over its survival as a major political force. Four PDP Governors Dump Party for APC in…
A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has told the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop “crying wolf after the horse has bolted,” insisting that the ongoing wave of defections from the PDP to the APC is a consequence of the opposition party’s own internal failings. Speaking with journalists on Thursday in Abuja, Okechukwu said the mass defections were a form of “punishment” for the PDP’s disregard for its own constitution and zoning principles during the 2023 presidential primaries. “The brutal damage of mass defection of state governors is self-inflicted,” Okechukwu declared. “As CNPP spokesman then,…
Professor Joash Amupitan, nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said the commission will consider growing calls for it to take over the conduct of Local Government elections across the country. Speaking during his screening at the Senate on Thursday, Amupitan acknowledged that the proposal has been a subject of national debate, with many Nigerians expressing concerns over the credibility of local government polls conducted by State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs). “The view of many people is that it should be transferred to INEC because of what is happening in the local governments,” he said. However,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Imo State has raised alarm over an alleged plot by individuals said to be sponsored by external forces to distract and destabilize the party through unauthorized activities. The party issued a strong warning against any gatherings or meetings not approved by its leadership, describing such actions as illegal, unacceptable, and contrary to party regulations. This was contained in a statement released on Thursday by the State Publicity Secretary, Chief Macdonald Amadi, and made available to Newsmen . “Members involved in such activities will face disciplinary action, including sanctions, as provided in our constitution. We…
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has cautioned the National Assembly against plans to move the 2027 general elections to 2026, describing the move as ill-advised and potentially disruptive. Oguntoyinbo issued the warning in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, urging lawmakers to reconsider the proposal, which he said could undermine the nation’s democratic process. The NNPP stalwart stressed that shifting the election date would place unnecessary pressure on key stakeholders, including political parties, aspiring candidates, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). “I urge the National Assembly not to move…
Political activist and co-founder of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, Aisha Yesufu, has expressed support for the imposition of capital punishment on individuals involved in election rigging. Yesufu made her position known in a post shared on her verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, aligning with Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s recent call for severe sanctions against those engaged in electoral malpractice. Governor Otti had earlier stated that anyone planning to rig elections in Nigeria should “first write their will,” a remark that has stirred nationwide debate. Reacting to the statement, Yesufu wrote: “You see that thing that is reported that…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed the preliminary objection filed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) challenging a suit over the withholding of local government funds in Osun State. The suit, instituted by the Attorney-General of Osun State, Oluwole Jimi-Bada (SAN), seeks to restrain the Federal Government from releasing withheld allocations to local government officials elected during the administration of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. In his ruling, Justice Nwite held that the Osun Attorney-General has the locus standi (legal right) to file the action on behalf of…
Members of the Joint Task Force (JTF), in collaboration with local hunters and vigilantes, have arrested two injured bandits and their unlicensed doctors during a coordinated raid on a criminal hideout in Aherin-Bunu community, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd.), disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists on the successful operation. According to him, the security team acted on credible intelligence that two bandits who sustained gunshot wounds during an earlier encounter with security forces were receiving medical treatment from fake doctors in a remote settlement. “We received intel that two…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed his confidence that Nigeria is on a steady path to prosperity under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Akpabio made the remark during a public function organized by Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), held in Abuja. The Senate President commended Professor Sulaiman for his outstanding contributions to democratic development and legislative capacity building, describing him as a “patriot, scholar, and reformer” committed to national progress. He reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s governance system through the ongoing constitutional…
The Ekiti State Police Command has appealed to the public for assistance in locating Miss Olatoye Olayemi, a 38-year-old woman who has been declared missing. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday (ANIPR), Olayemi, a resident of Odode Street, Ilogbo, Ido-Ekiti, left her home on March 15, 2025, for an unknown destination and has not been seen since. SP Abutu said all efforts by family members and friends to trace her whereabouts have been unsuccessful. The missing woman is described as light-skinned, about 5 feet 2 inches tall, with no tribal…
Two people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following an attack by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias on the Wereng community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday night. Eyewitnesses said the assailants, numbering over 100, invaded the community under the cover of darkness and began shooting indiscriminately. The victims, identified as residents of the area, were reportedly caught unaware as many fled into nearby bushes for safety. One of the deceased, identified as Joshua Monday, was said to have died instantly, while the second victim succumbed to injuries while being taken to the…
The Yobe State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 8,165 kilograms of illicit drugs following an order of the Federal High Court. The destruction exercise, held in Damaturu, was conducted under the supervision of senior NDLEA officials and other relevant stakeholders. Speaking during the event, the Director of Operations and General Investigations, DCGN Ahmed Suleiman Ningi, disclosed that the command had seized a total of 16,011 kilograms of various narcotics, comprising 13,595 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa, 2,476 kilograms of psychotropic substances, 0.04 kilograms of cocaine, and 0.1 kilograms of heroin. He explained that while 8,165…
A Kano State High Court has sentenced a football coach, Hayatu Muhammad, to eight years in prison for sodomising one of his underage players. The presiding judge, Justice Musa Dahuru Muhammad, delivered the judgment on Wednesday, sentencing the convict without the option of a fine. According to the prosecution, Hayatu, who resides in the Sanka area of Kano metropolis, committed the offence twice at different locations. He had initially pleaded not guilty to the charges. The state counsel, Barrister Ibrahim Arif Garba, presented five witnesses who testified against the defendant, establishing the case beyond reasonable doubt. In his defence, the…
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has rescued a 32-year-old woman who accidentally fell into an uncovered well about 60 feet deep at No. 14 Mustapha Bolatiwa Street, off Agric Bus Stop, in the Ikorodu area of the state. The incident, which attracted a large crowd of onlookers, was described by residents as “nothing short of a miracle.” Eyewitnesses said the woman, whose identity was yet to be confirmed, had wandered from a nearby compound and was seated on the edge of the well before losing balance and falling in. Following a distress call, officials of the Lagos State…