The Edo State chapter of the Labour Party, LP, has alleged that the internal crisis rocking the party nationwide is the making of its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, and not the National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure. The state chairman of the party, Hon Elizabeth Ativie, made the claim on Monday during a press briefing in Benin City while reacting to allegations against Abure by Ms Precious Oruche, popularly known as “Mama P.” Ativie said Ms Oruche, in her posts, falsely accused Abure of frustrating Nigerians and being declared wanted by the police over alleged forgery. She dismissed the…
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Tensions are mounting in Taraba State’s political space ahead of the forthcoming local government elections, following reports that the State Independent Electoral Commission, TSIEC, has rejected the list of candidates submitted by the All Progressives Congress, APC. The rejected list, which reportedly contained the names of APC chairmanship and councillorship candidates for all sixteen local government areas, was formally presented by the party’s state secretary. However, according to the APC, the TSIEC Chairman allegedly declined to accept the submission—an action the opposition party described as a deliberate attempt to exclude it from the polls. Speaking in a telephone interview, the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and incumbent chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu, ahead of the February 21, 2026 council election. Wike, who described Maikalangu as instrumental in the execution of several projects in the capital city, urged residents to reward his performance with re-election. The minister made the remarks on Sunday during the flag-off of the construction of an access road bypassing the airport’s second runway from Bill Clinton Drive to Tunga Madaki settlement, which also includes a four-span bridge. “And let…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is fully repositioned and prepared for the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the party’s state congress in Yola, Fintiri said the PDP in Adamawa is undergoing a rebirth that will restore public trust and confidence. “We are trying to give birth to a new PDP where everyone will believe, trust, and have confidence in. We are really positioned, and we are ready for 2027,” the governor said. He described the congress as transparent and fair, noting that the massive turnout of…
The Nigerian Army has ordered the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Ibadan, to relocate to Kwara State following Sunday’s deadly attack on Ogba-Ayo community in Oke-Ode town. Armed bandits invaded the community in the early hours of Sunday, killing scores of people, including forest guards, and abducting several others. In a statement released on Sunday, the Kwara State Government confirmed the directive, describing it as a direct response to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s call for increased security presence to counter the escalating violence in parts of the state. The statement, signed by the governor’s spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye, said the governor…
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has said that Nigeria’s present economic and social challenges did not begin with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking on Sunday during a special church service held at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, Akume noted that President Tinubu has already initiated robust reforms aimed at addressing some of the nation’s longstanding problems. He emphasised that the responsibility of nation-building rests on all citizens, not just the government. “Each Nigerian has a role in building the Nigeria that we deserve,” Akume stated. The…
The Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have clashed over allegations of illegal diversion of local government funds and conflicting interpretations of court judgments on council allocations. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, NULGE accused key federal government officials of abuse of power and disregard for court rulings in the handling of Osun’s statutory allocations. The union alleged that the Minister of Finance, the Accountant-General of the Federation, and the Attorney-General of the Federation authorised the release of allocations from March to September…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s push for Nigeria to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, describing the move as “absurd” while the country grapples with worsening insecurity. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Sunday, the party said it was wrong for the government to seek global responsibilities when it has failed to guarantee the safety of its own citizens. “It is shocking that the Tinubu administration is asking for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council while bandits are slaughtering Nigerians and…
Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have expressed confidence that the party is on course to reclaim power from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 elections. The APC chieftains made the declaration on Saturday during the launch of a book authored by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, Akeem Abas, in honour of his father, Pharmacist Olayide Abas, who is also the Oyo State APC Chairman. The book, A Life of Principle: The Olayide Moshood Abas Story, was presented as part of activities marking the elder Abas’s 76th birthday. The event drew…
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested four suspects over various crimes, including rape, illegal possession of firearms, and assault on law enforcement officers. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Saturday, noting that one of the suspects is a 19-year-old alleged serial rapist. According to the statement, the suspect, identified as Dahiru Ali of Hayin Kwari in Potiskum, was arrested by operatives of the Potiskum Divisional Police Headquarters for allegedly defiling a three-year-old girl in the Mutawassada area. “Further investigation revealed that the suspect had earlier committed a similar offence against another…
The Delta State Government has dismissed and demoted some health workers found guilty of extorting money from pregnant women and children under five, despite an existing free healthcare policy. Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, made the disclosure on Saturday in Ashaka, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, during the launch of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) Project Action Plan. Onojaeme said the state government had sanctioned several health workers for demanding payments from patients while still forwarding the same bills to government for settlement. He stressed that all pregnant women in Delta are entitled to…
Security forces in Benue State have stepped up joint operations under Operation Restore Peace, with renewed focus on the volatile Sankara axis. Reports indicate that during aerial surveillance on September 26, heavily armed bandits were sighted near the Takum boundary between Benue and Taraba States. Military sources disclosed that plans are underway for a Nigerian Air Force airborne strike to dislodge the armed group. In a related development, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) chaired a security stakeholders’ meeting at the Katsina-Ala Area Command. During the session, the Benue State Government pledged support for the families of personnel killed in…
The Adamawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on prominent political figures who have associated with the party to formally register as members in order to strengthen its structure and legitimacy. Speaking at the party’s state headquarters in Yola during the launch of its membership registration exercise, the State Chairman, Shehu Yohanna, specifically mentioned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, among those expected to register. Yohanna said that while several influential politicians have identified with the ADC in recent months, the only way they can wield…
The legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has clarified that the Federal High Court’s ruling on his no-case submission does not amount to a guilty verdict. Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, explained that the decision simply requires the IPOB leader to open his defence in response to the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. On Friday, Justice James Omotosho dismissed Kanu’s no-case submission, ruling that the Department of State Services (DSS) had established a prima facie case, thereby compelling the defendant to respond to the allegations. Speaking to journalists shortly…
The National Chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Ajuji Ahmed, has dismissed speculations that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is preparing to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Tuesday during an interview on Prime Time, an Arise Television programme, Ahmed clarified that Kwankwaso’s recent remarks in Kano were misinterpreted. He stressed that the NNPP remains open to exploring different political strategies, including coalitions, ahead of future elections. “I don’t think so. I don’t think what he said indicated in any way that he is defecting or about to defect,” Ahmed…
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, to clarify his alleged ties with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or face sanctions. The warning followed a caucus meeting of the party held in Umuahia on Tuesday night. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Chukwuemeka Nwokoro, APGA insisted that no individual could belong to two political parties at the same time and urged the senator to publicly declare his political allegiance. The party accused the former Senate Minority Leader of abandoning APGA after securing…
Fresh unrest has engulfed Michihe Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Benue State, following a deadly assault on Kumpa community by suspected gang members on Thursday. Local sources allege that the attack was carried out by loyalists of a notorious gang leader known as Orter. Reports indicate that Orter has admitted responsibility for the incident, describing it as retaliation for a recent military operation in Mbagena. During the raid, soldiers reportedly stormed his hideout, seizing a rifle and other belongings. In a further escalation, Orter accused the head of the Civil Protection Guard, Ali Noryila, of providing intelligence to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a 1,800-member campaign council ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. The inauguration, held in Awka on Tuesday, was presided over by the party’s National Chairman, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, who was represented by the APC Southeast Vice-Chairman, Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu. In his remarks, Yilwatda expressed confidence in the APC’s capacity to defeat the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He said the ruling party at the centre would deploy its resources to legally unseat Soludo. “Anambra is very dear to the APC national leadership.…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Presidency over its recent declaration that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no plans to extend his tenure beyond 2031. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party described the remarks as presumptuous and undemocratic. It insisted that President Tinubu’s mandate ends in 2027 and urged him to prepare to hand over to a more competent Nigerian. The party expressed concern over what it described as a deteriorating security and economic crisis under the current administration. It particularly lamented the collapse of the naira,…
Armed bandits on Friday launched a deadly attack on a mosque in Yandoto community, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing five worshippers and abducting several others. The incident was confirmed in a post shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to the report, the gunmen struck during dawn prayers at about 5:00 a.m., opening fire on worshippers inside the mosque before abducting some of them into the nearby forest. The attack left the community in deep shock and mourning. Residents later gathered to offer funeral prayers for the slain victims, who were described as devout Muslims…