The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the screening schedule for aspirants seeking to contest Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s primary elections. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the screening exercise for Senate aspirants would hold from May 9 to May 10, 2026, at the Abuja Continental Hotel, formerly known as Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. According to the statement, the screening exercise will commence at 10:00 a.m. on both days. The party also disclosed that the screening for House of Representatives aspirants would be conducted on…
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The Yobe State Police Command has arrested four suspected drug dealers in Kolere Village, Fune Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday and made available to journalists in Damaturu. According to Abdulkarim, the suspects were arrested during a coordinated operation carried out by the Potiskum Area Command. He explained that police operatives, at about 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, raided Borno Kichi Market, described as a notorious hideout for criminal gangs involved in drug peddling and harbouring criminal elements. The police spokesperson said various illicit substances were recovered during…
At least six persons have been confirmed dead, while six others sustained injuries following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Bagega–Anka road in Zamfara State. The incident occurred early Thursday when a commercial vehicle conveying passengers travelled through the road in Anka Local Government Area. The explosion reportedly destroyed parts of the vehicle and temporarily disrupted movement in the area. Residents alleged that suspected bandits planted the explosive device, which detonated as the vehicle passed through the route. According to eyewitness accounts, the blast occurred around 9 a.m., killing some passengers instantly, while others sustained varying…
The Accord has denied endorsing Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for a second term ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The party also stated that it did not direct its Abia State chapter to support the ruling Labour Party in the state. In a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Joseph Omorogbe, Accord clarified that Christopher Imumolen and his associates are no longer members of the party, having been expelled in 2024 over alleged anti-party activities. Imumolen and members of his group had recently paid a courtesy visit to Governor Otti at the Government House in Umuahia, where they publicly…
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has reacted to the defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from the party. Mark spoke on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing members of the forum of former and serving federal lawmakers under the ADC platform. The former Senate President acknowledged that the exit of the two prominent politicians would have an impact on the party but said the development would motivate members to work harder ahead of the 2027 general elections. “No doubt, the exit of Obi and Kwankwaso has its impact, but it will spur us to…
The Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Bello Usman-Kumo, has accepted the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State to adopt Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Kumo, who was also an aspirant for the APC governorship ticket, said he respects the party’s decision and believes that unity within the party remains paramount. In a statement, the lawmaker explained that he supported the consensus arrangement because he played a role in drafting the Electoral Act, which allows political parties to adopt candidates through consensus. “My interest and desire to…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said it will deploy all lawful means to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to comply with existing court orders relating to the party’s leadership dispute. The party made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Secretary General, Ogini Olaposi, following a closed-door meeting between selected NNPP executives, their legal counsel, Segun Fiti, and the INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, in Abuja. Olaposi described the meeting as inconclusive and unproductive, alleging that INEC had failed to implement court judgments concerning the party’s leadership crisis. According to him, the NNPP had…
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nantewe Yilwatda, has dismissed concerns over the defection of Peter Obi from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that the development poses no threat to the ruling party. Yilwatda made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during the ongoing sale and submission of APC nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to recent developments within opposition parties, the APC chairman said internal crises among opposition groups were their responsibility and had no effect on the APC. He also downplayed the…
Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested 29 suspected drug traffickers and seized 10,359 kilograms of narcotic substances. The State Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting the agency’s operational scorecard for April 2026. Ofoyeju said the arrests, comprising 19 males and 10 females, were made during targeted raids on known drug flashpoints and routine patrol operations across the state. He noted that the seizures included 9,611.69kg of cannabis, 748.02kg of psychotropic substances, 444kg of tramadol, 25.2kg of rohypnol, 242.82kg of diazepam injection, 36kg of bromazepam, and 20.2 litres of…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the decision to withhold 10 per cent of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of area councils in the territory. Wike said the funds are being used to offset salary arrears owed to primary school teachers, a move he described as necessary to end recurring industrial actions in the education sector. Speaking during a media parley with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the minister dismissed criticisms of the policy, insisting that the intervention was in the best interest of residents. “Nobody is complaining because those affected understand what is going…
The Nigerian Army has raised concerns over the spread of fake reports alleging the defeat of troops on the frontline, warning that such misinformation poses a threat to national security and ongoing counter-insurgency operations against Boko Haram in the North-East. The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, made this known on Tuesday in Maiduguri during an engagement with journalists covering defence and frontline operations. Abubakar said modern warfare is increasingly fought not only on the battlefield but also in the information space, where propaganda is used to influence public perception and undermine military morale. He stressed that…
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Cross River State has said it will field credible candidates in the 2027 general elections. The state chairman of the party, Goddie Akpama, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Calabar. Akpama said the party has witnessed significant growth following the recent defection of prominent political figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. He described the NDC as an emerging political force, noting that it has gained momentum in recent days. “The NDC represents a new direction for Nigeria and remains committed to providing credible…
The North-Central National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mu’azu Rijau, has disclosed that the party will adopt the direct primary method for its elections in Benue State. The decision was contained in a statement issued by the Benue State APC Chairman, Benjamin Omale, and made available to journalists in Makurdi on Tuesday. According to Omale, Rijau made the clarification during a reconciliation meeting held in Makurdi on Sunday, where he addressed concerns over the issue of automatic tickets ahead of the party’s primaries. “Right from 2022 and 2023 when we took over power, we have been one…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said he believes the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is no longer viable following a series of defections from the party. Akpabio made the remark on Tuesday during plenary while reading a letter announcing the defection of Abia South senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe. Abaribe had earlier dumped the ADC for the Labour Party (LP), adding to the growing list of politicians exiting the party. The development comes days after former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso also left the ADC for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Reacting to the trend, Akpabio questioned the frequency of…
The Taraba State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 40-year-old man over alleged possession of a locally made firearm and involvement in illegal checkpoint activities in Kurmi Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Jonathan Wunuji, was apprehended on May 2 in Visaula town following what officials described as credible intelligence. He was subsequently paraded at the NSCDC state headquarters in Jalingo. Speaking on Monday on behalf of the State Commandant, Anthony Bala Bitrus, the command’s spokesperson, Iliya Samaila, said the suspect was found in possession of an unlicensed locally fabricated pistol and…
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said he and several political associates in Kano State initially joined the party due to the influence of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, the former Kano State governor noted, however, that Kwankwaso has since become a “political drifter,” moving across different political platforms. “We share the same political roots, having started in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Because of Kwankwaso, we joined the APC,” Ganduje said. He added that Kwankwaso later left the party while others remained, describing his subsequent political movements as…
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has denied allegations of unlawful detention of a 16-year-old girl in Arandun, Irepodun Local Government Area, insisting that due process was followed. The command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, describing reports circulating on social media as misleading. Public concern had heightened after videos emerged online showing the teenager at a police facility, prompting protests by some residents who believed she had been unjustly arrested. According to the police, the incident originated from a housebreaking and theft complaint reported on April 30 at the Arandun Police Division.…
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has said Nigerians should not blame President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or the All Progressives Congress (APC) for any internal crisis within the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Sani made the remark while reacting to claims by an African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Umar Ardo, who alleged that the NDC’s registration was irregular and is currently being challenged in court. In a post on his X handle, Sani said Ardo had disclosed in an interview that legal action had been initiated over the party’s registration process. According to Sani, Ardo claimed the party was registered without…
The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has denied reports of a gunfire exchange with students during a protest in Calabar on Monday morning. The protest, led by students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), followed a fatal motor accident over the weekend that claimed the lives of four students. The victims were reportedly returning from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, when their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a truck along the Odukpani axis of the Calabar-Itu federal highway. Six other students who sustained injuries were rescued by operatives of the police and…
The Action Peoples Party (APP) in Imo State has condemned a declaration by the Orlu Political Consultative Assembly (OPOCA), which reportedly barred other aspirants from contesting the 2027 Orlu Zone senatorial election. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Steve Nnadi, described those behind the pronouncement as faceless actors who do not represent the genuine interests of the people of Orlu Zone. The party said the directive was undemocratic, oppressive, and a violation of the principles of free, fair, and competitive elections. According to the APP, no group or assembly has the constitutional authority to prevent qualified…