The Zamfara State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Federal and state governments to take responsibility for the worsening security situation in the state, following renewed attacks by bandits. The party, in a statement issued by its State Publicity Secretary, Kasim AlMustapha, expressed concern over the continued loss of lives and destruction of property, describing the situation as unacceptable. According to the NDC, residents of several communities continue to live in fear as bandit attacks, kidnappings and other violent crimes persist despite assurances from authorities that the security situation is improving. The party said governments…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it will commence annual recruitment exercises as part of efforts to improve manpower development and make its employment process more predictable. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this while announcing the release of the final list of successful candidates for the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise. According to him, the service has adopted a new recruitment policy that will see qualified Nigerians given the opportunity to apply for employment every year instead of waiting for irregular recruitment exercises. Adeniyi said the 2026 recruitment process would begin later this year and would be concluded…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would face difficulty winning the 2027 presidential election with former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate. Wike made the remark during a media chat, where he questioned Amaechi’s electoral value and influence in Rivers State and the South-South region. According to him, Amaechi no longer commands the political support required to significantly boost Atiku’s presidential ambition, insisting that the former Rivers governor has failed to deliver electoral victories in recent years. Wike argued that Amaechi’s selection would add little to the…
Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has dismissed reports claiming he predicted that President Bola Tinubu would lose the 2027 presidential election. Ayodele said his earlier comments had been misrepresented and taken out of context, insisting that he never declared that Tinubu would be defeated at the polls. In a statement issued through his media office, the cleric explained that his previous remarks were intended as warnings and advice to the President rather than a prophecy of electoral defeat. He maintained that he only highlighted issues and individuals that could affect Tinubu’s chances in the next…
Human rights activist and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain, Aisha Yesufu, has expressed concern over what she described as the undue emphasis placed on the academic certificates of political candidates during elections. Yesufu argued that while educational qualifications are important, greater attention should be paid to the competence, integrity and capacity of candidates seeking elective offices. According to her, Nigerians should focus more on the ability of aspirants to provide effective leadership and solve the country’s challenges rather than making academic certificates the central issue in assessing their suitability for public office. She maintained that the Constitution already stipulates the…
Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would secure victory in the 2027 presidential election if former President Goodluck Jonathan emerges as the party’s candidate. Agbedi stated this during a television interview while commenting on the PDP’s preparations for the next general election and ongoing discussions surrounding the party’s presidential ticket. According to him, Jonathan remains one of Nigeria’s most widely accepted political figures and possesses the national appeal needed to unite the PDP and attract support across the country. He said the former president’s reputation, experience and leadership…
The Accord Party in Osun State has accused the Nigeria Police Force of carrying out selective arrests and intimidation of its members ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The party made the allegation while reacting to the police’s denial of claims that it had compiled a list of politicians for arrest before the poll. In a statement issued by the Osun State Chairman of the party, Pastor Victor Akande, Accord alleged that recent police operations across parts of the state had disproportionately targeted its members and supporters. The party questioned the circumstances surrounding the arrest of one of its…
The Osun State Police Command has dismissed allegations that it compiled a list of politicians and supporters for arrest ahead of the August 15 governorship election, describing the claim as false and misleading. The command was reacting to allegations by the Imole Campaign Council, which claimed that some members of the ruling party in the state had been marked for arrest as part of a plot to intimidate the opposition before the poll. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, the command denied the allegation, insisting that it had no list of political figures targeted for arrest.…
Osun State Governor and Accord governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has called on residents to ignore any form of intimidation and come out in large numbers to vote in the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke made the appeal during a church service in Osogbo, where he urged eligible voters not to allow fear or threats discourage them from exercising their constitutional right. The governor said the forthcoming election presents another opportunity for the people to determine the future of the state through the ballot, stressing that every valid vote would count. He expressed confidence that the electorate would support his administration…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has alleged that he contested more against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) than his fellow presidential candidates during the 2023 general election. Adebayo stated this while speaking during a television interview, where he reflected on the conduct of the last presidential election and the need for electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 polls. According to him, the credibility of any election depends on the impartiality of the electoral umpire, stressing that political parties and candidates should compete on the basis of their programmes and popularity rather than contend with shortcomings…
The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Osun State, Odesola Oluseye Titus, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disregard statements credited to Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, insisting that he does not speak for the council. Titus said Odeyemi lacked the authority to issue directives or make official representations on behalf of IPAC in the state, maintaining that only the caretaker committee recognised by the national leadership of the council is empowered to act in that capacity. He described recent comments attributed to Odeyemi concerning the activities of IPAC and the forthcoming Osun…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged Nigerians to entrust the party with their votes in the 2027 general elections, saying it has the leadership and policy direction needed to address the country’s challenges. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said the NDC is offering Nigerians a credible alternative built on good governance, accountability and national development. According to him, the party is committed to restoring public confidence in government by strengthening democratic institutions, promoting transparency and implementing people-centred policies. He said Nigerians deserve a government that prioritises security, economic growth, job creation and improved social welfare, adding that…
Leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have welcomed the confirmation of Prince Adewole Adebayo as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the development as a major boost to the party’s presidential campaign. The party leaders said INEC’s publication of Adebayo’s name has strengthened the confidence of members and supporters, expressing optimism that the SDP is well-positioned to provide credible leadership for Nigeria. In separate goodwill messages, SDP officials across the country congratulated the presidential candidate, describing the confirmation as the beginning of the party’s journey towards winning the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has condemned the alleged attack on a former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Barrister Ifeanyi Nworie, his supporters and journalists during a political event in Ezza South Local Government Area of the state. The party described the incident as an assault on democracy, freedom of association and press freedom, alleging that the attack was aimed at intimidating opposition members ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing journalists, the Ebonyi PDP leadership said the disruption occurred during a gathering organised to formally receive Nworie into the party, adding that several vehicles and other…
The campaign council of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have exchanged accusations ahead of the August 15 governorship election as both camps intensified efforts to win the support of voters. The latest exchange followed remarks by the APC, which criticised the Adeleke administration over its performance and urged residents to vote for its governorship candidate, arguing that the state needed a new direction. In response, the Adeleke Campaign Council dismissed the APC’s claims, accusing the opposition of attempting to divert public attention from its record while in government. The council maintained that Governor Adeleke’s…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man over the alleged rape and robbery of a woman, while operatives also recovered a stolen vehicle in separate operations across the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the suspect, identified as Zacheus Joseph, was arrested following a complaint that he allegedly attacked a woman who had visited an acquaintance in Abaren Village, via Ofada. According to the police, the suspect allegedly threatened the victim with a knife before dragging her into a nearby bush, where he sexually assaulted her and fled with her mobile phones and laptop. Babaseyi…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said his opposition to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s controversial third-term agenda was responsible for the breakdown in their political relationship. Atiku made the remark while responding to Obasanjo’s recent claim that choosing him as running mate in the 1999 presidential election was the biggest mistake of his political career. In a statement issued by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, the former vice president said he has no regrets over resisting the proposed tenure extension, insisting that his decision was guided by his commitment to constitutional democracy and…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed allegations of irregularities in its governorship primary election in Katsina State, insisting that the exercise was conducted in line with the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act. The party said claims that the primary was manipulated or lacked transparency were false and intended to discredit a process it described as free, fair and credible. Reacting to the allegations, the ADC maintained that all aspirants were given equal opportunities to participate in the exercise and that the eventual outcome reflected the will of delegates. The party noted that the primary election was supervised in…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained the reasons behind his opposition to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s controversial third-term agenda, saying his decision was driven by his commitment to constitutional democracy and the rule of law. Atiku said he rejected the proposed constitutional amendment because it was inconsistent with democratic principles and threatened Nigeria’s constitutional order. According to him, attempts to extend the tenure of an elected president beyond the period stipulated in the Constitution would have undermined democratic governance and set a dangerous precedent for the country. The former vice president recalled that resisting the third-term proposal came at…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declined to accept the presidential nomination of former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 general election, citing unresolved issues surrounding his nomination by his political party. The commission said the decision was based on its commitment to complying with the Electoral Act and the Constitution, stressing that only candidates who emerge through valid and lawful party processes can be recognised. According to INEC, the commission cannot process or publish the nomination of any aspirant whose emergence is the subject of unresolved internal disputes or fails to meet stipulated legal requirements. The electoral body…