The Kano State Police Command has warned residents, particularly young people, against the growing practice of roller skating on highways, bridges, road construction sites and other restricted areas across Kano metropolis. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. The command said it had observed with concern the increasing number of juveniles skating on major roads and, in some cases, holding onto moving vehicles for speed and excitement, describing the trend as dangerous and life-threatening. According to the police, while roller skating is a legitimate recreational activity, engaging…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has faulted Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, for granting reliefs that were not sought by any of the parties in a dispute involving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a judgment delivered by Justice Uchechukwu Onyemenam, the appellate court held that the trial judge exceeded the reliefs before her when she recognised a factional caretaker committee in the PDP leadership crisis. The dispute arose from a judgment delivered by Justice Agomoh on January 30, which declared the PDP caretaker committee led by Abdurahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu as the legitimate…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, has dismissed speculation over the political future of former Osun State Deputy Governor and ex-National Secretary of the APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore, expressing confidence that the veteran politician would remain in the party. Adegoke made the remarks on Friday while featuring on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council Guest Platform, where he addressed issues concerning the state of the APC and preparations for future elections. According to him, Omisore remains a respected political figure whose experience and political judgment make it unlikely that…
A senatorial aspirant on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Ehiozuwa Agbonayinwa, has accused the party’s national leader, Seriake Dickson, of attempting to impose candidates ahead of the 2027 general election. Agbonayinwa made the allegation on Friday during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. The aggrieved aspirant claimed that despite emerging victorious in the party’s senatorial primary election, there were plans to replace him with another candidate through an affirmation process. He also referenced recent concerns raised by activist and politician Aisha Yesufu regarding the party’s candidate selection process, alleging that similar issues were…
The Zamfara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been engulfed in a leadership crisis following the emergence of two rival factions, each laying claim to the party’s structure in the state. The factions are led by Kabiru Garba Gusau and Shehu Muhammad Maisshanu Guluba, both of whom insist they are the legitimate leaders of the party in Zamfara State. Despite the dispute over the party’s leadership, the two camps have maintained a common position that Barrister Mahadi Aliyu Gusau remains the ADC governorship candidate after emerging victorious in the party’s primary election. Addressing journalists in Gusau, the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on governments at all levels to take urgent steps to address the growing insecurity across the country. The party made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare. The APC specifically urged Governor Seyi Makinde to strengthen collaboration with security agencies and relevant stakeholders to curb the rising wave of insecurity in Oyo State. The opposition party appealed to the federal, state and local governments to work together to find lasting solutions to the security challenges confronting citizens. “We use this medium to appeal…
Former Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, Edem Duke, has dismissed suggestions that former President Goodluck Jonathan could return to active partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general election, describing such speculations as misguided. Duke made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Prime Time on Arise Television, where he argued that Jonathan’s status as a statesman should not be subjected to political calculations. He expressed concern over reports linking the former president to a possible return to frontline politics, alleging that some individuals were seeking to exploit Jonathan’s reputation and integrity for political purposes. According to Duke,…
Activist and politician, Aisha Yesufu, has expressed dissatisfaction with the process that led to the selection of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat. Yesufu made her concerns known during an interaction with party officials, where she questioned the conduct of the process and the reasons advanced for her failure to emerge as the party’s candidate. She maintained that party leaders had made commitments regarding consultations and engagement with stakeholders, stressing that such promises should be honoured. According to Yesufu, she was recently informed that her late entry into the party affected her…
The camp of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Mahdi Aliyu Muhammad, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that he has withdrawn from the 2027 governorship election. In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Salisu Mohammed Mada, the campaign described the report as false, misleading and a deliberate attempt to create confusion among party members and the public. The statement maintained that Muhammad remains the duly elected governorship candidate of the ADC in Zamfara State, having emerged victorious in the party’s primary election. According to the campaign, the candidate has neither withdrawn from…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has claimed that any vote cast for the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in the 2027 election would ultimately benefit President Bola Tinubu. Okonkwo made the assertion during an interview with Symfoni, where he criticised Obi’s political decisions ahead of the 2027 general election. According to him, a divided opposition would only improve the chances of President Tinubu securing re-election. “It’s either you are working for Tinubu directly or indirectly because when you divide the votes of the coalition or the opposition, you are still…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to heed the recommendations of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on the worsening security situation in the country. Atiku made the appeal on Wednesday in a post on his X handle while reacting to a communiqué issued by CAN after its 2026 National Church Leaders Summit. The former Vice President expressed support for the concerns raised by the Christian body over the growing incidents of kidnapping and insecurity across the country. CAN had earlier condemned the spate of…
Some aspirants of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State have rejected the party’s recently conducted primaries for the 2027 general elections, alleging that the process lacked credibility and violated internal democratic procedures. The aggrieved aspirants made their position known during a press conference in Kano on Tuesday, where they questioned the legitimacy of the exercise that reportedly produced the party’s candidates. Speaking on behalf of the group, Hon. Wada Masu said the aspirants did not recognise the outcome of the primaries, insisting that no valid election took place. According to him, aspirants were still undergoing the party’s screening…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on media practitioners in Osun State to support efforts aimed at curbing the spread of fake news ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The appeal was made on Tuesday in Osogbo by the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, during the “Journalists-INEC Voter Education and Publicity Dialogue on the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election.” The programme was organised by the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria initiative in collaboration with INEC as part of preparations for the forthcoming governorship poll. Addressing journalists and media stakeholders, Babalola…
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has declared that the state and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Soludo made the declaration while addressing members of the City Boy Movement, Anambra State Chapter, where he emphasised the need for political cooperation in the interest of Anambra State and the South-East region. The governor said his political decisions are guided by the interests of Ndi Anambra and the Igbo nation, stressing that he subscribes to what he described as the “politics of evidence.” According to him, the Federal Government’s approval of the…
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has revealed that sympathy for former presidential candidate Peter Obi played a major role in his decision to join the Labour Party ticket for the 2023 general election. Baba-Ahmed made the disclosure during an interview with Symfoni, where he reflected on his political relationship with Obi and dismissed claims that he would automatically follow him into any future political platform. According to him, Obi had approached three prominent politicians in 2022 in search of political alliances, but they allegedly declined to join him. Baba-Ahmed said he was disappointed by the situation and…
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has called for increased recruitment, continuous training and improved welfare for security personnel as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against insecurity in Nigeria. Buratai made the call during an interview on TVC, where he spoke on the rising cases of banditry, kidnapping and the challenges confronting security operations across the country. Reacting to concerns over the ability of criminals to communicate freely, release videos and sometimes carry out live recordings during operations, the former army chief said he does not believe security agencies lack the capacity to track…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed confidence that the voting pattern that gave former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, victory in Delta State during the 2023 presidential election will not be repeated in 2027. Oborevwori stated this during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, where he attributed Obi’s performance in the state to the support he received from the Christian community and non-indigenous residents, particularly members of the Igbo community. The governor said his administration has since strengthened its relationship with the Igbo community in the state and expressed confidence that they would support the All Progressives…
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for next year’s general elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Tuesday met with the party’s candidates from Nasarawa State as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s structure and unity ahead of upcoming political activities. The meeting was held at Kwankwaso’s Maitama residence in Abuja and brought together key stakeholders of the party from Nasarawa State. Sources at the meeting said discussions focused on consolidating the party’s structures, fostering unity among members, and fine-tuning strategies aimed at advancing the NDC’s vision and objectives. The engagement was also said to reflect the party’s commitment…
Six members of the House of Representatives from Oyo State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The lawmakers are believed to be loyal to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who recently emerged as the presidential candidate of the APM following his defection to the party. The defections were announced on Tuesday during plenary at the House of Representatives following the resumption of legislative activities after the Sallah break. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read a total of 13 letters from lawmakers notifying the chamber of their change of party…
Three members of the House of Representatives have defected from their respective political parties to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced the defections during plenary after reading letters submitted by the lawmakers. Among the defectors is Shehu Dalhatu, who represents Faskari/Kankara/Sabuwa Federal Constituency of Katsina State. Dalhatu left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the PDP. In his letter, Dalhatu said his decision followed careful consideration of developments within the APC and consultations with his constituents. Also, Etanabene Benedict, representing a constituency in Delta State, defected from the Labour Party to the…