Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has urged members of the Iru Ekun volunteer group to intensify efforts to rid the South-West of criminals. Igboho gave the charge while addressing members of the group, stressing the need for communities across the region to remain vigilant and take the security of their areas seriously. He said the objective should be to ensure that criminals and individuals threatening the safety of residents are prevented from operating freely in the South-West. Igboho urged the volunteers to work with relevant security agencies and community leaders rather than taking the law…
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A lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, has argued that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) should not be imprisoned simply for agitating for the restoration of Biafra. Ejimakor made the remark while discussing Kanu’s continued detention and the broader legal and political issues surrounding the Biafra agitation. The lawyer maintained that peaceful advocacy for self-determination should not, in itself, constitute a criminal offence, stressing that individuals should only be punished where there is evidence of specific criminal conduct. He argued that the Biafra agitation has remained a political and self-determination issue and should be addressed through dialogue…
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has come under criticism over allegations of duplication and proliferation of agencies within the Federal Civil Service. The criticism followed concerns raised over the existence of government agencies and institutions whose functions allegedly overlap, resulting in questions about efficiency, accountability and the management of public resources. Critics of the administration argued that the proliferation of agencies had contributed to bureaucratic duplication and increased the cost of governance. They called on the Federal Government to review the structure of its ministries, departments and agencies to identify institutions with overlapping mandates and determine whether some should be merged…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) office in Kebbi State has allegedly been targeted in a suspected arson attack. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, raising concerns among party members and supporters in the state. Details surrounding the incident remained unclear at the time of the report, including the extent of damage caused to the party’s office. The development has, however, heightened concerns within the ADC over the safety of its members, offices and political activities as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. Party members were said to have raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chille Igbawua, has rejected calls by former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. Igbawua, a former member of the House of Representatives and adviser to ADC National Chairman, David Mark, said there was no basis for suggesting that Atiku’s age or health would prevent him from governing Nigeria. Kwankwaso, who is the running mate to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, had urged Atiku to quit the race, citing his age and health. Reacting to the call during…
The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) has fixed September 26, 2026, for the conduct of elections into the 27 local government areas of the state. The commission announced the date as part of preparations for the local government elections, which will determine chairmen and councillors across the state. The exercise is expected to involve political parties participating in the local government contest and eligible voters across the state’s electoral wards. ISIEC is responsible for organising and conducting elections into the local government councils in Imo State in accordance with the relevant electoral laws. The commission is expected to release…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded an immediate investigation into the activities of the Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State over allegations of political interference and actions capable of undermining democratic participation. The party made the demand while reacting to concerns surrounding the conduct of the police commissioner and the alleged use of security personnel to intimidate opposition members in the state. The PDP called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to urgently examine the allegations and determine whether the commissioner had acted within the limits of his constitutional responsibilities. The party warned that the police must remain…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has challenged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to explain allegations that former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, owns 48 properties in the state. The APC said the allegation, which has been linked to Malami’s political activities and recent movement within the opposition camp, should be clarified by the ADC. The party questioned the source of the claim and demanded that the ADC provide details of the alleged properties and explain the basis for associating them with Malami. The APC’s position comes amid heightened political activities in Kebbi…
The crisis rocking the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Taraba State has deepened following the rejection of the purported removal of the party’s state chairman, Mr. Ayuba P. Maikasuwa. The party’s state legal adviser, Barrister Benjamin J. Ucha, reportedly faulted the process through which the chairman was removed, describing it as unconstitutional and contrary to the provisions of the party’s constitution. Ucha maintained that the chairman remained in office, arguing that the purported removal did not follow the required procedure stipulated by the party. The legal adviser said the state executive committee could not unilaterally remove the chairman without complying…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is fully prepared for the 2027 general elections. Abiodun made the declaration on Thursday at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, where thousands of APC supporters and members of Caucus 7202 gathered for a mega rally in support of the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. The rally attracted supporters from the 20 local government areas of the state and served as a major mobilisation platform for the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Abiodun said the large turnout demonstrated…
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race and support the NDC. Kwankwaso made the appeal on Thursday while receiving members of the Fulani Farmers Association at his residence in Abuja. The former Kano State governor asked Atiku to step down in favour of the NDC presidential ticket, promising that the former vice president would be taken care of if the party wins the presidency. “Step down for us; if we win, we will take care of…
The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents that it is fully prepared to provide adequate security before, during and after the 2027 general elections. The command said it had commenced strategic preparations to ensure a peaceful and secure electoral process across the state. The assurance was given by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, as the command outlined measures aimed at preventing violence, intimidation and other forms of electoral malpractice during the polls. The police said its preparations would include enhanced intelligence gathering, improved collaboration with other security agencies and increased deployment to identified flashpoints across the state. The…
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) shares the political DNA of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), describing the relationship between the two parties as a partnership. Soludo made the remark on Thursday while speaking about the political relationship between his administration, APGA and the Federal Government ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor said APGA and the APC were working together in the interest of Anambra State, stressing that the relationship should not necessarily be interpreted as a merger between the two parties. According to him, the APC has elements of APGA’s…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the attack on its members in Kaduna State, warning that no individual, group or political party has a monopoly on violence. The party said the incident represented an unacceptable escalation at a time when political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections were only beginning. Suspected thugs reportedly attacked ADC supporters during a solidarity walk organised in support of the party’s Kaduna governorship candidate, Isa Ashiru, in Kaduna metropolis. Reacting to the incident in a statement, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, urged security agencies to immediately identify, arrest and prosecute those…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded the modified logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on its official website and updated the party’s leadership details. The commission listed Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe as the National Chairman of the NDC, while Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu was listed as the National Secretary. John Odey was also listed as the National Treasurer, Mainasara Abubakar Sani as National Financial Secretary, and Reuben Egwuaba as National Legal Adviser. INEC indicated that the five leadership positions were updated “by court order,” while the commission’s platform also recognised the NDC’s modified logo pursuant to the judicial directive.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to establish dedicated voting centres for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in nine local government areas of Plateau State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The arrangement is aimed at ensuring that displaced Nigerians are not disenfranchised because of their displacement and can participate in the electoral process. INEC said the initiative would provide eligible IDPs with access to polling facilities within their areas of residence, particularly those affected by insecurity and displacement. The commission is expected to work with relevant stakeholders in identifying suitable locations for the voting centres and ensuring that…
The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has ruled out any plan by the party to merge into the G-100 opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, disclosed this during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday. He said the NDC would contest the 2027 election under its own platform but remained willing to collaborate with other opposition parties and political groups. “We are going to the election as NDC. If other parties and candidates support us, as we think they should, well and good,…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise, upload and use the modified digital logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The judgment was delivered by Justice J.O. Abdulmalik following a suit filed by the NDC to compel INEC to recognise the modified logo contained in the party’s constitution rather than the association logo with which it was initially registered. Former Bayelsa State governor and NDC national leader, Seriake Dickson, disclosed this in a statement. Dickson said the party’s first National Executive Council (NEC) meeting approved the modified logo on March…
Former Delta State Governor and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vice-presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, has disclosed that he knew ahead of the election that he and the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, would lose the 2023 presidential poll. Okowa made the disclosure at a recent event in Delta State while reflecting on the political situation that preceded the election. The former governor said his assessment of the political landscape had convinced him that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would emerge victorious, with the PDP coming second and the Labour Party (LP) finishing third. He said he had shared his prediction…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has disclosed plans to establish an independent system for transmitting election results from polling units to his team’s situation room during the 2027 general elections. Obi disclosed this in an interview with Arise TV, explaining that the arrangement would enable his team to independently receive, monitor and verify results as they are recorded at polling units. The former Anambra State governor said the system would operate alongside the official transmission of results through the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). “We must make sure that at every polling unit, the…