The National Vice Chairman (North East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mustapha Salihu, has explained the reason behind the exclusion of Vice President Kashim Shettima from the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Salihu said that including Shettima in the endorsement would have prematurely suggested that President Tinubu had already selected his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. “It would have been inappropriate to endorse the Vice President along with the President because it would pre-assume that he is the running mate,” Salihu stated. The development…
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The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has advised Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State to reconcile his political differences with President Bola Tinubu in the interest of the state’s development. Kalu gave the advice on Monday while commissioning the newly constructed Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, as well as the renovated Zamfara College of Arts and Science, both located in Gusau, the state capital. The former Abia State Governor warned that the people of Zamfara could be deprived of crucial developmental projects if the governor fails to adopt what he described as “political…
Five persons have been confirmed dead while 13 others sustained injuries following a high voltage power surge in the Tudun-Wadan Pantami area of Gombe metropolis, Gombe State. The Gombe State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday. According to him, the power surge not only led to the loss of lives and injuries but also damaged electrical appliances and electrified metallic objects in and around affected homes. “Upon receiving the report, officers from the Low-cost Divisional Police Headquarters swiftly mobilised to the scene to secure the area and evacuate…
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 183 suspected criminals following a series of coordinated raids on identified criminal hideouts and black spots across the state. The operation, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, DSP Mansir Hassan, is part of ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements and ensure the protection of lives and property. Hassan disclosed that the crackdown, led by Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in metropolitan areas such as Rigasa, Kawo, Tudun Wada, Sabon Tasha, and surrounding communities, resulted in the recovery of dangerous weapons and illicit drugs.…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to officially launch its campaign on Tuesday, June 17, ahead of the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for July 12. The campaign flag-off ceremony will take place at the party’s State Secretariat in Ogba, according to a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Mogaji Oluseye Oladejo. The event will feature the formal presentation of the party’s candidates and the symbolic handover of party flags, marking the commencement of statewide mobilisation activities. Oladejo disclosed that the campaign structure has been decentralised across the three senatorial districts of…
The Imo State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has inaugurated its Local Government Area (LGA) coordinators of the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration (DMI) across the 27 local council areas of the state to drive grassroots sensitisation and membership registration. Speaking after the inauguration ceremony held at the party’s secretariat in Owerri, the State Chairman of the party, Callistus Ihejiagwa, said the initiative was part of efforts to strengthen the party’s presence in all LGAs ahead of the next general elections. Ihejiagwa explained that the DMI, an organ of the party, is saddled with the responsibility of fostering unity…
The political crisis in Kano State has intensified as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has summoned Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, spokesperson to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to appear at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The police invitation, dated May 23, 2025, is linked to the controversial 2024 suspension of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, a major political figure in the state. According to the police, Dawakin-Tofa allegedly played a key role in the events that led to Ganduje’s temporary removal by his ward’s APC executives—a development that sparked widespread political…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned two top executives of SunTrust Bank before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over their alleged involvement in a $12 million money laundering scheme. The defendants, Halima Buba, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank, and Innocent Mbagwu, Executive Director and Chief Compliance Officer, were docked on a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy and money laundering. According to the EFCC, the accused persons allegedly facilitated cash transactions in breach of money laundering regulations, including a $3 million payment made without passing through a financial institution.…
Joint security operatives have arrested seven suspected fraudsters in Kankare and Zurkuda villages, Birnin Kudu Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The spokesperson of the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday. Shiisu disclosed that the suspects were apprehended during a coordinated operation on June 13, 2025, at about 11:00 hours, following credible intelligence reports. “The coordinated operation carried out by joint security operatives comprising the police, army, civil defence, DSS, and vigilante groups led to the arrest of seven suspected fraudsters in Kankare and Zurkuda villages of Birnin Kudu Local…
Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that no leader holds power indefinitely, insisting that his eventual victory is certain despite his current political travails. Speaking during a gathering in Bonny, Fubara expressed confidence that justice would prevail, asserting that he remains steadfast and undeterred amid the ongoing crisis that led to his suspension. “Everybody will not appreciate your style, but when you know what you are doing is right, you are sure that in 25 to 30 years, if placed in any box and asked a question, you can defend your action — that’s what makes you…
The Adamawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the formation of a strong and united national coalition to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a “Convergence of Coalition Partners” meeting held in Yola, leaders and members of the ADC described the APC-led Federal Government as a symbol of “misrule,” which they said should spur a nationwide political realignment to end its hold on power. The ADC’s 2023 governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Malam Muhammad Shuwa, urged progressive politicians across the country to unite under a formidable coalition…
Veteran Nollywood actor and former spokesperson of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of betraying him during the party’s internal crisis. Okonkwo made the allegation in a recent interview with Symfoni, which has since gone viral on social media. He officially resigned from the Labour Party in February 2025, citing dissatisfaction with the party’s leadership and internal disputes. According to Okonkwo, Obi disregarded his counsel by siding with the embattled Julius Abure-led faction of the party, despite public controversies surrounding their leadership. He alleged that Obi was misled by members…
Residents of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, have apprehended a woman identified simply as Mercy, suspected to be involved in child trafficking, and rescued a teenage boy from her alleged clutches. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday near Tionsha Primary School along Naka Road, Makurdi. According to eyewitnesses, including the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Makurdi Local Government Area, Mr. Paul Tion, the suspect attempted to lure the boy with money. “The woman had earlier given the boy a N1,000 note, asking him to buy biscuits and follow her to where some people…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspected vandal, Ndagi Mohammed, for allegedly stealing electric cables from power poles in Ndejiko village, Edati Local Government Area of the state. Mohammed, who resides in the village, was reportedly caught with rolls of electric cables suspected to have been removed from vandalised electric poles on June 5, 2025. Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said the incident was reported at ‘B’ Division, Bida, on June 7, 2025. “Based on credible intelligence, police operatives trailed and apprehended the suspect, recovering the stolen cables in his possession,” Abiodun…
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has praised the National Assembly for its pivotal role in Nigeria’s democratic journey, describing the legislature as the “bedrock of democracy” and the arm of government that best reflects the will of the people. Saraki made this known in a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday as Nigeria marked 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. His remarks followed his attendance at the joint session of the National Assembly held to commemorate Democracy Day. “I congratulate all Nigerians at home and abroad on the 26th anniversary of democracy. This…
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to sue the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over alleged defamation and character assassination of Governor Dauda Lawal. In a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Halliru Andi, on Friday, the PDP accused Matawalle of making baseless and damaging remarks against the governor. The statement revealed that the State Working Committee (SWC), led by Dr. Jamil Jibo Magayaki, was considering legal action against the former Zamfara governor to check what it described as his “unguarded utterances.” “We have been monitoring the body language and unguarded utterances…
Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has described as “strange” President Bola Tinubu’s recent remarks dismissing fears of a plot to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. Ologbondiyan made the assertion on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, while reacting to Tinubu’s Democracy Day address before a joint session of the National Assembly. President Tinubu had on Thursday denied claims that his administration harboured intentions to create a one-party state, insisting that such fears were unfounded. He, however, expressed satisfaction over the disarray in the opposition parties, noting that he would…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed concerns that Nigeria is sliding into a one-party state following the wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Wednesday during his Democracy Day address to a joint session of the National Assembly, Tinubu insisted that such fears were unfounded and politically motivated. According to the President, the APC cannot be blamed for the collapse of opposition parties, describing them as “sinking ships” from which members were naturally fleeing. “It would be inconsiderate to blame the APC for the defection of politicians who are jumping off sinking…
Retired Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has declared his intention to contest Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, stating that his ambition this time is “serious.” Al-Mustapha made the declaration during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, where he addressed key issues including Nigeria’s democratic process, insecurity, and poverty, as well as his role in the military regime of the 1990s. “God willing, I only tested it, but this time I’m serious about running,” he said, referring to his previous unsuccessful bids for the presidency in 2019 and 2023. The…
Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Mr. Lere Olayinka, has lashed out at media mogul and publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu, describing him as someone “in urgent need of deliverance and rehabilitation.” Olayinka made the remark in a statement on Thursday while reacting to Momodu’s comments during a television interview on Wednesday. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Momodu, had questioned Wike’s relevance during Nigeria’s pro-democracy June 12 struggle, saying: “Where was Wike during the June 12 struggle? Who knew him then? But today, he…