The Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State, Umar Danjani, has expressed strong confidence that the party will unseat the incumbent governor, Mallam Umar Namadi Danmodi, in the 2027 governorship election. Danjani made the declaration in a post on his official Facebook page on Sunday, assuring supporters that the PDP is determined to make political history in the state. “By the will of Allah, we are on our way to making history in Jigawa in 2027. We will defeat Governor Danmodi in the upcoming election, God willing,” he wrote. The PDP chieftain likened the party’s anticipated…
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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has declared that democracy no longer exists in Nigeria, citing recent political developments in Edo and Rivers States as evidence. Obi made the claim during an interview on Arise Television, where he expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the Edo governorship election as well as the recent political crisis in Rivers State. His remarks come in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State to avert an escalating security crisis stemming from the political rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of…
A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, where a young man was allegedly beaten to death over claims of an extramarital affair with a pregnant married woman. The disturbing event occurred in the Samunaka community, sending shockwaves across the metropolis. The victim, identified as Victor James, was reportedly caught in a compromising situation with a woman said to be seven months pregnant and married to a popular local businessman, known simply as Alhaji Bash. Eyewitnesses said the pair were discovered early Sunday morning inside the woman’s residence, sparking outrage among community members. In the…
Several governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have arrived in Akwa Ibom State ahead of the anticipated defection of Governor Umo Eno from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The APC governors gathered at the Akwa Ibom State Government House in Uyo to welcome Governor Eno into the ruling party. Among the visiting governors are the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; and Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. Also present are Governor Sheriff…
The Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative (IPDI) has warned that elections will not hold in the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State in 2027 unless the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) completes the ongoing delineation exercise and conducts fresh voter registration for Ijaws and Urhobos in the area. National President of IPDI, Comrade Austin Ozobo, issued the warning during an interview with Newsmen in Warri. “INEC should know there will be no election in Warri Federal Constituency if it fails to complete the delineation exercise and conduct fresh registration of the Ijaws and Urhobos in the constituency,” Ozobo declared. He urged…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has cautioned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State against acts of insubordination and disunity within the party. Matawalle, who is the immediate past governor of the state, gave the warning on Sunday while receiving APC executives from Anka, Bakura, Maradun, and Talata Mafara local government areas. The delegation had paid him a Sallah homage at his residence in Maradun. He reminded party members to appreciate the leadership they have in the state, describing the leaders as individuals with the people’s interest at heart. The minister also commended former…
Human rights lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to break new ground by appointing women into key positions within the nation’s security architecture. In a statement issued on Sunday, Idam urged the president to adopt an inclusive approach in the selection of security chiefs, stressing that female leadership could bring a fresh perspective and stability to Nigeria’s troubled security sector. “Given the spate of insecurity in Nigeria, the time for out-of-the-box thinking is now. Nothing produces a different result when done repeatedly in the same manner,” Idam stated. He noted that women possess qualities of firmness,…
Former presidential media aide, Dr. Reuben Abati, has denied allegations made by Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accusing him of requesting money from the minister. Olayinka, during an appearance on Arise News’ breakfast programme, The Morning Show, on Friday, had claimed that Abati had at some point sought financial assistance from Wike. In a swift response on Saturday via a post on his social media handle, Abati described the claim as “a lie,” stating that he never approached the minister to solicit funds. “I have never approached Minister Nyesom…
A close ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibrahim Masari, has said that Nigerians who voted for the president in the 2023 general elections have no reason to regret their decision. Masari stated this during an interview with the BBC while reflecting on Tinubu’s performance as his administration clocks two years in office. “Anyone who voted for President Tinubu between himself and God has no regrets,” Masari asserted. He said despite the economic hardship facing many Nigerians, the Tinubu administration has recorded notable achievements, particularly in the areas of security and economic…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its coalition partners on Friday held a landmark political summit in Umuahia, Abia State, adopting the ADC as the official platform for their joint political resurgence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the summit, the Chairman of ADC in Abia State, Don Norman Obinna, said the coalition’s decision transcends political realignment and represents a bold response to what he described as years of governance failure, economic mismanagement, and widespread disenfranchisement under the current All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration. “ADC is adopted as a coalition party to right the wrongs orchestrated by the…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The announcement was made on Friday during a ceremony held at the State House in Uyo, the state capital. Governor Eno stated that he had long admired President Tinubu’s leadership style since his days as governor of Lagos State, describing him as a visionary and focused leader. “As a young professional working in Lagos while he was the governor, I have always admired his style…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has issued a stern warning to its members against using social media platforms to insult or cyberstalk party officials, vowing to sanction defaulters. The warning was contained in a statement issued by the state party chairman, Chief Venatius Ikem, on Friday following a meeting with local government party chairmen in Calabar. “We seriously frown at the high rate of cyberstalking by some members on party officials, characterized by the opening of unauthorized social media platforms where abuses are wantonly committed. Offenders will be punished to serve as a deterrent to others,”…
In a bid to ensure public safety, improve hygiene, and enhance traffic flow, the Ogun State Government has cleared roadside traders operating around the Kara cattle market near Ojodu Berger. The Special Adviser to the Governor on the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Farouk Akintunde, announced the development on Wednesday, stating that the operation was part of the government’s broader effort to promote a more organized and hygienic trading environment. Akintunde, who also chairs the Ogun State Task Force on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, said the initiative would not only improve public health and safety but also boost the…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has disassociated herself from a viral audio recording circulating on social media, describing it as fake and maliciously doctored. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the lawmaker categorically denied any involvement in the purported conversation, which allegedly features her making remarks about key national figures. She stated that the voice in the recording was not hers but a digitally cloned version created to misrepresent her views and incite public misunderstanding. “My attention has been drawn to a video currently trending online purporting to feature me in a conversation with a journalist,”…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that there are no “untouchables” in Abuja, emphasizing that all residents, regardless of status or wealth, must comply with the law. Wike made the assertion on Thursday while delivering the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. His lecture was titled “Nigeria of Our Dreams.” The former Rivers State governor said his administration has, since assuming office nearly two years ago, prioritized strict enforcement of rules and regulations in line with constitutional provisions. “Poor people don’t own houses in the FCT. All the affluent…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the 2027 general elections will serve as a referendum on the perceived failures of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government. The party made this known during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, where its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, accused the APC of plunging the country into deeper insecurity, economic hardship, and poor governance. Ologunagba said the PDP is strategically positioning itself as a credible alternative to “rescue Nigeria from the misguided policies and propaganda” of the ruling party. “This government has shown gross inability to address…
Former Labour Party presidential aspirant and Convener of the Rescue Movement for a New Nigeria, Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, popularly known as Fadojoe, has declared that the party’s 2027 presidential ticket will not be handed out on a platter, but vigorously contested. In a strongly worded statement titled “2027: The Battle for Nigeria’s Soul Begins,” Fadojoe addressed ongoing internal challenges within the Labour Party, asserting that efforts are underway to rebuild and reposition the party into a formidable force ahead of the next general elections. “While the party may seem disorganized today, let it be clear: before 2027, we will rebuild…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed that former U.S. President Donald Trump would have lost the 2024 presidential election without his support. Musk made the assertion in a post shared on Thursday via his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), intensifying an ongoing rift between him and Trump. “Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate,” Musk wrote, before adding, “Such ingratitude.” The tech billionaire, 53, reportedly spent millions backing Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign and was seen alongside the Republican candidate during the final weeks of…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has refuted claims that he consulted a native doctor concerning his reelection bid, describing the allegation as “totally false” and “maliciously fabricated.” In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, the governor’s media office dismissed a circulating video clip purportedly showing Soludo engaging in a spiritual consultation, clarifying that the footage was taken during a meeting with content creators in the state. “During the session, one of the content creators performed a skit — a common comic genre in Nigerian entertainment — to showcase their creative abilities,” the…
The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, to return to the PDP, describing the party as “rejuvenated and restructured.” The appeal was made in a communiqué issued after an enlarged meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) held in Awka on Thursday. The meeting reviewed the current state of the party and charted a way forward for its growth and stability. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, defected to the Labour Party in 2022 after expressing dissatisfaction with his prospects within…