Factional Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to representing the interests of the voiceless and marginalized in society. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday during the inauguration of the party’s Directorate for Physically Challenged Persons, Abure stated that the LP stands apart from other political parties in its inclusive ideology and social democratic values. “The party is for those who have no voice. It is for those who ordinarily would not be recognized in the scheme of things,” Abure said. He cited the example of a commercial motorcyclist — popularly known as an ‘okada…
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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has signaled his intention to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need to align the state with the federal government. Speaking during a town hall meeting in Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency on Wednesday, the governor declared that “it is time to move,” following what he described as extensive consultations across the state. “We’re progressively moving forward, linking Akwa Ibom to the center. And I know you’re going with us. Are you going with us, so we can connect to the center?” he asked the…
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Abia State, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, has accused the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kingsley Ononogbu, of attempting to mislead President Bola Tinubu through false claims against Governor Alex Otti. Ukoha’s reaction followed a statement by Ononogbu on Sunday, in which he criticised Governor Otti’s leadership style, describing it as a “one-man show.” Ononogbu made the remarks while speaking at the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Partners, an APC initiative launched by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, in Bende Local Government Area. The APC Chairman…
A former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has said the ongoing coalition talks among opposition political actors may end up boosting President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election rather than challenging his grip on power. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme on Tuesday, Sowore said the current political realignments lack vision, ideological clarity, and genuine intent to liberate the masses. “It is what they [the coalition] are doing that will make it easy for him (Tinubu) to rerun and return to office,” he stated. “They are preventing the real, organic coalition of the oppressed…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has finalized preparations for the 2025 recruitment of cadets and constables into the Nigeria Police Force, the Commission announced on Tuesday. In a statement signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, the PSC disclosed that its Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), led a high-level management delegation on a visit to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in Abuja to seek collaboration for a transparent and secure recruitment process. Argungu, during the visit, emphasized the importance of leveraging protected and verifiable data to ensure the recruitment of only credible and qualified Nigerians into…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that four political parties have substituted their candidates ahead of the upcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. The affected parties are Accord, African Action Congress (AAC), Labour Party (LP), and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Following the substitutions, INEC has released the final list of candidates contesting the 2025 governorship election. This comes after the close of the June 2, 2025 deadline for the withdrawal and replacement of candidates, in line with the provisions of Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022, which permits parties to…
The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure has dismissed all petitions challenging the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the November 16, 2024, governorship election. In a judgment that lasted over eight hours on Wednesday, the three-member tribunal, led by Justice Benson Ogubu, described the petitions filed by five opposition parties—Action Alliance (AA), Allied People’s Movement (APM), Social Democratic Party (SDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—as worthless and baseless. The PDP and its candidate, Alfred Agboola Ajayi, had challenged the qualification of Aiyedatiwa’s deputy, alleging that he forged a West African Examinations…
The Abuja Muslim Forum has appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to reconsider the timing of the planned water supply interruption in Abuja, citing potential public health concerns ahead of the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. The appeal follows an announcement by FCT authorities on Saturday regarding a scheduled upgrade of the water supply system that would result in water disruption across the capital city for up to two weeks. In a statement issued by the Ameer of the Forum, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Ajani, the organisation raised alarm over the health implications of the water outage, especially during…
The Kaduna State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,500 personnel across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state to ensure the safety of lives, property, and critical national assets during the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. The deployment was ordered by the State Commandant, CC Nuhu Dansadau, ahead of the two-day public holiday declared by the Federal Government — Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025 — to mark the Muslim festival. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Musa Labaran. According to the statement, the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 general elections will serve as a referendum on the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku made this known through his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Monday night while responding to recent allegations by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC had earlier accused Atiku of attempting to reposition the opposition for selfish reasons, alleging that his ultimate aim was to regain access to state resources. Dismissing the claim, Ibe said Atiku’s actions were motivated by Nigerians’ aspirations for a better life, not personal gain. “It’s clear that these people were…
Former Governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has claimed he personally financed the affairs of Abia State during his tenure as governor. Kalu made the revelation on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. According to the former governor, he did not derive any financial benefit from holding public office, insisting instead that his time in government cost him a significant portion of his personal wealth. “I spent my own money being governor, like I’m spending my money today being senator,” Kalu said. “I used to finance the state. That is,…
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has called on the opposition coalition to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the Southwest in the interest of fairness, equity, and justice. Speaking during a press conference at his residence in Kaduna on Monday, Sani argued that giving the Southwest a shot at the presidency under the opposition banner would promote national balance and reflect the principles of inclusivity. “If there should be another presidential candidate from the opposition, that candidate should be from the South West because that is equity, justice, and fairness,” the former lawmaker said. Sani also criticized the…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Prince Malik Ado-Ibrahim, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet, citing inefficiency and lack of capacity among some current ministers. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a programme on Channels Television, Ado-Ibrahim said the president’s vision for Nigeria has not materialised due to the poor performance of key members of his cabinet. “In my own opinion, most of what the president has, as far as his cabinet is concerned, should be refreshed. They’re done,” the YPP chieftain stated. He argued that effective governance requires more than assigning titles to…
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the most united and focused political party in Nigeria’s history, while launching a scathing critique of the opposition. In a statement shared on his official X handle on Monday, Fani-Kayode praised the ruling APC for its internal cohesion and leadership, contrasting it sharply with what he called the “weakest and most confused” opposition the country has ever witnessed. According to him, the disarray in opposition ranks has paved the way for the APC’s dominance at both the federal and state levels. “The @OfficialAPCNg is the…
Security agencies in Plateau State have recovered a stolen vehicle belonging to a United Nations (UN) staffer who was abducted by gunmen in Jos North Local Government Area. The victim, identified as 45-year-old Emmanuel Yusuf Sabo, was kidnapped around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, while returning home from work along Godwin Street in the State Low-Cost area of Jos North. According to security sources, Sabo, an employee of the UN Office in Jos, was forcibly taken by unidentified armed men, prompting concern among his family members and local authorities. His younger brother, Mr. Ezekiel Sabo of Angwan Rukuba, reported…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has claimed that former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi , would have taken credit for the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election if its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, had emerged victorious. Wike made the statement on Monday during his monthly press briefing in Abuja. “In 2023, he [Amaechi] came and said he was going to support Atiku in PDP,” Wike said. “Thank God we did not support PDP. If we had supported PDP and they won, he would have taken the glory. “We said okay,…
Former Senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has called on Northern Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists in Kaduna on Monday, Sani commended the progress made under the current administration, stressing that those from the region who previously held power but failed to deliver should apologise rather than criticize. “For those of us from this part (North) of the country, we appreciate the progress made so far by this present government. And for those of them who had the opportunity to do better and failed, we tell them it…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has said that his re-election bid for a second term in office in 2027 will be determined by divine guidance. Otti made the statement on Sunday during a civic reception organized in his honour by the Oha Isiala Ngwa—the people of Isiala Ngwa North and South Local Government Areas—at the Okpuala Ngwa Stadium. During the event, his Oha Ngwa clan unanimously endorsed him as their sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election. While acknowledging the endorsement with gratitude, the governor emphasized that he would continue to seek the face of God before arriving at…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared his intention to lead President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike made the declaration on Monday while speaking with journalists in Abuja, affirming his loyalty to President Tinubu and his readiness to ensure electoral victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in key regions, including the FCT. When asked if he would take charge of the APC presidential campaign in 2027, Wike responded affirmatively, referencing his political alignment with President Tinubu and his previous efforts in Rivers State. “I have told you this before.…
Reno Omokri, a former media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has declared his full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Renewed Hope agenda. Omokri made this known in a post via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, where he shared photos of his meeting with President Tinubu and expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future under the current administration. “I met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today and reaffirmed my full, unequivocal, and unwavering support for his Renewed Hope agenda and the goal of making Nigeria a better place for all Nigerians under his Presidency,” Omokri wrote. He…