Crisis Deepens in Kogi SDP as Factional Chairman Emerges The crisis within the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State has escalated following the emergence of a factional chairman, Ahmed Attah, in an emergency congress held in Lokoja on Wednesday. Attah, in his acceptance speech, described his emergence as a victory for collective effort and party unity, pledging to uphold the SDP’s values and work for the development of Kogi State. “I want to express my deepest gratitude to the National Chairman of our great party, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, our principal, His Excellency Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, and all…
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The Labour Party (LP) in Imo State is facing an internal crisis as a faction of the State Working Committee (SWC) moves to remove the state chairman, Callistus Ihejiagwa, over alleged anti-party activities and other infractions. In a press statement signed by some members of the SWC and read by the party’s spokesperson, Bright Offurum, the faction accused Ihejiagwa of running the party like his private business, disregarding consultations with executive members. The statement alleged that the chairman has been associating with the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government in the state, particularly after two of the party’s federal lawmakers defected…
The Senate on Tuesday directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant seats in Anambra South and Edo Central Senatorial Districts. Senate President Godswill Akpabio issued the directive during plenary, officially declaring the seats vacant. INEC had earlier stated in January 2025 that it was awaiting a formal request from the Senate before proceeding with the by-elections, particularly for Anambra South, which has remained unoccupied since 2024. The Anambra South senatorial seat became vacant following the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on July 27, 2024. Ubah, 52, reportedly…
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) on Tuesday paid N25 million in compensation to an injured staff member of the National Assembly, reaffirming its commitment to social insurance for Nigerian workers. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of NSITF, Mr. Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye, presented the cheque to the Clerk to the National Assembly, Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, on behalf of the injured female staff member. The presentation took place in Ogunlana’s office. Speaking at the event, Faleye described the payment as a testament to NSITF’s mandate of providing social security to workers in both the public and private sectors. “This N25 million…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Tuesday that the province has agreed to suspend a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, following discussions with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The decision comes in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium imports. In a joint statement with Lutnick, posted on X, Ford confirmed that he would meet with Lutnick and the United States Trade Representative on Thursday to discuss the renewal of the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement. The meeting comes ahead of Trump’s…
A violent revenge attack in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State has left a Fulani settlement in devastation, with 24 homes and 16 granaries set ablaze. Such incident, which occurred on March 9, 2025, at about 9:45 PM, has displaced several residents and raised security concerns in the region. According to intelligence sources, armed youths from Zangon Maje stormed the village of Gidan Na Ruwa, chanting war slogans and setting properties on fire. The attack was reportedly in retaliation for a previous incident in which two young men from Zangon Maje, identified as Musa Hussaini (20) and Shanu Sule…
No fewer than nine surveyors have been kidnapped by gunmen while on duty at the Ilu-Abo axis in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Sources revealed that the kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N100 million from the victims’ families but later reduced the amount to N50 million after negotiations. However, despite raising N20 million, the abductors rejected the offer, insisting on full payment of the N50 million ransom. In response to the rising cases of kidnapping and violent crimes in the state, women in Akure, the state capital, staged a protest on Tuesday, demanding urgent government intervention.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Media Network has cautioned Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State against interfering in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation of his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel. The former governor is under investigation over allegations of money laundering, diversion of funds, and theft, following a petition by the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT). Governor Defends Udom Emmanuel Speaking at a town hall meeting with the Abak Federal Constituency over the weekend, Governor Eno dismissed the allegations of N700 billion misappropriation as “false and unfounded.” APC Media Network Condemns Governor’s Remarks Reacting to the governor’s…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu owns the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Igbokwe made the assertion following the defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the APC to the SDP. El-Rufai, in a statement on Monday, announced his decision to leave the ruling party, citing the leadership’s failure to address internal issues. “Tinubu Owns SDP” – Igbokwe Reacting to the development in posts on his official Facebook page, Igbokwe warned those considering the SDP as an alternative platform for the 2027 presidential election to acknowledge Tinubu’s alleged influence…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has written to the State House of Assembly, seeking approval for the appointment of Architect Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu as a Commissioner and member of the Executive Council. Presenting the letter during a plenary session on Monday, the Speaker of the Assembly, Jibrin Isma’il Falgore, stated that the governor urged lawmakers to carefully review and approve the nominee, citing his experience and expertise. Falgore further announced that the Assembly would invite Adamu for screening to assess his qualifications before confirming his appointment.