The Ogun State Government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, has issued a three-day demolition notice on the Sagamu residence and luxury hotel of former governor and serving senator, Gbenga Daniel. The move is seen as deepening political tensions between the two ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senator Daniel, who represents Ogun East Senatorial District, hails from the same zone as Governor Abiodun. The governor is rumoured to be eyeing a Senate seat in 2027, a plan that could see him directly competing with Daniel, who is expected to seek re-election. The rivalry has reportedly caused a split within the…
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Five persons have been injured following a violent clash between herders and farmers in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State. Security analyst Zagazola disclosed the incident in a post on his X handle on Saturday, stating that the confrontation occurred around 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, in Sabon Gida Minchika village. The victims, identified as Abubakar Muhammad, Nasiru Miko, Umar Usman, Umar Sale, and Anas Usman — all residents of the same village — reportedly sustained serious injuries during the altercation. They were rushed to the Ungogo Primary Health Care Centre, where they received medical attention before being…
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he will throw his weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate only if the party conducts a free and fair primary. Speaking during an X Space discussion tagged Weekend Politics, Amaechi pledged full support for any candidate who emerges through a transparent process, emphasising his commitment to helping the ADC unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. “In a free and fair primary, whoever wins will have my full support,” Amaechi said. “I will be deeply devoted to the campaign and will do everything in my ability…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, describing the role as unconstitutional and the planned local government elections under his supervision as illegal. Atiku, in a statement posted on X on Saturday, cautioned the Nigerian government about the wider consequences of allowing such an arrangement to stand, warning that it could undermine democratic principles across the country. His reaction came after elder statesman Atedo Peterside publicly condemned the proposed polls, warning the Federal Government against actions that could, in his words, “make nonsense of Nigeria’s…
The Nafiu Bala-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed former Senate President David Mark’s claim to leadership of the party, insisting that he is not a legitimate member. In a statement on Friday, Aminu Alhassan, Special Assistant on Public Affairs to Bala, described the inauguration of a new National Working Committee (NWC) headed by Mark as a “clear violation” of the ADC constitution. In July, several opposition figures and ADC leaders adopted the party as the coalition platform for the 2027 general elections. The coalition includes former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Mark; former PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus;…
The Gombe State Police Command has apprehended two suspects in connection with the killing of 22-year-old Dauda Ahmed in Kumo, Akko Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Babayo Musa, 20, and Zaidu Sani, 18, allegedly conspired with two others still at large to attack the victim with machetes over suspicions of motorcycle theft. Police reports indicate that the incident occurred on Tuesday morning at Jauro Musa Quarters, where Ahmed sustained severe wounds to the head and stomach. He was taken to the General Hospital in Kumo but was confirmed dead on arrival. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi,…
The paramount ruler of Yankuzo in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Alhaji Babangida Kogo, who was abducted by armed bandits on Tuesday, has been released. The monarch was reportedly seized by the gang of notorious bandit kingpin, Ado Allero, hours after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike killed dozens of suspected bandits in the area. His captors allegedly suspected him of aiding the military operation. According to sources, he was abducted along the Mararraba axis while fleeing his community following the deadly air raid, which targeted a forest enclave between Yankuzo and Munhaye. The strike reportedly left more…
The Zamfara State Government has confirmed a peaceful protest on Wednesday by residents of over 30 villages in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area, who marched to the Government House in Gusau to demand urgent intervention over persistent killings and abductions. Hundreds of demonstrators, mainly elderly women and nursing mothers from Jimrawa village in Dan Isa Ward, accused the government of neglecting their plight amid worsening bandit attacks. Many recounted losing relatives to killings and kidnappings, while others said scores of residents remained in captivity. Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, in a statement, said Governor Dauda Lawal sympathised with…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has cautioned the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that political realities in Nigeria could make it nearly impossible to fulfil a one-term presidency pledge. Obi has consistently reiterated his willingness to serve only one term if elected in 2027. However, speaking on Prime Time, an Arise Television programme, on Friday, Governor Sule advised Obi and other aspirants not to underestimate the complexities of governance in the country. According to Sule, while a president may come into office with the intention of serving only a short tenure, the realities of political power and…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that it is not calling for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation despite the escalating insecurity in Zamfara State. Instead, the party urged the President to fulfil his constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property in Zamfara and across the country. ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the call in a statement on Friday while condemning the administration’s handling of the security crisis. The party’s reaction followed reports that bandits have imposed a ₦56 million levy on farmers in some Zamfara communities. Abdullahi noted that insecurity, which Tinubu used as a major campaign talking…
Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Prof Tukur Muhammad-Baba, has said former President Goodluck Jonathan must do more to position himself as a viable contender if he intends to run in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Arise Television’s *Morning Show*, Muhammad-Baba stressed that Jonathan would need to “sell and offer himself as an alternative” by proving he is now a different leader from the one Nigerians knew during his previous tenure. His remarks follow growing indications that the former Bayelsa State governor is preparing to challenge President Bola Tinubu for the nation’s…
Chairman of the African Action Congress, AAC, in Lagos State, Ayoyinka Oni, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of manipulating the July 12 local government elections in the state. The polls saw the APC win all 20 local government chairmanship positions, all 37 Local Council Development Area, LCDA, chairmanship seats, and 375 councillorship positions, while the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, secured only one councillor seat. Speaking on News Central Television’s Inside Lagos Politics – The Fallout of the Local Government Elections, Oni criticised the APC, describing it as a “ruining party” rather than a ruling party. “We don’t have…
As political tension mounts in Anambra State ahead of the November 8 governorship election, the candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), Chief Jeff Nweke, has cautioned politicians against the rising wave of derogatory statements in the build-up to the polls. In a strongly worded statement, Nweke warned that such “legendary misspeaks” threaten unity and erode the credibility of those who engage in them. He stressed that politics should serve as a platform for positive influence rather than a tool for character assassination. “Politics is a natural phenomenon; it’s part of who we are,” Nweke said, echoing Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s earlier…
The member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, says he is still observing developments within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before making any decision on his political future. Speaking to journalists at the Imo State NUJ Press Centre in Owerri, Ugochinyere said his priority remains delivering on the legislative mandate entrusted to him by his constituents. According to him, it is too early to focus on party politics when pressing issues affecting the constituency demand urgent attention. While admitting discomfort with recent developments in the PDP, the lawmaker said he is being…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally launched its Borno State chapter, promising to provide strong and credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. The unveiling ceremony took place on Thursday in Maiduguri, the state capital, with the convener of the movement in Borno, Sheriff Banki, accusing the APC of stifling dissent and silencing opposition voices across the state. “Borno is in dire need of opposition parties. As far as we are concerned, there is no opposition in the state,” Banki said. “But starting from today, with the unveiling of…
The National Financial Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Woyengikuro, has said the party could grant former President Goodluck Jonathan an automatic ticket to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with *Vanguard*, Woyengikuro, however, noted that such a move would depend on Jonathan returning to the party and taking a more active role in its affairs. “Is he not the best candidate for us at this moment? He is not just a former president; he is the leader of the party now,” Woyengikuro said. According to him, aside from former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Jonathan remains…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed that the Labour Party will not take part in next week’s National Assembly by-elections in Edo State. The polls, set to fill vacant seats in the Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency, follow the emergence of Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa as governor and deputy governor, respectively. Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Anugbum Onuoha, told journalists in Benin City that the Labour Party neither informed INEC of its intention to contest nor had its primaries monitored by the commission. “From our records, the Labour Party and some…
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over his position on a one-term presidency. Bwala described Obi’s vow as the latest “scam-phrase”. He claimed that one of Obi’s former handlers said Obi is suffering from an identity crisis. According to Bwala, Obi’s promise to serve only one term as president is not convincing. Obi had reiterated his vow to serve only one term, saying it is sacrosanct. The criticism comes amid controversy surrounding Obi’s stance on the presidency.
Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, has expressed confidence in his role, stating that he is not afraid of being removed from his position despite calls for his removal by the Edo State leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The REC made this remark during a press briefing in Benin City, where he reacted to the PDP’s demands for his removal. Onuoha attributed the PDP’s actions to ignorance of the commission’s workings. According to him, the prevailing mentality in Nigeria’s electoral system is absurd, where those who lose elections often abuse the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,…
Prof Tukur Muhammad-Baba, Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as an attractive candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Muhammad-Baba stated this on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme, noting that Jonathan has accumulated positives since 2015. He said Jonathan’s quiet life, international recognition, and diplomatic engagements have contributed to his attractiveness. However, Muhammad-Baba emphasized that Jonathan needs to do more to sell himself as a different candidate and offer a new alternative to Nigerians. The ACF official’s comments come amid speculation about Jonathan’s potential presidential bid in 2027.