Youth Commissioners from states governed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called for greater youth inclusion in Nigeria’s political space, stressing that it is vital for sustainable national development. The Commissioners made the appeal in Owerri, Imo State, during their quarterly meeting, which focused on deepening youth engagement for the progress of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, an initiative of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), seeks to harmonize youth-focused policies and foster collaboration among APC states in line with the party’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting,…
Author: Ifeanyi N.
Two prominent chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State have faulted former governor, Senator Ben Ayade, over his recent remarks that the ruling party treated him unfairly despite his loyalty and decision to lead the state into the APC in 2020. In separate statements released on Sunday, Hon. Bravo Gabriel Oluohu and former presidential aide, Okoi Obono-Obla, dismissed Ayade’s outburst as misplaced, saying he has only himself to blame for his political setbacks since leaving office. Oluohu, reacting to Ayade’s comments made at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, on Friday, described the former governor’s lamentation…
A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has congratulated Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), on his reelection victory, while commending President Bola Tinubu for ensuring a free and fair process. Okechukwu said Soludo’s victory in last Saturday’s Anambra governorship election was proof that Nigeria was not gravitating towards a one-party state, as speculated in some quarters. He noted that several people had alleged that the APC and President Tinubu would manipulate the outcome of the election in favour of the ruling party, adding that the results had disproved…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has celebrated his victory in the just-concluded governorship election, expressing gratitude to God for his reelection. In a video that surfaced online, an excited Soludo was seen singing praises to God, saying, “This kind God, I never see his type.” The governor, who appeared to be speaking with someone over the phone, also said, “I will talk to you later, congratulations,” before ending the call. Soludo, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after securing the…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two persons and the abduction of one other following an attack by gunmen on Sarkin Noma community in Keana Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the incident occurred on Friday night and left several residents injured. “Information was received that unknown gunmen invaded Sarkin Noma Village, where they abducted one person and shot two others dead. Reacting to the unsavoury development, the Commissioner of Police deployed operatives attached to the Kadarko Division to the…
Armed bandits led by notorious warlord, Bello Turji, have killed five people and abducted nine others during an attack on Bargaja village in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attackers, who stormed the community in the early hours of Saturday, also injured a member of the Community Guard Corps during the raid. Local activist, Basharu Altine Guyawa, had earlier raised alarm over the movement of Turji’s gang, warning that they were seen advancing towards Isa LGA from the Shinkafi axis in neighbouring Zamfara State. Guyawa alleged that despite his warning, security agencies and local authorities failed to take…
As controversy deepens over the true ownership and governance of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has constituted a six-man special committee to investigate the operations and management structure of the museum. The development follows mounting tension between the Palace of the Oba of Benin, the Edo State Government, and the management of MOWAA. On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, palace chiefs, pro-Benin socio-cultural groups, youths, women, and traditional leaders took to the streets to protest the planned inauguration of the museum scheduled for November 11, 2025. The demonstrators chanted solidarity…
A total of 325 personnel of the Nigeria Police Force have completed specialized training on the handling of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats. The participants, drawn from police commands across the 36 states of the federation, underwent a four-week intensive course at the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende Hills, Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The Commissioner of Police in charge of EOD and CBRN, Hauwa Ibrahim, described the training as a major step in enhancing the Force’s counterterrorism capacity and operational readiness to tackle insecurity across the country. She explained…
As military operations intensify against armed groups in Katsina and other parts of the Northwest, neighbouring Kano State is now grappling with a new security threat following the influx of fleeing bandits into its border communities. Residents told news reporters that the development has forced several families to flee their villages and seek refuge in nearby towns such as Shanono and Faruruwa, abandoning their farms, livestock, and property due to fear of attacks. This comes barely days after the Nigerian military announced the killing of 19 bandits in an operation in Shanono Local Government Area on November 4, following repeated…
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has dismissed the order reportedly granted by an Oyo State High Court directing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to proceed with its national convention, describing it as “inconsequential” and “dead on arrival.” Fayose, in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, described the ruling as “an Ibadan judicial and political awada kerikeri of a hand-to-mouth judge,” insisting that no law-abiding institution could comply with such an order. He argued that a State High Court lacks jurisdiction to act as an appellate court over a Federal High Court, saying “even the most unintelligent human…
The North Central Zonal Working and Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised alarm over what it described as an unfolding “political coup” within the party. The committee expressed its concerns during an emergency meeting of party leaders held in Abuja on Tuesday, convened to review the growing tension sparked by the October 31 judgment of Justice Omotosho of the Federal High Court — a ruling that has rekindled factional disputes within the main opposition party. In a communiqué issued after the meeting, the committee warned that some “desperate elements” were allegedly plotting to hijack the party’s…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 6,879 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines have been fully configured and are ready for deployment ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, made this known on Tuesday during the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election Stakeholders’ Meeting held at the Prof. Dora Akunyili Memorial Centre, Awka. Amupitan said that out of the 13 activities scheduled for the election, 11 have been successfully completed, with only the end of campaigns (midnight, Thursday, November 6) and election day (Saturday, November 8) remaining. He assured stakeholders that the…
An Oyo State High Court has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to proceed with the party’s national convention scheduled for November 15 in Ibadan. The presiding judge, Justice A.L. Akintola, issued the directive on Thursday following an ex parte application filed by Folahan Malomo Adelabi, an aspirant for the position of Deputy National Organizing Secretary of the party. In suit No. I/1336/2025, the court restrained the PDP, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and other respondents from taking any action that could truncate, frustrate, or stop the planned national convention. Justice Akintola further…
The Taraba State House of Assembly has commenced deliberations on the Taraba State Residents Registration Bill, 2025, a proposed law seeking to establish a unified database of all residents in the state. The bill, sponsored by former Speaker and member representing Mbamnga Constituency, Abel Peter Diah, has passed its first reading on the floor of the Assembly. According to reports, the proposed legislation represents a significant step toward creating a comprehensive population management and identification system for Taraba State. Explaining the objectives of the bill, Diah said it aims to enhance security planning, improve social service delivery, and ensure the…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has underscored the importance of accurate data and measurable outcomes in achieving effective governance and enhancing the operational efficiency of political party structures. Speaking at the official flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West E-Membership Registration Hands-on Device/Application Programme, themed “Train-the-Trainer,” held on Tuesday at Lagos House, Marina, the governor said data-driven decision-making is essential for both political and developmental progress. Represented by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu stressed that sustainable growth in governance and politics depends on credible data management and regular evaluation. “Whatever cannot be measured cannot be managed,”…
The Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed Commissioner of Police Abayomi Shogunle, PhD, to oversee security operations for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, and made available to journalists on Tuesday. According to Ikenga, CP Shogunle has assumed duty as the Commissioner of Police in charge of election operations in the state. “Upon assumption of duty, CP Shogunle activated the IGP’s Enforcement Protocol for anti-electoral offences to ensure zero tolerance for ballot snatching, vote buying, political…
The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has declared the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of all 25 chairmanship positions in Saturday’s local government elections. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Operations, Barr. Mohammed Liman, and made available to journalists on Monday. Liman stated that all Returning Officers had concluded the collation and declaration of results in line with the state’s electoral laws and operational guidelines. “After a thorough review, the Commission ratified the results, confirming the election of candidates from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in all chairmanship positions,” he said. According…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he cannot be controlled or manipulated by anyone. Wike made the statement while reacting to claims that he is unhappy with the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday night, the minister dismissed the rumours, stressing that Makinde would not have allowed the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if he were truly serious about contesting for the presidency. According to Wike: “You can’t put people like us in your pocket; it’s not…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has criticised the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, over his response to the recent designation of Nigeria by the United States as a “country of particular concern.” In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, the party accused Obi of exploiting a sensitive national issue for political advantage instead of showing true statesmanship. Oladejo said Obi’s delayed reaction to the development revealed a lack of patriotic conviction, claiming that his eventual response came only after public pressure. “For a man always…
President Bola Tinubu has described the defection of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a significant symbol of progress and national unity. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima during the governor’s official reception into the APC in Yenagoa, Tinubu commended Diri’s leadership style and commitment to development, noting that his decision reflected maturity and patriotism. “The All Progressives Congress is a party of those who believe that progress can only be guaranteed when we stand together,” the President said. “Governor Douye Diri, your story mirrors that of your…