Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a hitch-free governorship election in Anambra State on Saturday. Otti gave the commendation in his congratulatory message to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election, noting that allowing the people to freely choose their leaders through the ballot remains the best way to deepen Nigeria’s democracy. He also lauded INEC for the timely announcement of the election results, describing Soludo’s landslide victory as a reflection of the confidence the people of Anambra have in his leadership. The governor urged Soludo to consolidate on his achievements from…
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A former Public Relations Officer of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the South West zone, Badmus Kilamuwaye, has formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kilamuwaye announced his defection in a statement made available to journalists on Monday, just weeks after he resigned from the NNPP. Describing his move as a “progressive alignment aimed at contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s democratic growth,” Kilamuwaye said his decision followed deep reflection on the current political realities in the country. He emphasized that his defection was not motivated by personal ambition but by a desire to help strengthen Nigeria’s democracy through a…
A non-profit organization, Yiaga Africa, has alleged that the just-concluded Anambra State governorship election was marred by widespread vote-buying. The Director of Programmes of the group, Cynthia Mbamalu, made the claim on Monday during an interview on Arise Television, monitored by newsmen. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the incumbent governor, Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), winner of the election. Mbamalu said low voter turnout continues to make it easier for politicians to manipulate election outcomes through financial inducement rather than popularity. “Low voter turnout continues to make it easier for politicians to influence…
Delta North Senator, Ned Nwoko, has disclosed that no fewer than 97 senators and President Bola Tinubu are backing the creation of Anioma State. Nwoko made the revelation at the weekend during the Izu Anioma Towns Union event in Abuja, where the first Anioma Cultural Festival (Anioma Day) was unveiled. According to him, the move has gained significant traction, enjoying overwhelming legislative support and regional consensus. The senator explained that the bill, which he first introduced two years ago, seeks to carve Anioma State out of nine local government areas in Delta North — four in Aniocha and Oshimili, two…
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has congratulated Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State. Nwifuru described Soludo’s victory as an endorsement of his sterling performance during his first term in office. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, and made available to journalists in Abakaliki. “On behalf of the government and the good people of Ebonyi State, I heartily congratulate Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, on his well-deserved victory at the November 8, 2025 Anambra State gubernatorial election,” Nwifuru said. He noted that Soludo’s triumph…
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,…
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,”…