The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled its chairman, Ugochukwu Agballah, along with several other party members over alleged gross misconduct. In a statement issued by the acting state chairman, Alphonsus Onyeachonam Nwafor, and the state publicity secretary, High Chief Charles-Solo Akor, the party accused Agballah and his associates of persistently violating court orders prohibiting them from parading themselves as executive members of the party. “The leadership of APC Enugu State Chapter do hereby officially expel Ugochukwu H. Agballah, Augustine Alumona, Jude Chinedu Aniogbo, Moses Emeka Eze, Sunday Ugwoke, Ugwu Christian Kanayo, Eze Chidiebere Johnson,…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has condemned the defection of Rowland Dennis Chinwendu, the lawmaker representing Isiala Ngwa South Constituency, to the Labour Party (LP). Chinwendu’s defection was announced on the floor of the Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday, just days after speculation emerged about his plans to leave the PDP. Reacting to the development, PDP declared the move unethical and unconstitutional and vowed to write to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare his seat vacant. In a statement issued on Tuesday evening, the PDP Publicity Secretary, Eric Ikwuagwu, cited Section 68(1)(g) of…
President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting of the National Caucus of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. This marks Tinubu’s first caucus meeting since assuming office in May 2024. Key party leaders in attendance include: Vice President Kashim Shettima APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje Senate President Godswill Akpabio Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas Also present are nine members of the National Working Committee (NWC), including the deputy national chairmen (North and South), national secretary, legal adviser, treasurer, organising secretary, women leader, youth leader, and leader of persons…
The Abia State Government has commenced the registration of all citizens and residents as part of efforts to enhance socio-economic planning and intervention programs. The Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Kingsley Anosike, announced this on Monday, stating that the initiative will involve the issuance of the Abia State Social Identification Number (ABSSIN)—a unique identity system designed to provide every resident with a verifiable identity. According to Anosike, the ABSSIN will serve as a crucial database linking residents to essential services such as social welfare programs, healthcare, student scholarships, and other government interventions. “Trained enumerators will visit homes, offices, shops, markets,…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Usman Abubakar of Shuware Ward, Mubi North Local Government Area, for allegedly snatching a phone from a female passerby. In a statement on Monday, the police said the arrest was part of their ongoing crackdown on Shila Boys, a group of young criminals notorious for phone theft and street robbery in urban areas like Yola, Girei, Numan, and Mubi. According to the statement, signed by police spokesperson Suleiman Nguroje, the arrest followed a complaint lodged on February 23, 2025, by Hadiza Atiku of Wuro Harde Ward, Mubi North LGA. The complainant…
Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, the lawmaker representing Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure Federal Constituency, has dismissed his suspension from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano, describing it as baseless and a violation of a court ruling. Reacting to the announcement by Kano NNPP Chairman Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, Rurum asserted that he and his allies have never been part of the faction that altered the party’s logo. He maintained that they belong to a separate NNPP faction. “The world knows that since they changed the party’s logo, we have not been with them. We are in the NNPP with the fruit…
The Federal High Court in Gusau has restrained the Zamfara State House of Assembly from removing Hon. Aliyu Ango Kagara, the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Talata Mafara South Constituency. The ruling was disclosed on Monday in a statement by the APC Publicity Secretary in Zamfara, Yusuf Idris Gusau. According to him, the decision followed a lawsuit (No. FHC/GSCS/10/2025) filed by Kagara against the state Assembly, its Speaker, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), challenging his removal from office. Presiding over the case, Justice Salim Olasupo Ibrahim granted an interim injunction preventing INEC from conducting a bye-election for…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed speculation about his potential presidential ambition, stating that while he is qualified to contest, he has never discussed such plans with anyone. El-Rufai made the remark on Monday evening during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time, addressing concerns over his recent meetings with opposition figures. The former governor recently held talks with members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna, as well as former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). However, he ruled out any possibility of joining the PDP, emphasizing that his…
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday reaffirmed China’s “no limits” partnership with Russia during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to China’s state media, Xi emphasized the strength and long-term nature of China-Russia relations, asserting that their alliance operates independently of external influence. “China-Russia relations have strong internal driving force and unique strategic value, and are not aimed at, nor are they influenced by, any third party. The development strategies and foreign policies of China and Russia are long-term,” Xi stated. The talks come as former U.S.…
Two years after the brutal killing of Lambata village head, Mohammed Abdulsafur, police in Niger State have apprehended another suspect, Dauda Umar Sarki, in connection with the crime. Sarki was arrested by officers attached to the Gawu Babangida division in Gurara Local Government Area, following an order from Justice A’isha Wodu Bawa of High Court 3, Suleja. He will be remanded in a correctional facility alongside other suspects. The murder, which occurred on January 14, 2023, saw a group of irate youths storm Abdulsafur’s residence, attacking him and his younger brother, Ibrahim Mohammed. While Mohammed sustained severe injuries, Abdulsafur succumbed…