Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central in the National Assembly, has declared that there is no path back to leadership in the Labour Party (LP) for its embattled former National Chairman, Julius Abure. Umeh made this statement during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, asserting that the recent Supreme Court judgement on the LP leadership crisis has effectively closed the door on Abure’s return. “The door has been shut on him [Abure], and the only thing left is for him to reflect on the admonishment given by the Supreme Court — that officers of a party should be…
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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has issued a strong warning to political actors across the country, cautioning them against engaging in premature campaigns for the 2027 general elections at the expense of governance. The forum described such political distractions as grossly insensitive, especially in the face of escalating insecurity, worsening economic conditions, and rising public discontent. ACF Chairman, Chief Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN), gave the warning during the 715th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the forum, held at its national secretariat in Kaduna. Osuman decried the recent resurgence of violent attacks across parts of the North and other regions…
As part of efforts to combat the rising cases of land grabbing in Ogun State, the State Government has urged members of the public to exercise due diligence before purchasing any landed property. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade, made this known on Thursday in an interview with journalists. He emphasized that despite the existence of land-grabbing laws and a dedicated committee, the Ministry of Justice continues to face significant challenges in tackling land-related disputes. Ogungbade advised prospective land buyers to seek professional guidance from certified estate practitioners and qualified legal experts before committing to any transactions,…
President Donald Trump has announced plans to retain the staff of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), praising the department’s performance under the leadership of tech billionaire Elon Musk. The announcement was made on Thursday during a cabinet meeting held at the White House, which was attended by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, other departmental secretaries, and Musk, who currently heads DOGE as a special government employee. President Trump commended the department’s work, emphasizing its contributions to streamlining government operations and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency. “Your people are fantastic. Hopefully, they’ll stay around for the long haul,” Trump told…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has called on governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt a leadership style focused on the needs and welfare of the people. Speaking during a meeting with members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) in Kaduna as part of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, Buhari described leadership as both a challenge and an opportunity. He urged the governors to maintain a balance between governance and service delivery to ensure national progress. His remarks, conveyed through his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, reflected satisfaction with the performance of APC governors. Buhari also encouraged them to remain steadfast in…
A faction of the Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State has conducted a parallel primary election, electing Hon. Jude Umejiego as the party’s candidate for the November 8, 2025 governorship election. The latest development follows an earlier primary held last week, in which Dr. George Moghalu emerged as the party’s candidate. However, divisions within the party have led to the emergence of a second primary process, heightening concerns about internal wrangling. Mr. John Nwosu, an aspirant who withdrew from the previous exercise, had cited alleged irregularities and the incompetence of the Julius Abure-led national leadership of the party, which he…
In a significant move, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has shut down its national secretariat following the tragic killing of its Director of Administration, Late Hon. AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji. According to reports, Adeniji, who had been kidnapped several weeks ago, was killed last month. The circumstances surrounding his death have been particularly disturbing, as it has been revealed that the kidnappers attempted to conceal the news of his murder even while continuing negotiations for a purported ransom of ₦50 million. In an official memo titled “Secretariat Closure for the Mourning of the Director of Administration,” the APC announced the immediate…
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy and car theft. The suspects, identified as 30-year-old Ibrahim Uzeru from Kashere Santuraki in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, and 35-year-old John Paul from the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi State, were apprehended after a stolen vehicle was traced to their possession. Spokesperson of the Command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, disclosed in a statement that the arrest followed a complaint lodged by one Yahaya Haruna, a 41-year-old resident of Gidan Gona, Bauchi, on March 29, 2025. Haruna reported…
Panic has gripped residents of Ori-Ohin community in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State after lightning struck and killed eight cows during a heavy downpour on Sunday evening. The tragic incident, reported by Channels Television, has left villagers alarmed, as they grapple with the unusual natural occurrence. Spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, SP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident, describing it as unfortunate but purely natural. He noted that the police had reached out to community leaders to maintain calm and prevent any misunderstanding or unrest that could arise from the incident. “This is a natural occurrence,…
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has fixed May 21, 2025, for the commencement of hearing in a suit filed by Belema Briggs and others challenging the constitutional validity of the suspension of the elected executive arm of the Rivers State Government by President Bola Tinubu. The suit, which also lists the National Assembly, the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, and the Nigerian Navy as defendants, seeks judicial interpretation of key provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). The…
The African Action Congress (AAC) has elected Miss Chioma Ifemeludike as its flagbearer for the upcoming November 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. Ifemeludike emerged as the party’s candidate during its primary election held in the state. She is expected to contest against the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and other candidates from various political parties. The primary exercise was overseen by the chairman of the election committee, Mr. Oshiokhe Ikpeminoghena, who stated that it was the constitutional responsibility of the party to present a credible candidate. He confirmed that Ifemeludike met all requirements and procedures necessary to qualify for…
Barely 24 hours after their removal as Majority Leader and Chief Whip of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian and Hon. Yekini Idaiye have been announced as the new Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. InfoStride News reports that the lawmakers were among three principal officers removed from their positions during plenary on Monday, March 7, 2025. Hon. Natasha Osawaru Irobosa, who served as Deputy Majority Leader, was also removed and replaced. The affected lawmakers—Aiguobarueghian (Ovia North-East I), Irobosa (Egor), and Idaiye (Akoko-Edo I)—are all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). They were replaced with APC…
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP) has issued a stern warning to its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, threatening to impose a “stiffer penalty” should he engage in any activity that undermines the unity and integrity of the party. The warning was part of a resolution adopted during the NEC meeting held on Monday at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, presided over by the National Chairman, Julius Abure. In a statement signed by Abure, the NEC cautioned Obi against actions deemed capable of disrupting the party’s internal harmony. “NEC in session, in exercise of its…
The Niger State Police Command has apprehended eight suspects for various crimes, including conspiracy, motorcycle theft, receiving stolen property, and thuggery across different parts of the state. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the arrests followed intelligence-driven operations carried out by the police. Abiodun revealed that on April 3, 2025, at about 2:30 p.m., operatives of the Crack Squad arrested two suspects — Mohammed Usman, 18, of Tunga, Minna, and Mohammed Abdullahi, 22, of Paiko — for conspiracy and theft of a motorcycle. According to the police, the suspects conspired to rob a…
No fewer than 14 persons lost their lives in various road accidents across Edo State in the month of March 2025, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed. The State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Cyril Mathew, disclosed this during an interview with journalists on Monday in Benin City. According to Mathew, the fatalities occurred in 17 reported crashes across the state within the review period. He added that 34 passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries, while a total of 94 persons were involved in the accidents. He attributed the crashes to factors such as brake failure, over-speeding, dangerous…
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has insisted that there is no leadership vacuum within the party, warning against moves to undermine its internal structure. Abure issued the warning on Monday during a press conference at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, ahead of a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting reportedly convened by the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. Describing the actions of Obi and Otti as acts of betrayal, Abure maintained that he remains the authentic national chairman of the party, citing the Supreme Court’s recent judgment as…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has declared that the proposed coalition of opposition political parties stands no chance of defeating President Bola Tinubu in 2027, asserting that the earliest Tinubu could be retired from politics would be in 2031. Akindele made the statement in response to recent comments by Prince Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who revealed that former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) are in talks to join the SDP. Adebayo had said that…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi are reportedly in discussions to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), according to Prince Adewole Adebayo, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Adebayo made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he confirmed that close associates of both Atiku and Obi are actively exploring the possibility of their principals aligning with the SDP. “You mentioned El-Rufai, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi; many of them are in talks, and we are open to receiving them,” Adebayo stated. He also revealed that the SDP recently…
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested two notorious armed robbery suspects terrorising residents of the nation’s capital. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the arrests followed a distress call about an ongoing robbery at Royal Court Estate, Jahi II, on March 27, 2025. According to Adeh, police officers responded swiftly to the scene and were met with gunfire from the suspects. However, the robbers were overpowered by the operatives’ superior firepower and attempted to escape with gunshot injuries. “A hot pursuit ensued, leading to the arrest…
A boat accident on the Jole River in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State has resulted in the death of six passengers, while nine others were rescued alive. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, April 5, 2025, was confirmed by the Taraba State Police Command, according to a post by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region. Makama, citing police sources, stated that the boat was conveying 15 individuals when it capsized midstream. Rescue operations involving local divers and community volunteers led to the successful recovery of nine survivors. The bodies of six victims were…