The publisher of Ovation International magazine and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the state of affairs within the party, declaring that “his soul has left the PDP.” Momodu made the remark during an interview on a programme aired by the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) on Tuesday. According to him, the lingering division and internal crises rocking the PDP pose a significant obstacle to the party’s ability to effectively challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. “My soul has left the PDP; it’s only my…
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An Abia State High Court sitting in the Ukwa Judicial Division has affirmed Emmanuel Otti as the duly recognized Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Abia State. In its ruling, the court restrained Prince G.O. Ndubueze from parading himself as the LP Chairman in the state or interfering in the activities of Emmanuel Otti-led leadership of the party. The court further declared the purported suspension of Otti by the Julius Abure-led faction, based on the 2024 Constitution of the party, as unlawful, unconstitutional, and of no legal effect. The court noted that the 2024 Constitution relied upon by Abure…
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has distanced himself from the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, insisting he was not part of those who adopted the president for re-election in 2027. Ndume made this known on Sunday while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. The lawmaker cautioned that endorsements by politicians do not guarantee electoral victory, recalling how former President Goodluck Jonathan was endorsed by 22 governors of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2015 election but lost to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Last month, 22…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has urged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu’s administration to shelve early political campaigns and concentrate on resolving Nigeria’s worsening security and economic crises. The northern socio-political group made the call in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba. The ACF expressed disappointment that the APC appeared more concerned with political manoeuvring for the 2027 elections than addressing the pressing needs of Nigerians, especially in the North where insecurity remains rampant. “The ruling party seems more obsessed with early campaigns, defections, and political moves for re-election than…
The Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State, Umar Danjani, has expressed strong confidence that the party will unseat the incumbent governor, Mallam Umar Namadi Danmodi, in the 2027 governorship election. Danjani made the declaration in a post on his official Facebook page on Sunday, assuring supporters that the PDP is determined to make political history in the state. “By the will of Allah, we are on our way to making history in Jigawa in 2027. We will defeat Governor Danmodi in the upcoming election, God willing,” he wrote. The PDP chieftain likened the party’s anticipated…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has declared that democracy no longer exists in Nigeria, citing recent political developments in Edo and Rivers States as evidence. Obi made the claim during an interview on Arise Television, where he expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the Edo governorship election as well as the recent political crisis in Rivers State. His remarks come in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State to avert an escalating security crisis stemming from the political rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of…
A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, where a young man was allegedly beaten to death over claims of an extramarital affair with a pregnant married woman. The disturbing event occurred in the Samunaka community, sending shockwaves across the metropolis. The victim, identified as Victor James, was reportedly caught in a compromising situation with a woman said to be seven months pregnant and married to a popular local businessman, known simply as Alhaji Bash. Eyewitnesses said the pair were discovered early Sunday morning inside the woman’s residence, sparking outrage among community members. In the…
Several governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have arrived in Akwa Ibom State ahead of the anticipated defection of Governor Umo Eno from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The APC governors gathered at the Akwa Ibom State Government House in Uyo to welcome Governor Eno into the ruling party. Among the visiting governors are the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; and Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. Also present are Governor Sheriff…
The Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative (IPDI) has warned that elections will not hold in the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State in 2027 unless the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) completes the ongoing delineation exercise and conducts fresh voter registration for Ijaws and Urhobos in the area. National President of IPDI, Comrade Austin Ozobo, issued the warning during an interview with Newsmen in Warri. “INEC should know there will be no election in Warri Federal Constituency if it fails to complete the delineation exercise and conduct fresh registration of the Ijaws and Urhobos in the constituency,” Ozobo declared. He urged…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has cautioned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State against acts of insubordination and disunity within the party. Matawalle, who is the immediate past governor of the state, gave the warning on Sunday while receiving APC executives from Anka, Bakura, Maradun, and Talata Mafara local government areas. The delegation had paid him a Sallah homage at his residence in Maradun. He reminded party members to appreciate the leadership they have in the state, describing the leaders as individuals with the people’s interest at heart. The minister also commended former…
Human rights lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to break new ground by appointing women into key positions within the nation’s security architecture. In a statement issued on Sunday, Idam urged the president to adopt an inclusive approach in the selection of security chiefs, stressing that female leadership could bring a fresh perspective and stability to Nigeria’s troubled security sector. “Given the spate of insecurity in Nigeria, the time for out-of-the-box thinking is now. Nothing produces a different result when done repeatedly in the same manner,” Idam stated. He noted that women possess qualities of firmness,…
Former presidential media aide, Dr. Reuben Abati, has denied allegations made by Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accusing him of requesting money from the minister. Olayinka, during an appearance on Arise News’ breakfast programme, The Morning Show, on Friday, had claimed that Abati had at some point sought financial assistance from Wike. In a swift response on Saturday via a post on his social media handle, Abati described the claim as “a lie,” stating that he never approached the minister to solicit funds. “I have never approached Minister Nyesom…
A close ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibrahim Masari, has said that Nigerians who voted for the president in the 2023 general elections have no reason to regret their decision. Masari stated this during an interview with the BBC while reflecting on Tinubu’s performance as his administration clocks two years in office. “Anyone who voted for President Tinubu between himself and God has no regrets,” Masari asserted. He said despite the economic hardship facing many Nigerians, the Tinubu administration has recorded notable achievements, particularly in the areas of security and economic…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its coalition partners on Friday held a landmark political summit in Umuahia, Abia State, adopting the ADC as the official platform for their joint political resurgence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the summit, the Chairman of ADC in Abia State, Don Norman Obinna, said the coalition’s decision transcends political realignment and represents a bold response to what he described as years of governance failure, economic mismanagement, and widespread disenfranchisement under the current All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration. “ADC is adopted as a coalition party to right the wrongs orchestrated by the…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The announcement was made on Friday during a ceremony held at the State House in Uyo, the state capital. Governor Eno stated that he had long admired President Tinubu’s leadership style since his days as governor of Lagos State, describing him as a visionary and focused leader. “As a young professional working in Lagos while he was the governor, I have always admired his style…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has issued a stern warning to its members against using social media platforms to insult or cyberstalk party officials, vowing to sanction defaulters. The warning was contained in a statement issued by the state party chairman, Chief Venatius Ikem, on Friday following a meeting with local government party chairmen in Calabar. “We seriously frown at the high rate of cyberstalking by some members on party officials, characterized by the opening of unauthorized social media platforms where abuses are wantonly committed. Offenders will be punished to serve as a deterrent to others,”…
In a bid to ensure public safety, improve hygiene, and enhance traffic flow, the Ogun State Government has cleared roadside traders operating around the Kara cattle market near Ojodu Berger. The Special Adviser to the Governor on the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Farouk Akintunde, announced the development on Wednesday, stating that the operation was part of the government’s broader effort to promote a more organized and hygienic trading environment. Akintunde, who also chairs the Ogun State Task Force on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, said the initiative would not only improve public health and safety but also boost the…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has disassociated herself from a viral audio recording circulating on social media, describing it as fake and maliciously doctored. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the lawmaker categorically denied any involvement in the purported conversation, which allegedly features her making remarks about key national figures. She stated that the voice in the recording was not hers but a digitally cloned version created to misrepresent her views and incite public misunderstanding. “My attention has been drawn to a video currently trending online purporting to feature me in a conversation with a journalist,”…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that there are no “untouchables” in Abuja, emphasizing that all residents, regardless of status or wealth, must comply with the law. Wike made the assertion on Thursday while delivering the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. His lecture was titled “Nigeria of Our Dreams.” The former Rivers State governor said his administration has, since assuming office nearly two years ago, prioritized strict enforcement of rules and regulations in line with constitutional provisions. “Poor people don’t own houses in the FCT. All the affluent…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the 2027 general elections will serve as a referendum on the perceived failures of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government. The party made this known during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, where its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, accused the APC of plunging the country into deeper insecurity, economic hardship, and poor governance. Ologunagba said the PDP is strategically positioning itself as a credible alternative to “rescue Nigeria from the misguided policies and propaganda” of the ruling party. “This government has shown gross inability to address…