Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has reaffirmed his commitment to the party, declaring that he will never leave despite ongoing internal crises. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos, George addressed the leadership challenges facing the PDP and the recent wave of defections by some senior members. He expressed confidence that the party’s current problems would be resolved and that the PDP would emerge stronger. “I can’t leave PDP, I can’t. Look, every other party is like a miniature congregation of strange bedfellows. They do…
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The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has elected new national executives to lead the party for the next four years. The election took place during the party’s 2025 National Convention, marking a significant milestone in ZLP’s journey. In a statement made available to journalists in Bauchi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Amb. Khalid Arewa, described the convention as a reaffirmation of ZLP’s commitment to equality, equity, and transparency. He also called on Nigerians to join the party in building a better future for the nation. Newly Elected ZLP National Executives: National Chairman: Hon. Chief Barr. Dan Nwanyanwu National Secretary: Hon. Yahaya…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted several worshippers from a mosque in Bushe community, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The assailants stormed the mosque at dawn on Thursday while worshippers were performing the early morning Subhi prayer. Reports indicate that about 10 people, including the Imam, were taken hostage during the attack. Confirming the incident on Friday, the spokesperson for the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said security agencies are working to secure the victims’ release. “The command, in collaboration with other security agencies, is working to ensure the immediate release of all the…
The kidnappers of retired Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), have demanded a ransom of N250 million for his release. Tsiga was abducted late Wednesday night when heavily armed men stormed his residence in Katsina State. The assailants reportedly surrounded the premises, forcefully broke into his home, and seized control of the situation. The retired general had stepped outside to confront the intruders before being taken hostage. Confirming the incident, Abdullahi Balarabe Dabai, a federal lawmaker representing Bakori/Danja Federal Constituency, described the abduction as a troubling development. He called for intensified efforts by…
Elected and appointed political office holders from the Delta North senatorial district have resolved to pursue legal action to reclaim the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial mandate from Senator Ned Nwoko, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The decision was reached at a meeting convened and presided over by Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme. Speaking at the meeting, Onyeme emphasized the need to maintain PDP’s dominance in the senatorial district. “Delta North should remain a PDP-dominant senatorial district. We must consolidate our position as the main determinant for all elections in Delta State,” he stated.…
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) and elder statesman, Bode George, has thrown his support behind the recognition of Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s authentic National Secretary. The PDP has been embroiled in a leadership tussle over the position, with both Ude-Okoye and Samuel Anyanwu laying claim to the office. However, after a BoT meeting on Wednesday, members urged the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to swear in Ude-Okoye immediately. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday, George explained that the decision was based on the Court of Appeal ruling,…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning against attacks on North-Central leaders of the party by what it described as “faceless groups,” stating that such actions would no longer be tolerated. In a statement released on Saturday, the APC’s North-Central leadership condemned the recent media attack on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, by an unregistered political group in the zone. The statement was jointly signed by the National Vice Chairman (North-Central), Mu’azu Rijau, and the Zonal Secretary, Yakubu Adamu. The warning followed a crucial meeting of the…
Iran on Friday condemned the United States’ latest move to impose shipping-related sanctions aimed at restricting its crude oil trade with international partners. The U.S. Treasury announced on Thursday that it had imposed new sanctions on several individuals and tankers accused of transporting millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil to China annually. These sanctions mark the first U.S. action against Iran’s oil exports since President Donald Trump vowed to reduce them to zero as part of efforts to curb Tehran’s nuclear program. Reacting to the development, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, criticized the sanctions as “illegitimate and unlawful.”…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has criticized the proposal for the creation of 31 additional states in Nigeria, describing it as both “ironic and comical.” The proposal, put forward by the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, was read during Thursday’s plenary by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Reacting in a post on his X handle on Friday, Sani questioned the rationale behind creating new states when most existing ones rely heavily on federal allocations for survival. “While many states are dependent on federal allocation for their survival, the House of Representatives’ proposal for 31…
Former spokesperson of the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo, has claimed that leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have become subordinates to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Okonkwo attributed the PDP’s internal crisis to its own leadership decisions, particularly the appointment of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by the APC-led government. According to the Nollywood actor-turned-politician, President Bola Tinubu’s decision to appoint Wike weakened the PDP’s political standing as an opposition party. “Look at what is going on in the PDP. Some people came out as the G5…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has declared that the state is now a one-party state, claiming that opposition parties have become non-existent. Uzodinma made the assertion while welcoming the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and other national party leaders who visited the state for the commissioning of newly constructed roads. The governor attributed the APC’s dominance to its human-oriented projects, which he said had helped the party make significant inroads into rural areas, leading to its landslide victory in the recent local government elections. ‘APC Has Won Imo People’s Hearts’ – Uzodinma “I can testify…
The National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, has dismissed claims of a faction within the party, insisting that his leadership remains the only legitimate authority. Speaking at a press conference on Friday in Abuja, Dr. Ahmed refuted reports of a faction led by Boniface Aniebonam, which claimed to have taken control of the party and held a convention that elected Agbo Major as the national chairman alongside other national officers. He clarified that NNPP has not conducted any national convention recently and has not inaugurated a new National Working Committee (NWC). According to Ahmed,…
A violent chieftaincy dispute in the Odu electoral ward of Maraba Udege Development Area, Nasarawa Local Government Area, has claimed the lives of a mother and her child, displacing many residents and destroying several homes. The long-standing conflict, which has lasted for three years, escalated on Saturday, February 1, 2025, following a land ownership disagreement between the warring factions. In response, Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, visited the affected communities on Wednesday to assess the situation and find a lasting solution. He ordered feuding families from the Odu and Embu communities to immediately withdraw from the chieftaincy struggle. The dispute…
The Ogun State Government has issued a stern warning against erecting buildings on lands belonging to government-owned primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the state. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Sakirudeen Salaam, delivered the warning during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, on Thursday. Salaam highlighted that preventive measures, such as fencing school boundaries and conducting official land surveys, are essential to curb illegal developments within school premises. Speaking at the meeting, the Registrar of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ibogun Campus, Bayo Orukotan, called for greater synergy…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has closed its case before the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal without presenting a witness. INEC’s legal counsel formally moved to close its case without calling any witnesses, a motion accepted by the Tribunal. The Commission will rely solely on cross-examinations and arguments from the legal teams of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Monday Okpebholo. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had initially challenged the election results, accusing INEC of widespread irregularities and vote manipulation. The party’s legal team, leveraging the 2022 Electoral Act, focused on documentary evidence rather than oral testimony. Key…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has officially congratulated Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North constituency, on his decision to join the party. In a statement, the party described Nwoko’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a significant development in the state’s political landscape. “We are confident that his wealth of experience, leadership qualities, and commitment to the development of our state will be transformative,” the APC stated. Delta APC Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, in a goodwill message, praised Nwoko as a respected political leader, philanthropist, and businessman who has consistently demonstrated…
Former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has rejected the decision of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) affirming former National Youth Leader, Sunday Ude-Okoye, as the authentic National Secretary. Anyanwu dismissed the BoT’s resolution, stating it could not be taken seriously. His disagreement with Ude-Okoye over the National Secretary position has persisted despite a Court of Appeal judgment on the matter. Ude-Okoye was endorsed by the PDP Southeast caucus following Anyanwu’s decision to contest the Imo State governorship election. However, upon Anyanwu’s return, Ude-Okoye refused to relinquish the position, leading to a series of legal…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested Onu Simeon in connection with the death of Ifeanyi Chukwu following a dispute at Utako Market, Abuja. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday, revealing that police operatives responded to a distress call about a fight at the market. Upon arrival, officers found Ifeanyi Chukwu lying unconscious on the ground. He was immediately rushed to NNPC Hospital, Utako, where a medical doctor on duty confirmed him dead. “Preliminary investigations revealed that Onu Simeon, of Anguwan Biggy, Jabi Daki Biyu, and Ifeanyi Chukwu,…
A devastating fire that broke out on Tuesday night in Namoda Township, Zamfara State, has claimed the lives of 17 almajiris, leaving the community in mourning. The victims were laid to rest in a solemn funeral ceremony on Wednesday. The fire reportedly started in a house adjacent to the almajiri boarding school and quickly spread to the children’s residence, trapping them inside. Several others sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment. Eyewitness Account A witness, Yahaya Mahi, described the horrific scene, stating that although initial efforts managed to contain the fire, it reignited at the entrance of…
Argentina has announced its intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), following in the footsteps of U.S. President Donald Trump, who initiated the United States’ exit from the global health body last month. President Javier Milei, a self-described libertarian and close ally of Trump, reportedly ordered Argentina’s withdrawal due to deep disagreements over the WHO’s management of health issues. Reasons for the Withdrawal Presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni cited several concerns, including the WHO’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to months of lockdowns under Argentina’s previous leftist government. He also pointed to what he described as a…