As political tension mounts in Anambra State ahead of the November 8 governorship election, the candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), Chief Jeff Nweke, has cautioned politicians against the rising wave of derogatory statements in the build-up to the polls. In a strongly worded statement, Nweke warned that such “legendary misspeaks” threaten unity and erode the credibility of those who engage in them. He stressed that politics should serve as a platform for positive influence rather than a tool for character assassination. “Politics is a natural phenomenon; it’s part of who we are,” Nweke said, echoing Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s earlier…
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The member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, says he is still observing developments within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before making any decision on his political future. Speaking to journalists at the Imo State NUJ Press Centre in Owerri, Ugochinyere said his priority remains delivering on the legislative mandate entrusted to him by his constituents. According to him, it is too early to focus on party politics when pressing issues affecting the constituency demand urgent attention. While admitting discomfort with recent developments in the PDP, the lawmaker said he is being…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally launched its Borno State chapter, promising to provide strong and credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. The unveiling ceremony took place on Thursday in Maiduguri, the state capital, with the convener of the movement in Borno, Sheriff Banki, accusing the APC of stifling dissent and silencing opposition voices across the state. “Borno is in dire need of opposition parties. As far as we are concerned, there is no opposition in the state,” Banki said. “But starting from today, with the unveiling of…
The National Financial Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Woyengikuro, has said the party could grant former President Goodluck Jonathan an automatic ticket to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with *Vanguard*, Woyengikuro, however, noted that such a move would depend on Jonathan returning to the party and taking a more active role in its affairs. “Is he not the best candidate for us at this moment? He is not just a former president; he is the leader of the party now,” Woyengikuro said. According to him, aside from former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Jonathan remains…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed that the Labour Party will not take part in next week’s National Assembly by-elections in Edo State. The polls, set to fill vacant seats in the Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency, follow the emergence of Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa as governor and deputy governor, respectively. Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Anugbum Onuoha, told journalists in Benin City that the Labour Party neither informed INEC of its intention to contest nor had its primaries monitored by the commission. “From our records, the Labour Party and some…
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over his position on a one-term presidency. Bwala described Obi’s vow as the latest “scam-phrase”. He claimed that one of Obi’s former handlers said Obi is suffering from an identity crisis. According to Bwala, Obi’s promise to serve only one term as president is not convincing. Obi had reiterated his vow to serve only one term, saying it is sacrosanct. The criticism comes amid controversy surrounding Obi’s stance on the presidency.
Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, has expressed confidence in his role, stating that he is not afraid of being removed from his position despite calls for his removal by the Edo State leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The REC made this remark during a press briefing in Benin City, where he reacted to the PDP’s demands for his removal. Onuoha attributed the PDP’s actions to ignorance of the commission’s workings. According to him, the prevailing mentality in Nigeria’s electoral system is absurd, where those who lose elections often abuse the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,…
Prof Tukur Muhammad-Baba, Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as an attractive candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Muhammad-Baba stated this on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme, noting that Jonathan has accumulated positives since 2015. He said Jonathan’s quiet life, international recognition, and diplomatic engagements have contributed to his attractiveness. However, Muhammad-Baba emphasized that Jonathan needs to do more to sell himself as a different candidate and offer a new alternative to Nigerians. The ACF official’s comments come amid speculation about Jonathan’s potential presidential bid in 2027.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has expressed full satisfaction with his decision to join the All Progressives Congress, APC. The governor made this statement after revalidating his membership in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium LGA. Eno described his decision as a strategic move made in the best interest of the state. He recently launched a month-long APC membership registration exercise across all wards in the state, aimed at identifying authentic party members and preventing impersonation. The governor encouraged new members to remain focused and rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing the importance of unity and collective effort in…
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has stated that the South-East will produce Nigeria’s President someday, but not in the 2027 elections. Umahi made this remark while responding to an online publication that claimed the South-East was being sidelined in infrastructure development. He described the report as misleading and inaccurate, emphasizing that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is working on various infrastructure projects across the nation. Umahi has directed regional directors to compile ongoing and new projects to showcase the administration’s efforts. He believes Tinubu’s fair distribution of infrastructure is aimed at reuniting Nigerians and renewing their hope. Umahi is urging the…
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has denied allegations that it endorsed the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the August 16 by-election. In a statement signed by its publicity secretary, Kayode Adebayo, the party described the claim as a “blatant lie” and clarified that its endorsement was only for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The PDP emphasized that its support for Tinubu wouldn’t affect its candidates in future elections and accused the APC of twisting facts to accept the reality of another electoral defeat. The party assured that it’s focused on credible polls…
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has likened the APC-led federal government to a cancer that needs to be removed in 2027. Lamido made this statement while appearing on Arise Television’s Prime Time, advising the ADC-backed opposition coalition to slow down and focus on strategies that would enable them to oust the APC. He described the ADC as being full of sprinters, urging them to look inward, connect with people quietly, and adopt a more profound approach to addressing issues. Lamido also stated that he can’t leave a big party for a small one, explaining his decision to remain…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of abandoning his post and leaving the country without informing the public or formally handing over power to his deputy, Kola Adewusi. The APC, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, described the governor’s prolonged silence and unannounced departure as abnormal and raised concerns about the leadership vacuum in the state. “It is wrong for Governor Adeleke to disappear without notifying the citizens or the legislature,” the party said. “We need to know who has been running Osun in his absence.” Governor Adeleke The APC…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Nasir El-Rufai, a key member of the opposition coalition, as the most confused and clueless politician in Nigeria’s history. The APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the remark while reacting to El-Rufai’s warning to Nigerians against voting for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. El-Rufai had claimed that Tinubu would destroy Nigeria if elected for a second term in 2027. However, Morka said El-Rufai’s failed bid to become a minister was no justification to attack President Tinubu. Morka noted that Nigerians need to study El-Rufai’s fall from political heights to what he described…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the northern states has called for the adoption of the Kaduna peace model as a strategic approach to promoting national unity and fostering religious harmony across the country. The Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, made the call on Monday during the Kaduna Inter-Religious Dialogue on Peace, Unity, and Security Committee Meeting. The meeting was held to mark the two-year anniversary of Governor Uba Sani’s administration and was organized by the Kaduna State Bureau of Interfaith. Hayab commended the Kaduna State Government for implementing inclusive policies and promoting a culture of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the names of five candidates contesting the forthcoming bye-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Oyo State. The names were contained in a statement issued by the electoral body and obtained by Newsmen on Monday. The bye-election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 16, following the death of the immediate past occupant of the seat, Hon. Musliudeen Olaide Akinremi. Akinremi, who was serving a second term under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, died in July last year. INEC had earlier indicated that nineteen political parties signalled interest in contesting the…
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has surprisingly thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition in the 2027 general elections. The party’s state chairman, Abayomi Tella, made this known during the official campaign flag-off of Bolarinwa Oluwole, the PDP candidate for Remo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Speaking at the event, Tella said the party was ready to support Tinubu despite him being from a different party. He stressed that the President is a son of the South-West, hence the decision to give him their votes. “We will support President Bola Ahmed…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized Nasir El-Rufai, a key member of the opposition coalition, describing him as the most confused and clueless politician in Nigeria’s history. Felix Morka, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, made the remarks in response to El-Rufai’s warning to Nigerians against voting for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Morka said El-Rufai’s failed bid to become a minister under Tinubu’s administration does not justify his attacks on the President. El-Rufai had claimed that Tinubu would destroy Nigeria if re-elected in 2027. The APC spokesperson noted that El-Rufai’s fall from political prominence to what he…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bauchi State Command, has arrested two suspects for alleged vandalism of railway infrastructure in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusuf, on Monday. According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended on July 29, 2025, by NSCDC operatives who intercepted a white Peugeot J5 vehicle with registration number KTG 40 XF. The vehicle was reportedly loaded with 80 pieces of vandalised railway sleepers and four bags of charcoal. The statement said the arrest was made during routine patrol operations…
Security operatives in Katsina State have thwarted two coordinated attacks by armed bandits targeting villages in Faskari Local Government Area, following swift responses from law enforcement agencies and community security groups. This was revealed in a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson of the Katsina State Police Command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu. According to the statement, the villages of Unguwar Dudu, Yartasha, and Buntu were under imminent threat on Saturday, but timely intervention by the police, in collaboration with the military, the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), and local vigilantes, successfully averted the planned assaults. “At about 3:00…