A 30-year-old herder, Muazu Anaruwa, was reportedly killed by suspected bandits who also made away with 40 cows in Kogon Dutse village, located in the Old Muri district of Taraba State. According to security reports obtained by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on April 22 but came to public attention after Muazu failed to return from grazing. His father, Alhaji Audu Anaruwa, raised the alarm by reporting him missing, prompting a search operation by security personnel. Muazu’s lifeless body was later discovered in a grazing field by police officers, bearing gunshot wounds. All the livestock under his care…
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Former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has described the defection of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Delta governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to the APC as “expected. Lukman, who made the remark on Thursday in Abuja while reacting to the development, said the coalition of opposition political parties would not be bothered by their defection or that of any other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor. According to him, the coalition had been aware that some PDP governors were already working closely with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “You also know the…
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has revealed that more governors from opposition parties are expected to defect to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ganduje made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leaders from Kano State, led by Senator Kawu Ismailia, who represents Kano South. This comes a day after Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, along with his cabinet members, state legislators, federal lawmakers, and local government chairmen, formally joined the APC. Also defecting was Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the 2023 vice-presidential…
Former Senate President and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bukola Saraki, has expressed optimism that the main opposition party will bounce back stronger, despite recent defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Thursday, Saraki reacted to the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, who formally joined the APC on Wednesday, describing it as a necessary moment of clarity for the party. “Those who wish to leave the party should leave now,” Saraki stated. “Let the faithful ones concentrate on rebuilding and refocusing the PDP to provide a better alternative for…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the commencement of an investigation into a sexual assault allegation filed by Miss Ebunoluwa Mitchell Fatoyinbo against one Oscar Ilochi, a resident of the Apo Legislative Quarters in Abuja. The development follows a viral social media report that claimed the victim, Fatoyinbo, is a relative of President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu. However, the police have clarified that no such connection was referenced in the official complaint or investigation. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the Command stated that the matter is under active…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned members of the public to be vigilant when dealing with land vendors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, following the arrest of a suspected fraudster, Nwobo Williams Chibuike. Chibuike was apprehended for allegedly defrauding several individuals through the sale of fictitious plots of land in Kurudu, Sabon Lugbe East Extension, Kpeyegyi, and Jikoyi Village Extension, all within the FCT. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale warned against the activities of itinerant land marketers in the FCT. He revealed that Chibuike, posing as the Managing…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was confirmed on Wednesday following a closed-door meeting held at the Government House in Asaba. According to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the decision to join the ruling party came after “wide consultations with political stakeholders and in the interest of Delta’s long-term development.” Governor Oborevwori, who was elected under the PDP platform in the 2023 gubernatorial poll, was formally received into the APC by senior party officials in a…
Former Governor of Delta State and 2023 Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The development was confirmed on Wednesday following a closed-door meeting held at the Delta State Government House in Asaba. Okowa, who addressed a gathering shortly before the formal announcement, spoke in his native dialect, assuring supporters that his political move was in the best interest of the people. “Be assured that we will not go in the wrong direction. We will take the best direction, the best path for our people,” Okowa…
A forum of former lawmakers from the 7th National Assembly under the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to address what they described as the continued marginalisation of the CPC bloc within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The call was made during a press conference held on Wednesday in Abuja by members of the CPC Forum, which includes Senator Ibrahim Musa, Hon. Sanusi Aliyu, Hon. Mohammed Tukur, Senator Ahmed Sani, Hon. Ibrahim Chachangi, Hon. Yusuf Bala, and APC National Vice Chairman (North West), Hon. Garuba Datti. Speaking on behalf of the group, Hon.…
A Shari’a Court sitting in Rigasa, Kaduna, on Tuesday ordered the remand of a female spectator whose phone rang during an ongoing court session. Presiding Judge, Malam Muhammad Adamu, ruled that the woman be held for obstructing court proceedings and directed that she face appropriate charges. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the incident occurred while the court was in full session. When her phone rang, the judge ordered her to hand it over to a court official, but she refused. The woman, whose identity was not disclosed, pleaded with the court, stating that it…
Tragedy struck on Monday evening in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, as a 30-minute rainstorm claimed the life of a Taekwondo coach, Musa Ismail, at the premises of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority. The rainstorm, which occurred between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., reportedly caused extensive damage to the Badminton court located within the Authority’s facility. Eyewitnesses said a section of the structure collapsed during the storm, falling directly on the late coach. Musa Ismail, a respected Ilorin-born Taekwondo coach, was said to have been training with friends at the facility when the incident occurred. Sources confirmed that…
No fewer than 216 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gagarawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The mass defection took place during a “Citizens and Government Engagement Forum” held at the Gagarawa Local Government headquarters. The event was graced by the presence of Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, along with other top government officials. The forum, according to Governor Namadi, was designed to bridge the gap between the government and the people by providing a platform for citizens to learn…
The leadership crisis rocking the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, as the South-South Zonal Working Committee of the party has announced the appointment of a fresh caretaker committee to oversee the party’s affairs in the state. According to a statement signed by Prince Etim Isong, the Zonal Publicity Secretary, the decision was reached during a regular meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2025, at the Zonal Secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. InfoStride News reports that the newly appointed caretaker committee for Edo State was constituted by the Chief Dan Orbih-led…
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State, Mr. John Nwosu, has declared that the candidacy of Dr. George Moghalu has been nullified following the Supreme Court’s sack of the Julius Abure-led executive of the party. The Supreme Court had, on April 4, 2025, removed the Abure-led leadership. Despite the ruling, the same faction conducted a primary election on April 5, which produced the former Director-General of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Dr. George Moghalu, as the party’s candidate for the November 8 governorship election. However, another faction of the LP, led by…
The Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 45-year-old man for alleged railway vandalism and recovered stolen railway materials valued at millions of naira. Commandant Oloyede Nelson Oyerinde disclosed this while briefing journalists in Bauchi, noting that the arrest and recovery were part of the Corps’ ongoing efforts to safeguard critical national infrastructure. “On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, around 10:00 a.m., following credible intelligence from the DSS Alkaleri Division, our operatives responded swiftly to a report of railway track vandalism at New Gwaram, along Gombe Road,” Oyerinde said. Although the suspects had…
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has inaugurated the newly constituted executive committee of the APC France Chapter, urging Nigerians in the diaspora to throw their weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms and Renewed Hope Agenda. The inauguration ceremony took place over the weekend in Paris, drawing prominent members of the APC diaspora community. Ganduje, while addressing the gathering, emphasized the need for unity among party members abroad and highlighted the crucial role of the diaspora in advancing the administration’s economic transformation efforts. In a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press…
Top stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia North have convened a strategic meeting aimed at repositioning the party to reclaim control of Abia State in the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held at the Abriba residence of Hon. Mandela Obasi, who represents Ohafia North in the Abia State House of Assembly, brought together party leaders and members from the five local government areas that make up the Abia North zone. During the meeting, the stakeholders unanimously agreed to put aside divisive tendencies and internal wrangling that affected the party’s fortunes in previous elections. Abraham Amah, the PDP…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has fired back at New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) chieftain, Buba Galadima, describing him as a failed politician with no political base or relevance. Ganduje’s reaction follows Galadima’s claim that the APC Chairman lacks political value and owes his position solely to the influence of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued by his media aide, Oliver Okpara, Ganduje said Galadima lacked the moral standing to question his political achievements, citing his two-term tenure as Governor of Kano State as evidence of his political relevance and popularity.…
Posters promoting Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for the 2027 presidential race have surfaced across major streets in the state capital, bearing the inscription, “Kaura for President 2027.” The posters were strategically placed at key locations such as roundabouts, electric poles, and signboards along major roads, including Railway Road, Sabon Titin Karofi, and Kofar Dumi Street. Aminu Auwal, one of the youths involved in the posting exercise, revealed that they were hired by two unnamed politicians for the task. “We were directed to post the governor’s posters along major streets of Bauchi State. We started the work around…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Showunmi, has stated that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), stands a stronger chance of becoming Nigeria’s president if he returns to the PDP. Speaking on the Mic On Show podcast, Showunmi praised Obi’s political appeal and mass following, but emphasized the need for him to align with a more established political platform to actualize his ambition. “Peter Obi has all it takes to become president, but he needs to belong to a more structured political party,” he said. According to Showunmi, Obi, a former governor…