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Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District under the Labour Party, has urged northern politicians with presidential ambitions to wait until 2031 before contesting. Speaking to journalists in Benin City, Imasuen emphasized the importance of respecting the informal power-sharing arrangement between the North and the South, which he said has guided Nigeria’s political stability over the years. “There’s an established understanding—written or unwritten—that the presidency rotates between the North and the South, each holding power for eight years,” he stated. “Those aiming to run in 2027 from the North will face resistance because it is expected that the…

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has declared that there is no leadership vacuum within the party, issuing a stern warning to former presidential candidate Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti ahead of a controversial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Speaking during a press conference at the party’s national secretariat on Monday, Abure accused Obi and Otti of betrayal, insisting that the leadership structure of the party remains intact. “There is no vacancy in our party,” Abure said. “In the Labour Party, we stand by our candidates, even though some of them turn their…

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has condemned the recent killings in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing them as acts of terrorism rather than the result of the longstanding farmer-herder crisis. Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Monday, Dalung insisted that the nature of the attacks pointed to a deeper, more organized threat. “One major issue on the Plateau is the tendency to mislabel criminals based on ethnic identities or community affiliations,” he said. “What we’re witnessing is not a farmer-herder conflict. It is terrorism. These groups operate from enclaves similar to those…

Two men were lynched by a mob in Katsayal Village, Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State, in a tragic incident stemming from mistaken identity. The victims, Gaddafi Isah, 35, and Badamasi Isah, 30, were reportedly practicing how to drive their father’s vehicle on the outskirts of the village on April 6, 2025, when the attack occurred. According to eyewitness accounts shared with Zagazola Makama, residents of the neighboring Yakawada Village mistook the men for livestock thieves and raised a false alarm. In response, a group of locals mobilized and attacked the pair, subjecting them to severe beatings that resulted…

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command on Monday morning fired teargas to disperse a group of protesters gathered at Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt. The protest, organized by the Take It Back Movement, was staged in opposition to the reported declaration of an emergency rule in Rivers State. Witnesses said the protesters had assembled at the park as early as 9:00 am when security operatives arrived and began dispersing the crowd. Despite a heavy police presence, members of the group remained defiant. “Nobody can tell us where not to gather, we are Rivers people,” some of the young…

The Bauchi State Police Command has called on the organizers of the “Take It Back Movement” to reconsider their planned nationwide protest scheduled for today, Monday, April 7, citing significant security concerns. In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the police acknowledged the constitutional right to peaceful assembly but described the timing of the protest as “inappropriate” and “potentially unpatriotic,” as it coincides with National Police Day — a day set aside to honor the sacrifices and contributions of Nigerian police officers. According to the Command, the organizers did not formally notify law…

A former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewale Adebayo, has revealed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party flagbearer Peter Obi are in talks to possibly defect to the SDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Adebayo disclosed that discussions are ongoing between the SDP and representatives of both political heavyweights, along with several other prominent figures. “People are joining our party, and we’re happy to welcome them,” Adebayo said. “You can see how active I’ve been in receiving new members. The only issue we…

By N.B.E. Nwigwe The controversy surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio centers on allegations of sexual harassment, character assassination and defamation from a legal perspective: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, sparking widespread controversy. The allegations emerged from a dispute over Senate seating arrangements, with Akpoti-Uduaghan defying Akpabio’s directives. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate on March 6 for “gross misconduct” after refusing to budge from her seat. She publicly accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, claiming he implied she should “take care” of him for favorable treatment. Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to…

By Prof Obiaraeri N. O. Rule of law is best for our democracy! Nigeria is a constitutional democracy governed by rule of law. Although this arguable but it is the standard prescribed under the national constitution and extant statutes. Contrary to the popularly held belief occasioned by existential realities, Nigeria is neither a jungle nor a banana republic. Nigeria has issues with her rule of law and obedience to laws but it is certainly not a lawless country. In the celebrated case of MILITARY GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE & ORS V OJUKWU & ANOR (1986) LPELR-3186(SC) (Pp. 21-22 paras. C),…

By Uwakwe, Roland C, Esq. It was my learned brother and Human Rights Activist, Dele Farotimi, who first called our attention to the fact that citizens should not waste their energy fighting for the average Nigerian politician. Though Nigerians are people moved by emotions and sentiments rather than logic and common sense, we tend to support the weaker person or the weaker side whenever two politicians are fighting in the marketplace. Several people today are supporting Natasha because of their hatred and dislike for God’s-will Akpabio, not because they love Natasha. To them, anything that will bring the Senate President…