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Abuja – Eminent stakeholders and concerned leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have reaffirmed Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the duly elected and substantive National Secretary of the party. This decision was made public through a communique issued after a closed-door meeting held on Monday in Abuja, aimed at resolving the lingering crisis threatening the unity of the opposition party. The meeting drew party chieftains and leaders from across various states. Reading the communique on behalf of the group, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said the reaffirmation of Anyanwu’s position followed extensive deliberations and was aligned with…

As preparations intensify for the upcoming local government elections in Lagos State, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has charged its Electoral and Assistant Electoral Officers to demonstrate unwavering integrity and professionalism in the conduct of the July 12 council poll. Speaking during a retreat organized for the officers, LASIEC Chairman, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (Rtd), emphasized the importance of their roles in ensuring the credibility of the electoral process. She urged the officials to justify the commission’s trust and investment in them by redoubling their commitment and dedication. “This gathering is not just a training session—it is a vital…

Armed men suspected to be members of the notorious ‘Mahmuda’ group launched a brutal attack on Karongi town in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State early Sunday morning, killing a vigilante and setting multiple homes ablaze. The assailants struck at about 6:00 a.m., taking advantage of a security vacuum as many local vigilantes had traveled to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival. The assault continued for nearly five hours, with no immediate resistance, until security reinforcements comprising soldiers and vigilantes from a neighboring community arrived around 11:00 a.m. and repelled the attackers. The Emir of Yashikira Emirate, Umoru Sariki, confirmed the…

Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed confusion over the emerging opposition coalition led by prominent political figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Nasir El-Rufai. While acknowledging his close personal relationships with the quartet, Kalu distanced himself from their alliance, which is reportedly aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, after a visit to Governor Alex Otti, Kalu reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC and pledged his full support to ensure Tinubu’s re-election. “Atiku is a personal friend,…

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reiterated his unwavering loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, stating that after God, his allegiance lies with the President. Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki on Monday, Umahi reacted to President Tinubu’s recent commendation of his achievements in infrastructure development, describing it as a deeply significant gesture. “The President’s commendation is worth more than a trillion dollars to me,” Umahi said. “It affirms that I am on the right path and that God indeed answers prayers.” He emphasized the depth of trust President Tinubu has placed in him, saying it would be “wrong and even devilish”…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated a notorious commander of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Malam Jidda, in Borno State. Multiple arms were also recovered during a series of operations across the region. Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the development via his verified X account, attributing the success to intensified counterterrorism operations by Nigerian forces in the North-East. According to Makama, troops conducted a special operation in Ngazalgana village, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, where they engaged and neutralised Malam Jidda. He was identified as the Ameer…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has slammed former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, over his recent remarks on the Nigerian Civil War, likening his legacy to that of Adolf Hitler. In a statement released Monday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB described Gowon’s claim that the war was fought “for unity, not hatred” as a “grotesque distortion of history” and an insult to the memory of Biafran victims. “Gowon will never be remembered for unity but for unparalleled brutality. His attempt to whitewash the Biafran genocide is provocative, insensitive, and shameless,” the statement read. IPOB accused Gowon…

The Labour Party (LP) in Cross River State has reacted to the recent defection of key members, describing their departure as both a relief and a blessing in disguise. In a statement issued by the State Chairman of the party, Patriarch Ogar Osim, the party criticized Hon. Ekpenyong Akiba, current member representing Odukpani/Calabar Municipal Federal Constituency, and Hon. Daniel Asuquo, former member for Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency, labeling them as “ungrateful” for leaving the platform that once propelled them to political prominence. Osim likened the duo to the biblical Jonah, stating, “They were like Jonah in the boat while they were…

By Sylvester Udemezue *MEMORY VERSE:* (1). “We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them.” ~ Albert Einstein (2). “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” ~ often attributed to Einstein, Franklin, Twain, or Rita Mae Brown *THE MISCONCEPTION:* Please graciously read my open letter to Nigeria’s National Assembly, titled, “An Open Letter of National Emergency: A Call For Creation of Special States For Fulani Herdsmen” By  Sylvester Udemezue, published on 02 June 2025. A common response to my proposal therein, is that Fulani already govern many states…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has remained silent days after the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on June 6. Governor Eno, who rose to power under the PDP — a party that has governed Akwa Ibom for the past 25 years — cited his admiration for President Bola Tinubu, a desire to align the state with the federal government, and the internal crisis within the PDP at the national level as reasons for his defection. However, key PDP figures in the state, including Eno’s political mentor and former…