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Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ovwian Ward 7, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, have urged members to remain steadfast and not be lured into defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The warning was issued during a well-attended meeting at the Ovwian Community Town Hall, where PDP stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to reclaiming the party’s mandate at all levels—from local government councils to the presidency. Former PDP Ward 7 leader, Mr. Odjeku Matthew Uparan, expressed concern over the actions of some individuals who were once welcomed into the party but are now attempting to mislead…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday, swore in six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. With this swearing-in, all REC vacancies across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have now been filled, according to Daily Post. Addressing the appointees during the ceremony, Prof. Yakubu emphasized the importance of their roles, urging them to carry out their duties in strict adherence to the electoral legal framework. “The conduct of elections is not only a huge responsibility but also a sacred duty,” he said. “As…

In its report, titled: “Nigeria Corruption Index: Report of a pilot survey” covering the period of 2018-2020, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) revealed a chilling and disturbing statistics. According to the then chairman of the commission, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye (SAN), six female judges were offered the sum of Three billion, Three Hundred and seven Million, Four Hundred and forty-Four Thousand Naira (N3, 307,444,000.00) in bribe while five male judges reported Three hundred and Ninety-two Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N392,222,000.00) bribe. All the bribes were directly connected to election petition disputes. Behind these brazen and…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has indicated the possibility of challenging the recent ruling of the Court of Appeal at the Supreme Court, pending consultations with its legal team. Earlier on Thursday, the Court of Appeal in Abuja overturned a ruling by the Federal High Court in Kano, which had barred the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from conducting local government elections. The appellate court ruled that the lower court acted beyond its jurisdiction. Reacting to the development, APC spokesperson in Kano, Ahmad Aruwan, said the party would carefully review the judgment with its legal advisors…

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has pledged unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, vowing that the president will secure three times the number of votes he garnered in the state during the 2023 polls. Speaking on Thursday at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi during an event marking his administration’s second anniversary, Governor Idris highlighted the significant transformation Kebbi State has witnessed under Tinubu’s leadership. “Before the Tinubu administration, Kebbi had little federal presence in terms of infrastructure and development. Today, that narrative has changed,” the governor stated. He credited President…

Troops of the Nigerian Army stationed in Damasak town, Borno State, successfully repelled a late-night assault launched by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The attempted attack, which occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, was confirmed by counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday morning. According to Makama, a security source disclosed that the insurgents, who were in large numbers and heavily armed, stormed the town under the cover of darkness but met stiff resistance from the military personnel deployed in the area. “The attackers, reportedly in large…

A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has once again condemned the ongoing calls for the actualization of Biafra, describing the agitations as “senseless” and detrimental to the South-East region. In a post shared on his official Facebook page, Igbokwe expressed frustration over the continuous push for secession, warning that such efforts could lead to the destruction of the geopolitical zone. “I wrote the book IGBO: 25 Years After Biafra in 1995, but they did not listen. I wrote IGBO: 50 Years After Biafra in 2020, still they did not listen,” he lamented. “I have written…

I love my land where the heart welcomes the lungs and the lungs embower the heart where the eyes glister when the lips smile and the nose runs when the eyes wail where the kinsmen like lobes of the kolanut cling like otters and huddle like penguins; I love my land where the okra plant never outgrows the planter and the tail even of the Irish wolfhound is never seen wagging the dog where both king and commoner before the throne of the kinsmen bow; I love my land where the deeds of all lie scriven on the unseen scrolls…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to urgently address the grievances of Nigerian youths or risk facing serious unrest. In a statement released on Friday by his spokesperson, Oluwatosin Osho, the cleric revealed that mounting frustration among young Nigerians may soon culminate in massive nationwide protests targeting the Tinubu administration. According to Primate Ayodele, the current government has not done enough to support or empower the youth, and he warned that failure to act decisively could destabilize the administration. “The youths are planning a…

The Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, has urged Nigerian youths to prepare themselves for political participation grounded in values, ideology, and performance, rather than just numbers. Speaking during the Youth Forum segment of Channels Television’s special programme marking President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office, Itodo emphasized the need for youth leadership to reflect substance and integrity. The forum, themed “Pressing Issues Affecting Nigeria’s Youth”, featured discussions with key stakeholders and government officials on challenges facing young people across education, healthcare, business, and the creative industry. Criticizing Nigeria’s prevailing political culture, Itodo said it lacks the value-based principles…