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Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has confirmed ongoing plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s inability to support his political journey ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing supporters during a Town Square meeting of the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency at QIC Central School, Ikot Akpankuk, Ukanafun Local Government Area, the governor hinted at a likely defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following weeks of speculation. In his remarks, Governor Eno likened the PDP to a grounded aircraft, suggesting the party is no longer viable for his political aspirations. “If you’re…

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has dismissed criticisms from opposition parties, describing their actions as mere attempts to gain attention and political relevance. Speaking while receiving Hon. Nnamdi Ibekwe, the member representing Bende North Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Labour Party (LP), Otti said the opposition’s activities are not a cause for concern. “We are not bothered by the noise coming from the opposition. Many of them aren’t genuinely contesting elections — they’re just looking for recognition,” the governor said. “Some only want their names…

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has claimed that former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, actively lobbied and pleaded to be selected as the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. Frank made the allegation in a statement on Wednesday, while reacting to Okowa’s recent claim that he regrets accepting the vice-presidential nomination. Describing Okowa’s comment as an “afterthought,” Frank said the former governor was desperate for the position and did everything possible to secure it. “It is understandable that Okowa is currently…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has removed the managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries in a major shake-up under its new leadership. This sweeping reorganization is being spearheaded by the Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, and the new Executive Non-Chairman of the Board, Musa Ahmadu-Kida. Several senior officials were also affected, including Bala Wunti, the former Chief of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), a key subsidiary of NNPCL. Sources within the company, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the development on Tuesday night. “These affected individuals include the MDs of…

The North-Central Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected calls for President Bola Tinubu to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, the Forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, dismissed the demand made by a group known as the North-Central Renaissance Movement, which had urged Tinubu to pick a running mate from the North-Central zone as a condition for securing the region’s support. Zazzaga made it clear that the North-Central APC Forum was not part of the agitation and reiterated its earlier endorsement of the Tinubu-Shettima…

Panic has gripped several agrarian communities in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State following allegations that the State Government is planning to establish a settlement for Fulani herdsmen in the area. Community leaders raised the alarm after officials—allegedly from the state government—reportedly invaded farmlands with the backing of armed security personnel, displacing farmers from their ancestral lands without prior notice or consultation. Residents are now appealing to the government to halt the move, stressing that farming is their primary source of livelihood. They warned that any encroachment on their land would threaten their ability to feed their families. Speaking…

In 2015, four friends—Musa, Ayo, Chike, and Fineface—graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, each earning a Second Class Upper in Economics. Their aspirations were high, fueled by a shared belief in meritocracy and the promise of equal opportunity within Nigeria’s public service. Musa, leveraging his father’s connections, secured a position at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Ayo, through similar means, joined the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Chike and Fineface, without influential networks, entered the federal civil service via the Civil Service Commission, redeployed to core ministries. Despite identical qualifications and entry-level positions, their remuneration packages starkly contrasted.…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed confidence that the political coalition he now belongs to can unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election—without relying on the support of state governors. Speaking to journalists in Kano on Monday, El-Rufai, who recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), said the coalition is focused on a grassroots strategy that prioritizes direct engagement with voters over political alliances with officeholders. “We are trying to offer Nigerians a real alternative — something different from what they have seen before,” El-Rufai said.…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Nigerian government’s request for its witnesses to testify behind a screen in the ongoing terrorism trial against Biafra separatist leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The ruling came on Tuesday following an ex-parte application filed by Chief Adegboyega Solomon, SAN, counsel to the federal government. In his submission, Solomon argued that the witnesses’ identities must be protected for security reasons, given the sensitive nature of the charges. He urged the court to allow the witnesses’ identities to remain undisclosed to the public to ensure their safety. Kanu’s lead counsel, Chief…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has downplayed the significance of high-profile political defections, asserting that such moves have little to no impact on electoral outcomes in Nigeria. Speaking to journalists in Kano State, El-Rufai, a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), emphasized that real political power lies with the electorate—not with presidents, governors, or political godfathers. According to El-Rufai, “The defection of prominent politicians is not what determines election results. These events may generate headlines and sell newspapers, but on the ground, they carry little political weight. If you don’t have the support of the people, your profile…