Governor Alia condemns the attack on Benue communities

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has sharply condemned the horrific attack by suspected armed herders on the peaceful residents of Mbalom in Gwer East Local Government Area. The governor condemned the horrific conduct, calling it an affront to the state’s collective peace and security. He extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected by … Read more

The IGP has ordered an investigation into the officers involved in the viral Lagos stop-and-search video

Olatunji Disu, the Inspector-General of Police, has directed personnel involved in a viral stop-and-search video in Lagos to report to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for disciplinary action. The decision was announced on Sunday by Aliyu Giwa, the Force Public Relations Officer, in a statement posted to his official X Twitter. According to Giwa, the … Read more

Sule Lamido: I will not leave PDP

Sule Lamido, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reiterated his allegiance to the party, stating that he will not leave despite the party’s internal challenges. Lamido stated this on Saturday during a PDP stakeholders’ conference in Dutse, Jigawa State, when party leaders gathered to discuss the party’s future amidst internal conflicts … Read more

Yobe Senator Bomai denies defection allegations

Mohammed Ibrahim Bomai, the senator representing Yobe South Senatorial District and an APC governorship candidate, has dismissed allegations that his meeting with some of the party’s leaders in Abuja was a scheme to desert to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Senator Bomai explained in a statement on Thursday that the meeting was organised merely to … Read more

Chaos avoided as security presence stops competing protests at INEC headquarters

Security agencies prevented chaos at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, after anti-INEC and pro-INEC protestors nearly clashed. Conflicting interests arose as a result of the electoral umpire’s delisting of the African Democratic Congress’ David Mark-led National Working Committee, NWC. The two interest groups had intended to march to the INEC headquarters, … Read more

Consider governance outcomes over partisanship when picking candidates: APC group to Tinubu

The APC National Vanguard, a group within the All Progressives Congress, has encouraged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise governance achievements over partisan factors when selecting candidates for party elective positions. The group cautioned that leadership changes could undermine previous accomplishments, emphasising the need of allowing a successful administration to solidify its achievements. Dr. Gbenga Salam, … Read more

No political manipulation can stop APP’s existence, says Imo party chair

Ernest Njesi, Imo State Chairman of the Action Peoples Party, APP, has stated that no political manoeuvring can prevent the party from continuing to exist at both the state and federal levels. He claimed that the All Progressives Congress, APC, was concerned about the APP’s growing popularity and widespread acceptance in the state, which prompted … Read more

Outrage as Tinubu stops at the airport before flying to Lagos

Nigerians have voiced their discontent with President Bola Tinubu’s choice to address the people of Plateau State from the departure lounge of the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Hyeipang. The airport is just a 40-minute drive from Jos, the state’s capital, where the incident occurred. Tinubu was in the state following the terrible incident, which killed … Read more

Tension in the Oyo APC about alleged consensus candidates

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State is divided over a claimed list of “consensus” candidates that appeared over the weekend. Some party executives allegedly developed a list of candidates for governor, deputy gubernatorial, senatorial, and House of Representatives positions. The list suggested that Dr Sharafadeen Alli, Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, had … Read more