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2027: ADC counters Wike, emphasises credibility in Rivers Governorship
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has responded to remarks attributed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, regarding the 2027 governorship succession in the state. Speaking in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the state chairman of the party, Chukwudi Dimkpa, said the choice […]
Kaduna South: Auta backs La’ah for Senate comeback, urges unity ahead of 2027
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Labour Party senatorial candidate for Kaduna South in the 2023 general elections, Engr. Michael Auta, has thrown his weight behind former Senator Danjuma La’ah for a return to the Senate.
Kwankwasiyya leader calls for unity in ADC, backs Obi–Kwankwaso alliance
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A prominent industrialist and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement in Enugu State, Dr. Hillary Eze Kenechukwu, has called for unity within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging members to resolve differences and strengthen the party ahead of future elections. In a statement, Kenechukwu appealed to stakeholders, particularly in the South-East, to embrace […]
Katung declares second term bid, backs Tinubu, Uba Sani for 2027
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, has formally declared his intention to seek re-election to the Senate in the 2027 general elections, while also pledging support for the re-election bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani.
Delta HOSTCOM leadership praised, urged to push for greater derivation funds
Stakeholders in Delta State have commended the leadership of the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) for what they described as effective coordination of host community affairs, while urging the body to intensify efforts in securing greater access to derivation funds for oil-bearing communities.
CSOs urge Senate to refocus NNPCL probe on sector reforms
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) on transparency and accountability has called on the Nigerian Senate to refocus its ongoing probe of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, urging lawmakers to prioritise broader reforms in the petroleum sector. In a statement jointly signed by Comrades Danesi Momoh Prince and Igwe Ude-Umanta, conveners of Empowerment […]
CNG trucks: Lagos, UBA, NARTO finalize agreement on N150 bn loan deal
The meeting brought together representatives from Lagos State Government, UBA, and NARTO executives to conclude discussions and formalize the agreement.
Nigeria’s deepening insecurity behind my ADC defection — Sen Lamido
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO:- Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, has declared that the persistent wave of banditry ravaging communities in his constituency, rather than political ambition, informed his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The lawmaker stated that despite the ongoing legal tussle within the party, his resolve to align […]
Haske declares for 2027 Adamawa governorship race, unveils A.R.I.S.E agenda
Political observers believe his declaration signals a potentially competitive governorship race and reflects growing calls for generational leadership change in Adamawa.
Group commends military over rescue operations, terror crackdown nationwide
The group said the intervention demonstrated the military’s improved capacity to track and recover victims within a short period, even in difficult terrain.
2027: A’Ibom South constituents oppose senator’s re-election bid
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Eket Senatorial District have expressed opposition to moves to adopt Senator Ekong Sampson as a consensus candidate for the Senate seat ahead of the 2027 National Assembly primaries.
Haske unveils ADAMAWA First agenda ahead of 2027 Adamawa governorship race
The agenda will be officially presented on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Mahmud Ribadu Square, Jimeta-Yola, and is expected to outline Haske’s vision for governance, economic growth, and social development in the state.
NMA Lagos crisis: Secretary, others suspended over unconstitutional meeting
Crisis has erupted within the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Lagos State branch, following the suspension of its Secretary, Dr. Jimoh Hassan, and several members of the State Officers Committee over what the leadership described as an “unconstitutional gathering.”
Sledgehammer diplomacy and China’s soft touch, by Owei Lakemfa
Taiwan is a defined territory with claims to being a sovereign state. This is partly because powerful countries like the United States,US; Japan, New Zealand, Australia and the European Union member countries, maintain strong informal diplomatic and economic relations with it. Claiming to be the Republic of China, ROC, Taiwan is the world’s leading producer of […]
Free healthcare: Lagos LCDA enrols vulnerable residents
Residents of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State’s Mushin Local Government Area have gained immensely from a free healthcare initiative targeting 1,000 vulnerable community members.

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