The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The announcement was made by Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State on Thursday during President Tinubu’s working visit to the state. The event took place at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, drawing notable party…
The Labour Party (LP) has suspended six top-ranking members, including Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, and Senator Ireti Kingibe, over alleged anti-party activities. This move follows the recommendations of a five-member disciplinary panel set up by the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) on May 2, 2025. In an official statement released…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a comprehensive review of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, with plans to establish specialized Teachers’ Corps and Medical Corps to better address national development needs. This move comes amid growing concerns over the safety of corps members, outdated infrastructure, and the continued relevance of the NYSC…
Derin Phillips, an aspirant for the Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area (LCDA) chairmanship seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has pledged to champion technology, education, and transparent governance as part of his vision to transform the community. In a statement released on Tuesday, Phillips unveiled his five-point agenda, branded FAITH, aimed at addressing key…
ONITSHA – Governor Chukwuma Soludo has boldly declared that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the ruling party in Anambra State, faces no real opposition ahead of the November 8 governorship election. Speaking during a Thanksgiving Service organized by the Soludo Support Group (SSG) and other allies in Onitsha, the governor said APGA will continue…
In a major development from the National Assembly, the Nigerian Senate has constituted an 18-member oversight committee to monitor the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.). This move is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and good governance in Rivers State. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio…
Former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, Udengs Eradiri, has called on the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to remain focused on his reconciliation efforts and distance himself from individuals fueling political tension in the state. In an interview with journalists in Yenagoa, Eradiri praised Governor Fubara for taking the bold…
With the 2027 general elections on the horizon, Nigerian stakeholders have expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of electoral integrity, civic participation, and rising poverty levels across the country. These concerns were voiced on Tuesday during a two-day Policy Dialogue in Abuja titled “Nigeria’s Triple Challenge: Civic Space, Poverty, and Electoral Integrity”. The event…
Popular social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has spent the Fourth consecutive day in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following allegations of financial misconduct. Sources confirm that VDM is under investigation for alleged financial crimes, not for his public criticisms of the EFCC, as some…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that popular social media activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), will be released once he meets his bail conditions. Speaking to BBC News Pidgin, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale stated: “We will release him if he meets his bail conditions, and we will take the…
