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We await A’Court judgment on Ibadan convention — PDP Dep Nat’l Publicity scribe  

We await A’Court judgment on Ibadan convention — PDP Dep Nat’l Publicity scribe  

By Edwin Philip Lafia -The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Hajiya Farida Umar has said that the judgment of the Federal High court in Ibadan validating the Ibadan PDP convention, which led to the emergence of Taninu Turaki led executive in 2025, shows that the court can be seen as being unbiased aligning with the…

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2027: Defecting govs tighten grip as APC gets new state chairmen

2027: Defecting govs tighten grip as APC gets new state chairmen

By Clifford Ndujihe,Omeiza Ajayi & Femi Bolaji GOVERNORS who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, have tightened their grip on party structures in their states, as new state chairmen emerged in con gresses concluded nationwide. The development, seen as a strategic consolidation ahead of the 2027 general elections, followed the successful con duct of ward, local…

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Rivers Assembly invites nine Fubara commissioner-nominees for screening

By Davies Iheamnachor Port Harcourt — The Rivers State House of Assembly has invited nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara for screening to become members of his cabinet. The nominations follow the dissolution of the previous cabinet after a peace agreement in February in Abuja between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital…

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Senator Anosike elected Anambra APC chairman

Senator Anosike elected Anambra APC chairman

Former Senator of Anambra North District, Chief Emmanuel Obiajulu Anosike, was on Tuesday elected Chairman of the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Anosike emerged through consensus, with Chief J.C. Okeke as Vice Chairman and Chief Obi Okpala as Secretary. Declaring the outcome, the Chairman of the Anambra Congress Committee and Returning Officer, Rear Admiral William…

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Sani, Abbas set two million vote target for Kaduna APC in 2027

Sani, Abbas set two million vote target for Kaduna APC in 2027

Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas have tasked the APC’s new executives to secure two million votes for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. They gave the charge on Tuesday at the party’s State Congress in Kaduna, where Isaac Atiku Sankay emerged as consensus chairman. Sankay, born in 1983, is Special Adviser on Peace and…

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‘Don’t join this war’ – Iran warns European countries

‘Don’t join this war’ – Iran warns European countries

Iran has warned European countries, on Tuesday, against joining its conflict with Israel and the United States. Read Also: Iran drones hit US embassy in Saudi Arabia The warning is coming after Germany, Britain and France said they could take “defensive action” to destroy Iran’s missile-launching capabilities. “It would be an act of war. Any such act against Iran…

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2027: Taraba APC endorses gov, Tinubu for second term

2027: Taraba APC endorses gov, Tinubu for second term

The outgoing Taraba State Working Committee (SWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed Governor Agbu Kefas for a second term in the 2027 governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the committee also endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential poll. Alhaji Ibrahim El-Sudi, Chairman of APC in Taraba, while addressing newsmen in…

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2027: Presidency should remain in the South  —  Gov Fintiri insists

2027: Presidency should remain in the South  —  Gov Fintiri insists

Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has insisted that the presidency should remain in the southern part of the country in 2027, saying the region deserves to complete eight years in line with Nigeria’s long-standing power-sharing understanding. Speaking on Tuesday on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, the governor said although zoning is not provided for in the constitution, it remains…

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Atiku’s son resigns as commissioner in Adamawa after Gov Fintiri’s defection

Atiku’s son resigns as commissioner in Adamawa after Gov Fintiri’s defection

Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his role as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State. In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision came after “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.” “I write to formally tender my resignation…

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U.S. citizens urged to leave Middle Eastern countries including Israel

U.S. citizens urged to leave Middle Eastern countries including Israel

The U.S. Department of State has urged U.S. citizens to immediately leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, due to safety risks amid a military escalation in the region. The State Department “urges Americans to DEPART NOW from the countries below using available commercial transportation, due to serious safety risks,” Assistant Secretary Mora Namdar said in…

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