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Grassroots Movement Emerges in Ijebu Ode as APC Chieftain Calls for Indigenous Representation
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — A growing political movement advocating grassroots participation and indigenous representation has begun gaining attention in Ijebu Ode Constituency following a press statement issued by Olalekan Moibi Ibrahim. In the statement titled “The People of Ijebu Ode Constituency Have Waited Long Enough,” the APC stalwart criticized what he described as years of…
Fubara Walks Out of APC Screening in Abuja, Leaving Questions Unanswered
Whatever happened at the Plateau State Governors’ Lodge in Abuja on Sunday, it was not what anyone expected — and no one involved is in a hurry to explain it. Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State governor, arrived at the APC screening venue at around 3:15 p.m. and left shortly afterward. Those who watched him go…
APC Leaders in Obafemi Owode Close Ranks Behind Adenike Ademokun-Osoba for House of Assembly
The All Progressives Congress in Obafemi Owode Local Government has made its move early — and it made it cleanly. At a high-level meeting of the party’s apex leadership on Sunday, May 10, 2026, presided over by Akeem Babatunde Adesina, party leaders unanimously ratified Adenike Abosede Ademokun-Osoba as their consensus candidate for the Obafemi Owode…
NIGERIA, USA DEEPEN COOPERATION ON SECURITY, COUNTERTERRORISM AS RIBADU MEETS VP VANCE, RUBIO
WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES – MAY 9, 2026 Nigeria and the United States are moving forward in deepening cooperation on security, counterterrorism, regional stability, and strategic partnership following a series of high-level engagements in Washington D.C.A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that Nigeria’s National Security…
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Screens Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma for 2027 Imo West Senatorial Bid
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 9, 2026 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has screened Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, ahead of his bid for the Imo West Senatorial seat in the 2027 National Assembly election.The screening exercise is part of the party’s internal preparations ahead of the 2027 general…
NDC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN PROGRESS AHEAD OF ITS PRIMARY
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 9, 2026 The maiden National Convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is currently underway in Abuja ahead of the party’s planned primary elections.Timothy Yusuf reports that the NDC is a newly registered political party officially recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in February 2026.The convention is expected to…
Troops Eliminate Three Terrorists, Recover Arms in Zamfara State
Zamfara State, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 Troops of Sector Two, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated three terrorists during a military operation in Zamfara State and recovered several weapons and ammunition. According to a statement by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Aliyu Danja, the operation was carried out…
Kebbi State Lists Gains of Sokoto-Badagry Highway, Praises Tinubu’s Transformative Leadership
Kebbi State, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 The Kebbi State Government has highlighted the expected economic and infrastructural benefits of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project, describing it as a major milestone under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. State officials noted that the highway project is expected to boost regional connectivity, improve transportation…
VP Shettima Pledges FG’s Support for Bill to Expand ICSAN Mandate
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the speedy passage of a bill seeking to expand the mandate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. The Vice President made the pledge while speaking at the institute’s 60th anniversary celebration, where he commended ICSAN…
APC Sets Dates for Screening of Senate and House of Reps Aspirants
Abuja, Nigeria,May 6, 2026 The All Progressives Congress has announced the screening schedule for aspirants contesting Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s primary elections. According to a statement issued by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the screening exercise for Senate aspirants is scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 9 and…