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As the 2027 general elections inch closer, the Presidency has warned Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 polls, Mr Peter Obi, against what it described as unfairly targeting President Bola Tinubu over the ongoing crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Obi's new political container. This was disclosed in a statement issued yesterday by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga described Obi's attacks as “baseless," maintaining that the ADC turmoil is entirely self-inflicted. Presidency's Version Of Genesis Of ADC Crisis "After using the Labour Party to contest the highest office in the…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Residents of Delta South Senatorial District have been assured of inclusiveness and people-driven policies just as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) will be a partner in the quest to give the area good representation. This was disclosed by Jay Ogor, a leading Delta South Senatorial hopeful, philanthropist, and business mogul during a visit to High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) Press Centre Secretariat of the NUJ, Warri Correspondents’ Chapel in Warri, Delta State, with his supporters. To him, Delta South Senatorial District seat is vacant because of what he described as poor representation. The current…

…Says Exercise Targeted At Stopping Touted APC Guber Candidate Senator Alli By Adegboyoga Stephen, Ibadan A group in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Save Oyo Movement (SOM), has accused the state governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, of wasting billions of state funds on irrelevant ventures, “especially the recent failed coronation of high chiefs in Ibadan, on which over N1.5 billion was allegedly spent.” Governor Makinde had coronated three high chiefs in Ibadanland to Obas in their absence. The three high chiefs, Ekeerin Balogun of Ibadanland, Akeem Adewoyin; Ekaarun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Kola Babalola; and Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland, Sharafadeen Alli, declined…

*Body Of Benchers Chairman Preaches More Sacrifice By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri; Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu; and Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto From the heart of the Sokoto Caliphate, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, yesterday called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in faith and hope despite the country’s ongoing security and socio-economic challenges. In his 2026 Easter message titled 'Faith and Hope in Times of Turbulence', the cleric compared Nigeria’s situation to a turbulent flight, urging leaders to inspire confidence and citizens to remain resilient even in difficult times. Bishop Kukah described Nigeria as a nation trapped in persistent instability, tracing…

*Conduct It, Whatever You See, You Take -INEC *You Misinterpret Court Order To Weaken Opposition Parties -ADC To the leadership of African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by former Senate President David Mark, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan issued a warning not to proceed with its planned national convention on 14 April. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Prof. Amupitan said that if the ADC went ahead with the convention, which it had vowed to hold, its fate would not be dissimilar to the 2019 Zamfara governorship election. The Zamfara scenario saw the winner of the…

*FEMD Officials Battling To Ensure Noone Is Trapped In Rubble *Fire Engulfs Car Mart By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Another building has collapsed in Abuja, the nation's capital. In the latest incident, today, a two-storey building under construction in Jikwoyi, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), caved in, leaving at least six persons injured. It is not the first time in recent time that such incidents have occurred in the nation's capital, a place designed to show and lead by first class example in all facets of human endeavor,for other parts of the country to follow. On 2 February this year, a…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto The relative recent calm enjoyed in Sokoto State was broken following a suspected terrorist attack on a community in Wurno Local Government Area (LGA) of the North-West state. Residents of Chacho village were thrown into panic as suspected terrorists abducted nine persons and injured two others in the attack. The incident, which occurred late Wednesday night, disrupted the fragile peace of the community, leaving residents in fear and uncertainty. Eye witnesses said the attackers stormed the village from Sabon Birni forest axis, firing sporadically to scare residents before carrying out the operation. An eyewitness, who spoke…

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has not resigned his appointment, contrary to some media reports. On 1 April, reports surfaced online that the Minister, a close ally of President Bola Tinubu, had quit office. Tinubu reportedly handed his subordinates a deadline of 31 March to quit, if they were interested in running for any political office in 2027. So far, at least two Ministers -Foreign Affairs Minister,Yusuf Tuggar, and his Transportation colleague, Saidu Alkali -have heeded the directive and exited their offices to try their luck in their states. One of the…

Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has lambasted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its decision on the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging a plot to undermine credible elections in 2027. “Whose script is this INEC playing? “It seems that the ruling party, which prides itself as having over thirty governors in its fold, is so scared of a fair contestation. “If it is the desire of INEC for Bola Tinubu to contest as a sole candidate – unopposed, in 2027, let the Commission say so publicly," the lawyer said. Professor O. Amupitan is Chairman of…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 569 personnel for the Easter Special Patrol to ensure free flow of traffic within major roads in Enugu State. Sector Commander, FRSC Enugu State Command, Mr Franklin Agbakoba, disclosed this to newsmen in Enugu. Agbakoba noted that the personnel included 309 regular and 260 special marshals. The Sector Commander said that the FRSC had also made ready 10 operational vehicles to cover major road corridors within the state. According to him, the vehicles deployed include seven patrol vans, one motor-bike, one tow truck and one intensive care ambulance. He…