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*Police Nab Two Suspected Drug Peddlers By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu In a crackdown, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has apprehended and prosecuted no fewer than 35 drivers variously for using fake diplomatic number plates and overloading within roads in Enugu State. The FRSC apprehended and prosecuted 14 drivers for fake diplomatic number plate violations and 21 others for overloading. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Mr Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this on Friday while speaking on the ongoing 'Operation Guduma' in Enugu State. Represented by FRSC Corps Commander, Dorothy Ikpeme, the Corps Marshal said that 'Operation Guduma' is about closing two critical gaps:…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto A prominent opposition leader in Sokoto State, Faruk Malami Yabo, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of threatening Nigeria’s democratic system through alleged attempts to weaken opposition parties and dominate the nation’s political space ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yabo, a former diplomat and recently confirmed senatorial candidate under African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the remarks while addressing journalists and supporters after receiving endorsements from political stakeholders across his senatorial district. According to him, the growing support for his candidature reflects public frustration over worsening national conditions and a strong desire for credible…

*Action Unauthorized, It Insists National leadership of Youth Party has disowned a suit filed against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Federal High Court in Abuja, stating that the action was instituted without its approval. In a disclaimer and public notice, the party said the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/517/2026 and titled Youth Party vs. INEC, as well as the judgment delivered on 20 May, 2026, by Justice M. G. Umar, were initiated without the authorisation of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) or any recognised organ of the party. The party maintained that neither its leadership nor any of…

*Says 'I Am Well Known At Home' An All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency seat, Simi Fajemirokun-Ajayi, has dismissed claims that she is not sufficiently known within her constituency to win in the general election. Disclosing this during an interview with news correspondents in Abuja on Friday morning, Fajemirokun-Ajayi, a policy strategist and development advocate, responded to concerns over her level of popularity at home. She said she disagrees with the narrative, insisting that her track record of community engagement demonstrates a strong grassroots presence. She said she has remained actively involved in the constituency through community…

*Zonal ASUU Warns Of Fresh Industrial Unrest Over Implementation Of Agreement By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has officially endorsed Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto as its sole governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. The affirmation took place during a gathering of party leaders, stakeholders and supporters, who turned out in large numbers to declare support for the governor’s re-election bid. A delegation from the APC National headquarters led by Mukhtar Birniwa supervised the exercise. Speaking during the event, Birniwa described the process as peaceful, transparent and consistent with the party’s constitution and democratic principles.…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has saluted the All Progressives Congress (APC) faithful for his resounding election as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general election, highlighting progress made under his stewardship and promising more to the state. He stated these in his acceptance speech at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, on Friday, as the Hon. Danmalikin Hausa-led Enugu State APC Governorship Primary Election Committee concluded the collation of results of the exercise. The primary saw 397,370 accredited party faithful participating across the state’s 260 wards on Thursday. Mbah was formally declared winner. “This moment is not…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Road to a possible re-election has opened for Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, as he was declared winner of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary election conducted in the State. Disclosing the results of the primary, Chairman of the APC governorship primary election, Professor Mohammad Isah, at the party secretariat in Makurdi, the state capital, said Gov. Alia polled 367,786 votes to defeat other contestants. Professor Isah added that Gov. Alia's closest opponent, Terwase Orbunde, polled 3,247 votes while Jeffery Kuraun got 2,923 votes. While accepting to fly the flag of the party, Gov.…

*Gov Seeks Partnership With Church On Peace, Security, Others Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has called for stronger collaboration between government and the Church to sustain peace, security and development in the South-East State. He spoke as clergymen from Okigwe zone lauded his developmental strides in the State. The governor made the appeal during a courtesy visit on him by delegation of the clergy from the zone drawn from the Catholic, Anglican and Methodist Churches. He commended the religious leaders for promoting unity and supporting efforts aimed at restoring peace across the State. According to Gov. Uzodimma, the…

Amid grumbling by some stakeholders and the camp of Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North) over the results of weekend's primary election, the Delta State government today explained why the flamboyant federal lawmaker lost his bid to clinch the senatorial ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election. The government put it down to what it described as Sen. Nwoko's lack of grassroots following,adding that he made it to the Senate in 2023 in the first place, "on scholarship." State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, who defended the conduct of…

*Years Of Agitation Ends Well, They Note *New Elective Office Seats Created By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State have lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what they described as its landmark and courageous compliance with the Supreme Court judgment on fresh delineation of electoral wards and polling units in the constituency. Addressing journalists during a joint press briefing in Effurun today, leaders of the two ethnic groups said INEC's release of the final delineation report marks a defining moment in the political history of the constituency, which comprises…