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Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has formally welcomed a group of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a significant boost to the state’s development agenda. The governor made the announcement via his official X account, revealing that the delegation of former PDP members was led by Evang. Mike Ikokwu. According to Uzodimma, the defection underscores what he characterised as growing confidence in his administration’s policies and developmental strides. “The new trajectory for Imo State development is yielding remarkable results, and no progressive-minded person desires to be left…

Political tension is mounting in Zamfara State as Governor Dauda Lawal weighs his political future amid growing uncertainty within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Amid the current turmoil within the opposition party, Governor Lawal is understood to have summoned an emergency meeting of key cabinet members and influential stakeholders to deliberate on the way forward, particularly as preparations gather pace ahead of the next election cycle. According to a source familiar with proceedings, the governor convened the high-level meeting on Friday night at the Rescue Hall within the Government House in Gusau. Those in attendance reportedly included the state party…

A wave of resignations by political appointees has hit the administration of Monday Okpebholo in Edo State, as officials step down to pursue elective positions in the 2027 general elections. The resignations followed a circular dated February 28, 2026, issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, directing all political appointees and civil servants intending to contest elections to resign with immediate effect. The circular was made public on March 2, 2026. Among those who have formally resigned are: Dr Washington Osifo, Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation, aiming for the Orhionmwon/Uhumwonde Federal Constituency seat currently held…

A new leadership dispute has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, after the party’s caretaker committee rejected a directive backing Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election on another platform. The disagreement arose following a statement by Sunday Bisi, former chairman of the party’s State Working Committee before its dissolution by the national leadership. Bisi had instructed party members to support Adeleke’s second-term ambition in the 2026 governorship election under the Accord Party. The PDP caretaker committee, constituted by the national leadership and led by Tunde Tijani, with Seyi Bamidele as secretary, immediately distanced itself from Bisi’s directive, describing it…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the South-South Regional Colligate Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Onochie Osheokwu, has called on the African Democratic Congress to zone its presidential ticket to the South. Osheokwu made the appeal on Monday during an interview on Arise Television, monitored by DAILY POST, as political parties intensify consultations and realignments ahead of next year’s polls. According to him, Nigerians are already aware of who represents the strongest presidential option, suggesting that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, who hails from the South-East, remains a leading figure within the broader movement. “We in the South-South…

The Dangote Refinery has increased its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), raising the cost from N799 to N874 per litre. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery adjusted its petrol price by N75 per litre on Monday, marking another upward review within weeks. The spokesperson of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, confirmed the development, attributing the hike to rising global crude oil prices triggered by escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel. “It is due to global crude oil price volatility following the Iran–US–Israel war. It is the ripple effect of the ongoing conflict,” Ukadike said.…

South African giants Kaizer Chiefs have renewed their interest in Nigeria international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following the appendix surgery of first-choice keeper Brandon Petersen. According to reports from Afrik-Foot, Chiefs have submitted an offer to sign the 29-year-old free agent as they seek experienced cover during Petersen’s absence. Petersen underwent surgery on Friday and was expected to be discharged from hospital on Monday. However, his return to action remains uncertain, with recovery from an appendectomy typically ranging between three and six weeks. His absence was immediately felt as Chiefs suffered a 3-0 defeat in the Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates,…

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared that the state currently has no pension arrears, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of retirees. The assurance was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gbenga Akosile, following a courtesy visit by the senior management team of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD). The delegation was led by its Executive Secretary, Tolulope Odunaiya, and the meeting took place at Lagos House, Marina. According to the statement, Sanwo-Olu emphasised that pensioners are held in high esteem by his administration and…

The Senator representing Ogun West and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has appealed to his supporters to refrain from attacking other aspirants ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State. Adeola’s appeal followed increasing political activities and public declarations by individuals expressing interest in contesting the governorship under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. In a statement personally signed and made available to journalists on Monday, the lawmaker said his attention had been drawn to comments and opinions circulating, particularly on social media, in response to declarations by some respected…

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP), following the unanimous endorsement of his appointment by the Nigeria Police Council on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting scheduled for the same day, according to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The Police Council meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, was presided over by President Tinubu and attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG…