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By Clement Abayomi Former Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s direction under the administration of Bola Tinubu, saying the country is “heading to disaster.” He spoke on Tuesday at the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he called for urgent action and national unity. Addressing party members and stakeholders at the convention, Obi said Nigeria is becoming more divided and warned that the situation could worsen if nothing is done. He stressed the need for citizens to come together to save the country. “We need to work as a united Nigeria…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The Nigerian Army says its troops have overrun major bandit camps in Bauchi State, capturing family members of alleged terrorist and destroying key logistics in a fresh offensive. In a statement issued on Wednesday on its official X account, the Army said troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade, working with the Office of the National Security Adviser team, carried out a clearance operation in Dajin Madam Forest. It described the mission as part of “ongoing clearance operations against bandit elements.” According to the statement, the troops “successfully cleared several bandit camps, including the notorious Azuge and Hari…

By Clement Abayomi A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Buba Galadima, has spoken against intimidation at the party’s national convention, saying members must remain firm despite pressure from the ruling government. Galadima made the remarks while addressing party members at the convention on Tuesday. He alleged that the government led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) had tried to weaken opposition parties in the country. He said that several parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the Labour Party, and the ADC, have…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Johnson Olawumi, has said the scheme remains relevant to Nigeria’s unity and development more than 50 years after its creation. Olawumi stated that the NYSC is “still relevant to national integration and development” and has continued “to live up to the ideals that informed its establishment,” despite the challenges confronting it. He spoke in Abuja while receiving the current NYSC Director-General, Olakunle Nafiu, who paid him a visit. According to Olawumi, the scheme has “met the expectations of Nigeria in all ramifications,” noting that its contributions to…

By Clement Abayomi Senator Solomon Adeola, also known as Yayi, has pledged full commitment to serve the people of Ogun State after he was chosen as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election. Adeola made this known in a statement released on Facebook shortly after party leaders agreed on his candidacy. He thanked everyone in the party for their support and trust in him. He specially thanked President Bola Tinubu, for what he considered a strong leadership and commitment to the growth of the party and the country. Adeola maintained that Tinubu’s role has…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Fresh political signals have emerged in Lagos as the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, begins consultations with influential figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), setting off a wave of reactions that reflect both rising support and deep scepticism over his possible governorship ambition. Hamzat disclosed in a post on his X account that he met with members of the Governance Advisory Council, a powerful decision-shaping body within the Lagos APC. The meeting, though presented as routine engagement, has been widely interpreted as an early move in the build-up to the 2027 governorship race. He wrote, “Today,…

By Clement Abayomi The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed April 22, 2026, to hear an appeal on the leadership dispute in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after granting requests for a faster process. The PDP revealed this in a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The party said the case came up for the first time at the apex court, where lead counsel for the Kabiru Turaki-led faction, Chief Chris Uche, asked the court to shorten the usual time allowed for filing documents. Lawyers representing the respondents did not…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, on his birthday, praising his role in strengthening communication within the ruling party. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined members of the party’s National Executive Council and National Working Committee in celebrating Morka. Tinubu described the APC spokesman as a seasoned communicator who has helped bridge the gap between the party and the public. Read Also: APC Primaries: Tinubu support group urges calm after Faleke meeting He noted that Morka’s background…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State on Monday held ward congresses across all 226 wards in the state’s 21 local government areas, with party officials describing the exercise as peaceful and well organised. Chairman of the congress committee, Ephraim Agber, who monitored the process, said the outcome reflected unity within the party and strong grassroots support. Speaking in Girie Local Government Area, Agber commended members for their conduct, noting that the congresses were largely carried out through consensus. He said, “I am happy with what we have seen. Everywhere we went, people were jubilating. It…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Residents of Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have rejected relief materials brought by a government delegation, insisting that their priority is the rescue of abducted family members. The delegation reportedly arrived with items such as mats, buckets, and school bags for victims of a recent terrorist attack in the area. In a video seen from the scene, grieving residents were shown refusing to accept the items, describing them as inappropriate given the scale of loss in the community. The items were said to have been delivered in an ambulance. Angry residents maintained…