A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Buba Galadima, has alleged that there was a calculated plot to destabilise Kano State and compel the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the state. Galadima made the allegation while speaking on Jigsaw, a political programme aired on AIT on Tuesday. He claimed the plan was being orchestrated without the knowledge of President Bola Tinubu. “On the Kano situation, because unknown to him, and I can beat my chest that he didn’t know, Tinubu didn’t know what happened, what was arranged,” he said. “There was a grand design to…
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The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, remains a member of the Labour Party, despite speculations about his defection. Tanko dismissed claims that Obi has joined the Social Democratic Party, stating that such rumours are unfounded. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme on Monday, Tanko said the leadership of the Labour Party will soon clarify its position following the recent Supreme Court ruling that sacked Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman. “As I speak to you right now, there is going to be a meeting possibly…
Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Anambra State and will fly the party’s ticket at the November 8, 2025 governorship election. The results announced by the Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, after the primary that ended on Sunday showed an overwhelming victory for Ukachukwu. Ukachukwu scored 1,455 votes to defeat his closest rival, Valentine Ozigbo, who scored 67 votes, Johnbosco Onunkwo scored 26 votes and Edozie Madu scored eight votes, while invalid votes were 26 in the primary that began on Saturday. In his…
A frontline aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has withdrawn from the ongoing party primaries taking place at the Women Development Centre, Awka, on Saturday. Okonkwo’s withdrawal followed that of Chukwuma Umeoji and Paul Chukwuma, who had earlier withdrawn from the race. Following Okonkwo’s withdrawal from the race, the four remaining APC aspirants – Nicholas Ukachukwu, Onunkwo Johnbisco Obinna, Valentine Ozigbo, and Edozie Madu—are currently competing for the party’s ticket on Saturday. His resignation letter, captioned ‘Withdrawal from All Progressives Congress gubernatorial primary election’ was dated April 5. It read, “Dear supporters and fellow Anambrarians, “After a…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Friday in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, said the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo’s appeal will crash at the Appellate Court. Okpebholo said this while speaking at Okaijesan Town Hall, Irrua, venue for the celebration of his election Tribunal victory hosted by Edo Central leaders. The governor thanked the Edo people for their support and prayers and assured them that his administration would continue with the current pace of developmental strides. He noted that Ighodalo and the PDP have declared their intention to challenge the verdict of the election petition…
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday berated a former lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo, saying he has no hand in his removal from the National Assembly. The clarification was made in a statement issued in Abuja by Akpabio’s media aide, Eseme Eyiboh. Abbo was sacked by a Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on October 16, 2023. The judgment delivered by a three-member panel presided over by Justice C.E. Nwosu-Iheme ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue a Certificate of Return to Amos Yohanna of the Peoples Democratic Party as the duly elected lawmaker…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers, Chief Tony Okocha on Wednesday, stated that the recent claim by the former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, that the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, were behind the bombing of the state House of Assembly has validated their earlier position. He made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja. Okocha, an ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, was reacting to an earlier claim by Nwaeke that he witnessed a bag of money being handed over to him…
Former Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has disclosed that he never had faith in ex- Governor Godwin Obaseki’s leadership even before they both assumed office on November 12, 2016. Shaibu made this revelation on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm programme, where he spoke about his reservations regarding Obaseki’s leadership capabilities. “Obaseki is not a politician. We made him governor, Oshiomhole convinced us. I was not one of those that believed he should be the governor because I didn’t believe in him,” Shaibu stated. Despite his doubts, Shaibu said he eventually supported Obaseki out of respect…
The Cross River State All Progressives Congress have unanimously endorsed the state governor, Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, as the party’s sole candidates for the 2027 gubernatorial election. This was made known on Monday during a press briefing with journalists at the party’s secretariat in Calabar. The State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba, emphasised the duo’s leadership qualities, loyalty, and governance track record, affirming that “nobody changes a winning team.” Eba also called on all members and support groups to mobilize for grassroots outreach while reaffirming its stance against unauthorised legal actions in its name. Addressing concerns over political inclusivity,…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is capable of becoming a legend at the club like all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo. Mbappe idolised Ronaldo while growing up and after joining Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, has equalled the Portuguese striker’s tally of 33 goals in his first season at the Santiago Bernabeu. “What I wish for Mbappe is that he is capable of achieving what Ronaldo did at Real Madrid — and I think that he can do it,” Ancelotti told a news conference. “That means he will be a legend at Real Madrid,…