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Appeal Court Ruling Deepens PDP Crisis, Threatens 2027 Election Chances

Fresh concerns have emerged over the fate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections following a new judgment by the Court of Appeal, which has further complicated the party’s lingering leadership crisis. If the internal dispute remains unresolved and the legal implications of the judgment persist, the one-time ruling party may face procedural challenges that could ultimately threaten its ability to participate in the next general elections. It was reported that the fresh development comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has already slated party primaries and the resolution of disputes for between April 23 and May 30, 2026. The timeline effectively gives political parties, including the PDP, less than three months to conclude all processes leading to the emergence of candidates either through direct primaries or consensus arrangements. However, the current leadership tussle within the PDP has raised fears that the party may struggl...

Police ban covered number plates, unregistered vehicles in Lagos

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Jimoh Olohundare, has declared that it is now prohibited for motorists in the state to cover their vehicle number plates, warning that the command will begin strict enforcement of the directive. The CP also cautioned against the use of tinted glasses that obscure the front and right side of vehicles as well as the use of unregistered vehicles on Lagos roads. The Lagos police boss made the declaration on Monday during a press briefing after addressing officers and men of the command on directives issued by the Inspector-General of Police, Disu Olatunji. According to him, any vehicle owner who purchases a car must ensure it is immediately registered, stressing that the command will enforce the rules while respecting the human rights and dignity of citizens. “It is prohibited for anyone in Lagos to cover their plate number or to use tinted glasses where the front screen and the right screen are tinted and covered. People are also prohibited from ...

JUST IN: Fire Razes Part Of Head Of Civil Service Office In Abuja

A section of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation was on Monday morning gutted by fire, causing panic among workers and visitors at the government facility in Abuja. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the day, reportedly affected part of the building housing offices within the federal civil service structure. As of the time of filing this report, the exact cause of the fire had not been officially confirmed. Emergency responders were quickly deployed to the scene after the fire broke out. Firefighters are currently at the scene battling the flames in a bid to prevent the blaze from spreading to other sections of the building. Authorities are expected to conduct an assessment to determine the extent of damage caused by the fire once it is completely extinguished. It was reported that the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation plays a central role in coordinating the activities of federal civil servants across ministries, depart...

IPF Urges Aggrieved INC Members to Resolve Disputes Out of Court

The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF), the intellectual arm of the Ijaw struggle has called on aggrieved members and aspirants of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) 2026 elective convention to resolve their differences internally and avoid litigation, stressing that the collective interest of the Ijaw nation must remain paramount. In a statement issued on Monday in Warri, Delta State, and signed by the IPF President, Senior Comrade Ozobo Austin, the forum expressed concern over the growing resort to court actions within the apex Ijaw socio-cultural body. The group noted that frequent litigations involving the INC portray the organisation in a negative light, particularly for a body expected to promote unity, provide leadership directives and selfless service among the Ijaw people. The IPF’s reaction follows a recent ruling by the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, which halted the scheduled national election of the INC that was slated for March 7. The court orde...

Ex-Minister Amaechi Officially Joins ADC In Rivers

A former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after completing his registration with the party in his hometown. Focalpoint reports that Amaechi registered at Ward 8 in Ubima, located in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state, on Friday morning. The registration came amid tension in the community following the destruction of the ADC office in Ubima by unknown persons. Residents reportedly woke up in the early hours of Friday to discover that a section of the party office had been set ablaze, causing panic in the neighbourhood. As of the time Amaechi carried out his registration, no arrests had been made in connection with the arson attack. Addressing supporters who gathered to welcome him into the party, the former governor appealed for calm and warned against any act of violence or retaliation. “Don’t be violent because violence may lead to the death of some...

TINUBU approves postings of ambassadors to various countries

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have received agreements from the United Kingdom and France for the ambassadors assigned to their countries. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already received agreement from the United Kingdom for the High Commissioner-designate, Ambassador Aminu Dalhatu. Similarly, France has sent the agréement for Ambassador Ayo Oke. The Ministry has also conveyed the nominations of the other 62 designated envoys to all the countries concerned, including a request for their agréements in line with standard diplomatic practice,” the statement read. President Tinubu has directed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should immediately commence the inductio...