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2027: APC Releases Full List Of Senatorial Aspirants Not Cleared

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the full list of Senatorial aspirants not cleared to participate in the Party’s Senate Primary Elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. Total of 47 aspirants were not cleared according to the list released by the APC on Monday. The party insisted that the screening exercise was conducted by the Party’s Screening Committees in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Those not cleared include Senator Ben Murray Bruce from Bayelsa, Sen. Garba Musa Mai Doki from Kebbi, Bello Abudullahi Bodejo from Taraba and Senator Banigo Ipalibo from Rivers State. Below is the full list, which cuts across all the states of the federation. 1. Hon. Hamish Idris – Adamawa State, North Senatorial District 2. Hon. Abdurman Kwacham – Adamawa State, North Senatorial District 3. Chimzobam Kingsley Nnalue – Anambra State, North Senatorial District 4. Donald Daunemigita – Bayelsa State, West Senatorial District 5. Sen. Ben Murray Bru...
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Consensus Dispute Hit ADC As Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen Fail To Reach Agreement

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed its presidential screening exercise from Monday to Wednesday following disagreements among party leaders over a preferred consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 election.  Sources within the party disclosed that consultations and negotiations were still ongoing among key stakeholders over who should emerge as the party’s consensus presidential candidate. According to party insiders, the leadership has yet to reach an agreement among three leading contenders – Rotimi Amaechi, Atiku Abubakar, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. A source familiar with the development said the postponement was aimed at giving the party more time to resolve internal disagreements and avoid deepening divisions before the presidential primary. “The ADC presidential screening exercise has been shifted from Monday to Wednesday,” the source said. “The party has failed to agree on a consensus candidate between Amaechi, Atiku and Hayatu-Deen.” Sources also r...

Party Leaders Flee As Thugs Disrupt APC Primary Election Result Announcement In Ondo

Political thugs stormed the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Ondo on Sunday and disrupted the collation and announcement of results from last Saturday’s primary elections for House of Representatives aspirants on the party’s platform. The thugs, suspected to be loyal to some disqualified aspirants, temporarily halted proceedings at the APC secretariat in Akure, the state capital. As a result of the attack, the APC chairman in Ondo, Kolawole Babatunde, alongside party executives, electoral officials, delegates, and supporters, were said to have exited the venue through the back door as tension escalated. Security operatives at the venue also evacuated the members of the seven-man National Assembly Primary Election Committee, led by Hon. Iboroma Harry Dabibi, from the secretariat as a result of the attack. According to eyewitnesses, the suspected thugs stormed the secretariat during the exercise and demanded that the committee chairman suspend the announcement o...

Delta 2027: NDC Warri House of Reps Aspirant, Mulade Urges Party Faithfuls To Remain Hopeful

By Elizabath Adjerhore Leading aspirant for the Warri Federal Constituency seat under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Sheriff Mulade, PhD, has called on party faithfuls, supporters, and the good people of Warri Federal Constituency to remain hopeful, united, and committed to the collective vision of building a better future ahead of the 2027 general elections. Chief Mulade, a renowned peace advocate, development strategist, and grassroots mobiliser, stated that the growing support and acceptance being enjoyed by the NDC across Delta State and particularly within Warri Federal Constituency is a clear indication that the people are ready for purposeful, inclusive, and people-oriented leadership. According to him, the journey towards 2027 is not just about politics, but about restoring confidence in governance and peaceful coexistence among Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities that make up the Warri Federal Constituency. The environmental...

Newly Inaugurated INC Executive Promises to Promote Unity, Development of Ijaw Nation

Newly Inaugurated INC Executive Promises to Promote Unity, Development of Ijaw Nation By Ezekiel Kagbala The National Executive members of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), has been inaugurated in Warri, Delta State with a promise to promote peace, unity, and development of Ijaws of the Niger Delta. The Ijaw National Congress which is the highest Ijaw apex body has been promoting Ijaw cause and development since its inception. In his inaugural speech, the National president of INC, High Chief (Barr.) Macdonard Ebi Igbadiwei said that unity, peace and development of Ijaw nation remain a top priority of INC and would vigorously pursue it. He said the leadership of INC is not about power but about service to the Ijaw nation, adding that they will sacrifice for the collective destiny of the Ijaw nation. According to him “Together we shall rise above division, defend our heritage, protect our communities and environment and build a stronger, united and prosperous Ija...

FCT Council Speaker, Aide Die In Highway Accident

The Speaker of the Gwagwalada Area Council legislative arm, Mohammed Ibrahim Ibwa, and his aide, Ibrahim Ibwa, have died in a fatal motor accident at Sheda village along the Abuja-Lokoja highway. The accident occurred around 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday, involving a Mercedes-Benz car and a Sino truck. The Speaker’s aide died on the spot, while Ibwa died in the early hours of Thursday at the Abuja Teaching Hospital, where he had been referred after initially receiving treatment at Legend Hospital in Gwagwalada.  A source said the Speaker was travelling in the Mercedes-Benz with two other persons when the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with the truck near Sheda village. According to the source, the third occupant of the vehicle survived the crash and is currently receiving medical attention. The source added that the Speaker and his aides were returning to Gwagwalada from Kwali, where they had attended a political meeting, when the accident occurred. An official of...

Tantita Security Services Handover Newly Procured 15 Gún Boats, 7 to The Nigeria Army and 8 to The Nigeria Navy

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) recently strengthened maritime security in the Niger Delta by handing over 15 newly procured gunboats to the Nigerian armed forces, as seen in this Facebook post. The donation includes 7 gunboats for the Nigerian Army and 8 for the Nigerian .....Navy, aimed at enhancing patrols and combatting illegal oil theft in the region.. These vessels are intended to boost the capacity o....  ...f the Army and Navy to curb illegal bunkering and protect critical oil infrastructure, complementing the ongoing surveillance efforts by Tantita. This action highlights the continued partnership between private security firms (Tantita) and government security agencies (Operation Delta Safe) to secure the waterways. This action highlights the continued partnership between private security firms (Tantita) and government security agencies (Operation Delta Safe) to secure the waterways.