By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu | Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dismissed as false and misleading, reports circulating on social media suggesting that he has declared interest in contesting the Nasarawa North Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra, on Tuesday in Lafia, said the governor has not announced any political ambition beyond his current role and remains focused on fulfilling his mandate to the people of the state. “Our attention has been drawn to a social media publication claiming that Governor Abdullahi A. Sule has declared to…
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****Labour Party Chair Vows to Sweep 2026 FCT LGC Polls Comrade Ifeanyi Ajegbo, a chairmanship aspirant for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) under the Labour Party (LP), has pledged to usher in a new era of purpose-driven governance—rooted not in personal ambition, but in principle and service to the people. Speaking on Wednesday after picking up his nomination and expression of interest forms, Ajegbo described the moment as more than a routine political step—it was, according to him, a signal of reawakening and a declaration that politics in AMAC is about to change. “What we’ve seen in the past…
As part of efforts to cushion the impact of the prevailing economic hardship on vulnerable citizens, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has distributed palliatives to 1,500 widows across all 21 local government areas of the state. The distribution exercise took place at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja, and brought together stakeholders, community leaders, and beneficiaries in a show of solidarity with widows and disadvantaged women. Addressing the gathering, Governor Ododo emphasized the significance of compassion and inclusivity in governance. “Supporting widows and the vulnerable is not just a policy directive—it is a moral obligation. Our society must…
In a stunning show of defiance that could reshape the 2027 political battlefield, all three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators from Osun State have publicly and unapologetically endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term—while still wearing PDP colours. The unprecedented move, which party insiders are calling a “political betrayal” and “a silent defection,” was announced in a joint statement on Monday, shaking the foundations of Nigeria’s main opposition party. Senators Kamarudeen Lere Oyewumi (Osun West), Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla (Osun Central), and Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi (Osun East) declared that they were standing firmly behind Tinubu, calling him the “sole…
In a decisive move to overhaul Nigeria’s asset recovery framework, the Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022. The bill proposes the establishment of a single, independent agency to take full charge of managing assets recovered from unlawful activities. Sponsored by Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule (APC, Lagos West), the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (SB. 343) aims to eliminate duplication, curb abuse, and bring transparency to the process of managing forfeited properties. Leading the debate on the floor, Senator Adebule criticized the…
External auditors to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS) have found themselves at odds with the Senate Committee on Public Accounts over their refusal to appear before the committee. The auditors, through a letter from their legal counsel, Afe Babalola & Co, declined the Senate’s invitation, citing ongoing litigation as grounds for non-appearance. According to the letter, the issues raised in the audit reports that prompted the Senate’s inquiry are currently before the courts, and any participation in the hearings would be sub judice. However, the Senate Committee was not convinced.…
****Moves to Expel Lawmaker, Initiate Recall Over Financial Misconduct, Fake AGF Memo The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, member of the House of Representatives, over his alleged circulation of a forged document claimed to have originated from the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). In a strongly worded statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, described Ogene’s actions as “reckless, criminal, and dangerous to the integrity of national institutions.” The party accused the lawmaker of weaponizing falsehoods,…
***Alleges Ethnic Imbalance, Urges Tinubu to Intervene A Niger State-based group, the Community Association for Grassroots Transformation (CAGRAT), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently revisit the composition of the recently constituted board of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), citing gross marginalization and ethnic imbalance. Speaking at a press briefing in Minna, President-General of the group, Alhaji Muhammadu Dagaci, said the current structure of the board lacks equity, fairness, and justice—factors which he warned could threaten unity and effective collaboration within the region. “The placement of the Commission’s headquarters in Lafia, Nasarawa State, and the concentration of…
***’This Is Our Project’—Top Aide Rallies Wamba Stakeholders By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has formally thrown his hat into the ring for the Nasarawa North Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Director-General of the Nasarawa State Bureau for Pension Administration, Suleiman Musa-Nagogo, during a strategic consultative meeting with APC stakeholders in Wamba Local Government Area—the governor’s political base. “I bring a message of great political significance from His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi Sule: he is officially declaring his intention to contest for the Senate seat…
A new era in home entertainment has begun as Luft Pay TV made its dynamic debut in Nigeria’s pay TV landscape with an official launch event held in Lagos on Monday, May 20, 2025. The high-profile event brought together media executives, content creators, industry stakeholders, and entertainment enthusiasts to witness the unveiling of a brand that promises to deliver not just content—but connection, clarity, and consumer-first value. Speaking at the launch, Yemi Adebowale, Head of Corporate Communications and Media at Luft Pay TV, positioned the brand as a visionary response to the complexities and gaps in Nigeria’s current pay TV…