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Supporters of Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara have moved to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primary elections in what political observers see as an early strategic move that could shape the governor’s political future ahead of the 2027 elections. It was gathered over the weekend that several frontline loyalists of the Rivers State governor obtained nomination and expression of interest forms before the deadline for the party primaries, signaling an emerging political realignment within the state. Although Governor Fubara has yet to formally declare his intention to seek a second term, sources close to the…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA , has arrested two octogenarians, Pa John Ofiel, 83, and Ogunjobi Samuel, 78, in separate operations linked to drug trafficking in Abia and Ekiti states, as operatives intensified nationwide enforcement against illicit drug activities. The arrests were disclosed on Sunday in a statement by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the statement, Pa Ofiel was arrested by NDLEA operatives on Tuesday, April 28, during a raid at Samek by Powerline in Aba, Abia State, following credible intelligence linking him to the sale of illicit substances. “At the time…

No fewer than 130 Nigerians have registered for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa as the Nigerian government intensifies efforts to protect its citizens amid rising tensions linked to anti-foreigner protests in the country. The development was disclosed on Sunday by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in a situation report shared via her X handle. She said the evacuation arrangement forms part of broader diplomatic and security measures being coordinated with Nigerian missions in South Africa following renewed anti-immigrant demonstrations in cities including Pretoria and Johannesburg. According to the minister, the evacuation plan followed directives from Bola Ahmed…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured that all suspects connected to the killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Delta State will face the full weight of the law, while also disclosing that the identity and address of the sender of the parcel linked to the incident would soon be uncovered. Speaking in Abuja while parading Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nuhu Ayuba, and members of his team allegedly involved in the killing, the IGP confirmed that the officers have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and that their case files have been forwarded for prosecution. Speaking through the…

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both leaders were presented with their membership cards on Sunday in Abuja amid cheers from supporters shortly after a closed-door meeting with the party’s leadership. They were officially received into the party by former Bayelsa State governor and NDC national leader, Seriake Dickson. The development came hours after Obi announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress, citing worsening internal crises, endless litigation, factional…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi On the evening of May 2, 2026, the departure boards told a story no airline ever wants to write. Flights cancelled across the network. Crews stood down. Passengers staring at screens, refreshing apps, hoping for an update that never came. Within hours, Spirit Airlines was gone. To many travellers, it felt abrupt, almost surreal. An airline that had carried millions simply stopped flying. But within the industry, there was a different reaction. Not shock, but recognition. This was not a sudden failure. It was the end of a long squeeze, one that had been tightening for years.…

The Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Buba Galadima, has hinted at an imminent political realignment, revealing that key opposition figures, including former Peter Obi and former Rabiu Kwankwaso, will unveil a new political platform on Monday. Galadima disclosed on Saturday during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement in Abuja, amid growing uncertainty over the future of opposition alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Although Galadima did not disclose the name of the platform, sources close to the opposition leaders said Obi and Kwankwaso were finalising arrangements to join the Nigeria…

By Temi Kingsway Eyoyibo The recent ruling of the Supreme Court of Nigeria has emerged as a defining moment in the country’s political discourse, deepening public awareness of the electoral landscape and drawing renewed attention to the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan. The judgment is being viewed by some political observers as a strong affirmation of Amupitan’s expertise and integrity in upholding the rule of law, despite sustained criticism from the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and sections of Nigerians who have questioned INEC’s position in the ongoing dispute.…

Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Yusuf clinched the party’s ticket unopposed following a stakeholders’ meeting held in Katsina on Tuesday, April 28, where he was unanimously adopted as the party’s consensus candidate. The chairman of the Consensus Committee for Daura Zone, Ahmed Dangiwa, announced the agreement, formally confirming Yusuf’s emergence as the party’s flag bearer for the federal constituency. Speaking after the adoption, Mannir Musa urged party members to…

The Nigerian Consulate in South Africa, in collaboration with the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa, has announced free repatriation flights for Nigerians willing to return home permanently amid escalating anti-foreigner protests across parts of the country. President of NICASA, Frank Onyekwelu, said the worsening unrest had forced many Nigerians to shut down shops and businesses, leaving many in fear and uncertainty. He disclosed that although there was no formal support structure yet for affected Nigerians, the intervention by the consulate had created an immediate option for those seeking to leave. According to him, many Nigerians had already indicated interest…