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Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has flatly rejected the results of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries held yesterday.In a strongly worded statement posted on his verified X account today, Amaechi described the process as marred by widespread voter disenfranchisement and “concocted results.” Why Amaechi Rejected the ADC Primaries Amaechi said he had made it clear from the beginning that he would only accept the outcome if the primaries were free, fair and transparent. According to him, about 80 percent of party members were prevented from voting in many parts of the country. “I…

Professor Isa Ali Pantami has been declared the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Gombe State in the 2027 general election.The announcement was made on Tuesday at a gathering in the state, with former Governor Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo in attendance. Pantami had earlier withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Gombe. Reports indicate that after stepping down from the APC race, he reached out to PDP stakeholders in the state, particularly those aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.His request for the PDP ticket was reportedly granted, leading to his formal declaration as the party’s…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that former President Goodluck Jonathan is free to contest the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu on Tuesday dismissed a suit seeking to stop him from running, describing the fresh legal challenge as an attempt to relitigate issues already settled by earlier judgments. The decision removes one of the biggest constitutional hurdles facing the former leader as political activities heat up ahead of the next general elections. The ruling comes just hours after the court was expected to deliver judgment in the matter. Lawyers for the plaintiff had argued that Section 137(3)…

The Federal Government has cancelled $717.7 million in undisbursed World Bank financing for Nigeria’s electricity sector. This step effectively brings the remaining portion of a $1.52 billion power sector recovery programme to an end. The decision follows a joint restructuring with the World Bank and comes amid persistent challenges in the industry, including widening tariff shortfalls and implementation delays. For millions of Nigerians who still struggle with unstable power supply, the move raises fresh questions about the pace and direction of sector reforms. Documents from the World Bank show that the entire undisbursed balance has been cancelled and no further…

Senator Ned Nwoko has claimed he was promised an automatic ticket before joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), but was later betrayed by the party. The Delta North senator made the allegation in a video that has since gone viral on social media. The controversy comes after the APC senatorial primaries for Delta North Senatorial District held recently. Former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, defeated incumbent Senator Ned Nwoko to clinch the party’s ticket for the 2027 general election.Okowa polled 113,309 votes while Nwoko managed only 2,612 votes across the nine local government areas in the district. The outcome…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 2 Command have arrested a suspected drug kingpin and seized hundreds of bags of Canadian Loud valued at ₦7.8 billion in a major raid in Lagos.The operation, carried out in the Mende area of Maryland, also saw the suspect allegedly offer a ₦500 million bribe to stop the raid — an offer that was firmly rejected. Lagos Police Raid Uncovers Massive Drug Warehouse The breakthrough followed months of surveillance and intelligence gathering. On May 19, 2026, a combined team from Zone 2 Command, the Special Protection Unit and divisional detectives stormed a three-bedroom…

The Benue State Police Command has arrested seven suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in coordinated operations across different parts of the state. The operations also led to the recovery of firearms and a stolen Lexus vehicle.Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the arrests in a statement. The command said the successes followed intelligence-driven raids and swift responses to criminal activities reported in recent days. On May 21, operatives carried out a raid in Gboko Local Government Area where five suspected kidnappers and armed robbers were arrested after a gun duel with security personnel. The suspects were subdued and…

Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, a student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology in Ondo State, has emerged as the new NANS president. The election took place during the association’s 2026 national convention at the Old Parade Ground in Abuja, marking a smooth and peaceful transition in student leadership.The outcome has drawn attention across campuses because Akinteye, a former NANS Senate President, won convincingly in a race that featured five candidates. Many see his victory as a sign that NANS is ready to return to active advocacy for students’ welfare after the last administration. The presidential contest was keenly…

Leaders of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria took to the streets today in a bold demonstration against the worsening security situation. Pastor Yemi Davids, Apostle Emmanuel Iren and other PFN figures led the peaceful rally in Lagos, following a three-day nationwide fast that drew massive participation across the country. The action signals growing impatience among faith-based groups and ordinary citizens for decisive steps to end the cycle of killings, kidnappings and fear. The protest comes barely a week after coordinated attacks on schools in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area, where gunmen abducted dozens of pupils and teachers. One mathematics…

In a powerful blend of education, diplomacy and living Igbo heritage, the Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Michał Cygan, alongside the Embassy’s Political Adviser, Mr Patrick Zajac, paid a courtesy visit to the ancient Obu Gad Palace in Enugwu Aguleri during activities tied to the 16th Convocation of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU). The visit, shared widely on social media by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu — widow of the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu and a member of the university’s Governing Council — offered the Polish delegation rare insight into Igbo traditional institutions, sacred artefacts,…