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Former member representing Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency, Danji Usman, has officially announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Usman, in a statement released on Saturday in Jalingo, said the move would enable him to pursue his political aspirations ahead of the 2026/2027 elections. He commended his supporters in Southern Taraba, across the state, and in the diaspora for their loyalty since his exit from the APC, describing their solidarity as proof of a shared vision to “rescue the people of Taraba from the grip of bad governance.” According to him, his decision to…

Samson Folarin •How Reverend Father sexually abused me – Former altar boy•Church rebukes priest A homosexuality scandal may have broken up in the Catholic Church in Nigeria following the conclusion of investigations into allegations of sexual abuse against a priest at the Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. After two separate verdicts of guilty and not-guilty, the church ordered that the accused, Reverend Father Kenneth, be formally warned to steer clear of scandals. The Bishop of Ijebu-Ode, Most Rev. Francis Adesina, in a letter dated July 30, 2025, said the verdict to rebuke Father Kenneth was reached in accordance with…

The Obidient Movement has launched a campaign to check election rigging ahead of the 2027 general election. Unveiling the campaign in Abuja, the group’s National Coordinator, Tanko Yunusa, introduced the rallying cry “A New Nigeria is Possible – Get Your PVC & GO MERD” — with GO MERD standing for Get Organised – Make Election Rigging Difficult. He said: “Our target is clear. In every polling unit, every Obidient will lead or join a bloc of at least 100 Nigerians — all with Permanent Voter’s Cards. We will secure 100 per cent PVC ownership in these blocs, go door-to-door for…

The pioneer National Chairman and founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, is rallying Igbo  political leaders and elite to discuss the mobilisation of Ndigbo towards 2027 elections and beyond. A letter he wrote inviting some Igbo leaders to a meeting seen by The Guardian said: “After a number of consultations, it became compelling that a select numbers of our leaders across political party lines and other critical stakeholders be invited to deliberate on what ought to be the agenda of Ndigbo in Nigerian politics irrespective of political party affiliation.” Continuing, the elder statesman stated: “God has…

“Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto governs Sokoto State, the Seat of the Caliphate, one of Nigeria’s most historically revered states and yet he is widely known for his total disdain for grand displays of authority and for his disarming humility. Though formally addressed as His Excellency, he lives and leads with quiet restraint. Unlike many of his colleagues, he has refused to be swept away by the trappings of the high office. In a political era where high public visibility is often…

A firm, Beer Sectoral Group (BSG), a sub-sectoral group under the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Sector, has restated its commitment to responsible consumption, sustainability, and partnership with the government. Speaking during a visit to the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, the group stressed its role in job creation, agricultural development, and manufacturing, making the industry a contributor to the nation’s economy. Its Chairman/CEO of Int’l Breweries Plc., Carlos Coutino, further reaffirmed the industry’s commitment to responsible growth and policy compliance. The meeting featured a technical presentation by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), which provided compelling data and projections to highlight…

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Pius Akuta Ukeyima, has urged Benue people to rally behind President Bola Tinubu in 2027, describing him as “a leader of courage, vision, and results” whose reforms are already reshaping Nigeria’s economy. Ukeyima, who spoke when he hosted members of the Conference of Benue Journalists (CBN) in Abuja, observed that President Tinubu came into office in 2023 with a clear mandate and has not wasted a single day delivering on it. “From day one, he took the historic step of removing fuel subsidies, a move many promised but never had the courage…

Okiki Adeduyite The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has said some parents defending a Rivers State pastor arrested for flogging children during a “spiritual cleansing” need counselling. NAPTIP’s Rivers State official, Nwamaka Ikediashi, made the remark on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, while giving an update on the incident. Ikediashi described the flogging as “a total case of child abuse,” stressing that the parents were also victims. Ikediashi said, “The parents are victims and they are supposed to be made to understand the implications of this whole thing, and that can…

Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu were in charge of the Super Eagles B during the CHAN qualifiers, but the NFF chose Eric Chelle to lead the team to the finals…. Remo Stars coach and Super Eagles assistant Daniel Ogunmodede has pledged his unabated support to coach Eric Chelle despite Nigeria’s dismal performance at the CHAN tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. Ogunmodede and Enugu Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu were in charge of the CHAN Eagles during the qualifers. But going into the competition, the Nigeria Football Federation appointed the main Super Eagles team coach Chelle, to take over the CHAN Eagles and relegated…

Humanitarian activist, Comrade Kennedy Iyere, has called on the National Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a free and fair National Assembly bye-election scheduled for tomorrow in Edo State. The bye-election aims to fill the vacancies left by Senator Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa, who were elected as Governor and Deputy Governor of Edo State, respectively. Iyere, on Friday, expressed concerns over allegations of potential electoral malpractices and urged INEC to take all necessary measures to guarantee the integrity and transparency of the electoral process. He stressed that the success of the bye-election would depend on the commission’s ability to…