National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced that several high-profile politicians from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other opposition parties are poised to join the ruling party in the coming days. Yilwatda who made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting held on weekend at Crest Hotel, Jos, stated that the APC remains “strong, united and open to all,” adding that the party will officially receive the defectors next week in a formal ceremony. According to him, discussions are at advanced stages with more senators, governors, and National Assembly members who have expressed interest…
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At least 70 suspects have been arrested and several kidnapped victims rescued following a major security operation jointly conducted by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigerian Army in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. The clearance operation, carried out by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS), targeted criminal networks allegedly responsible for kidnappings, rape, and other violent crimes in the area. According to a statement by CSC Afolabi Babawale, National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, the operation was ordered by the Commandant General, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi. Commandant of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of pursuing a deliberate plan to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, following the recent defections of the governors of Enugu and Bayelsa states. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the defections as a “betrayal of the people” and evidence of a “grand conspiracy against Nigerians.” “The recent defections by the governors of Enugu and Bayelsa States to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) validate the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s long-standing warning that President Bola Tinubu is determined…
Former Bayelsa East senator and businessman, Ben Murray-Bruce, has formally announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing support for the economic and security reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Murray-Bruce praised Tinubu’s leadership style and policy direction, describing the president as “a results-driven leader” with a clear understanding of Nigeria’s economic challenges. “I have known President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu since 1998. I know the man’s mind, his courage, and his conviction. He is not driven by applause; he is driven by results. And today, I can boldly say to you…
Benin City erupted in jubilation on Wednesday as Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, officially absorbed over 5,000 contract teachers into the state’s civil service, granting them permanent appointments in the Ministry of Education. The teachers, who had served for years on contract and earned a monthly stipend of ₦65,000 under the previous administration, received their employment letters during a ceremony held at Government House, Benin City. The event is being described as a landmark moment for the state’s education sector. Governor Okpebholo, who personally supervised the distribution of the appointment letters, said the move reflects his administration’s commitment to…
In a major political shake-up, governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside 23 members of the State House of Assembly. The governor made the announcement on Wednesday during a press briefing at the Executive Council Chamber of the Bayelsa State Government House in Yenagoa. While Diri confirmed his resignation from the PDP, he did not disclose the political party he intends to join. His decision was immediately backed by 23 lawmakers, led by the Speaker of the House, marking one of the most significant mass defections in the state’s recent political history.…
Venezuela has announced plans to open a new embassy in Burkina Faso as part of what officials are calling a “strategic reallocation of resources” in its diplomatic network. The decision, unveiled on October 14, also includes the closure of Venezuelan embassies in Norway and Australia. In addition to Burkina Faso, Caracas plans to establish a new diplomatic mission in Zimbabwe. The Venezuelan government described both African nations as “sister countries, strategic allies in the anti-colonial struggle and in the resistance against hegemonic pressures.” The timing of the announcement has drawn attention, coming just days after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina…
Enugu State entered a new political era on Monday, October 13, 2025, as Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling one of the most significant political realignments in the state’s recent history. The defection ceremony, held at Michael Okpara Square, drew thousands of enthusiastic supporters, political stakeholders, and party loyalists from all 17 local government areas of the state. The event not only consolidated Governor Mbah’s position as a key political figure in the South East but also sent ripples through Nigeria’s national political scene. Shortly after the announcement, the Enugu State chapter…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have intercepted a vehicle loaded with substances suspected to be hard drugs during a routine stop-and-search operation in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The incident occurred around Angguwan Mallama, when troops on duty flagged down an ash-coloured Toyota Solara with registration number KJA 108FY (Lagos). According to a military statement, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into nearby bushes upon sighting the troops. Although soldiers launched an immediate pursuit, the suspect, according to the statement, managed to escape. A thorough search of the vehicle uncovered several bags of suspected marijuana, which have been taken…
The Headquarters of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that soldiers unlawfully arrested a student of Taraba State University, Mr. Yebsonya Gamboro, on Friday, October 10, 2025. In a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, the Brigade clarified that contrary to online allegations, Mr. Gamboro was not part of the students initially apprehended for illegally wearing military camouflage during a campus social event. Those students, the statement noted, were immediately released after questioning. According to the Army, subsequent events revealed that Mr. Gamboro was later seen wearing military camouflage and…