Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo and APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje have voiced strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential re-election campaign. Their confidence stems from the impactful reforms and strategic governance Tinubu has demonstrated since taking office. During a courtesy visit to the APC National leadership in Abuja, Governor Ododo reiterated his loyalty to the party and pledged to promote its manifesto through “purposeful and people-centred governance” in Kogi State. He praised Tinubu’s “bold and transformative policies” that are positively reshaping Nigeria’s economy and creating a foundation for long-term prosperity. “We are grateful to our National Leader and…
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the trial of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, describing it as a sham designed to undermine the Nigerian judiciary and mask the Federal Government’s reckless manipulation of justice. In a detailed statement on Friday, IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful said the events at the Federal High Court in Abuja on June 19, 2025, exposed the government’s desperate attempt to implicate Kanu in the 2020 #EndSARS protests, a move the group called baseless and politically motivated. Powerful said, “This case has been sustained by a toxic cocktail of deceit, media manipulation, evidentiary fraud, and…
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has publicly expressed its displeasure with the worsening security situation across Nigeria, particularly in the Middle Belt region. The group has urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action to protect Nigerians, warning against allowing the country to become a “banana republic.” In a communique issued on Thursday in Akure, Ondo State, and signed by notable figures such as Oba Oladipo Olaitan (Afenifere), Dr. Bitrus Pogu (Middle Belt Forum), Senator John Azuta-Mbata (Ohanaeze Ndigbo), and Ambassador Godknows Igali (PANDEF), the forum criticized the Federal Government’s failure in providing adequate security. “The Federal…
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would decide within two weeks whether to authorize a military strike against Iran, signaling a pause amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The announcement came as Israel and Iran continued exchanging missile attacks, with Iran’s missiles recently striking a hospital in southern Israel, wounding at least 240 people. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt conveyed Trump’s message: “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go…
In response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the relocation of the Women’s Asian Cup qualifying matches from Jordan to Qatar. The qualifiers, initially scheduled to start next week in Amman, have been postponed and will now take place from July 7 to 19. The decision was made due to the “ongoing situation” in the region, where tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified, with both countries conducting air strikes against each other. The conflict risks further escalation involving the United States, heightening security concerns. The AFC’s statement confirmed that the…
Nigeria’s 36 state governors have united with the Federal Government in a strategic effort to address food inflation and ensure food security. Their plan includes harmonizing levies, eliminating illegal checkpoints, and improving the free flow of goods across state lines. Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the APC Governors Forum, disclosed that both the Progressive Governors Forum and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum have agreed on adopting a state-level security system to bolster federal security efforts. Food inflation, although showing a technical decline from 40.66% in May 2024 to 21.14% in May 2025 due to a change in…
Benue State recently played host to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who visited the state following the tragic killings that occurred in the Yelewata Community of Guma Local Government Area on June 13, 2025. The President’s visit was met with a heartfelt address from the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, who expressed immense gratitude for the President’s swift response and unwavering support. Governor Alia, in his speech, highlighted the significance of the President’s visit, noting that it marked a pivotal moment for the state grappling with protracted insecurity. “Your Excellency, this visit marks the very…
Reno Omokri, former media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has issued a comprehensive rebuttal to Peter Obi’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue State following the tragic Yelewata massacre. Omokri condemned Obi’s complaint that Tinubu wore a celebratory agbada instead of black mourning clothes, describing it as a clear sign of Obi’s ignorance about Islamic traditions. He explained that President Tinubu, a Muslim, adhered to Islamic customs which forbid wearing black during mourning events and instead prescribe white attire, citing a hadith of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) narrated by Ibn Abbas: “Wear white clothes, for they are the…
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central was arraigned on June 19, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on charges of defamation brought by the Federal Government. The charges stem from statements she allegedly made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Mohammed Abubakar, filed the criminal charge, accusing the senator of making false claims during a live television broadcast on April 3, 2025. Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly stated that Akpabio withdrew her security to make her vulnerable and conspired with Bello to have her killed in Kogi…
The Tor Tiv of Benue, James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, has accused certain politicians of politicizing the ongoing crisis in the state with the aim of pushing for a state of emergency declaration. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Makurdi on Wednesday, the paramount ruler expressed concern that some politicians prefer the crisis to worsen to justify such a declaration. He stated, “The second apprehension we have is the politicization of the crisis, politicians in the state are busy politicizing the crisis, passing blames instead of joining hands to address the crisis. We hear that there are…