The Coalition of North West State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Support Groups has expressed strong backing for the suspension of the party’s national chairman, Ambassador Illiya Damagum. The coalition also welcomed the recent Federal High Court ruling that halted the PDP’s planned national convention, describing it as a positive step towards restoring order and internal democracy within the party. Addressing journalists in Kaduna, Dr. Haruna Muhammad Ismail Gumel, president general of the coalition, said the judgment delivered last Friday highlighted the ongoing leadership crisis in the PDP. He emphasized that the situation presents an opportunity for genuine reconciliation and party…
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Investigative journalist and author David Hundeyin has criticized what he described as the “reactionary mindset” of many Africans, saying the continent’s progress is hindered by a failure to address the root causes of its systemic challenges. In a lengthy post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Hundeyin said he remained undeterred by criticism and personal attacks, emphasizing his commitment to speaking truth to power. “They can pick on me all they want. That concerns who is fragile enough to be picked on. None of my business,” he wrote. “I will continue to say what I have to say — and that…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC)-affiliated group, ADC Vanguard, is under scrutiny for circulating an outdated photograph to claim that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and All Progressives Congress (APC) engaged in vote buying during the November 8 Anambra governorship election. On Thursday, the group posted an image on its social media page showing a “Ghana-Must-Go” bag stuffed with bundles of Nigerian naira notes. The caption read: “Evidence of collusion everywhere. APC and APGA turned the process into a heist and pushed out the coalition. Unacceptable.” Investigations reveal, however, that the photo is not related to the recent Anambra election.…
Following the announcement of the Anambra State governorship election results, social media users have reacted strongly to the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which recorded 99,445 votes in the poll. Although Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won by a wide margin, many Nigerians online said the APC’s result showed that the party might not be as unpopular in the Southeast as often claimed. Several commentators argued that the outcome challenges the claims made by some supporters of the Labour Party and Peter Obi, who are popularly called “Obidients.” According to them, the results…
Anambra State’s governorship election has reportedly been marred by vote-buying, as residents were seen receiving gifts in exchange for their votes. According to social media reports, sachets of Maltina and packs of Gala snacks are being distributed to voters, including adults and children, in exchange for their support. A post on X (formerly Twitter) by user @nononsensezones stated, “We no dey vote Rubbish. People are currently getting paid with Gala and Malt for their VOTE.” The post included images showing the distribution of the drinks and snacks to locals at polling locations. Election observers and residents have expressed concern over…
In a surprising result from the ongoing Anambra State governorship election, the Labour Party (LP) lost in the very polling unit of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. At Polling Unit 019, Agulu Ward 11, Anaocha Local Government Area, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, emerged victorious with 73 votes. The Labour Party candidate, George Moghalu, scored 57 votes, while the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) came third with 38 votes. Peter Obi had cast his vote at the same polling unit earlier in the day and has been actively campaigning across the state, where he had won…
Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has disowned a viral message circulating on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, describing it as completely false and misleading. The message, which falsely attributed a statement titled “Trump Didn’t Hit Us — Our Leaders Did” to her, has been shared widely across several social media platforms. In a post on her verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala warned the public to disregard the message, stressing that she had no connection to it. “Beware this story going around on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook is false! We are taking action!” she wrote.…
Russia and the African Union (AU) have called on the United States to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty following reports that the US may be considering military action in the country. Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, said during a weekly press briefing in Moscow that her country was closely monitoring the situation and urged all parties to follow international law. “We are closely monitoring this issue and call on all parties involved to strictly comply with international legal norms,” she said. Similarly, the AU Commission emphasized that the US should prioritize diplomatic engagement and regional cooperation over military threats. In a…
Russia has said it is watching closely the growing reports about possible plans by the United States to carry out military action in Nigeria. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made this known during a press briefing in Moscow on Friday. She called on all countries involved to respect international laws in handling the matter. Her statement followed reports from senior US defence officials earlier in the week claiming that the Pentagon had prepared both air and ground strike options in Nigeria. The officials said the move was based on President Donald Trump’s order to “protect…
The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, is reportedly preparing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on November 19. A reliable source within the APC said that all plans have been completed to receive the governor during a major rally in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. The source added that the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, will personally lead the delegation that will welcome Kefas into the party. It was also revealed that Kefas’ planned defection was discussed at the APC leadership meeting held on Wednesday at the party’s national headquarters…