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The national coordinator, South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), Mr Belusochukwu Enwere has expressed optimism that the people of the region won’t be lured into the newly unveiled coalition. Enwere, who spoke in Enugu on Friday during the inauguration of the Enugu chapter of the group, said President Bola Tinubu had shown commitment towards the development of the South-East zone. DAILY POST recalls that earlier in the week, opposition leaders unveiled African Democratic Congress, ADC, as the official platform with which to stop Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. However, Enwere expects no challenge from the coalition, as according to him, Ndigbo…
In what appears to be a growing wave of discontent within the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue State, two notable youth leaders, John Sunday Uttuh and Prince Akola Julius, have officially resigned their membership of the party. The duo cited internal crises, marginalization and irreconcilable differences as reasons for their defection. In separate resignation letters addressed to their respective ward chairmen, the former leaders expressed disappointment in the current state of the PDP, describing it as a party overwhelmed by deepening divisions, mutual distrust, and failed leadership. John Sunday Uttuh, former Youth Leader for Zone C,…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has inaugurated a 41-member committee to assess requests for the creation of new emirates, chiefdoms, and districts across the state. Speaking at the inauguration held at Government House, Governor Mohammed said the move was in fulfillment of a campaign promise made in 2019. He explained that the initiative is aimed at strengthening local governance, fostering cultural identity, and reinforcing the traditional institutions as key agents of peace, unity, and development. The governor noted that the state had remained stagnant in the creation of traditional structures since its inception in 1976, making it necessary to revisit…
Former Vice President and a key figure of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, coalition, Atiku Abubakar has hinted on running for presidency in 2027. Atiku vowed to punish anybody engaged in corruption if he is elected president. He disclosed this while addressing a group of people in Hausa language. In a video on X, Atiku could be heard saying: “I swear to God, if elected, whoever steals or engages in any corruption-related activities, we will declare war against them and they must be punished” Atiku, who lost in the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party,…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has dismissed claims of a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Adeleke described himself as a loyal member of the PDP and leader of the party in the state. This comes amid his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos State and in Abuja. However, the governor vowed to remain focused on delivering his 5-point agenda to the people of the state. Adeleke made his political position known in a post on X. He urged the public to disregard the fake news and continue to…
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has slammed the brakes on calls for protest over Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan’s reinstatement agitation, urging civil society organizations (CSOs) to exercise restraint and allow due process to take its full course. In a press conference held at the NCSCN headquarters in Abuja, Executive Director Amb. Blessing A. Akinlosotu condemned the unwarranted call for protest, citing the need to respect the rule of law and avoid actions that could undermine judicial and legislative institutions. The development follows a Federal High Court in Abuja judgment on the matter between Senator Natasha and the…
Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu, the traditional ruler of Umudiawa autonomous community in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State, has been suspended for six months for alleged insubordination. He was suspended by the leadership of Abia State Council of traditional rulers through a letter dated June 6, 2025. Confirming the suspension to journalists on Saturday, the Chairman of Abia State Council of traditional rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah made it clear that Eze Ofoegbu was not suspended because of his support for President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, as being misconstrued by some publications. “The suspension…
Tension erupted on Thursday night at the International Market Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Makurdi, Benue State, as displaced residents from Yelewata community staged a protest against plans by the state government to relocate them to their ancestral homes. Hundreds of women, children, and elderly men gathered at the main entrance of the camp, chanting slogans such as “No security, no return!” and demanding that government authorities halt the planned relocation until adequate safety measures are put in place. The demonstrators, many of whom survived a deadly attack in June that claimed over 200 lives, said Yelewata remains unsafe…
Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has stated that he knows West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus since the player was at Ajax. Maresca said this while refusing to confirm Chelsea’s interest in Kudus. Recall that Chelsea, alongside Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, are among the Premier League clubs interested in signing the 24-year-old. The Ghanaian international has been linked with a move away from West Ham this summer transfer window. The Hammers recently turned down Chelsea’s approach for Kudus. Kudus joined West Ham from Dutch giants Ajax two years ago. However, speaking to reporters after Chelsea defeated Palmeiras 2-1 in the…
The Adamawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has expressed pride in the party being accepted as the platform of choice by political leaders leaving the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party and other parties. The ADC leaders in the state stressed to newsmen in Yola that the new members are most welcome to join forces to make the much desired change come 2027. ADC Chairman in Adamawa State, Mr Shehu Yohanna, while addressing journalists, said, “We welcome members of the Nigeria national opposition coalition who have recently adopted the ADC as their political platform. The development is…