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𝗕𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗔 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘, 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚, 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚. Governor Siminalayi Fubara was absent on Saturday as the All Progressives Congress commenced the screening of governors and aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. The screening exercise, held in Abuja, also featured the screening of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s lone challenger, Stanley Osifo, alongside more than 14 governors seeking fresh mandates or other political positions. Party officials explained that governors engaged in official state assignments were permitted to miss the exercise temporarily, adding that alternative screening dates would be provided within the approved timetable. Governors and aspirants from Kano, Plateau, Benue, Delta, Niger, Sokoto and several other states participated in the exercise as preparations for the party primaries intensified. Fubara’s absence has further fuelled speculations over the political situation in Rivers State amid his prolonged political ri...

𝗕𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗔 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘, 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚, 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing his political moves as opportunistic. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in a statement posted on X, labelled Obi a “political rolling stone,” alleging that he frequently switches political parties in pursuit of an uncontested presidential ticket. According to Morka, Obi has consistently avoided internal party competition, instead seeking what he described as an “easy path” to the presidency. He further accused the former Anambra State governor of lacking commitment to building and strengthening political parties. Morka also referenced Obi’s movement across multiple parties over the years, suggesting a pattern of political inconsistency, and concluded by describing him as a “political drifter.” ...

𝗕𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗔 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘, 12𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹, 2026. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Duerimini Isaac Kekemeke, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Law, adding a significant academic milestone to his long-standing career in public service and politics. Kekemeke, who serves as the South-West Zonal Chairman (National Vice Chairman) of the APC, obtained the doctorate from Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, after successfully defending his thesis titled “Legal Analysis of an Effective Tax System as an Antidote to Systemic Corruption in Nigeria.” Reflecting on the achievement in a post shared on his official Facebook page, he stated: “Today, at the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, I successfully defended my PhD thesis… I argued that tax can be used as a veritable non-criminal option for a combative war against the menace of corruption in Nigeria.” In his research, Kekemeke emphasized that Nigeria’s weak tax culture remains a major...

𝗕𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗔 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘, 3𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 2026. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has unveiled a new State Executive Committee following the conclusion of its state congress, with 36 party officials elected to steer the affairs of the party. Announcing the outcome of the exercise, the party confirmed Kolawole Gabriel Babatunde as the new State Chairman. He will be assisted by Olabamidele Olanubi as Deputy Chairman, while Alex Omosehin Kalejaiye emerges as State Secretary. Barr. Olumide Michael Pinpaye was elected as Assistant Secretary. The party also named three State Zonal Vice Chairmen: Chief Jamiu Olarewaju Adejoro, Kayode Samuel Famuyiwa, and Hon. Bode Ikulala. Other key positions, including State Publicity Officers, Treasurer, Organising Officers, Youth Leader and Women Leader, were also filled during the congress. In his remarks, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, called on party members to uphold unity, discipline and inter...

𝗔𝗞𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗜𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗔𝗣𝗖 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦'𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗝𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗. 𝗕𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗔 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘, 17𝘁𝗵, 𝗙𝗲𝗯. 2026. Tension erupted in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Tuesday as suspected armed thugs reportedly invaded a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), throwing the venue into chaos and forcing an abrupt end to the gathering. The shocking incident occurred at the party’s secretariat where top party members and officials had converged for the meeting, before the sudden invasion by unidentified individuals triggered wild panic among attendees. Eyewitnesses said the suspected attackers stormed into the venue wielding dangerous weapons, sending party leaders and participants scrambling for safety as they fled in different directions to avoid being attacked. According to sources within the party, the incident exposed what they described as a serious sec...