By Funke Egbemode There is a kind of madness that possesses some men once fame, money and power arrive. They suddenly believe they can buy anything: houses, cars, chieftaincy titles, even other human beings. Even another man’s wife becomes, to them, a “challenge”, something to conquer. That is where trouble begins. There are single, ready-to-mingle women everywhere. There are widows. There are divorced women. There are desperate, beautiful single ladies dancing all over Instagram, hawking their natural and unnatural endowments. Why then do men who should know better, especially young rich and famous men, deliberately target married women? Oh ok,…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to ongoing reforms and digitisation to enhance service delivery across the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku made this known during a working visit to the NDDC Bayelsa State Office in Yenagoa, where he engaged members of staff and commended their dedication and professionalism. The Managing Director expressed delight at the warm reception accorded him and praised the workforce for their resilience and commitment to the renewed vision of repositioning the Commission for greater efficiency and impact. He noted that staff commitment remains central…
In what appears to be the strongest opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections in Borno State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled heavyweight senatorial, House of Representatives and State Assembly candidates in a direct challenge to the long-standing dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s emergence of former APC governorship aspirant Idris Mamman Durkwa for Borno South, alongside Bulama Fugu and Babagana Zanna, signals what political observers describe as an ambitious attempt to dismantle APC’s political stronghold in the state. The ADC consensus primaries held in Maiduguri produced candidates expected to confront some of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recorded a landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election in Mafa Ward of Borno State, securing all valid votes cast in the exercise held in the home ward of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The direct primary election took place at Mafa Central Primary School under the supervision of the Chairperson of the Presidential Primary Election Committee, Hajiya Inna Alkali Imam. According to the results announced at the ward level, Tinubu polled 2,175 votes, representing 100 per cent of the valid votes cast during the exercise. Out of the 2,277 registered APC members…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) through the deployment of secure digital identity systems aimed at improving governance, enhancing national security, and expanding access to public services. Speaking at a digital conference in Abuja themed “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together,” the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, represented by the Head of Infrastructure Technology and Identity Databases, Mr. Sulaiman Falade, said the commission is driving reforms and institutional partnerships to build an inclusive and interoperable digital identity ecosystem. According to her, the National Identification Number (NIN)…
Fresh political controversy is brewing within the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State following allegations surrounding the emergence of Senator Cyril Fasuyi for a second-term senatorial ticket ahead of future political contests in the state. The development has sparked growing debate among party members and political observers, amid claims that Governor Biodun Oyebanji and former Governor John Kayode Fayemi remain politically aligned despite public perceptions suggesting a distance between both camps. According to sources within the party, the relationship between Governor Oyebanji and Fayemi is still cordial and influential in shaping political decisions within the state chapter of the APC.…
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, on Friday, 22 May, 2026, formally presented the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Mustapha Gubio, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. During the meeting, Zulum praised President Tinubu’s commitment to restoring peace, rebuilding communities devastated by insurgency and supporting development efforts across Nigeria’s Northeast. The Governor said the President’s leadership has strengthened cohesion within the APC and sustained momentum in the region’s recovery efforts, particularly in states affected by years of attacks by insurgent groups. “The President’s commitment to peace and reconstruction in…
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, a leading chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, on Saturday, 23 May, 2026, joined party faithful, leaders, and stakeholders at the direct primary election to formally choose the Presidential Candidate of the party. JANDOR participated in the exercise at his Ward G, Irewe, in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State. The exercise witnessed overwhelming participation and a strong demonstration of unity, loyalty, and commitment to the ideals and vision of the APC. During the process, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was proudly affirmed as the preferred candidate…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election held across Ogun State on Saturday recorded massive participation, peaceful conduct, and overwhelming support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as party leaders and members reaffirmed their commitment to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Across various wards in the state, party faithful turned out in large numbers to participate in the affirmation exercise, which was conducted peacefully and without disruption. At Ward 3, Iperu 1, in Ikenne Local Government Area, members began arriving as early as 9 a.m. for the exercise. A total of 830 accredited voters participated, unanimously…