Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Babachir Lawal, on Friday, 2 October, 2026 alleged that the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, of manipulating the ADC presidential primary, saying the alleged irregularities prompted his departure from the party. Lawal, who made the allegation during an interview with Trust TV on Friday, 2 October, 2026, also alleged that votes cast for other presidential aspirants were swapped in favour of Atiku during the exercise. Speaking about his experience, the former SGF said he supported former presidential aspirant,…
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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Hadiza Liman on Friday, 2 October, 2026 defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), with her supporters from 14 local government areas of the state. Liman, who announced her defection on Friday, 2 October, 2026 while addressing newsmen at her residence in Gusau, the state capital, attributed her decision to what she described as neglect by Governor Dauda Lawal, saying she and her supporters had supported him during his emergence as governor in 2023. “Since we followed Governor Dauda Lawal from the PDP…
The Oyo State chapter of All Progressives Congress(APC) membership drive received a boost as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Ibadan North-East State Constituency 2 in the 2027 general elections, Hammed Ademola, and an Accord aspirant for the same constituency, Adedapo Ojo, have defected to the party, alongside more than 3,000 supporters. Ademola, popularly addressed as Lucky, said his decision to leave the PDP was influenced by his assessment of the political situation in the state ahead of the 2027 elections. “I did my due diligence and realised that any ticket outside the APC is a mere tissue paper…
Following the failure of the Lagos State government to implement agreements reached with the unions, the academic and non-academic workers in Lagos State-owned universities have threatened to commence an indefinite strike as from Saturday, 3 October, 2026. The Joint Action Committee, JAC, of Lagos State-owned universities issued the warning during a media briefing on Friday,3 October, 2026. saying its members would withdraw their services if their demands were not addressed. The committee comprises the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and National Association of…
Following the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State on Thursday, 1 October, 2026, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Shehu Nadada, to Imo State to oversee the search-and-rescue operation for abductees, reports thegazellenews.com. The victims, it was gathered, were reportedly abducted on Thursday, 1 October, 2026, around the Umunoha area of Imo State. The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, CSP Anietie Iniedu, who made this disclosure through a statement on Friday, 2…
The Vice Chairman of the Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Akintola Falade (OMOBA), has hosted an interfaith prayer bringing together religious leaders, community leaders and All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from across Alimoso Federal Constituency, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports further that the inter-faith prayer took place on Independence Day at Mosan community. Tagged “Face of Alimosho: Renewed Hope 2027 for KOH-PBAT,” the event was also held to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary and to seek divine guidance, protection and wisdom for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Lagos State APC governorship candidate Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has disclosed that the state government is seeking to establish a long-term investment structure that would preserve part of its resources rather than spend all available funds immediately. Hamzat made the disclosure recently at the unveiling of the N2 billion endowment fund and charity initiative of the Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba Nigeria, Lagos Metro Council, at St. Leo Catholic Church, Ikeja, Lagos, where he also called for stronger collaboration between government and religious institutions to address social challenges. The initiative,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Ogboni Fouad Oki has celebrated Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire on her birthday, commending her strength, compassion and service to others while offering prayers for comfort as she marks the occasion amid the loss of her beloved Oluwafemi. Oki, in a heartfelt birthday message to Princess Adejoke, acknowledged that the occasion carries a deep sense of grief because Oluwafemi is no longer alive to celebrate with her, urging her to embrace the love and support of those around her. He said the absence of Oluwafemi could not be overlooked on such a day, assuring Princess Adejoke that she…
By Adetutu Audu A PalmPay agent, Justin Azubuike Ewofobe, popularly known as “Biggie”, has died after sustaining a serious head injury during an alleged confrontation over a phone-financing transaction in Abraka, Delta State, with his family and associates calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, 10 September, 2026, when Ewofobe was reportedly confronted by a customer and his guarantor while he was on the road with his wife and 10-year-old daughter over a phone that had been remotely restricted following alleged payment defaults. According to accounts from…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Traders and market leaders at Owode Onirin Spare Parts Market in Lagos have pledged to mobilise their members and donate thousands of souvenirs and campaign materials to support the governorship campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 election. The traders made the commitment during an Independence Day prayer organised by the Owode Old Motor Spare Parts Dealers Association at the Owode Onirin Central Mosque, Ikorodu Road, where they also declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid and other APC candidates. The prayer was held on…