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‎Anger trails Adamawa APC governorship primaries over alleged non conduct of polls‎

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‎Supporters of governorship aspirant, Abdurrahman Haske, have raised concerns over the alleged non-conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election across Adamawa State. ‎ ‎A tour of a number of polling units by our correspondents revealed that many party members and delegates gathered at designated voting centres on Thursday but were unable to vote due to the absence of electoral officials and voting materials. ‎ ‎At Makama A, Makama B and Bako polling units in Yola South, large crowds of APC supporters were seen waiting for hours without any sign of election officials. ‎ ‎According to reports by our reporters, the same scenario was replicated across other parts of the state. ‎ ‎Some party members expressed frustration, claiming the exercise was deliberately stalled in areas believed to enjoy strong support for certain aspirants. ‎ ‎Observers at different centers noted that officials and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were pres...
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Kaduna 2027: NDC's Hon Matt Promises Security, Prosperity In Chikun

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Ahead of the 2027 general election, a philanthropist, Honourable Matthew  Moses popularly known as Dr. Matt has assured that if he emerges member representing Chikun Constituency in the Kaduna  State House Of Assembly under the  NDC party, it would be all round blessings for his constituents. He made the promise at a special dinner held in his honour at the Neat Place in Kaduna on Tuesday. "We deserve better. We deserve a community where hard work is met with opportunity, and where every citizen can sleep at night knowing their home, their neighborhood, and their future are safe. "My vision for our Local Government is centered on three core pillars: Power, Economic Revitalization, Community Safety, and Infrastructure for Growth," he said. On power, he described it as the first trigger for development, adding,  "I am committed to ensuring that we get as many power plants (Transformers) for people in Chikun, which will help businesses to thrive and als...
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‎Galadima takes early lead as Adamawa APC governorship primary results trickle ‎

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‎Former Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Tijjani Galadima, has taken an early lead in the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Adamawa State as results begin to trickle in from across the state. ‎ ‎Reports monitored by our correspondents indicate that Galadima is currently maintaining a strong advantage in the local government areas announced so far. ‎ ‎Authoritative party sources confirmed that the aspirant is leading in all five local government areas where official results have so far been declared. The councils include Maiha, Fufore, Mayo Belwa, Guyuk, and Demsa. ‎ ‎According to the emerging figures, Galadima is ahead of the other candidates with more than 30,000 cumulative votes from the five local governments. ‎ ‎The success reflects the extensive grassroots mobilization and strategic alliances built by the former PTDF boss ahead of the exercise.  ‎ His campaign had also enjoyed visible su...
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‎Galadima begins Adamawa APC guber primary on strong footing as supporters flood voting centres‎

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‎The governorship ambition of Tijjani Ahmed Galadima received a major boost on Thursday as thousands of supporters reportedly stormed various voting centres across Adamawa State in a show of solidarity ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary election holding today. ‎ ‎Across several local government areas, party faithful and supporters of the frontline aspirant gathered as early as dawn. ‎ ‎Our reporter described the atmosphere in many of the centres as energetic and carnival-like, with supporters expressing optimism that the former Executive Secretary would emerge victorious in the keenly contested primary election. ‎ ‎Reports monitored from different parts of the state indicated that Galadima’s supporters maintained a visible presence around designated voting locations, while APC delegates and stakeholders arrived to participate in the exercise expected to determine the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State. ‎ ‎...
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Timi Frank Raises Fresh Alarm Over Alleged Plot To Abduct el-Rufai From Court

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Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has alleged that there are plans by security operatives to take former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, into custody from the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. Frank, in a statement in the early hours of Monday, claimed he received information from sources alleging that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) might attempt to arrest El-Rufai when he appears before Justice M.B. Idris of the Federal High Court. He said: “Pursuant to what appears to be a grand plan by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to politically eliminate Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, I have been reliably informed that plans have allegedly been concluded by the DSS to forcefully take him into custody today (Monday) from  the Federal High Court, Abuja, where he is meant to appear.” According to him, such a move would allegedly contradict existing court orders dir...
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Frank Alleges Plot To Eliminate el-Rufai, Calls For Release Of Tunde Ayeni, Seeks US Intervention

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*Calls for international sanctions against  officials found culpable in undermining democratic freedom Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has alleged that there are covert plans within sections of Nigeria’s security establishment to eliminate former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, while also calling for the immediate release of businessman, Tunde Ayeni. In a statement issued on Sunday, Frank claimed he received information from what he described as a “reliable source within the security agencies” alleging that some officials within government circles were plotting against el-Rufai. “I received a troubling call from a reliable source within the security agencies alleging that there are plots to eliminate Nasir el-Rufai — a strategic plan allegedly orchestrated by top appointees within the government and the presidency,” Frank stated. “According to the information, he may be administered a harmful substanc...
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2027: South East Labour Chairmen Rally Behind Agada As Presidential Hopeful Widens Consultation

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Chairmen of the Labour Party (LP) across the South East have endorsed former National Chairman of the party, Arc. Dr. Peter Agada, as their preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. The endorsement was announced during a high-level consultative meeting held in Umuahia, Abia State, on Wednesday night, as political alignments and consultations intensify ahead of the next electoral cycle. The development is expected to strengthen Agada’s growing presidential movement within reform-oriented and technocratic political circles, where he has continued to project himself as a candidate focused on infrastructure-driven governance and institutional reforms. Five-State Consultation, Stakeholders’ Conference Launched As part of efforts to consolidate support for his presidential ambition, the South East party leaders also flagged off a five-state consultative forum and stakeholders’ conference aimed at mobilising grassroots engagement across the region. The i...
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