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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State and immediate-past Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Prince Paul Ikonne, has called on Abians to remain vigilant and continuously hold the government of Governor Alex Otti accountable, particularly over what he described as persistent financial inconsistencies and lack of transparency in the administration. Prince Ikonne made this call while speaking on a monitored radio programme on Monday in Abuja, where he expressed deep shock over the inclusion of ₦210 million in the Abia State budget allegedly earmarked for the purchase of a photocopier, an action the state government has since attempted to dismiss as a “typographical error.” While debunking the allegation that the government budgeted N250 million for the purchase of a photocopier at its Lagos Liaison Office, through a statement by the State Ministry of Budget and Planning, Abia st...

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political activist, Comrade Timi Frank, has petitioned United States President Donald Trump, warning that Nigeria’s democracy is under existential threat and could descend into chaos if alleged plans to manipulate the 2027 general elections are not halted. In a strongly worded open letter dated February 7, 2026, Frank accused the ruling party and the leadership of the National Assembly of plotting to entrench a one-party authoritarian state, describing the alleged scheme as “political genocide” against Nigerians. He called on Trump and the international community to intervene, warning that failure to act could trigger unrest, violent conflict, and a breakdown of law and order. “Nigeria’s general elections scheduled for February 2027 are under serious threat. If current developments are not addressed, they may result in widespread unrest, possible anarchy, and a breakdown of law and order...

‎ ‎*How he is wooing Fintiri into a proxy war against Fulani for survival ‎ ‎Fresh political undercurrents are sweeping through Adamawa State as behind-the-scenes maneuvers among major political actors intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.  ‎ ‎At the heart of the unfolding drama is the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in North-East, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, who, party insiders allege, is engineering a delicate but high-risk political gamble aimed at redrawing the internal balance of power within the ruling party. ‎ ‎Multiple party sources revealed that Salihu is allegedly working quietly but strategically to conscript Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into what they describe as a proxy political war within the APC; a battle that is rooted in ethnic chemistry, power survival, and long-term control of party structures in Adamawa State. ‎ ‎According to the sources, the alleged plan is to bring Governor...

*Tasks  officers on integrity, trade facilitation The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, on Thursday February 5,  2026, received the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, on a familiarisation visit, during which he commended officers and men of the command for their exceptional performance in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations and trade facilitation throughout the year 2025. This was contained in a statement signed by the Customs Public Relations Officer Apapa Port Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Isah Sulaiman, dated February 5, 2026. It said that while addressing officers during the visit, the Zonal Coordinator stated that the purpose of his visit was to acknowledge the operational challenges faced by the Command, appreciate its notable achievements and further boost the morale of personnel who have consistently surpassed expectations, particularly in revenue collection wh...

The African Union (AU) has appointed the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Hon. Phrank Shaibu as an Ambassador. The induction of Shaibu into the Governing Council of the Pan African AU Agenda 2063 took place on Wednesday, February 4, in Abuja. In a statement signed by the Media Adviser to Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, said the Agenda 2063 is the African Union’s 50-year strategic framework (2013-2063) aimed at transforming Africa into a global powerhouse through inclusive, sustainable development, integration, and Pan-Africanism. The Agenda serves as a blueprint for achieving "The Africa We Want," focusing on economic growth, democratic governance, peace, security, and cultural identity.  Ambassador Shaibu’s nomination into the advisory council and ambassador of the Pan-African African Union Agenda 2063 diplomatic mission was contained in a letter dated 18th of November 2025 and signed by the President of the Pan ...

  The X (formerly known as Twitter) handles of the Special Adviser on Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga and that of the Senior Special Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu became a theater for hot exchanges over grammatical error and corrections.   The drama ensued after Onanuga, through his X handle @aoanuga1956, made a reaction to the reported incident of vandalism on the rehabilitation work on the Ilesha-Ibadan Expressway.   The presidential adviser had furiously responded to the story, asking that the vandals wrecking havoc on public infrastructure should, according to him, be shot at sight.   “Just shoot these unconscionable vandals/thieves at sight. They are worst species of citizenships,” Onanuga said in a tweet posted at 8:09 am on Sunday.   Few hours after the post, Shaibu replied to it through his handle, @phrankangel at 1:43 pm, dismissing the remarks by Onanuga as, “lawlessness.” ...