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*Says Gov must tender public apology  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, has strongly criticised Governor Alex Otti for what he described as his “dictatorial outburst” against a journalist during a recent monthly media briefing in the state. The APC chieftain asked Governor Otti to tender an unreserved apology to the Journalist and quickly provide answers to the question bothering on accountability asked by the Journalist.  The Abia governor, during a media chat on Friday had described a question directed to him as “irresponsible” and “stupid.” The governor lashed out at a journalist who identified himself as Chika Nwabueze at the event for asking that, “Your excellency, your administration has received briefs on infrastructure project and reforms, but critics say transparency and inclusive governance need improvement. Can you provide verifiable data showing how your policies have directly improved the standard of ...

The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, to deepen operational collaboration in line with the Three (3) policy thrusts of Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer Apapa Area Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Isah Sulaiman, dated February 26, 2027. Speaking during the visit, the CAC stated: “The CGC has Three (3) key policy thrusts. The first is consolidation. On assuming duty, I resolved to consolidate on the gains already achieved and improve the existing relationship between Apapa Command and the Nigerian Navy within this axis.” On collaboration, he noted that modern border management requires agencies to work in tandem, ...

‎Barring any unforseen circumstance, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's inevitable journey from his party the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will crystalize in a couple of days or weeks as investigation by this paper confirmed that the Adamawa State governor has finished last minutes touches to seal the deal with his proposed party. ‎ ‎Findings by this paper indicated that although Fintiri knows that the journey to APC is fraught with danger and uncertainties, nevertheless his decision to take the plunge has been finalized due to certain political considerations. ‎ ‎"The journey of Fintiri from PDP to APC is the most difficult political decision he has to make since joining partisan politics. He knows that for the first time his political strength will face real litmus test and may denudes a weak political underbelly. But despite the odds and the dangers involved, Fintiri has no option other than to take the dangerous plunge,...

*Prizes ranging from N500,000 to N50,000 was presented to NYA quiz  winners The National Youth Alliance (NYA)  in its bid at ensuring that youth are empowered through digital skills, has hosted Arewa Tiktokers, in view of its resolve to birthing a new Nigeria. At the well attended event in Kano on Wednesday evening, no fewer than 50 Tiktokers from Northern Nigeria, under the aegis of Arewa Tiktokers were hosted, with several empowered with cash rewards. According to a statement by his SA Media, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, speaking at the event, President of the NYA, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas said that NYA is a youth-led political movement and leadership platform dedicated to empowering young Nigerians to take active roles in governance, policymaking, and national development.  "It serves as a unifying force for patriotic youth across Nigeria, advocating for political inclusion, social justice, economic empowerment, and responsible leadership from the grassro...

‎By; YAUBA SARKIN YAKIN JAGABAN ‎ ‎Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s tactical move towards the All Progressives Congress (APC) may appear, on the surface, as a strategic recalibration and realignment needed to remain politically afloat ahead of 2027.  ‎ ‎But beneath the optics of political survival lies a potentially explosive confrontation that could fracture the party in Adamawa State and ignite a bitter struggle with the very establishment he has battled in the last seven years. ‎ ‎Already, a number of the APC stakeholders such as Abdurrahman Kwacham have openly voiced their concern against the likelihood of Fintiri's annexation of a party he has fought all his life and even claimed to have killed. ‎ ‎But apart from Kwacham, a number of core stakeholders are working behind the scene to frustrate Fintiri's move to hijack the party from behind. ‎ ‎Two towering figures within the Adamawa APC, namely Sadiq Walin Ganye and General Buba Marwa are reportedly said to be wo...

The pioneer financial officer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Oladimeji Fabiyi has been inaugurated as the Deputy National Financial Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Fabiyi’s nomination was ratified by the Southwest zonal caucus of the ADC at the party’s meeting held in Ibadan on Tuesday. Other officials of the ADC whose nomination were ratified at the Ibadan Southwest meeting include Mr. Akinbowale Omole, (National Vice Chairman SouthWest), Capt. Tunji Shelle (National Director of Communication & Programmes) and Alh. Kafilat Olayiwola (Deputy National  Woman Leader). Others are Arc. Bashir Lawal (Assistant National Secretary, Diversity & Inclusion Secretary), Prof. Bode Ayorinde (Assistant National Organising  Secretary), Mrs Yidiat Oseni (Deputy Coordinator, Diaspora), Olufemi Adeleye, and Lady Lydia Olufunmiloye (Assistant National Woman Leader). The National Secretary  of the ADC and former Governor of Osun State Ogbe...