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APC Dismisses Rumoured One-party Claim Amid Increased Defections From PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed concerns that the growing wave of defections from opposition parties into its fold could threaten Nigeria’s multi-party democracy. Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Saturday night, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka, said the defections were a legitimate expression of democratic choice, not a sign of democratic decline. “I...
2027: Wike Affirms Support For Tinubu, Dismisses Presidential Bid Claims
The Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports suggesting that a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP was urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election, describing the claim as “cheap blackmail and idle propaganda.” Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, in a statement on Friday, said the report, which...
My Father Predicted His Death — Uma Ukpai’s Son Opens Up On Late Evangelist’s Final Days
Dwight Uma, the third son and fifth child of the late global evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has revealed that his father had long foretold the timing of his death, saying the revered preacher had “prepared for his departure” years before it happened. In an emotional interview, Dwight said the family saw “subtle signs” pointing to his father’s transition, adding...
No Coup Attempt In Nigeria — Defence Headquarters Clarifies
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports suggesting that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an alleged attempted military coup. In a statement signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, the DHQ described the report by an online publication as “false, malicious, and intended to cause...
Nnamdi Kanu: Police Warn Protesters To Obey Court Order, Vow Tough Action Against Violators
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has cautioned all groups planning to stage protests in Abuja to comply strictly with a valid Federal High Court order restraining demonstrations around key government institutions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The warning follows a subsisting order by Justice M.G. Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered on October 17, 2025, in Suit...
Group Petitions IGP, NSA, DSS To Investigate Gov. Otti Over Alleged Threats Of Violence
A sociopolitical organization under the banner of the Abia Renaissance Group (ARG) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the National Security Adviser (NSA), and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), calling for an immediate investigation into what it described as “threats of violence” allegedly issued by the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti. https://youtu.be/a0aiUct_ek8 In a...
Rivers Govt Revokes N134bn Secretariat Contract Awarded By Ibas Administration
The Rivers state executive council has revoked the N134 billion contract awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the renovation and furnishing of the state secretariat complex. The council took the decision on Thursday during a meeting presided over by Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, at the government house in Port Harcourt. Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara’s chief press secretary...
FG Dismiss Reports Of Scrapping JAMB Requirement For Admission Into Varsities
The Federal Government has dismissed reports circulating online that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in the country. Some viral online posts had claimed that the Federal Government had abolished the use of JAMB for admissions into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, and that individual institutions would henceforth conduct their...
Court Orders Suit Seeking Parties To Maintain Status-quo Ahead Of PDP Convention
A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, ordered all the parties in the suit seeking to stop the planned convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to maintain the status quo, pending the determination of the case. Justice James Omotosho warned that none of the parties should take any step that could jeopardise or render the subject matter of...
Atiku Criticized Over Call For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent call for the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, saying the appeal could weaken confidence in the rule of law and send a wrong message on accountability. The group said Atiku’s position on the issue appeared...
