By Prosper Okoye The Young Progressives Party (YPP) is united and ready to compete for power in the 2027 general election following the successful conclusion of its national convention and presidential primary, Federal Capital Territory Chairman Abraham Simon Adedotun said on Saturday. Speaking after the convention in Abuja, Adedotun said disagreements that emerged during the […]
“Beyond Children’s Day, We Must Invest in Their Future” — Ugochi Otti
By Prosper Okoye Hundreds of children across Abia State have benefited from an outreach programme marking Children’s Day, with organisers calling for sustained investment in child welfare beyond commemorative celebrations. The Abia Children’s Day Outreach 2026 provided educational materials, healthcare support, feeding programmes, recreational activities and gift items to participating children, many of whom came […]
“Being a Child in Nigeria Is Increasingly Risky” — Child Protection Advocate
By Prosper Okoye Child protection advocate and Founder of Saffron Social Development Global Foundation (SaffronSDGF), Opeyemi Ebulu-Eyuruntari, has warned that being a child in Nigeria is becoming increasingly dangerous amid rising cases of kidnappings, violence, abuse and other threats affecting children across the country. Speaking in a statement to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, […]
YPP affirms Blessing to battle Ireti in 2027 FCT Senate race
By Prosper Okoye The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has confirmed Blessing Ufedojo Benyeogor as its candidate for the 2027 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial election, setting up a contest against incumbent Senator Ireti Kingibe of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Benyeogor said her decision to contest was driven by concerns over governance gaps in the […]
Akpabio Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Endorses Re-Election as President Marks Three Years in Office
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his third anniversary in office, praising his administration’s reforms and leadership while expressing support for his re-election bid.In a statement personally signed by him, Akpabio described Tinubu’s three years in office as a period of bold reforms, strategic […]
Omo-Agege Dumps APC, Joins NDC, Declares for Delta Central Senate Seat in 2027
By George Ozalla Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC, and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, declaring his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.Omo-Agege made the declaration in a detailed press statement issued Thursday, describing his […]
Dr Atakulu Emerges YPP Candidate for FCT Reps, Chair Raises Fears of Wike Interference
By Prosper Okoye Dr Ugo Young Atakulu has emerged as the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election in the Abuja Municipal/Bwari Federal Constituency following a consensus arrangement by the party on Thursday. The emergence came during the party’s primary exercise in Abuja, where officials said Atakulu was returned unopposed […]
NDC Shifts Activities Over Eid Holidays, Confirms Nationwide Primaries for May 29
By Prosper Okoye The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has confirmed that its presidential, governorship, National Assembly and state assembly primaries will hold nationwide on May 29 despite disruptions caused by the Eid-el-Kabir holidays. The party said logistical challenges linked to the public holidays, including limited flight availability, had left many aspirants and members of its […]
Children’s Day: Shun Drugs, Cultism and Other Vices, Akpabio Tells Nigerian Children
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, urging them to stay away from drugs, cultism and other social vices capable of destroying their future.Akpabio, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, […]
THE OMO-AGEGE EXIT: APC’s DELTA COLLAPSE AND THE URHOBO POLITICAL TRAGEDY
by Frank Tietie The resignation of Ovie Omo-Agege from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State is not an ordinary political development. It is a seismic political event with grave implications for the future of the APC in Delta State, the political destiny of the Urhobo people and perhaps even the electoral calculations of […]
