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 […]
Omo-Agege: “I Will Not Remain a Sitting Duck in a Party” as Former Deputy Senate President Dumps APC
By George Ozalla Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress, saying he could no longer remain in a political party where he was unable to advance the interests of his people.The former lawmaker announced his resignation in a letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to […]
Customs Deepens Media Partnership to Enhance Public Awareness
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the media as a strategic partner in promoting stakeholder awareness, public trust and national development.The renewed commitment formed the focus of a media parley held on Monday at the Kano/Jigawa Area Command Headquarters, Abdullahi Dikko Inde Conference Hall, Bompai, […]
Nigerian Army Denies Link With Man Described As Retired General
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Army has issued a disclaimer distancing itself from one Haruna Garba Gololo, popularly known as Garus Gololo, following a media report that described him as a retired Nigerian Army General.The clarification followed a publication by saharareporters.com titled “Retired Nigerian Army General Arrested in Abuja After Criticising Senate President Akpabio Over […]
