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Don’t Come Here, Allow Us Build NDC In Peace – Peter Obi Dares Tinubu Govt

Don’t Come Here, Allow Us Build NDC In Peace – Peter Obi Dares Tinubu Govt Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Sunday urged the Nigerian government against interfering with the activities of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC. Obi urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to allow him and members to build the NDC peacefully. He made the remark while receiving members of the NDC in Abuja shortly after he joined the party. According to Obi: “We want to pull people out of poverty because we want to build a country where a child of no body can become somebody without knowing…

May

2026

Three Influencers Arrested Over Alleged False Claim Tony Elumelu Divorced Wife, Awele

Gossips, News Flash, Personality

Three Influencers Arrested Over Alleged False Claim Tony Elumelu Divorced Wife, Awele Three individuals have been arrested for circulating a “false claim” on social media alleging that Tony Elumelu, chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, had divorced his wife, Awele. In a statement issued by the bank’s Group Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communication, Alero Ladipo, the institution described the report as “false, defamatory, and malicious,” stressing that the claim was entirely fabricated and intended to mislead the public and damage Mr Elumelu’s reputation. UBA said the matter had been reported to law enforcement authorities, who have…

May

2026

Peter Obi Finally Dumps ADC

Peter Obi Finally Dumps ADC Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal disputes, court cases, and what he described as a toxic political environment. In a statement released on Sunday morning via his personal X handle, Obi said his decision followed deep reflection after attending church Service “Fellow Nigerians, good morning. I woke up this morning after my church service with a deeply reflective heart, and despite every constraint, I felt compelled to share these thoughts with you,” he said. Obi described the pressures of public life, saying…

May

2026

NDLEA Arrests Two Grandpas For Drug Trafficking In Abia, Ekiti

Abia State, Crime, Drugs, News Flash

NDELA Arrests Two Grandpas For Drug Trafficking In Abia, Ekiti The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has arrested an 83-year-old man, Pa John Ofiel, and a 78-year-old man, Ogunjobi Samuel, in separate operations linked to drug trafficking in Abia and Ekiti states. The arrests were disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the statement, “Pa Ofiel was nabbed by NDLEA officers on Tuesday 28th April 2026 during a raid operation at Samek by Powerline, Aba, Abia state following credible intelligence that he was dealing in illicit substances.…

May

2026

ADC Begins Sale Of N100m Presidential Forms, Others, Set Dates For Primaries.

ADC Begins Sale Of N100m Presidential Forms, Others; Sets Primaries’ Dates The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, setting May 25, 2026, for its presidential primary and pegging its nomination form at N100 million. In a statement issued by Bolaji Abullahi, spokesman of the party, the ADC said the timetable outlines guidelines and requirements for the nomination of candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing its commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and strict compliance with the Electoral Guidelines. According to the schedule, the process is already underway, with the…

May

2026

Straight Of Hormuz: Any Ship That Pays Toll To Iran Will Feel Our Wrath – US Issues Strong Warning

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash

Strait Of Hormuz: Any Ship That Pays Toll To Iran Will Feel Our Wrath – US Issues Strong Warning AttNews reports that the United States has issued a strong warning that any ship that pays toll to Iran would feel its wrath. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, OFAC, gave the warning on Friday. It stated that fulfilling any demand for an Iranian toll in exchange for passage through the Strait of Hormuz risks exposure to US sanctions. “Any ships that pay toll to Iran will feel our wrath. OFAC is issuing this alert to warn US and…

May

2026

US To Review Aid, Humanitarian Assistance To Nigeria Over Insecurity

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash

US To Review Aid, Humanitarian Assistance To Nigeria Over Insecurity The US government is moving to place stricter conditions on financial assistance to Nigeria with the House Committee on Appropriations recommending a 50 percent cut in aid and developmental assistance to the Federal Government over escalating insecurity and religious violence across the country. If passed into law, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2027, would see Nigeria lose access to billions of dollars already earmarked by Washington for aid and development programmes for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2028 The bill, which made appropriations for national…

May

2026

‘Obi, Kwankwaso Will Join NDC Next Week’ – Kwankwasiyya Movement

‘Obi, Kwankwaso Will Join NDC Next Week’ — Kwankwasiya Movement Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, will defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week, the Kwankwasiyya movement has informed TheCable. Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, told TheCable on Friday night that the decision was sealed after a unanimous endorsement by stakeholders. Mohammed said discussions with the NDC have reached “about 90 percent”, with only minor issues left to tidy up, adding that the former governor and Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), will move to the…

May

2026