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Former Senate President David Mark has officially parted ways with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), aligning himself with a burgeoning opposition coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. In a resignation letter dated 27 June 2025, addressed to PDP leaders in Otukpo Ward 1, Benue State, Mark declared his commitment to the National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement in Nigeria , which is being positioned under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). “I have resolved to join the National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement in Nigeria, as part of the collective effort to rescue our nation and preserve our hard-earned democracy,” Mark wrote. Mark, who is tipped to lead the coalition as National Chairman, reminisced on his long-standing commitment to the PDP, even during its darkest days. “You may recall that over the years, I have remained firm and deeply committed to the ideals of the PDP....

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has formally launched a region-wide campaign to fight the spread of kush, a deadly psychoactive drug that is wreaking havoc across several West African nations. The sensitisation campaign was unveiled in the Sierra Leonean Parliament’s State Hall, with key lawmakers and public health advocates in attendance. Organised in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Parliament, the event spotlighted the growing menace of drug abuse, mental health deterioration, and the critical need for coordinated regional action. “This is a war,” declared Orlando Pereira Dias, Chairman of the ECOWAS Committee on Health. “We want to see our youth in good mental health.” Dias urged civil society, the media, and national governments to align in eradicating drug abuse from West Africa. The campaign comes in the wake of escalating addiction-related deaths, especially in Sierra Leone, where the drug's influence has become a severe public ...

The Centre for Democratic Integrity and Leadership (CDIL), has dismissed recent allegations that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, corruptly allocated thousands of hectares of land in Abuja to his son, Joaquin Wike. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, July 1, CDIL’s spokesperson, Kelvin Kuhwa , described the claims as “politically charged” and “highly irresponsible,” asserting that the proper procedures were followed in the allocation of land to Joaq Farms and Estates Ltd, a company associated with the minister’s son. “There is no prohibition against allocating land to a legitimate company based on who its directors may be. “So long as due process is followed, and the evidence shows it was, there is no wrongdoing,” Kuhwa stated. CDIL believes the smear campaign is driven by elements dislodged from the previous regime of land favouritism, who now see Wike’s reforms as a threat. According to Kuhwa, the Minister’s achievements have unsettled opp...

The North Central Youth Assembly (NCYA) has commended the Nigerian Senate for confirming Cyril Tsenyil as the Managing Director of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), describing it as a “defining moment” for regional progress and inclusive governance. In a statement on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, NCYA President Gideon Unazi praised the Senate for what he described as a “historic and patriotic endorsement,” and hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the NCDC Establishment Bill into law and nominating individuals with a deep understanding of the region’s challenges. “We commend the Senate for acting with speed, maturity, and an uncommon sense of duty, ” Unazi said. “By confirming Mr. Cyril Tsenyil as the pioneer MD, they have elevated the hopes of millions in a region long affected by insecurity, infrastructural decay, and neglect.” He described Tsenyil as a steady, competent leader deeply rooted in grassroots development, with a strong track record in public servic...

Veteran journalist and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Dele Momodu has described former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje as a "tragic hero" who took political bullets for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by stepping down. Ganduje resigned last Friday, citing health concerns, but his departure has been widely speculated to be part of internal political realignments within the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 1, Momodu praised Ganduje’s loyalty but warned that Tinubu’s political machinery may not reward his sacrifice. "On Abdullahi Ganduje, he’s a tragic hero who took bullets for Tinubu. But like it happens to all lackeys, his usefulness has expired," he wrote. Akpabio Urged to Watch His Back Momodu issued a direct warning to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, cautioning him not to presume safety within Tinubu’s inner circle. "My friend Akpabio should beware… This current...

The Chediya community in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State came under siege Monday afternoon as armed bandits launched a deadly raid, killing several residents, abducting many others, and setting homes ablaze. According to multiple eyewitness accounts and local security sources, the gunmen stormed the village in broad daylight, firing sporadically and causing residents to flee for safety. Dozens of homes were looted, livestock rustled, and properties destroyed in the violent invasion that has once again spotlighted the unrelenting wave of insecurity in Nigeria's north-west. Security analyst Bakatsine, who reported the incident on X (formerly Twitter), stated : “This afternoon, bandits invaded Chediya community in Tsafe LGA, Zamfara State. "They killed people, abducted many, looted houses, rustled livestock, and set some houses ablaze… This is coming less than 24hrs after the Kucheri attack.” Incessant banditry attacks in Zamfara The attack in Chediya comes on ...

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has charged the newly inaugurated Governing Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to cooperate fully with the management in advancing institutional reforms, warning against interference in daily operations. Speaking during the formal inauguration of the Board in Abuja on Monday, Oyetola emphasised that the port authority is central to Nigeria’s economic revitalisation agenda. “This event is a crucial milestone in repositioning the maritime sector to fuel national growth,” he said. He reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ’s commitment to reforming key institutions, stating, “This administration is resolute about trade facilitation, transparency, and building a sustainable blue economy.” The Minister was explicit about governance roles, stressing the need for a clear separation between policy oversight and operational execution. “Day-to-day operations remain solely the responsibility of the Managing Director and execu...