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19/07/2025

Immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has explained his absence during President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to Kano on Friday, attributing it to a previously arranged personal commitment in London.

The trip, according to sources close to Ganduje, began five days after he stepped down from his position as party chairman.

Muhammad Garba, a former Chief of Staff to Ganduje during his tenure as APC National Chairman, offered clarification in a statement on Saturday.

Dispelling rumours that Ganduje might have been ill or intentionally sidelined, Garba stated that the former chairman’s travel plans had been set well in advance and coincided with the President’s visit to Kano.

19/07/2025

The governorship candidate of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming Anambra state election, Chief Jude Ezenwafor, has escaped assassination move on his life after he was shot brutally by hoodlums.

Chief Ezenwafor, who is currently in a private hospital in Abuja where he is due for a surgery session, told journalists early Saturday morning that he suffered a near death situation when gunmen accosted him around Wuse 2 on Friday night.

19/07/2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the recent announcement of appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “desperate, cynical attempt to buy back the trust that he has spent over a year squandering, particularly in Northern Nigeria.”

19/07/2025

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18/07/2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a closed-door meeting on Friday with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Naija News reports that the meeting, which underscores the President’s continued engagement with key political leaders and state executives, is believed to be part of broader consultations aimed at strengthening federal–state relations.

Governor Eno, who is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom, was accompanied to the meeting by Akpabio, a former governor of the state, and two other top politicians from the region.

Although details of the discussions were not made public as of press time, according to GbaramatuWorld, the talks may have centred on deepening cooperation between the Federal Government and Akwa Ibom State, as well as addressing issues of national interest.

After the meeting, the trio posed for photographs at the Villa, signalling a cordial and collaborative tone.

18/07/2025

The Labour Party (LP) has officially named Senator Nenadi Esther Usman as Interim National Chairman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as Interim National Secretary.

GbaramatuWorld reports that the Labour Party on Friday ratified and adopted it’s Interim National Working Committee (NWC).

18/07/2025

18/07/2025

Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Ghana, Ing Kwadwo Twum Boafo

Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Ghana, Ing Kwadwo Twum Boafo, has called for strengthened political commitment and enhanced collaboration among ECOWAS member states to effectively combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing AML/CFT/CPF).

He made this appeal while delivering a speech at the GIABA ECOWAS Resident Representatives Seminar in Accra, on Thursday July 17, 2025.

The two-day seminar, organized by the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), is focused on “The Role of Resident Representatives in Fostering AML/CFT/CPF Compliance in ECOWAS Member States.”

Twum Boafo emphasised the crucial role of Resident Representatives in promoting the integrity of financial systems across West Africa.

He outlined four key actions Resident Representatives must prioritize:

Promote high-level political commitment in support of AML/CFT/CPF reforms.

Facilitate consistent engagement between GIABA and national authorities.

Advocate for adequate resources for national AML/CFT/CPF institutions.

Strengthen accountability mechanisms to ensure timely implementation of regional commitments.

18/07/2025

On July 18, 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja became the focal point of hope for supporters of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as the court prepared to rule on his no-case submission. Kanu, detained since June 2021, faces seven terrorism-related charges, which his legal team argues lack sufficient evidence. The no-case submission, filed after the prosecution closed its case in June, contends that the government failed to establish a prima facie case against Kanu, seeking dismissal of the charges.

Kanu’s trial has been a contentious saga, marked by allegations of illegal extradition from Kenya and prolonged detention in Department of State Services (DSS) custody. His lawyers, led by Kanu Agabi (SAN), have consistently challenged the legality of his arrest and the validity of the charges, citing violations of international legal norms, as affirmed by a recent Kenyan court ruling. IPOB and Kanu’s supporters view the trial as politically motivated, emphasizing his advocacy for Biafran self-determination through non-violent means, inspired by figures like Martin Luther King Jr.

The prosecution, led by Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), presented five DSS witnesses and exhibits, including claims linking Kanu’s broadcasts to violence during the 2020 End SARS protests. However, the defense argues these lack direct evidence tying Kanu to criminal acts. The court’s ruling, expected to address these arguments, could determine whether Kanu’s trial proceeds or is dismissed, potentially paving the way for his release.

As the hearing unfolded, IPOB reiterated its trust in judicial fairness, urging transparency. Kanu’s case continues to stir debate, with supporters hopeful for a favorable ruling that could end his detention and reshape the discourse on Biafran separatism.

18/07/2025

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a warning to former presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying his security is not guaranteed should he visit Edo State again without prior notice to the state government.

The statement, which has sparked widespread backlash across social media, follows Obi’s recent visit to the state where he donated ₦15 million to a nursing school as part of his ongoing support for education and healthcare across Nigeria.

According to viral video clips circulating online, Okpebholo expressed anger that the Labour Party chieftain entered the state without notifying him.

In the video, the governor can be heard telling supporters: “Next time, he should tell us before coming. He cannot just come into my state and do whatever he likes. Next time, his security is not guaranteed.”

The remark has since triggered outrage, with Nigerians on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) describing the statement as a veiled threat and an affront to democracy.

“This is disturbing. A Nigerian can no longer visit a part of his own country without fear of political intimidation?” one user tweeted.

Labour Party supporters have condemned the governor’s words, demanding a retraction and an apology.

So far, the Edo State Government has not released an official statement in response to the backlash.