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A factional national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki on Friday met with former President Goodluck Jonathan amid growing speculation over the 2027 presidential election.The meeting comes less than 48 hours after Jonathan revealed that he was engaging in wide consultations regarding the possibility of contesting the 2027 presidency.The former president made the disclosure on Thursday while addressing a delegation of Nigerians who visited his Abuja office to encourage him to join the race.Responding to the appeal, Jonathan stressed that seeking the nation’s highest office was a serious undertaking that required careful consideration and extensive consultations.“You are asking me to contest the next election. The presidential race is not a ...

The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has reportedly split into rival factions following an internal leadership crisis within the group.The division reportedly emerged after claims surfaced on Thursday that the forum’s chairman, Hope Uzodimma, had been removed from his position.Despite the reports, Uzodimma has maintained that he remains the authentic chairman of the PGF.Meanwhile, Dapo Abiodun and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq are said to be leading a separate faction within the forum.Reports indicate that another bloc of governors within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has also aligned with the Abiodun-AbdulRazaq camp.The development is seen as a major sign of internal cracks within the ruling party as political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to ...

Meanwhile, a Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned a suit challenging the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President, David Mark.Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter after the plaintiff, Nafiu Bala Gombe, informed the court that an application had been submitted to the Chief Judge requesting that the case be reassigned to another judge.The suit also involves former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, whose emergence in the ADC leadership structure has reportedly sparked internal tensions within the party.During proceedings, counsel to the plaintiff, Luka Musa Haruna, informed the court that the Supreme Court had dismissed an interlocutory appeal filed by David Mark on April 30, 2026, for lacking merit.H...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered 93,220 new voters in Edo State in preparation for the 2027 general elections.The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Obo Effanga, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing in Benin City while unveiling the timetable for the final phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.According to Effanga, the final phase of the exercise will commence on May 11 and run until July 10 across the 18 local government areas of the state.He explained that INEC has deployed two voter enrolment machines to each local government area and also released schedules showing registration venues and dates for all wards.“We are going to strictly adhere to the timetable. If our officials are absent...

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Terhemba Tsoho, has approved the redeployment and posting of judges across various judicial divisions nationwide.The development follows the recent appointment of 14 new Federal High Court judges as well as the reassignment of three serving judges.According to reports, Justice Tsoho directed all affected judges to assume duties at their new stations on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.The announcement was contained in a statement dated May 8, 2026, and signed by the Court’s Director of Information, Catherine Oby Christopher.Under the new postings, Salim Olasupo Ibrahim and Onah Chigozie Sergius have been deployed to Abuja, while Lagos will receive Usoro Kuyik Uduak and Nwoye Osinachi Donatus.Other redeployments include Hassan Dikko...

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has carried out a cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of two commissioners who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.The development was disclosed on Friday in a statement issued in Asaba by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu.According to the statement, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Princess Pat Ajudua, has been directed to oversee the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Community Support Services and Girl Child Development.The statement further noted that the Commissioner for Housing, Godknows Angele, will now supervise the Ministry of Youth Development with immediate effect.Governor Oborevwori ...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for the 2026 Direct Entry registration exercise to May 22, 2026.According to reports, the extension is aimed at giving prospective Direct Entry candidates additional time to complete their registration and submit all required documents for admission.Several applicants were reportedly experiencing delays in obtaining academic credentials and other vital documents needed for the registration process.The extension is expected to provide affected candidates enough time to finalise their applications and avoid missing out on the 2026 admission exercise.This is not the first adjustment made by the examination body. JAMB had earlier shifted the registration deadline to May 8 and also approved additional ...

An Ethiopian woman has given birth to quintuplets after spending 12 years trying for a baby. Bedriya Adem, 35, delivered four boys and a girl via cesarean section on Tuesday, May 5, at Hiwot Fana Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia, according to the BBC.  The five newborns, all of whom were in “full health” according to the hospital, have been named Naif, Ammar, Munzir, Nazira and Ansar."I cannot express my happiness in words," Adem, who was initially told that she was pregnant with four babies, told the outlet. "I prayed for just one child, and Allah gave me five," she added. The first time mother added that she and her husband were “overjoyed” to be "blessed with five children at once."  The BBC stated that the chance of conceiving quintuplets naturally is around...