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Tension has escalated in Ubima community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State after suspected political thugs allegedly attacked and burned down the local office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).Reports indicate that the community, which is the hometown of former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, was thrown into panic as the assailants reportedly arrived with firearms and fired several gunshots into the air.Residents said the attackers invaded the area on Thursday night, shooting sporadically before setting the party’s secretariat on fire.The attack came just hours before Amaechi’s planned visit to the community on Friday, where he was expected to officially register with the ADC at the ward level.Amaechi is among the key figures in the party...

Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has accused Iran of sponsoring extremist activities in Nigeria and other parts of the world, alleging that Tehran supports groups aimed at destabilising countries while pursuing its hostility against Israel.Freeman made the remarks on Friday while speaking during an interview on The Morning Show on Arise News.The envoy claimed that Iran is the only country within the United Nations that openly expresses a desire to destroy another sovereign state, referring to repeated threats against Israel.According to him, the Iranian government has, over several decades, supported militant groups and terror organisations around the world in pursuit of that objective.Freeman alleged that Iran has backed groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah, a...

Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, daughter of former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed confidence that she is a strong contender in the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State.Speaking during an interview on The Morning Brief on Channels Television on Friday, the former lawmaker discussed her return to active politics, her ambition to become governor, and the support she expects from her family.Obasanjo-Bello, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections, said her experience and political record place her in a strong position in the race.The former senator also expressed confidence that members of her family, including her parents, would support her bid at the polls.According to her, bein...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has asked political appointees in his administration with aspirations for elective offices to openly declare their ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.Makinde gave the directive on Thursday at the Oyo State Government-organised 2026 Iftar programme held at the frontage of the Banquet Hall, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan.In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, the governor directed the aspirants to pursue their ambitions on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.Makinde said such aspirants could count on his support as long as their loyalty and commitment remained with the people and the development of the state.So This Happened (EP 378) reviews: King Mitchy and VeryDarkMan...

Ovation International publisher, ADC, Dele Momodu, has claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is desperate to make President Bola Tinubu the only candidate on the ballot in the 2027 general elections.Momodu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television.The former presidential aspirant said that the APC having 31 governors in their party means nothing to the opposition, stressing that if the election is held today, the APC will be defeated.The publisher of Ovation Magazine also took a swipe at the conduct of the FCT Area Councils elections.“The APC is trying to make sure that President Tinubu is the only candidate on the ballot.“They are trying to manoeuvre, but Nigerians are wiser than them. We are not worried or panicking in the ADC. ...

Amupitan also revealed that the commission plans to carry out a voter revalidation exercise aimed at cleaning up the electoral register so that it accurately reflects eligible voters.The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan (SAN), has urged personnel of the electoral body to rise to the responsibility of organising credible elections, stressing that only transparent polls can rebuild public confidence in the commission.Amupitan said restoring trust in the commission remains a priority as preparations gradually begin for the 2027 general elections. According to him, strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions depends largely on the ability of the commission to conduct elections that reflect the will of the electorate.Nigerian Sensation In...

The Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Benjamin Hundeyin, is expected to vacate his position in Abuja on Friday, March 6, 2026, ending his five-month stint in the role.Sources at the police headquarters revealed that a senior officer has already been selected to replace Hundeyin, though the individual’s identity had not been officially disclosed as of the time of filing this report.According to insiders familiar with the development, Hundeyin has been notified of the decision and has begun making arrangements to hand over his responsibilities.As of about 8 p.m. on Thursday, he was still carrying out his official duties.An official announcement from the office of the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, is expected later on Friday.Hundeyin as...

The lawmaker representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Senator Seriake Dickson, has joined the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Dickson revealed this at a world press conference held on Thursday at his residence in Abuja, where he said the opposition party that once dominated Nigeria’s political landscape had deteriorated significantly.The former Governor of Bayelsa State expressed sadness over what he described as the declining state of the PDP, noting that the party, which once brought hope and excitement to his people, had become gravely ill.“The PDP is sick and presently in the ICU,” he lamented.The senator also accused some PDP governors of undermining the party’s strength by aligning with the ruli...