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Kogi PDP Vows to ‘Evict’ APC and Reclaim Power in 2027

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10 months ago

January 9, 2026

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As political calculations for the next general election begin, the Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has declared the ruling APC as temporary occupants of the government house, signaling a fierce contest for the state’s top seat.

The political temperature in the Confluence State is rising early as the leadership of the Kogi State PDP has issued a bold declaration regarding the 2027 elections. In a strategic statement released in Lokoja on Friday, the State Party Chairman, Muhammed Gambo, expressed supreme confidence that the opposition party is poised to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Gambo characterized the current APC administration as living on borrowed time, metaphorically describing them as occupants of a “rented apartment” whose tenancy is due to expire. He insisted that despite recent electoral setbacks, the state remains a stronghold for the PDP, citing a robust political structure and a history of prosperity under the party’s previous leadership.

“The time for the APC government to pack their load from Lugard House is 2027. It is a call for no retreat, no surrender,” Gambo asserted. He argued that in a transparent electoral process, the PDP possesses the grassroots support necessary to secure a landslide victory, not just at the state level but with ambitions extending to the presidency.

However, the opposition leader struck a balance between political rivalry and civic responsibility. Addressing the critical issue of national safety, Gambo acknowledged that security challenges affect all citizens regardless of party affiliation. He offered the PDP’s collaboration with the state government to combat insecurity, emphasizing that the survival of the state must precede political ambition.

While the APC currently holds a firm grip on the state’s executive arm following the 2023 victory of Governor Usman Ododo, the PDP’s latest stance signals a rigorous reorganization aimed at challenging the status quo in the next electoral cycle.

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Nigeria’s Ambassador Ufochukwu Presents Letters of Credence to the President of Cyprus.

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3 days ago

October 25, 2026

Emmanuel Ikechukwu

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Israel, with concurrent accreditation to Cyprus, Nkechi Ufochukwu, has formally commenced her diplomatic assignment in Cyprus after presenting her Letters of Credence to President Nikos Christodoulides.

The ceremony took place on Friday at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, according to a statement issued by the Nigerian Embassy in Israel. The presentation formally confirmed Ufochukwu as Nigeria’s principal envoy to Cyprus.

During the ceremony, the ambassador conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s goodwill message to President Christodoulides and pledged to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Cyprus.

In response, the Cypriot president welcomed Ufochukwu and reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between both countries. He highlighted their shared historical experiences, common principles and enduring people-to-people ties.

Christodoulides also recognised Nigeria’s strategic importance in West Africa and across the African continent, particularly its contributions to regional dialogue, cooperation, integration and stability.

He expressed his government’s readiness to work with Nigeria to expand cooperation in areas including trade, investment, education, political dialogue and other shared interests.

The presentation of Letters of Credence is a formal diplomatic procedure that accredits an ambassador to represent their country and establishes an official channel of communication between the governments concerned.

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Abia 2027: Entrepreneur Queen PhinaDon Endorses Alex Otti for Second Term.

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6 days ago

October 22, 2026

Emmanuel Ikechukwu

Abia-born celebrity, author, and media personality, Chief Amb. Delight Benson, popularly known as Queen PhinaDon, has endorsed Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for a second term.

Queen PhinaDon, author of My Last Journey to Nigeria and Unseen Untold, said her decision was based on Governor Otti’s achievements and visible transformation across the state.

The founder of PDMI Solutions and the PhinaDon Humanitarian Awards made the declaration in a video recorded in Umuahia shortly after returning from Copenhagen, Denmark, where she is based.

She stated that the progress recorded under Governor Otti’s administration justified her support for his re-election bid in 2027.

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Senate Confirms Sani Muhammad Ndanusa as Ambassador.

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1 week ago

October 20, 2026

Emmanuel Ikechukwu

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Engineer Sani Muhammad Ndanusa as a non-career ambassador and high commissioner.

The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report submitted by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Abubakar, representing Niger North. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had nominated Ndanusa for the diplomatic position, after which he appeared before the committee for screening.

Presenting the committee’s recommendations during plenary on Tuesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced Ndanusa’s confirmation after lawmakers unanimously endorsed the nomination through a voice vote.

Akpabio congratulated the nominee and expressed confidence that Ndanusa would draw on his professional experience to advance Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives and strengthen the nation’s relations with other countries.