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EFCC begins probe into N10bn Abia Airport saga Governor Alex Otti of Abia has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is investigating the alleged misappropriation of N10 billion purportedly spent for a non-existent Abia Airport by the previous administration. Mr Otti disclosed this on Friday night, during February media chat, saying that the commission was still inviting individuals who received the funds into their accounts. He explained that his administration had petitioned EFCC regarding the alleged looted funds meant for the project. He expressed the confidence that the money would be recovered, saying that the people involved…

The South-South Zonal Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports claiming that leaders of the party in the region endorsed former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for the presidency. In a statement issued on behalf of the zonal leadership, the South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary, Mabel Oboh, described the reports as misleading and inconsistent with democratic practice. She said claims that the party’s National Leader in the zone, former Edo State Governor, John Odigie-Oyegun, and other regional leaders endorsed Amaechi were false and misrepresented the outcome of a recent meeting. Oboh explained that the…

Supreme Court Affirms Seven-Year Jail Term for Senator Albert Bassey Over N240m Fraud The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of Senator Albert Bassey over a N240 million fraud case prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to a post by the EFCC on its official Facebook page, the apex court, in a judgement delivered on Friday, February 27, 2026, upheld the earlier decisions of both the trial court and the Court of Appeal, confirming Bassey’s conviction and sentence while restoring an order for financial restitution. The decision was delivered by…

APC, PDP Chieftains in Abia Back Gov Otti for 2027 Some members of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State have defected to the Labour Party and unanimously endorsed Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for a second term in office. The new LP members include the member representing Ukwa East State Constituency, Hon. Lewis Obianyi; former Majority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Paul Taribo of the APC; former commissioner, former Ukwa East Transition Committee Chairman, and former ASPM/ISS GM, Hon. Ossy Nwamuo; and two-time Commissioner…

Abia Women Assembly President, Iyom Nnenna Obewu, Condemns Protest Against Sen Orji Kalu, Calls for Responsible Politics The President of the Abia Women Assembly, Iyom Barr. Nnenna Obewu Onwuka, has strongly condemned the recent protest involving some women and youths from Ohafia, describing it as a sponsored action capable of overheating the political atmosphere in Abia State. In a press release issued on Friday, personally signed by her, Iyom Onwuka warned against actions capable of undermining responsible leadership, moral values and peaceful political engagement in the state. Speaking in her capacity as President of the Abia Women Assembly, President of…

2027 Presidency: ADC South-South Leaders Announce Ex-Minister Rotimi Amaechi as Consensus Candidate A former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), who is now a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has announced the endorsement of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, by political leaders in the South-South for the ADC presidential ticket in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during Amaechi’s visit to the group of regional leaders, Odigie-Oyegun disclosed that the former Rivers State governor has formally informed them of his intention to contest the presidency. In a video now trending on…

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri Dumps PDP For APC Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has finally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The development comes after 48 hours after Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Bathiya Wesley, resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside 13 other lawmakers. Fintiri picked up membership card of the APC at K/Wuro Ngayandi Ward in Madagali Local Government Area of the State, on Friday. Prior to his defection, Fintiri has been holding meetings with chieftains of the APC. On Wednesday, the National Vice Chairman of the APC in the North East, Mustapha Salihu,…

INEC Fixes January 16 for Presidential, N’Assembly Elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, 16th January 2027 for Presidential and National Assembly elections. The Commission had earlier fixed Saturday, 20th February 2027 for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections and Saturday, 6th March 2027 for the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections pursuant to the Electoral Act, 2022. National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna in a statement issued Thursday in Abuja said the governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections will now hold on Saturday, 6th February 2027. Details later.

Peter Obi, Oyegun allegedly escapes assassination in Benin The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, and former National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, have been attacked in an alleged assassination attempt in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday. National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Yunusa Tanko told Daily Sun that chieftains of the party, including Mr Peter Obi and Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, were in Benin City to witness the declaration of Barrister Olumide Akpata into the ADC and were attacked by suspected assassins, who had their official vehicles riddled with bullets at the residence…

Bayelsa Gov Picks RCCG Pastor As Deputy Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has appointed a provincial pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor (Hon.) Peter Pereotubo Akpe, as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. This follows the death of the former Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who collapsed and died in his office on December 11, 2025. Ewhrudjakpo, was buried on January 30, 2026. The new deputy governor designate, was the Chief of State Government House before the recent appointment. He is currently the Pastor in charge of RCCG Province 1 in Yenagoa. Bayelsa State…