Good morning! Na today the Supreme Court go deliver judgments wey go shape the fate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and African Democratic Congress, ADC, ahead of 2027 general elections. Dis one come as Abuja Federal High Court, on Wednesday, don bar Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from recognising the recent congresses conducted by the Mark-led National Executive Committee, NEC.
National Chairman of ADC, David Mark, don assure party members say ADC go dey on ballot for all elections in 2027, despite ongoing legal challenges. He yarn dis on Wednesday night after receiving briefing from party legal team on recent judgment of Federal High Court in Abuja.
President Bola Tinubu don appoint Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria Minister of Foreign Affairs, following resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar wey step down to participate in 2027 elections. Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously serve as Minister of State in Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Olutunji Disu, don order immediate disciplinary action against officers of Nigeria Police Force involved in fatal shooting incident for Effurun, Delta State, wey lead to death of civilian, Mene Ogidi. IGP make dis known during press briefing at Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Wednesday.
Pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) dey near N1,400 per litre for many parts of country as United States and Iran fail to agree on ceasefire wey suppose lead to reopening of Strait of Hormuz. As crisis for Middle East dey linger, plus exit of United Arab Emirates from Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries on Tuesday, prices of petrol don continue to rise.
Katsina State Police Command don foil banditry attack on communities for Dandume Local Government Area of state and arrest one suspected bandit, plus rescue two injured residents. Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages.
Social Democratic Party, SDP, on Wednesday fix May 9 for its national convention for Bauchi State, defying INEC amid festering leadership dispute. Embattled National Chairman of party, Prof Sadiq Gombe, announce date for convention and nationwide congresses at press conference for Abuja.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, don accuse some elements inside fold of All Progressives Congress for state of orchestrating moves to disrupt August 15, 2026 governorship election out of fear of defeat. Governor, in statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, obtain for Osogbo on Wednesday, allege say elements for Osun APC dey bent on subverting will of people, having realise say dem stand no chance at polls.
Vice President Kashim Shettima don urge leaders and aspirants of APC to embrace unity and restraint ahead of primaries and 2027 general elections. For statement titled “2027: Don’t Pull Down the Roof,” issue for Abuja, Shettima warn say internal divisions fit weaken party chances of success.
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