Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the release of 11 inmates from various correctional centres across the state, as part of efforts to ease congestion and support rehabilitation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Senator Aliyu Wamakko, who represents Sokoto North Senatorial District, has firmly denied claims linking him to a vice-presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement released on Sunday by his spokesperson, Abdallah el-Kurebe, Wamakko described the reports as false, unauthorized, and politically mischievous. The denial follows remarks made by the Chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area, Abdullahi Yerima, and published by a national daily (not The PUNCH), suggesting that Wamakko was being considered for the VP slot.

Wamakko, a former governor of Sokoto State and Sarkin Yamman Sokoto, clarified that he has never expressed interest—publicly or privately—in contesting for the vice presidency or any such political office in the 2027 election cycle.

Amid ongoing tension within the All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding Vice President Kashim Shettima’s political future, speculations have emerged about a possible North-West replacement for the VP slot—claims Wamakko has now firmly rejected.

He described Yerima’s statement as reckless and misleading, calling for its immediate retraction and a public apology.

“Senator Wamakko remains fully committed to serving Sokoto State and Nigeria through responsible leadership and political maturity. He will not be drawn into baseless and opportunistic political narratives,” the statement concluded.

The endorsement of Senator Ned Nwoko for a second term in the Senate has ignited sharp divisions within the Delta North chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). While party executives in his home base of Aniocha North reiterated their backing, the broader senatorial leadership distanced itself from the endorsement.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The controversy began on June 14, 2025, when a forum of APC local government and ward chairmen from Delta North’s nine LGAs declared support for Nwoko’s re-election during a gathering at his country home. Among those present was the Delta North APC Chairman, Chief Adizue Eluaka.

However, days later, Eluaka came under pressure from undisclosed party stakeholders and publicly withdrew from the endorsement, disbanding the forum behind it. He described the group as “unauthorised and unconstitutional,” insisting the move was necessary to restore order within party ranks.

In a swift pushback, APC executives in Aniocha North stood firm, reaffirming their support for Nwoko’s candidacy. In a statement signed by party elders and officials, they accused critics of political manipulation and external interference, citing Nwoko’s performance and grassroots connection as reasons for their loyalty.

They also praised Aniocha North APC Chairman, Mr. Matthew Chinye, for distancing himself from opposing voices within the party, calling his stance a mark of “principled and credible leadership.”

Responding to the controversy, Senator Nwoko said over 7,000 party members attended the Delta North APC stakeholders’ meeting, including top figures such as the state and senatorial chairmen, state working committee members, and other party leaders. He said a motion of confidence was unanimously passed in support of President Tinubu, the Delta State Governor, and himself during the meeting.