During the inauguration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) reconciliation committee, NDC chieftain Buba Galadima revealed that Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed is currently straddling the political fence and could potentially align with either the NDC or President Bola Tinubu of the APC for the 2027 polls.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Galadima shared that Governor Mohammed had previously considered defecting after a late-night meeting, but ultimately backed out due to advice against joining a party that already features a strong presidential candidate.

In a separate development, Governor Mohammed recently swore in four new commissioners—Madaki Ahmad Gololo, Bashir Yau, Bashir Adamu Rishi, and Baraya Ibrahim—to fill vacancies left by officials who resigned to pursue political ambitions, were removed, or stepped down voluntarily ahead of the upcoming general elections. Emphasizing integrity and transparency, the governor noted that the appointments ensure continued representation for the affected local government areas in the State Executive Council.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, recently shared on TVC that Catholic Cardinal John Onaiyekan initially chose not to acknowledge Bola Tinubu as president after the 2023 election until the Supreme Court delivered its final verdict.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

During the interview, Bishop Adegbite explained how he and others countered that Nigeria already had a sitting president unless the court ruled otherwise. Expanding on political engagement, Adegbite advised politicians and supporters to focus on promoting their preferred candidates’ achievements rather than disparaging opponents, noting that the administration’s performance—such as major infrastructure initiatives like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sagamu-Benin Expressway—will ultimately shape public opinion for future elections.

Additionally, the bishop criticized the rising wave of politically motivated prophecies from religious figures, stating that many of these predictions fail and are merely designed to generate public attention and boost social media engagement.

The South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, explained that Nigerian artist Ayra Starr was previously refused a visa because she provided an incorrect yellow fever document.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking with Punch, Moroe clarified that this incident happened back in February 2024 rather than recently, emphasizing that the decision strictly followed immigration policies rather than targeting her celebrity status.

Key details from his statement include:

• The Root Cause: The initial setback occurred because the team submitted a yellow fever certificate from a foreign country instead of one originating from Nigeria.

• Quick Resolution: After the diplomatic mission met with Starr’s team to review the proper protocols, the issue was smoothly resolved, and she was issued a one-year visa to perform in South Africa in 2024.

• Equal Enforcement: Moroe stressed that immigration regulations apply universally to all travelers regardless of fame, appearance, or background.

• Debunking False Claims: He dismissed rumors that South Africa has stopped granting visas to Nigerians, highlighting that monthly applications have actually grown from a previous range of 40 to 60 up to between 60 and 80.