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Yilwatda Uproar: APC Breaks Silence, Dares Opponents Over INEC ‘Witch-Hunt’
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed concerns raised by opposition parties over the appointment of Nentawe Yilwatda as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, calling such fears “unfounded and baseless.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Yilwatda’s emergence as the new national chairman of the APC has triggered criticism, particularly from opposition groups, over his past affiliation with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He previously served as a Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), a role that placed him at the heart of Nigeria’s electoral process.
Appointed REC in July 2017, the former engineering lecturer at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, was posted to Benue State. During his four-year stint, he played a key role in supervising elections in Benue, Anambra, Osun, Rivers, and Cross River states before resigning in 2022.
Reacting to his appointment, National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Peter Ameh, described it as a threat to democratic integrity. Speaking to Punch, Ameh argued that elevating someone with recent electoral commission experience to a high-ranking political role undermines public trust and weakens institutional safeguards meant to ensure impartial elections.
“The appointment of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, a former INEC REC, as APC’s national chairman should raise serious alarm regarding the independence of the electoral commission and the health of our democracy,” Ameh said. “This move suggests a deliberate dismantling of the guardrails that uphold free and fair elections.”
Ameh further noted that Yilwatda’s political involvement began shortly after his resignation from INEC. He contested in the APC’s 2022 governorship primary in Plateau State and later served as the state coordinator for the Tinubu/Shettima campaign in the 2023 general elections. According to Ameh, this trajectory signals a troubling erosion of neutrality between the electoral body and partisan politics.
“This seamless transition from a supposedly neutral electoral officer to a partisan figure within the ruling party fuels public suspicion about potential collusion,” he added. “It sends the wrong message and casts a shadow on the credibility of both past and future elections.”
In a swift rebuttal, APC’s Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, defended Yilwatda’s appointment, stressing that his previous INEC role does not compromise the integrity of the party or the electoral system.
“Is INEC a cult?” Ibrahim queried. “Can’t someone who worked with INEC go on to serve in a political party? Many former electoral officials serve as consultants or advisers — there’s nothing illegal or unethical about that.”
He likened Yilwatda’s experience to that of a retired coach offering tactical insight to a new team, or an ex-police officer serving as a security consultant.
“Yes, our national chairman once worked with INEC, but that doesn’t mean he has any special access to the commission’s current operations,” he added. “If anything, his familiarity with electoral processes will help the APC avoid mistakes and operate within the law.”
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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.
Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.
“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.
He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”
Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.
He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.
“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.
In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.
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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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