Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, on Thursday paid a congratulatory visit to former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, at his residence in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The visit followed a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja, which declared Okorocha the winner of the APC primary for the Imo West Senatorial District.

Speaking during the visit, Ganduje said he was pleased when he heard about the court ruling, describing it as a well-deserved victory for the former governor.

“I was excited when I heard the judgment. It is a well-deserved victory and a vindication of your struggle,” he told Okorocha.

In his response, the former Imo governor expressed appreciation to Ganduje for the visit, describing him as a genuine friend and brother who had stood by him during difficult moments.

Earlier on Thursday, Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered Governor Hope Uzodimma to stop presenting himself as the APC candidate for the Imo West senatorial election scheduled for January 16, 2027.

The judge ruled that Uzodimma did not emerge victorious in the party’s primary election conducted on May 18 and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to the court, the evidence presented showed that Okorocha secured the majority of votes cast during the primary and should therefore be recognised as the winner.

Justice Egwuatu consequently directed the APC to submit Okorocha’s name to INEC as its candidate for the senatorial election.

However, the Imo State Government has rejected the judgment and vowed to appeal the decision at the Court of Appeal.

The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over the inclusion of his party in the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Makinde made the remarks on Thursday while speaking at the APM South-East Town Hall Meeting in Enugu.

The Oyo State Governor said he watched Wike unveil the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State and was surprised when the minister mentioned the APM among the political parties that had joined the alliance.

Makinde also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of making efforts to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He further alleged that the ruling party was pulling down opposition campaign posters and disrupting their political activities.

Despite what he described as intimidation and attempts to destabilise the opposition, Makinde insisted that his camp would remain focused on winning the support of Nigerians.

He said, “A few days ago, I saw my good friend, Nyesom Wike, who was unveiling the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State, and he listed all the political parties in the coalition and mentioned APM. I said, ‘So APM has graduated to be added to the Rainbow Coalition?’

“They’ve tried to undermine almost all the opposition parties. They can try, pull down posters, disturb the campaigns, and give people money. We, on the other hand, are winning hearts.”

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1 in their round-of-16 encounter in Sale, Morocco, on Thursday, October 29.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Oluebube Umejiaku and Mary Dustan were on target for Nigeria at the Mohammed VI Football Academy, while Emily Delgado scored a late consolation goal for Mexico.

Umejiaku gave the Flamingos the lead in the 40th minute to ensure Nigeria went into the half-time break with a 1-0 advantage.

The Nigerian side continued to dominate after the restart and doubled their lead in the 71st minute through Dustan.

Mexico, however, mounted a late challenge and reduced the deficit through Delgado in the 100th minute, 10 minutes into stoppage time.

The late goal put pressure on the Flamingos, but the Nigerian girls held their ground to secure a 2-1 victory and progress to the last eight.

Nigeria recorded 54 per cent possession and attempted 16 shots, with five on target. Mexico, on the other hand, managed 11 attempts, also recording five shots on target.

The Flamingos created two big scoring opportunities, compared with Mexico’s one, while both teams won four corner kicks.

Nigeria will face Venezuela in the quarter-finals on Sunday, November 1, as they continue their quest for a place in the semi-finals of the competition.

A victory over Venezuela would see the Flamingos advance to the last four of the tournament.