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Abia Governor Otti’s Aide Dumps Camp, Joins APC, Sparks Political Shake-Up.
Iheanyi Chinasa, the National Assembly Liaison Officer to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The defection was announced in a statement on Sunday by Levinus Nwabughiogu, media aide to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. According to the statement, Chinasa—popularly known as Dogo—joined Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu at an APC stakeholders’ meeting held in Owerri, Imo State.
The meeting, which was convened by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, brought together several party leaders and formed part of ongoing efforts by the APC to strengthen its influence in the South-East region.
Chinasa’s move has attracted attention given his role in Abia State, where he previously worked closely with the Labour Party-led administration as a bridge between the state government and federal lawmakers.
His defection also signals a political shift, as he had earlier contested against Benjamin Kalu for the Bende Federal Constituency seat in the 2023 general elections on opposing platforms.
Reacting to the development, Kalu welcomed him into the APC and expressed confidence that more political figures may join the party in the near future. He also urged party members and aspirants to remain committed as preparations for future elections continue.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that a severe rainstorm caused the collapse of one of its transmission towers along the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV line in Lagos.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The incident occurred on April 16 and was described by the company as a force majeure event, resulting from extreme weather conditions beyond its control.
According to a statement by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the transmission line tripped during the storm after a fault was detected along the route.
She explained that the fault was traced to about 14.9km from the Ikeja West (Ayobo) end of the line, after which further checks revealed that Tower 515 had collapsed at its midsection.
TCN said it has already begun mobilising engineers, equipment, and materials to rebuild the damaged structure, with teams currently on site working to dismantle the wreckage and restore the line.
Despite the setback, the company assured that power supply would be stabilised through alternative transmission routes already in operation to evacuate bulk electricity.
It added that restoration work is ongoing and updates will be provided as progress is made toward full recovery of the affected line.
Popular Afrobeats singer, Davido, has revealed that he would prefer his children to build their careers outside the entertainment industry.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He made this known during an interview on The Breakfast Club, where he spoke about his upbringing, family life, and the future he envisions for his children. According to him, he would rather they work in the businesses owned by his father, Deji Adeleke, instead of pursuing a career in entertainment.
Davido explained that his view was shaped by his personal experience while trying to establish himself in music. He recalled a difficult period when his father initially did not support his decision to go into entertainment, a situation that emotionally affected him. He added that his father only came around after realising how determined he was about his music career.
The singer noted that working in his father’s companies would offer his children a more stable and comfortable life compared to the struggles he faced while building his music career.
He also spoke fondly about the relationship between his father and his grandchildren, describing how happy it makes his father whenever they are together during family gatherings. According to him, this experience made him reflect deeply on what truly matters in life.
Despite his preference, Davido said he would not stop his children if they choose to pursue entertainment, adding that he would support them fully. He also revealed that one of his daughters already shows interest in music and performance.
He said: “My kids should go and work with my dad… My dad not wanting me in the entertainment really killed my joy until he saw that I was adamant about doing it. I wouldn’t want to do that to my kids as well.”
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Senator Abubakar Yusuf, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure victory in the 2027 presidential election, despite what he described as the current government’s underwhelming performance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, the former federal lawmaker argued that Tinubu’s re-election is likely because the opposition lacks unity and cannot mount a strong challenge.
He said he does not expect opposition politicians to come together in a way that could threaten the president’s chances.
According to him, “APC will win in 2027, not because President Tinubu has done well, but because there is no opposition. There is no challenge in the opposition. Individually, they are very credible, but as a team, I don’t see them working together. Tinubu will more likely win in the 2027 election.”
Yusuf added that the ruling party is not worried about the opposition due to its fragmented nature.
However, he cautioned President Tinubu against relying heavily on APC governors for electoral support, warning that many of them may not have strong grassroots popularity.
He also warned that internal disagreements within the party, especially over candidate selection, could trigger serious conflicts and weaken the APC if not properly handled.
“APC is not jittery because we don’t have a challenge. What we should worry about is an intra-party crisis. There may be implosions if care is not taken. If they insist on an automatic ticket, they will lose many members to other parties. There will be implosions if they refuse to allow free and fair elections,” he said.
Yusuf further advised the president not to overestimate the influence of some governors, adding that several of them are not widely popular among voters.
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