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Shock As Taraba APC Faces Internal Power Struggle Ahead Of 2027 Polls.
Tensions are rising within the Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as efforts to enforce a consensus arrangement for elective positions continue to face strong resistance ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The disagreement, which initially affected both state and federal legislative ticket ambitions, has now intensified around the governorship race, exposing deep divisions among key party stakeholders.
At the centre of the unfolding contest is incumbent Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, who is reportedly seeking a second-term ticket under the APC platform.
However, his ambition is being challenged by two prominent aspirants — philanthropist Chief David Sabo Kente and former Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo.
Party insiders say behind-the-scenes consultations and political negotiations are ongoing as the state leadership pushes for a consensus candidate in an attempt to avoid a divisive primary election.
In a move aimed at reducing tensions within the party, Governor Kefas reportedly held a closed-door meeting on Friday night with Chief David Sabo Kente.
Sources said the meeting focused on reconciliation efforts and attempts to persuade Kente to reconsider his opposition to the proposed consensus arrangement favouring the governor’s re-election bid.
The meeting followed Kente’s earlier declaration in Wukari, where he rejected the consensus plan and called for a transparent and competitive primary process.
Meanwhile, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has maintained his rejection of the consensus option, insisting that only direct primaries can ensure fairness and credibility in selecting the party’s flagbearer.
He is also said to have intensified consultations across Taraba State, mobilising support across the 168 electoral wards ahead of the primaries.
Political observers note that the outcome of ongoing negotiations between Governor Kefas and Kente could determine whether the APC maintains unity in Taraba or heads into a highly contested and uncertain governorship primary.
Manchester City clinched the 2025-2026 FA Cup title after edging Chelsea 1-0 in a tense final at Wembley Stadium, with Antoine Semenyo’s decisive strike proving the difference.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a closely contested match that produced limited clear-cut opportunities, Semenyo delivered the breakthrough in the 72nd minute, calmly finishing from close range after a well-worked assist from Erling Haaland.
The victory marked Pep Guardiola’s 20th trophy as Manchester City manager and secured the club’s eighth FA Cup crown.
It also kept City’s hopes of a domestic double alive, with the Premier League title still within reach.
City had earlier believed they had taken the lead in the first half when Haaland found the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Chelsea responded with periods of pressure and dangerous deliveries into the box but struggled to seriously trouble City’s defence.
The London side started the second half with renewed intensity, and Enzo Fernández came closest when he met a loose ball inside the six-yard area, only to send his effort over the bar.
With chances limited and tension building, Semenyo eventually broke the deadlock when Haaland threaded a clever pass into the box, allowing the forward to produce a composed finish beyond Robert Sánchez.
Chelsea pushed for an equaliser late on but failed to find a way through as Manchester City held firm to seal their second trophy of the season, following their earlier Carabao Cup success.
Former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has said military action alone cannot end Nigeria’s insurgency, insisting that the country must also tackle the deeper social and economic conditions driving violent extremism.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reacting to the reported killing of senior Islamic State commander Abu Bilal al-Minuki in a joint operation involving the United States and the Nigerian Armed Forces, Olawepo-Hashim said Nigeria must address poverty, unemployment, and social dislocation if it hopes to defeat terrorism sustainably.
While applauding the successful operation, he noted that it demonstrated the impact of effective international intelligence sharing and military cooperation.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Hashim said the development reinforced earlier concerns that extremist groups in Nigeria have ambitions similar to the Islamic State’s territorial pursuits in other global conflict zones.
He stated that for years, there had been calls for stronger international collaboration in confronting terrorism, adding that the operation showed what is possible when global partners work together genuinely.
However, he cautioned against viewing the elimination of top insurgent leaders as a complete solution to Nigeria’s security challenges.
According to him, Nigeria’s counter-terrorism strategy must go beyond isolated military strikes and instead adopt a comprehensive, sustained approach aimed at uprooting terrorism entirely.
Hashim warned that while military offensives may eliminate key commanders, they often leave vulnerable rural communities exposed to revenge attacks by insurgent groups.
He described the scale of insecurity in the country as deeply troubling, claiming that thousands of Nigerians have lost their lives to terrorism and related violence in recent years.
He further argued that poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, and social deprivation continue to create fertile ground for extremist recruitment, particularly among vulnerable youths in Northern Nigeria.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the postponement of its presidential and governorship screening exercise, which was originally scheduled for this weekend, to Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The party disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
According to the statement, the screening of National Assembly aspirants will now take place in Abuja due to security concerns in parts of Northern Nigeria.
The ADC added that all affected aspirants will be contacted with updated schedules and further details regarding the new arrangement.
It also expressed regret over any inconvenience caused by the adjustment and thanked aspirants and stakeholders for their understanding.
Meanwhile, former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has officially declared his intention to contest the ADC presidential primary.
Amaechi reportedly submitted his presidential nomination forms at the party’s national secretariat ahead of the next general election.
He said his decision to run was driven by a desire to restore dignity to Nigerians and address the country’s economic and social challenges.
Amaechi is expected to face competition from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other aspirants for the party’s presidential ticket.
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