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THE GAME CHANGERS: Meet The NDC Electoral Committee Tasked With Picking Presidential Hopefuls!.

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially released the list of Electoral Committee members tasked with overseeing its upcoming primary elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement posted to its official handle this Thursday, the party reaffirmed its commitment to the previously established schedule, confirming that primaries will be conducted nationwide on May 29, 2026. This critical exercise covers candidates for the Presidential, Governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and State House of Assembly seats across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Below is the full breakdown of the designated committee members for each zone:

SOUTH-EAST ZONE

  • Abia: Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji (Chairman), Barr. C. J. Okoli Akarika (Secretary), Chief Sir Innocent Nwadavid, Hon. Udeme Eshiet, Nebo Chukwujiekwu.

  • Anambra: Prof. Osita Ogbu (Chairman), Barr. Chukwudi Igwe (Secretary), Engr. Uchenna Okogbuo, Nonso Okpala, Miss Hanatu Tanko.

  • Ebonyi: Dr. Peter Onigah (Chairman), Chris McCool Nwosu (Secretary), Emma Anyanwu, Prince Andrew Godwin, Hon. Sylvester O. Nwankwo.

  • Enugu: Chief Teddy Obey (Chairman), Prof. Nky Patrick Obi (Secretary), Ms. Jackie Wayas, Dr. Obinna Simon, Barr. Maureen Emecheta.

  • Imo: Comrade Babatunde Ali (Chairman), Barr. Chigbo Enwezor (Secretary), Obumneke Inoma, Obinna Anyaibe, Mr. Judith Uche.

SOUTH-SOUTH ZONE

  • Akwa Ibom: Dr. Clement Agiangie (Chairman), Chief Able Ebifemowei (Secretary), Uduakobong Okon, Dr. Pabara Igwele, Barr. Obinna John Kennedy.

  • Bayelsa: Engr. Biokpo Awara (Chairman), Dr. Morakinyo Balogun (Secretary), Barr. Grace Analaba, Hon. Princess Ingo Iwowari.

  • Cross Rivers: Iliya Kwajafa (Chairman), Austin Mbagwu (Secretary), Hon. Ernest Eki, Margarita Oguoba, Hon. Nicholas Ayuwa.

  • Delta: Dr. Kabiru Umoru (Chairman), Barr. Tesufa Dumbo (Secretary), Mr. Richman Ndakwe, Keneke P. Moses, Genevieve Emeremgini.

  • Edo: Barr. Fredrick Owotorufa (Chairman), Dr. Stanley Boroh (Secretary), Celestine Iyere, Mary Ainoghena Eghieye, Jackson Agbor PhD.

  • Rivers: Dr. Osusu Osusu (Chairman), Dr. Anthony Okoye (Secretary), Peli Adotu, Eva Nma Alikor, Abduljalal Idris.

SOUTH-WEST ZONE

  • Ekiti: Akinlade Olagoke (Chairman), Falade-Fad Tayo (Secretary), Babalola Ibrahim, Pastor Fayose Adeniran, Aduloju Joke.

  • Lagos: Alhaji Sidi Abdul Bomi (Chairman), Allison Oghenekaro Okoro (Secretary), Hon. Sandra Ogoh, Dr. Adewale Adebayo, Amb. Christopher Ighodaro, Mr. John Ughulu, Cleopas Ebi David.

  • Ogun: Barr. Ojeh Jimmy (Chairman), Alhaji Waidi Alapoti (Secretary), Mrs. Rose Igwe, Mr. Phillip Abegunde, Alh. Morufu Olajide.

  • Ondo: Hon. Babatunde Daodu (Chairman), Rev. Emmanuel Alli (Secretary), Princess (Barr.) J.T. Eperetun, Udeze Chigozie.

  • Osun: Hon. Oladejo Yinka (Chairman), Mr. Popoola Ganiu (Secretary), Mrs. Ajayi Esther.

  • Oyo: Comrade Adeolu Adewuyi (Chairman), Mr. Kayode Joseph (Secretary), Mrs. Feyikemi Adesiyan.

NORTH CENTRAL

  • Benue: Jenkins Gwede (Chairman), Pastor Gabriel Akor (Secretary), Sesugh Nyam, Doofan Ortsergh Mary, Ishaku Dahiru.

  • Kogi: CP Ezebuike Peter (Rtd) (Chairman), Samuel Abu (Secretary), Samari Muhammed Zakari, Samson Ukolofu.

  • Kwara: Barr. Michael Bamidele Sijuade (Chairman), Idowu Israel Legbo, Mrs. Hamzat Bola Idayat.

  • Nasarawa: Dr. Okey Ezeala (Chairman), Idiemjo Gift Omeghara (Secretary), Mr. Tony S. Jude, Yamusa Ladi Lizzy, Vijah Opuama.

  • Niger: Hon. Richard Adams (Chairman), Kabiru Ardo Muazu Esq. (Secretary), Abdulmuminin Ohiare Abdulsalam, Blessing Akan, Danladi Abdulhamid.

  • Plateau: Dr. Pabara Igwele (Chairman), Abdulkadir Fema (Secretary), Hon. Steve Dachomo, Barr. Dabish Caleb, Dr. Mary Dalyop Zang.

  • FCT: Chief Barnabas J. Ejisi (Chairman), Barr. Ajayi Ilesanmi (Secretary), Zakari Attah, Victoria Nkechi Odogwu, Dr. Praya Miri.

NORTH EAST

  • Adamawa: Williams Lappi (Chairman), Umar Ardo (Secretary), Barr. Yominbe Comfort Jonathan, Sunday Unaru.

  • Bauchi: Mr. Ande Karma (Chairman), Barr. Joel John (Secretary), DSP Rose Sylvanus, Mr. Iratisi Nuhu.

  • Borno: Comrade Mustafa Ali (Chairman), Barr. Musa Usman Daya (Secretary), Zainab Yunus.

  • Gombe: Nura Abdulrazak (Chairman), Alhaji Adamu Idi Magaji (Secretary), Engr. Aliyu Hamidu, Barr. Dinge Ellon, Mrs. Sylvia Mayo.

  • Taraba: Barr. Umar Hassan (Chairman), Hassan Hamidu (Secretary), Abubakar Garba, Gayus Musa.

  • Yobe: Alhaji Mohammed Sawa (Chairman), Joshua Tsu (Secretary), Abubakar Garba, Usman Isah Dogara.

NORTH WEST

  • Jigawa: Tasiu Safiyanu Liman (Chairman), Ibrahim Abubakar (Secretary), Hajiya Yar Gumel.

  • Kaduna: Balarabe Ayuba (Chairman), Alex Ankuma (Secretary), Barr. Barnabas John.

  • Kano: Mainasara Sani Abubakar (Chairman), Barr. Reuben Egwuaba (Secretary), Dr. Ahmed Alhassan, Engr. Salisu Tanko Kwankwaso, Saidu Alhassan Maiduguri.

  • Katsina: Suleiman Aliyu Baba (Chairman), Dr. Ahmad Alhassan (Secretary), Dr. Ahmad Maaruf, Abubakar Abdullahi Rimi.

  • Kebbi: Saidu Jalo Bakuwai (Chairman), Fauziyya Muhammed Marafa (Secretary), Mohammed Anas Abubakar.

  • Sokoto: Bello Labaran Gwadabawa (Chairman), Sa’adu Bello (Secretary), Balkisu Abubakar, Attahiru Fodio.

  • Zamfara: Bashar Muhammed Marafa (Chairman), Barr. Sani Nasarawa (Secretary), Kashim Al Mustafa, Nasiru Bello Alkali, Alh. Tijani Jibril.

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From Rivals To Rescue? Keyamo Stuns Public With Offer To Settle Peter Obi’s Airport Debt!.

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Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has agreed to a proposal by Mr. Nnaemeka Ikerionwu to pay the ₦25,000 airport parking fine issued to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Origin of the Fine: The fine was imposed after Peter Obi allegedly violated parking regulations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

  • Context of the Dispute: Keyamo previously issued a seven-day ultimatum for Obi to pay the fine and publicly apologize to airport staff following claims Obi made in a podcast interview that he was being targeted and harassed at the airport.

  • Evidence Provided: To address Obi’s allegations of unfair treatment, Keyamo released CCTV footage showing the moment the parking violation occurred.

  • Resolution and Reaction:

    • Following an offer to pay the fine by Ikerionwu, Keyamo instructed him to contact the Director of Commercial and Business Development at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to arrange payment.

    • Despite accepting the payment, Keyamo still expects an apology from Obi to the airport officials.

    • Keyamo stated that the ministry successfully refuted Obi’s claims and warned the candidate to avoid making “outlandish” statements in the future intended to secure “sympathy votes”.

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Nationwide Renaming Spree! Major Landmarks Across Nigeria Now Bear President Tinubu’s Name!.

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July 17, 2026

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The Federal Government has officially renamed the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway. Minister of Works David Umahi explained that this decision honors the President, noting that the project’s original vision began nearly 30 years ago during Tinubu’s time as the Governor of Lagos State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This recent renaming, announced on July 16, 2026, joins a significant and growing list of public assets and institutions that have been named or established in President Tinubu’s honor since he took office in May 2023.

Public Assets Named After President Tinubu

  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna: In March 2024, the airport—formerly the Abubakar Imam International Airport—was renamed by Governor Umar Bago to acknowledge the President’s support for Niger State.

  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way, Abuja: Following its reconstruction in May 2024, the Abuja Southern Parkway, which connects the Christian Centre to Ring Road One, was renamed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

  • Bola Tinubu Building (National Assembly Library): Inaugurated by the President in May 2024, this newly completed library was named in his honor by the National Assembly.

  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC): Formerly the Nigeria Immigration Service command and control centre, this facility was renamed in December 2024 to serve as a hub for border security and technological innovation.

  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic, Gwarinpa: Established in January 2025 by the Federal Government, this institution focuses on entrepreneurial, vocational, and technical education.

  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks, Asokoro: Named by the Nigerian Army in January 2025, this new military facility features operational infrastructure, residential quarters, and sporting amenities.

  • Tinubu International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja: Following comprehensive renovations, the Abuja International Conference Centre was renamed in June 2025 by the FCT Administration.

With the inclusion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, at least eight major public facilities or infrastructure projects have been renamed or established to bear the President’s name during his administration.

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The Power Struggle Continues: Ondo APC Aspirants Take Their Fight To The High Court!.

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July 17, 2026

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Several All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants in Ondo State, who are loyal to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have initiated legal action against the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the National Assembly primary elections. These aspirants, who were unsuccessful in their bids, are challenging the candidate list submitted to INEC, citing irregularities in the nomination process. Represented by the law firm of Remi Olatubora (SAN), the plaintiffs are seeking a judicial review to determine if the list provided to INEC accurately reflects the results of the primaries.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Involved Aspirants: The group includes several politicians, such as Gbenga Elegbeleye, Taiwo Fasoranti, Leke Akingboye, Rasaq Obe, Kayode Ijalana, Oyerinmade Matthew, and Olumuyiwa Daramola.

  • Stakeholder Concerns: Some party stakeholders worry that this litigation could hinder the APC’s preparations for the 2027 general elections and are encouraging the use of internal resolution mechanisms to maintain party unity.

  • Similar Dispute in Benue State: A comparable situation has developed in Benue State, where aspirants loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia filed Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1429/2026 to prevent the alteration of their state’s candidate list.

  • Status Quo Order: In the Benue case, Justice I.E. Ekwo has ordered all parties to maintain the status quo while the court reviews the matter.

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