The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has brushed aside the emerging “Rainbow Coalition,” maintaining that it possesses the robust structures and grassroots backing required to deliver victory for President Bola Tinubu and other party candidates in the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

emphasizing that the party remains united and deeply rooted across all eight local government areas and political wards.

Key Reactions and Stance:

• The Trigger: Ogoriba’s remarks came in response to statements by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who claimed he has the political machinery necessary to secure Rivers and Bayelsa states for Tinubu in 2027.

• Unfazed Leadership: The Bayelsa APC chairman asserted that the party will not be distracted by external political alignments, focusing instead on strengthening its internal organisation.

• Call for Unity: Ogoriba urged party faithful to stay focused and united, assuring stakeholders that ongoing community mobilization and consultations will pave the way for a powerful 2027 campaign.

Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), has strongly denied owning or having any connection to the Niger State mining site where 37 suspected illegal miners were arrested prior to their deaths in NSCDC custody.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The allegations surfaced in a Sahara Reporters report featuring a survivor, Malam Babawo Tudun Nasera. Nasera claimed that the miners were told to keep working under instructions allegedly issued by “Babangida.”

Key Responses:

• The Denial: Speaking through his representative, Dr. Danladi Umar Abdulhameed, the former leader dismissed the claims as entirely false, baseless, and without foundation.

• Call to Action: Abdulhameed demanded a retraction of the report and urged the public to completely disregard the allegations, emphasizing that General Babangida has zero involvement in the mining operation.

• Mambilla Dispute Response: Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, accused Atiku Abubakar of using a press conference to deflect from questions surrounding the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • ICC Arbitration Ruling: Dare’s comments followed an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal ruling in Paris that rejected Sunrise Power’s claims against the Nigerian government regarding the Taraba State project.

  • Image Laundering Accusation: Dare criticized Atiku’s remarks as a “transparent attempt” to distract the public and polish his image, claiming the Mambilla project had historically been used for private accumulation instead of national growth.

  • Critique of Past Record: Dismissing Atiku’s economic advice, Dare pointed to Atiku’s past tenure as Vice Chairman of the Federal Executive Council, citing controversies and privatization dealings.

  • Call for Accountability: Dare maintained that Atiku must first address questions regarding his past record and the Mambilla controversy before attempting to lecture the current administration on governance.