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*No ambition is greater than PDP — Party Chair •Come back home, Sule Lamido begs defectors THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been taken back by loyal members, blasting defectors and asserting control of the party. He also took a swipe at opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said this at the PDP’s 10th Elective National Convention in Abuja, while rival camps stayed away. The convention, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was cited by Wike as proof that the party had regained institutional footing after a prolonged dispute over its leadership. His words: “Today (yesterday) marks the rebirth of our party in a new form. Today (yesterday) is the birth of a united party, ready to move forward. We have seen the convention monitored by the electoral umpire which also tells you the importance of this gathering.” He said: “Leadership is not easy...

Fresh political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections gathered momentum, weekend, as former governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate of New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, concluded plans to defect to  the African Democratic Congress, ADC, a move that may significantly reshape the electoral landscape. It was gathered that Kwankwaso’s decision followed the conclusion of high-level negotiations with the leadership of the ADC, amid speculations of a possible alliance that could produce an Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket. Barring last-minute changes, Kwankwaso, who formally resigned from the NNPP, yesterday, will join the ADC, today, in Kano. Multiple sources disclosed that while the development jolted the NNPP leadership, not all key figures in the party are willing to follow the former governor to his new political platform, a situation that could trigger internal realignments within the NNPP. National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, ...

  THE Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called on political leaders at all levels to demonstrate empathy and take urgent steps to ease the growing economic hardship facing Nigerians, as Christians marked Palm Sunday yesterday. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, who made the call, said in a statement that the significance of Palm Sunday offered timely lessons for leadership, particularly during a period marked by economic strain and global uncertainty. Reflecting on the biblical account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, Okoh noted that the moment symbolised humility, peace, and purposeful leadership, rather than a display of power. “Jesus entered Jerusalem with calm resolve at a time of uncertainty and expectation. It was not a show of force, but a message of peace, purpose, and hope,” he said. Okoh, who noted that the country’s current socio-economic realities demanded similar qualities from those in authority, said:  “Across Nigeria, many are feeling the weight of ...

THE National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Musiliu Akinsanya, yesterday regained control of the union’s national secretariat in Abuja, following a forcible takeover by a rival faction, led by Baruwa. Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, visited the secretariat to assess the extent of damage to the property after the facility was recovered.  A video shared by TVC News on X showed the union leader inspecting affected areas within the premises. Shortly after the assessment, he held a meeting with executive members from Kaduna State, even as security personnel and supporters remained stationed at the secretariat to maintain order. Reacting to the development in a statement posted on his X page, Akinsanya described the incident as a “forcible takeover,” insisting that due legal processes regarding the leadership tussle were still ongoing. He clarified that he was not a defendant in the judgment being relied upon by the Baruwa-led faction, adding t...

THE Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has appointed Olatunji Fatai as the new Commissioner of Police in Lagos State. According to a statement, yesterday, by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, Fatai will replace AIG Moshood Jimoh, who has been redeployed to Zone 2, Lagos, following his recent promotion. “The postings are in line with the Force’s commitment to an effective command structure and the strategic deployment of personnel across commands, formations, and departments,” the statement read. The IG stated that the redeployment is part of efforts to strengthen operations, enhance leadership capacity, and improve service delivery nationwide. At the level of Commissioners of Police, CP Muhammed Sanusi Ahmed was posted to head the Federal Capital Territory Command, while CP Haruna Alaba Yahaya, CP Olugbenga Ayodeji Abimbola, and CP Olubode Ojajuni were deployed to Jigawa, Oyo, and Ogun state commands, respectively. Others include CP Michael Adegoroye Fala...

Nigerian Breweries Plc has earned the 2026 Top Employer Certification in Nigeria, following an independent assessment of its people practices by the Top Employers Institute. The Top Employer Certification is a globally recognised benchmark that recognises organisations that demonstrate excellence across critical human resource areas, including people strategy, talent acquisition, learning and development, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, employee well-being, and work environment.  Speaking on the certification, the Human Resources Director, NB Plc, Grace Omo-Lamai, explained that the recognition underscores the company’s deliberate investment in its workforce and its commitment to nurturing talent. Omo-Lamai maintained that the certification aligns with the company’s ambition to build a resilient and future-ready workforce. “At Nigerian Breweries, we are committed to fostering a workplace where our employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to perform at their b...