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NgeneUkwenu:
She can't even near the gate of the National Assembly on Tuesday. She will be bounced.

Nobody can stop the beauty with brains, Akpabio s tormentor,the iron lady that delivers dividends of democracy

The next governor of kogi state

A detribalized senator,with good track record

Obaofaba:
Obi made a mistake joining the northernised coalition, if he's wise, he should have returned to the PDP and be their flagbearer but him no get sense.

PDP that wike has destroyed


Peter made a good decision

soullove1881:
Know when to criticize. That's the way to improve. Happy Sunday!

by selling national assets,

Is this an improvement

AMINDA:
Coputa, insert the source link to have it moved to the frontpage.

@Topic, The script has now been flipped against Wike. He'll be the one running helter-skelter now to ensure that the PDP doesn't go into extinction because that would be the end of him. That will also fast-track the defection of the current PDP governors (mostly from the Northern extraction) to the ADC.

Thank you for the reminder ,it is very important for wider views

Baxilexi:
If only the APC knew that the opposition in 2027 isn’t only ADC but;

Nigerian Hunger Party,
Nigerian terrorized party,
Nigerian parents who had to withdraw their kids from school abroad party,
Nigerians who could not afford lifesaving treatments for their loved ones party,
Nigerians whose homes were destroyed in guise of establishing drainages that was never done party,
Nigerians whose estates were destroyed because of the coastal highway party,
And the list goes on…


These aren’t just Tinubu problems but they will be suffered by all APC members.

That was why the coalition was welcomed by Nigerians, because they were looking for ways to kick this disaster from power

The African Democratic Congress, which is the platform of the coalition of opposition leaders, is making moves to convert no fewer than five sitting governors before the 2027 general elections, findings by Saturday PUNCH have revealed.

Insiders told Saturday PUNCH that the ADC would benefit from the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party by having some governors of the party join the coalition.

This is just as five leaders of the PDP in five states have resigned from the party to join the ADC.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, former Senate President, David Mark, and other coalition leaders on Wednesday formally adopted the ADC as the platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.



Mark and a former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, were announced as the Interim National Chairman and Secretary of the party, respectively.

Prominent members of the All Progressives Congress, including former National Chairman of the party, John Oyegun; ex-Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami; and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, attended the programme and subsequently resigned their membership of the APC to join the ADC.

Similarly, notable PDP chieftains, including ex-National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal; and former governors of Jigawa, Cross River, Benue, Imo, Niger, and Ebonyi states—Sule Lamido, Liyel Imoke, Gabriel Suswam, Emeka Ihedioha, Babangida Aliyu, and Sam Egwu, respectively —have also aligned with the coalition.

The serving senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, a member of the Labour Party, also attended the event.

ADC faces criticism

Since the unveiling of the ADC as the coalition’s platform, criticism has continued to trail its strength and the individuals behind it.

The PDP Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, warned that there would be consequences for members undermining the party, insisting that its leaders remained united.

A former presidential aide and pro-Tinubu commentator, Reno Omokri, described the ADC as a gathering of “rejected politicians and former political office holders.”

The National Vice Chairman of the APC (South-East), Ijeomah Arodiogbu, on Friday, said the absence of serving governors in the opposition coalition underscored its fragility and posed a major setback to its chances of unseating Tinubu in 2027.

Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, Arodiogbu said unlike the formation of the APC, which succeeded because governors joined the merger, the current coalition had attracted no sitting governor and was already showing signs of internal cracks.

He said, “The coalition is already starting on a bad footing. The party they have coalesced into is already having issues. Some leaders of the party said they were not consulted and that they don’t want the newcomers. With that, it is obvious that there is already a problem.”

The APC chieftain said the coalition’s foundation was built on desperation for power.

“The lowest common multiple of the people driving the coalition is simply desperation for power. It is not about the Nigerian people. All they have in their agenda is how to pull down Tinubu and the APC. They don’t have anything to offer the Nigerian people,” he stated.

He also dismissed Ihedioha’s relevance in South-East politics, adding that the former Imo State governor held no electoral weight.

Arodiogbu argued that those behind the coalition were only trying to replicate what Tinubu achieved through the APC merger, but without the same political traction.

“One fundamental thing that worked for the merger was the joining of six sitting governors. And that is not happening now. Instead, the governors are coming to us. If the governors truly believed in the coalition, they would have joined them by now. But the big political forces are not joining them because they do not believe in them,” he added.

Five PDP govs to join us — ADC insiders

A credible source in the ADC disclosed that five PDP governors were expected to join the party.

The insider, a former senator from Katsina State, said, “Five PDP governors have given us their commitment; they are going to join us, but they want to see the end of Wike’s drama in the PDP. Hopefully, we will meet them by the end of their next convention and review things.

“What people don’t know is that some of the governors, including those in the APC, are supporting us. We started this coalition planning 18 months ago, and some APC governors were contacted about a year ago. So, they are with us, but I won’t tell you any names.”

Another insider, an aide to one of the former ministers and ex-governors, said he was aware that leaders of the coalition, including his principal, were in touch with seven governors on the move to sway them to the ADC.

But the source didn’t mention the political parties of the said governors.

“Why are you interested in knowing the governors we’re talking to? You want us to put everything we’re doing on the pages of a newspaper? No! But I can tell you that we are talking to seven governors, and they are from the southern and northern parts of the country,” the source said.

When contacted, the immediate past National Chairman of the ADC, Ralph Nwosu, declined to comment on the governors’ planning to join the ADC.

“That is a top-secret matter. You can’t hear it from me. If you ask about other matters regarding the coalition, you are very welcome,” he said.

This comes barely a month after a chieftain of the ADC in Plateau State, Dr Sani Dawop, disclosed that about seven APC governors had secretly been funding “an opposition coalition” against Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.

Dawop, in an interview with Trust TV News on June 9, said, “There are about six to seven APC governors who are funding the coalition. Go and check and do your investigation. There are lots of issues happening, and even within the APC, there are those who are not happy with the way things are going.”

More PDP leaders join coalition

Since Wednesday, when opposition coalition leaders formally adopted the party as their platform for the 2027 presidential race, fear of mass defections has gripped the PDP, particularly in Northern Nigeria.

Findings by Saturday PUNCH revealed that five more leaders of the party joined the ADC from Benue, Niger, Kano, Gombe, and Borno states.

In a letter dated July 2, 2025 and addressed to the PDP chairman in Mbabur Council Ward, Gwer LGA of Benue State, a former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Alex Adum, said he was leaving the party to “rescue Nigeria.”

Adum, a PDP member since 1998, stated, “As a loyal party man, I do not wish my new partisan endeavours to conflict with that of the PDP since the party leadership has elected not to formally join the National Coalition Movement.”

Another former Benue commissioner, Olofu Samuel, who served under the Ortom administration, also announced his resignation in a letter to the Edikwu Ward 2 chairman in Apa LGA, which he personally signed in Makurdi.

In Kano, a PDP chieftain, Ibrahim Amin, cited prolonged internal crises and lack of party cohesion.

In his letter to the PDP chairman in Tundun Wada Ward, Nasarawa LGA, Amin wrote, “The unending crisis arising from leadership tussles has seriously undermined the internal cohesion required for the party to progress. Furthermore, the lack of respect for internal democracy and the disregard for the party’s founding principles have made it impossible for me to remain in the PDP in good conscience.

“In view of the foregoing, I have decided to withdraw my membership and join the coalition movement committed to saving our country and restoring genuine democratic values.”

Also, in a letter dated July 3, 2025 and addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Suleja, Niger State, a party chieftain, Mohammed Mukhtar, said his decision came after “deep personal reflection and consultations with associates.”

Another Kano PDP leader, Mukhtar Adam, also quit on Thursday.

In his letter to the Tundun Wada Ward chairman, he cited “persistent internal crises at both the national and state levels.”

Also on Thursday, the PDP’s 2023 governorship candidate in Gombe State, Air Vice Marshal Shehu Adamu (retd), resigned from the party.

It is hallucination – PDP

But the spokesperson for the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, described the reported plan by some PDP governors to join the ADC as “hallucination.”

He said the focus of the party’s governors and other leaders remained on the upcoming national convention.

Ologunagba said, “Whoever told you that (PDP governors will join ADC) is hallucinating. Our governors are united, and the PDP is united. If anybody is imagining that there will be defection (of governors) from our party (to ADC), it will be in the realm of hallucination.”

Anti-Tinubu coalition will fail, says Sanwo-Olu fumes

Also, the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lashed out at the growing opposition against President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, insisting that their “ambition will fail”.

Sanwo-Olu made the statement on Friday while addressing a gathering of journalists and political stakeholders in the state.

He dismissed the adoption of the ADC by the coalition leaders as a mere ploy to distract the President.

“The target is to distract the Commander-in-Chief and derail the social and economic gains that we can see and feel, but President Tinubu knows the game and will never fall for their bait,” the governor said.

He maintained that despite the moves by the ADC-led coalition, Nigerians will still stand behind Tinubu in 2027 as the results of his bold reforms continue to unfold.

Sanwo-Olu stressed that Tinubu’s track record, achievements, and reform-driven agenda were more than enough to counter any narrative aimed at weakening his administration or his re-election prospects.


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Brenbentondiaz:
You forgot to add Portable.

you people deserved the leaders you have,stop complaining

upson89:
Please, I’m really tired.

These pimples just won’t let me rest. I’ve tried different soaps, cleansers, and creams – some expensive, some cheap – and still, no major difference. One will go, and before I even smile small, three more will show face. 😩

I’ve cut down on oily food, tried drinking more water, even stopped using certain products… but nothing seems to be working long-term.

Is it stress? Hormones? Witchcraft? I don’t even know again. 😭

Please, if you’ve struggled with bad acne and actually found something that worked, kindly share. I don’t mind natural or over-the-counter options, I just need honest advice.

Let’s help each other abeg. What’s your skincare routine like? What finally worked for you?

Note: File photo used for illustration

it will disappear on it's own, just avoid eating groundnuts,and oily foods like butter and the rest with time it disappear

loffyloffy:
You seems to have forgotten the Nigerian Political permutation.

The 2031 president will be a core Northerner, yet you failed to mention even one among your possible options.

You are just engaged in childish wishful thinking not a political discussion.

who will president in 2027

I didn't mention any northerners because non is qualified to hold that office

jamafa:
Why can't he resign then since it's against his will as you said.

U just saying what U don't know 🤣

If you are not politically ignorant, you should know that he's coming back to collect his share and not for the sake of rivers people.

He has been told that he shouldn't contest for second tenure, that's where it will get bloody in 2027

He already told them that they have to make heavy sacrifices

occfx:
He doesn't have a choice. I pity river people because they wont see any gain of sim

fubara told rivers people and his supporters that they have to make heavy sacrifices.

Saint Lucia economy is propelled primarily by Tourism,so what is Nigeria president going to do there,when Nigeria do not have comparative advantage in that industry.

Nigeria has potentials in the mining industry,so ,he should sign agreements and MOU's with like minded countries that are thriving in that industry.

He should think of revamping Nigeria dead refineries and stop the importation of fuel, that is what is killing the Nigerian economy, that's the sole reason the naira continue to lost it's value

The government has to be focused and not just wasting scarce state resources af this critical times on irrelevant visits

layzie:
Good job @yok. Your posts keep this thread alive.
Yesterday was red for some good US stocks.
I do have a question for u on local naija stocks.
What app do u recommend for trading them? Easy to use, less fees etc.
Thanks

use Optimus

Dogalmighty17:
The reality here is this. Those children are not 'missing'. Their families gave them out for trafficking. If they were taken against the will and without the consent of their parents, the police will have missing person reports to use. But no family came to even report these kids missing. That's why the police have to undertake the task of finding out who the parents is these kids are.

If those kids are reunited with their families, their parents will make sure they are trafficked again. This time, to a far away place.

I guess the children are gotten from a rural community,where there's abundance of land for farming.why can't their parents go into farming
.
Why then are they indulging in this nefarious trade

Your topic should have been "Inter tribal marriage".

It shortcomings are more than it advantages

Truths9ja:
the capital is very small, start from 50k and above.

It's when you start business small that you easily notice and see the pitfalls and grow it gradually.

Tjra:
What we should think about now is who's is gonna succeed Tinubu in 2031? 🤔

The scene is dominated with past political office holders with tainted image and records regrouping again.

We need people like pat utomi,sowore, verydarkman,moughalu, Natasha,rewane,okonjo iweala and host of others.to pull this nation out of the woods

Good and welcomed initiative to encourage the youths on the importance of education and Peace in nation building

Quite commendable,other communities should take a que from this

DimIsaac10:
It's a very big lie.
Where are you getting stats from.

It's the Jews that produces those arms in America arms companies like Boeing and others

Mexyz:
Toh
If I was supreme leader, I would remain in that bunker for now o because I know Israel will still go after him.

I learnt he has absonded from Iran and is taking refuge elsewhere.

But Israel knows his present location, when the time comes, they will strike, they are just postponing the evil day

DimIsaac10:
Truth be told, Iran would have easily finished Isreal.

How, don't forget that Israel is the second arms producer in the world after America

Was Israel unable to strike the Iranian nuclear sites without America doing it,why didn't they finish what they started.

Was the attacked shared by Israel and America

If actually God loves Israel ,then he is using the Gods own country (America) to actualize it

highchief1:
as a man once u have been told to avoid alcohol know that ur life is finished.wetin really Dey to enjoy for the life.take away alcohol and women life makes no single sense.I am managing my health in a way that I should be able to drink when I want to drink.i don’t want to abuse it now and suffer later.

Enjoyment is relative,most people find enjoyment outside alcohol and women

ObaOfYorubaLand:
Ambassador of dollar stuffing in agbada.

Indeed some people are shameless.

When I see nigerians celebrating corruption and corrupt politicians, you'll be forced to ask yourself if Nigeria is an Animal Farm.

The truth is that Nigeria is a corrupt country,her leaders and the lead including the animals, even the air Nigerians breathe is corrupt

Fubara is just playing a good boy, for him to be reinstated as the governor.

He's doing this against his will,he knows he's still dinning with the d***l but he's not using a long spoon.

I can see a fragile peace agreement here,

AS AMBASSADOR OF CURRUPTION.WHICH COUNTRY WILL HE BE POSTED TO.NIGERIA LEADERS ARE JESTERS

panafrican:
After attacking the peace-loving peoples of Gaza, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen and Iran , warmonger Netanyahu

is zeroing on Turkey , you bet. He will attack Turkey , once this is done, the fool will attack the United States for

the latter not having helped Israel that much in the war with Iran.

He who pays the piper dictates the tune.

Can the piper attack his client.

Top Nuclear Power Countries: Which Countries In The World Have Nuclear Weapons? Check List
World’s Nuclear Powers: There are only nine countries in the world that have nuclear weapons. These are - US, Russia, UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel. Did you know that the combined nuclear warhead inventory of the US and Russia makes up approximately 90% of the global nuclear arsenal? India’s nuclear 7 is more than Pakistan’s, but much less than that of China. In fact, China added 100 nuclear warheads in a year, and its nuclear stockpile is more than 3 times that of India! What is the nuclear stockpile of each of the 9 nuclear power countries? We take a look at the latest data released by SIPRI:

Russia
Russia nuclear stockpile: According to SIPRI, Russia had a nuclear stockpile of 4,309 at the start of 2025. A downward revision in SIPRI's assessment of Russia's nuclear arsenal, compared to the previous year (4 380), primarily stemmed from their recalculation of warheads allocated to tactical nuclear forces. Russia is nearing completion of upgrading its strategic nuclear capabilities, with specific emphasis on substituting older Soviet-era ICBMs with contemporary models. (AI image for representative purpose)

US
US nuclear stockpile: Similar to Russia, the United States continues to enhance and substitute its nuclear arsenal, whilst upgrading delivery platforms including aircraft, missiles, submarines and nuclear weapons manufacturing facilities. The United States' military stockpile, consisting of operational warheads, remained consistent at 3,700 units in 2024. The American modernisation efforts encompass both their strategic and non-strategic nuclear capabilities. (AI image for representative purpose)

China
China nuclear stockpile: According to SIPRI's assessment, China's nuclear arsenal grew from 500 warheads in January 2024 to approximately 600 in January 2025, with projections indicating continued growth in this decade. China is currently undertaking a substantial enhancement and enlargement of its nuclear weapons stockpile, the report says.



By the end of this decade, China might possess a comparable number of ICBMs as Russia or the USA, despite maintaining a significantly smaller overall nuclear warhead inventory compared to these two nations. (AI image for representative purpose)

France
France's nuclear stockpile has maintained stability at approximately 290 warheads as of January 2025. Throughout 2024, the nation advanced its nuclear modernisation initiatives. France sustained its development of a third-generation SSBN and a new air-launched cruise missile (ALCM)—the ASN4G—whilst simultaneously undertaking refurbishment and enhancement of current systems. (AI image for representative purpose)


UK
UK nuclear stockpile: The United Kingdom has maintained its existing nuclear weapons stockpile at 225 in 2025 without any additions. Nevertheless, an expansion is anticipated in the coming years, following the British government's 2021 declaration and subsequent 2023 confirmation to increase the maximum warhead capacity from 225 to 260 units. (AI image for representative purpose)

India
India nuclear stockpile: India's nuclear arsenal reached 180 warheads by January 2025, according to SIPRI. The nuclear weapons were distributed across a maturing triad system comprising aircraft, ground-based missiles and SSBNs.



Whilst Pakistan continues to be the primary consideration for India's nuclear deterrence strategy, there is an increasing focus on developing extended-range weapons systems with the capability to strike targets across China, the report says. (AI image for representative purpose)

India's Nuclear Strategy
Traditionally, India has maintained its nuclear warheads separately from deployed launchers during peace periods. However, recent developments, including the deployment of missiles in canisters and sea-based deterrence operations, indicate a possible shift towards keeping some warheads attached to their launchers during peacetime, says SIPRI. (AI image for representative purpose)

Pakistan
Pakistan nuclear stockpile: Pakistan's nuclear arsenal remained constant at approximately 170 warheads as of January 2025. Throughout 2024, the nation persisted in advancing its emerging three-pronged nuclear delivery system, comprising aircraft, land-based ballistic and cruise missiles, and sea-launched cruise missiles. (AI image for representative purpose)

Israel
Israel nuclear stockpile: Israel persists with its established stance of nuclear opacity, creating considerable doubt regarding the specifics and quantity of its nuclear arsenal. According to SIPRI's assessment, Israel's nuclear inventory likely remained constant at approximately 90 warheads as of January 2025. (AI image for representative purpose)

North Korea
North Korea nuclear stockpile: North Korea continues to prioritise its military nuclear capabilities as a cornerstone of its security framework. According to SIPRI's assessment, by January 2025, North Korea had approximately 50 nuclear warheads and maintained sufficient fissile materials to potentially manufacture up to 90 warheads in total. (AI image for representative purpose)