Author: Daily Post Nigeria

Members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have pledged full support for Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as the preferred successor of Governor Abdullahi Sule ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

The lawmakers made their position known after a majority caucus meeting, where they deliberated on party unity, internal cohesion and recent political developments within the state.

Speaker of the House, Danladi Jatau, who addressed journalists after the meeting, said APC legislators remain firmly aligned with the governor’s decision.

“We have discussed issues around unity, peace, and progress of our party, including the endorsement of Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as Governor Sule’s preferred successor. As APC lawmakers, we are united, loyal to the party, and will abide by the governor’s choice,” he stated.

Jatau commended Governor Sule for what he described as effective leadership and cooperation among the various arms of government in the state, noting that such synergy has contributed to peace and development.

“We appreciate His Excellency for the way he is managing the affairs of the state. The relationship between the executive and the legislature has brought stability and progress,” he added.

Reaffirming their position, the lawmakers declared full backing for Senator Wadada, insisting that their earlier commitment during consultations with governorship aspirants remains unchanged.

“We told all aspirants that we would support whoever the governor anoints. That position remains firm. We are fully backing Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as Governor Sule’s successor in 2027,” he said.

The Speaker also called on other APC aspirants to accept the governor’s decision and work towards party unity ahead of the next general elections, urging collective mobilisation for the party’s success.

2027: APC lawmakers declare support for Wadada as Sule’s anointed successor

A senatorial aspirant of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nasarawa North, Duba Ishaya Dodo, has formally resigned his membership of the party with immediate effect.

Dodo communicated his decision in a letter dated April 21, 2026, and addressed to the SDP chairman in his Gudi Ward, Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

In the letter, he explained that his decision followed what he described as “deep reflection and careful consideration” of recent developments within the party.

He noted that despite his contributions to the growth and activities of the party at various levels, he could no longer continue his membership, citing a disconnect between his political expectations and the party’s current direction.

“Continuing my membership will no longer serve the purpose of effective political representation, as the party’s present structure and internal operations no longer align with the ideals that initially attracted me,” he stated.

Dodo subsequently requested that his name be removed from the party’s membership register and all official records.

SDP Nasarawa North Senatorial aspirant, Dodo quits party

Popular Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti, has claimed that IShowSpeed’s recent tour in Africa was a spy job for Elon Musk.

Seun ,who made this claim in a viral video online, disclosed that he just found out about the information two days ago.

Narrating how he was earlier contacted by the tour promoter and producer, the singer claimed that Elon Musk sponsored IShowSpeed tour to find out “where his satellites have reached across Africa.”

He said, “You can’t know the deals they’re making behind the scenes. You can’t know the people they’re talking to behind the scenes. You just think they’re coming to talk to you but they all have agender.

“After IShowSpeed’s promoter and producer of his African tour called that we want to see you and I agreed. But they didn’t call me again or come to the shrine again when they reached Nigeria, and the promoter is my friend but I don’t want to mention the name.

“I called and sent messages but none of them responded. After the whole thing, he started sending me some kind of yeye message. Well e no even concern me too much because I don’t really mind, so I let it go.

“Only to find out the day before yesterday that Elon Musk was the one that sponsored the whole thing to know where his satellite don reach for Africa. That’s why they were visiting bushy areas. So, all that was a spy job for Elon Musk”, he claimed.

DAILY POST recalls that IShowSpeed, a famous American streamer and influencer, who visited 20 Africa countries in January 2026, stated that the tour was to promote African culture.

Watch Seun speak.

IShowSpeed’s African tour was a spy job for Elon Musk – Seun Kuti claims [VIDEO]

“More Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world. Since 2009, Islamic jihadists have murdered more than 50,000 Christians in Nigeria, and more than 20,000 churches…

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Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said the South-East made a wrong political calculation during the 2023 general elections, assuring that such an outcome would not be repeated in 2027.

Uzodimma made the remarks while hosting leaders of the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, at the Government House in Owerri.

Reflecting on the last election, the governor described the region’s voting pattern as an error, emphasizing the need for unity despite differences.

He urged political actors in the South-East to work together in pursuit of shared goals and regional stability.

The governor noted that in the 2023 presidential poll, the South-East largely supported Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, delivering him overwhelming votes across the zone.

According to Uzodimma: “We made a wrong national political calculation in the South East in 2023. What happened in the South East in 2023 is a political accident that will not repeat itself.

“Our job is to be our brother’s keeper. Unite, no matter the disagreement.”

Uzodimma stressed that for the region to strengthen its influence at the national level, it must align more closely with the ruling APC. He argued that active participation in the party at the centre would give the South-East a stronger voice in shaping national decisions.

He further noted that increased support for President Bola Tinubu would position the region to gain more from federal initiatives, adding that political investment often yields tangible returns.

Expressing optimism about future elections, the governor said the APC stands a strong chance of securing widespread support in the South-East in 2027, projecting a decisive victory for Tinubu in the region.

He also reassured residents that efforts were underway to maintain peace and stability across the South-East, pledging continued commitment to security and cohesion.

We made wrong political calculation in Southeast, won’t repeat in 2027 – Gov Uzodimma

Former Manchester United star, Paul Pogba, has claimed that Bruno Fernandes would be a Ballon d’Or top-three contender if he played for Manchester City instead of the Red Devils.

Despite sharing a dressing room with Fernandes at Old Trafford, Pogba believes his former teammate’s individual brilliance has been overshadowed by United’s lack of silverware.

Since Fernandes arrived in 2020, City have dominated the Premier League with four straight titles.

Speaking on the Rio Meets podcast, Pogba argued: “Do you honestly think Bruno Fernandes could do more than he already does at United?

“For me, you put him in City, he is in the Ballon d’Or top three, with the stats this season, but when you don’t win, we don’t think about it. That’s life. That’s football.”

Ballon d’Or: Bruno Fernandes would be in top 3 at City, not United – Pogba

Chelsea’s slim hopes of qualifying for the Champions League took a huge blow on Tuesday night, as they were thrashed 3-0 at Brighton in the Premier League.

The Blues have not won or scored in the league since March 14.

And the defeat at the Amex was their fifth consecutive loss.

Brighton opened the scoring as early as the third minute through Ferdi Kadioglu.

The hosts were unlucky not to be three goals up at half time. But after the break, they found the back of the net again, with Jack Hinshelwood making it 2-0.

Danny Welbeck came off the bench to add a third as Brighton leapfrogged Chelsea into sixth place on the table.

EPL table: Chelsea’s Champions League dream suffers huge blow with Brighton defeat

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted that this season’s Premier League title could be decided by goal difference.

But Guardiola has warned his players not to focus on goals, but on their performances against opponents.

City could go top of the league if they beat Burnley on Wednesday night, but they would be level on points with Arsenal.

That means if both teams win all their remaining fixtures, the champions would be decided by goals scored.

Guardiola said: “Yes, absolutely. It can happen, but [you] cannot be distracted by scoring a lot of goals.

“It would be unbalanced, and without balance we’re going to concede a lot. It’s the same question.

“I have the feeling the opponents are going to score a lot, I’d say.

“The rivals are really, really good defensively when we talk mainly about the next opponent.

“So we have to try to go there [Turf Moor], do what you have to do to win. It’s the same thing [as] before Arsenal: What is the game plan, what do you have to do to play? Not the consequences.”

EPL: Guardiola speaks on Man City winning title ahead of Arsenal with goal difference

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Oke-Ogun zone of Oyo State on Tuesday received

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The Nigerian Navy has said its troops under “Operation FASAN YAMMA” have rescued eight kidnapped victims in a series of coordinated operations against insurgents in the North West.

In a statement, the Naval spokesperson, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the operations were conducted by personnel deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibira and other tactical units between April 2 and April 18, 2026, in Kaduna State and adjoining areas.

He explained that on April 18, troops at FOB Ibira responded swiftly to a distress call following reports of gunfire along the Doka–Ibira axis. On arrival at the scene, the troops made contact with armed extremists who immediately opened fire.

The naval personnel, according to the statement, returned fire and forced the attackers to flee, abandoning their victims.

“Five victims were rescued during the encounter. Four of them sustained gunshot injuries and were evacuated to the General Hospital in Idon for urgent medical treatment, while one later died despite efforts to save him,” Folorunsho said.

He added that follow-up clearance operations were conducted in the area to track fleeing insurgents and stabilise the environment.

In a separate operation on April 2, troops of the 2 National Mission Force Brigade, acting on credible intelligence, laid an ambush at Anguwan Haske, where one insurgent was neutralised and an AK-47 rifle was recovered. The Navy said no casualties were recorded among its personnel.

Similarly, troops at FOB Dokan Karji responded to another distress call from Kushere Village, where armed men had abducted residents. The troops engaged the attackers in a gunfight, forcing them to retreat as they successfully rescued three kidnapped victims without injury.

Captain Folorunsho said the operations highlight the Nigerian Navy’s growing role in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts.

Navy rescues eight kidnapped victims in North West operations