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An opposition party chieftain, Alhaji Buba Galadima, has declared that even a corpse would defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

“Even if there is no living human being in Nigeria and we bring a corpse in a coffin and put it against President Tinubu, I assure you that that corpse will win the election in 2027,” Galadima said.

Galadima spoke on Tuesday in abuja during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention.

The former Buhari ally hailed the ADC for holding its convention, despite “threats and intimidation,” alleging attempts by the government of the day to frustrate the event.

Stating that the threats almost derailed the convention, Galadima alleged pressure on the owner of the facility used for the event.

“Yesterday around 1 a.m., we got a message that this venue that was acquired for this convention was actually cancelled because the owner was threatened by the powers that be, that if he allowed us to be here, they will revoke his certificate of occupancy,” he said.

Despite the development, the organisers insisted on proceeding with the event, a decision Galadima described as a stand against intimidation.

“The person with whom I was sitting asked me for my opinion, and my opinion was simply that even if Abuja will burn to ashes today, we will hold this convention in this hall. And so we did,” he added.

The politician described the successful hosting of the convention as a “test case” of the opposition’s resolve, warning that further restrictions could be imposed on political activities.

“This is a test ground. Have we not held this convention today here? They may not even allow us to campaign in Nigeria,” he said.

The opposition figure stressed the need for political actors to resist what he termed attempts to dictate the pace and nature of opposition politics in the country.

“It is important that nobody in this country should set the pace on how our political behaviour should be. We must assert ourselves whether they like it or not,” he stated.

He also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to weaken opposition parties across the board, naming the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Labour Party, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as targets.

“We have seen that the APC and its government have tried to destroy the PDP, the SDP, the NNPP, the Labour Party, and indeed the ADC,” he said.

Galadima declared that the ruling party could be defeated in the 2027 general elections regardless of the circumstances, urging supporters to remain steadfast in the face of what he described as intimidation and political pressure.

“Any attempt to intimidate or to frustrate us, we must stand and say no. It is only our resilience, boldness, and courage that will deliver us,” he said.

Galadima To Tinubu: Even A Corpse Will Defeat You In 2027 is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), has warned Nigerian youths, particularly those in tertiary institutions…

The Lagos State Chairman of the Labour Party, Pastor Dayo Ekong, has officially defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing ideological alignment and a desire to advance her political aspirations.

Ekong confirmed her defection during an interview with THE WHISTLER on Tuesday, where she also disclosed that she has been appointed the National Vice Chairman of the NDC for the Southwest region.

Explaining her decision to join the NDC instead of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has attracted several high-profile politicians, Ekong said her choice was guided by ideology rather than personalities.

“The gladiators — that doesn’t mean their ideology aligns with mine. I looked for a party that I think what it represents aligns with mine. NDC is a people’s party, and I am a people’s person,” she said.

She emphasised her commitment to fairness and inclusivity, noting that her political philosophy centres on service to the people, especially the vulnerable.

“I believe in the vulnerable. I believe everybody should be treated fairly. That is why I joined NDC — because it stands for service to the people,” she added.

Ekong also alluded to internal crises within the Labour Party, stating that prolonged disputes had made it difficult for her to remain.

“The issue of Labour Party, the battle has been ongoing for too long and it’s not progressive for me. I need to move forward in my political pursuit for me to feel that I’m doing the right thing,” she said.

Speaking on the prospects of the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections, Ekong described the party as a viable alternative for Nigerians seeking a platform free from internal wrangling.

“The truth of the matter is that NDC, that happens to be the people’s party, is a party that believes that Nigerians and the vulnerable can be treated fairly. And to be honest with you, the best party to join right now, free of all the shenanigans and everything that might disturb or disrupt the party, is NDC,” she said.

She expressed confidence in the leadership of the party, particularly its founder, Seriake Dickson, whom she described as experienced and dependable.

“I believe in his headship, his leadership qualities and everything,” she said.

Ekong urged Nigerians, especially those in the Southwest, to join the party, expressing optimism about its growing influence.

“NDC is taking the whole of Nigeria by storm. It’s happening already,” she added.

Lagos LP Chair Dumps Party, Snubs ADC is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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Following the Delta State government’s directive that anyone caught demanding unlawful payment of development fee, popularly known as “deve”, from a property developer should be arrested and prosecuted, two young men have been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Warri over the crime.

The arraignment came amid a renewed crackdown on illegal levies in Delta State.

The suspects, Mr. Irikefe Ajueyitsi and Mr. Abubakar Nasiru, were brought before Chief Magistrate E. M. Sowho at Magistrate Court 1, Warri, on a two-count charge bordering on illegal demand and breach of peace.

The developer, Pastor Fred Aghedo, said the demand for development fee prompted him to file a petition with the police.

Prosecuting counsel from the Uvwie Area Command of the Nigerian Police Force, ASP Dicko Wakama, told the court that the accused persons, alongside others still at large, committed the offence on March 12, 2026, at 3rd Marine Quarter Road, Warri.

He alleged that the defendants demanded “deve” from Pastor Fred Aghedo in relation to construction activities on his property.

According to the prosecution, the act contravenes Section 13(1) of the Delta State Public and Private Properties Protection Law, 2018, and is punishable under Section 13(2) of the same law.

ASP Wakama further informed the court that the accused persons also engaged in conduct likely to cause a breach of peace by creating nuisance on the said property.

The offence, he noted, is punishable under Section 249(d) of the Criminal Code, Cap C21, Volume 1, Laws of Delta State of Nigeria, 2006.

However, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

In her ruling, Chief Magistrate Sowho granted bail to the accused persons and adjourned the case to May 20, 2026, for hearing.

Narrating his ordeal, Pastor Aghedo told the court that the suspects and others allegedly stopped him and a tractor he had hired for land development at the site, insisting that work could not proceed unless he paid the demanded “deve”.

Delta: Two arraigned over forceful demand of fee from property developer

Governor Dikko Radda has signed an executive order aimed at curbing rising criminal activities, particularly thuggery, in Katsina State.

The governor signed the order on Tuesday, describing it as part of renewed efforts to strengthen security and restore public safety across the state.

Radda said a mobile court had been established to ensure the immediate trial of offenders, adding that the measure would help speed up the justice process.

He noted that the state had earlier constituted a task force committee on the prevention of criminal activities, comprising representatives of security agencies, Hisbah, and relevant ministries.

According to him, the committee has been mandated to identify and dismantle criminal networks through intelligence-driven operations.

He added that the task force would also seize illegal weapons, monitor crime-prone areas, and ensure suspects are promptly prosecuted.

The governor said the initiative would involve collaboration with community stakeholders, including traditional and religious leaders, to curb criminal activities at the grassroots.

Radda expressed optimism that the measures would yield positive results, urging members of the task force to carry out their duties with professionalism.

Gov Radda signs Executive Order to curb thuggery in Katsina

Barau FC has terminated the contract of forward Yahaya Ibrahim Suleiman, DAILY POST reports.

The contract was terminated on the player’s request, according to the Kano club.

Suleiman scored five goals in 18 appearances for the Maliya Boys.

“Barau FC has officially granted Yahaya Ibrahim Suleiman’s request for contract termination,” the club said in a statement.

The termination takes effect immediately, making Suleiman a free agent.

Barau FC wished the player well in his career.

Suleiman joined Barau FC at the start of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season.

NPFL: Barau FC terminate Yahaya Suleiman’s contract

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National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola has lambasted the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC over the latter’s failure to attend and monitor the party’s ongoing convention.

DAILY POST reports that due to the leadership crisis rocking the ADC, the electoral umpire decided to boycott the convention.

During his speech at the convention, Aregbesola described the commission as an “illegal and criminal organization”, stressing that the electoral body was properly notified of its convention since 2025.

Aregbesola accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC of orchestrating the crisis bedeviling the party, calling on international bodies to come to the aide of Nigerian opposition parties.

DAILY POST reports that the commission recently suspended the recognition of the David Mark-led leadership of the ADC as authentic.

The move triggered outrage across the country with opposition leaders and party supporters protesting in Abuja.

INEC illegal, criminal – Aregbesola fumes as commission fails to attend ADC convention