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Some members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Okitipupa/ Irele federal constituency in Ondo State have called for the release of the primary election results in the federal constituency. 

DAILY POST reports that the APC primary election for the House of Representatives seat in the federal constituency was conducted on Saturday but the results are yet to be released.

The APC group, identified as Aseyori, during the protest, called for the release of the authentic results of the election. 

Director General of the group, Dr Olusegun Ayodele, explained that the integrity of any electoral process depends on whether official outcomes accurately reflect the actual votes cast. 

He warned that credibility must not be compromised. 

Ayodele also noted that due process and transparency must be allowed to prevail. 

He added that any attempt to tamper with the results of the election will undermine democratic processes in the federal constituency. 

He said, any deviation from the actual votes cast would undermine trust in the party’s internal democratic process.

“The integrity of any electoral process depends on whether official outcomes accurately reflect the actual votes cast, credibility must not be compromised. 

“Transparency and due process remain the only legitimate pathways to preserving trust and stability”. 

APC group protests, demand release of Okitipupa/Irele federal constituency primary election results

Peaceful protesters in Enhwe Community, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, have said they are not in support of the blockade of Urri Road and the alleged illegal collection of levy from a businessman, Victor Wayles Egukhawhore, purportedly by the son of the traditional ruler of Enhwe Kingdom. 

The protesters, including Enhwe community’s elders, women and youth, led by the Secretary of the Elders’ Council, Michael Akpakpa, also condemned in totality the act by the monarch’s son and the denial of the arrest of the King. 

Their protest placards read, “Prince Larry Eduvie Efekodha is not representing Enhwe,” “Enhwe does not belong to Efekodha family,” “Prince Larry Eduvie Efekodha you are too greedy,” “Efekodha Children should let Enhwe breath,” “High Chief Victor Wayles Egukhawhore has done well for us,” and “High Chief Victor Wayles Egukhawhore is our beloved son”.

The forceful collection of development fees (popularly called deve) is specifically prohibited under the Delta State Public and Private Properties Protection Law, 2018. 

Under this law, it is a crime for community leaders, youth groups, or individuals to demand or forcefully collect any levy, fee, or rates (such as 10% land sales fees) from property owners and developers.”

Speaking during the peaceful protest, Elder Michael Akpakpa stated that Enhwe community stands with High Chief Victor Wayles Egukhawhore, who has done well in the area of infrastructural development of the community.

Chief Oyibo Omare, spokesperson of the Elders Council, also said emphasised that the community has no hand in the blockade of Urri-Enhwe road by Prince Larry Eduvie Efekodha and his cohorts, that the community is not a conquered territory of the Monarch’s children.

Mr Idisi Omoyibo and Mr Ememerakpo Amata, who are land owners in Urri-Enhwe road, confirmed to newsmen that they rented the upland as a sand dump site to High Chief Victor Wayles Egukhawhore, while the stream belongs to the community, not HRM Anthony Onomuefe Efekodha, Ejuzi 11.

A statement signed by President-General of the Enhwe Clan Development Association, Dr Emmanuel Okworigho and the Secretary General, Michael Omo-Odudu, explained that the alleged arrest of HRM Anthony Efekhoda, Ovie of Enhwe kingdom, was false and malicious.

The statement also read, “The Monarch is presently incapacitated and unable to come out publicly. Taking advantage of this, his son, Mr Larry Eduvie Efekhoda, has been usurping the powers and authority of the stool. 

“The person arrested by security agencies was Mr Larry Eduvie Efekhoda for this act of usurpation, collecting money from companies working in the community, wanting to be the President-General of Enhwe. His Royal Majesty remains on the throne and has not been arrested”.

They noted that Enhwe community has a duly elected and recognised President-General, Dr Emmanuel Okworigho, who emerged in accordance with the Delta State Regulation of Community Development Association Law, 2021. 

The President General, Dr Emmanuel Okworigho and his executive were issued a Certificate of Recognition by the Delta State Ministry of Women Affairs, Community & Social Development, Asaba. 

“The Ministry is the statutory authority for CDAs in Delta State. Any claim of an “interim President General” outside this process is illegal, null, and void”.

On the Alleged Arrest of Youth and Women Leaders, they said that the claim that the Youth Leader and Women Leader were arrested is false and misleading. 

“The individuals in question are no longer the recognised youth leader and women’s leader of Enhwe Community. They were arrested alongside Mr Larry Eduvie Efekhoda for unlawfully blocking a viable community road, an act that disrupted public order. This has no connection to the legitimate leadership of the community.”

The community, however demand that Mr Akpobome Paul Emiyede and his group immediately retract these false statements and publish an unreserved apology in the same media outlets within 48 hours. Failure to comply will compel us to pursue civil and criminal action for defamation, impersonation, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

We do not support roadblocks, illegal levies by our monarch’s son- Delta community protests

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly Primaries Appeal Committee for Delta State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam, on Tuesday disclosed that the committee has received five petitions arising from the party’s recently concluded National Assembly primaries in the state. Ujam, who spoke with journalists at the APC secretariat in Asaba, said the committee was […]

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Members of the Jetties and Petroleum Tank Farms Owners of Nigeria have asked the Nigerian government to cancel the petrol import licenses recently granted to marketers.

The Executive Secretary of the group, Mr Olayiwola Temitope, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday. 

The group dissociated itself from the proposed suit to be filed by the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, DAPPMAN, challenging Dangote Refinery’s suit against the recent petrol import licenses granted to marketers by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.

According to JETFON, the licenses are Nigeria’s economy and anti-industrial growth.

They argued that continuously granting import permits undercuts domestic production and devalues massive local investments like the Dangote Refinery.

The Association further asserted that absolute reliance on local refining capacity is the ultimate path to true economic independence and energy security.

“Relying on foreign refined products leaves the local economy vulnerable to external supply chain shocks, international logistics disruptions, and continuous foreign exchange pressures that weaken the naira.”

“By prioritising local refineries, Nigeria can build a self-sustaining and secure domestic fuel supply ecosystem,” the statement read in part.

Recall that Dangote Refinery had dragged the Nigerian government to court for granting fresh petrol import licenses contrary to its own ‘Nigeria first policy.’

DAPPMAN, unconcerned about the dangers of importation to the Nigerian economy, had kicked against the Dangote Refinery.

Dangote Refinery: Cancel fresh petrol import licenses now — Tank Farm Owners to Nigerian govt

The nation’s capital on Tuesday hosted a major political mobilisation as thousands of supporters under the platform of the Tinubu Mega Group (TMG) converged on Abuja for what organisers described as a National Unity Rally in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his prospective re-election bid ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The rally […]

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The Nigerian Navy has reported the discovery of a suspected staging camp, along with the recovery of ammunition and materials for making explosives, in the creek areas of Rivers and Bayelsa.

According to the Navy, this suspected staging camp is believed to be connected to hostile activities occurring within the Rivers and Bayelsa creek corridor, which has seen increased surveillance and patrols recently.

A statement issued by Abiodun Folorunsho, the Naval Director of Information, indicated that the discovery was made by personnel from the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS SOROH, who were deployed in the Soku area.

He said the operation was prompted by the suspicious movements of individuals aboard a high-powered speedboat, which caught the attention of naval personnel engaged in routine security operations in the waterways.

Folorunsho noted that the boat, equipped with a 200-horsepower engine, was first seen transporting six individuals dressed in unverified uniforms as it travelled from Sangama Community towards the Russia Community Creek, which borders the Olowaseri area of Bayelsa State.

He further explained that the individuals were later seen disembarking three of their companions in a manner deemed suspicious before the boat retreated into the nearby creeks.

He added, “The unusual movement pattern necessitated the deployment of a patrol team to further investigate the suspicious activity.”

The statement continued, “Subsequent exploration of the location resulted in the identification of a suspected hideout and staging camp hidden within the creek. During this operation, naval personnel recovered 50 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition concealed within a water container, along with other items believed to support hostile and illegal activities in the region.

“Other materials retrieved from the site included old vehicle batteries, various electrical wires, and containers filled with unidentified foul-smelling substances adorned with red straps. Preliminary evaluations suggest that some of the recovered items may be linked to efforts to create improvised explosive devices or to facilitate acts of pipeline vandalism and sabotage in the area.

“The site and associated materials were subsequently destroyed to prevent further criminal use, while the recovered ammunition and selected items remain in custody for further investigation.”

Nigerian Navy uncovers ammunition, explosive-making materials in Rivers-Bayelsa creek

Three Imo Communities, Ezi-Obodo, Ezi-Okele and Ihiagwa, all in Owerri West LGA, have staged a peaceful protest over rising cases of insecurity ranging from kidnappings and killings allegedly orchestrated by herders operating in the area.

Youths, women, elders, and community leaders came out in their numbers, marching through major roads within the communities, carrying placards to express their grievances and displeasure over what they described as a worsening security situation in the area.

Addressing Journalists during the protest, the Councillor representing Eziobodo/Ezi Okele Ward 5, Chijioke Echendu, condemned the development, describing it as the worst recurring insecurity in recent times.

He appealed to security agencies and the state government to urgently intervene and protect residents from criminal elements operating within the forests and bushes surrounding the communities.

The Councillor also debunked reports circulating on social media, alleging that about 40 persons were killed in Eziobodo, a claim he described as false, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents and the general public.

He said, “Although there have been isolated incidents of kidnapping and attacks within parts of Owerri West, such incidents should not be exaggerated or misrepresented as a total invasion or massacre in Eziobodo.

“Local vigilante groups, in collaboration with officers of the Owerri West Police Division, regularly conduct patrol operations within Eziobodo and neighbouring Communities to safeguard lives and property,” he said.

Speaking on the recent incidents that warranted the protest, the Councillor explained that one of the reported attacks occurred within the axis of Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, back gate, linking Ihiagwa and FUTO, where an Okada rider and his passenger were allegedly kidnapped.

He narrated that although the rider was from Eziobodo, the incident did not warrant an invasion of the community.

Echendu also recounted another incident involving a woman and her daughter who were reportedly kidnapped while returning from Ihiagwa to Eziobodo.

He narrated that the suspected hoodlums, while allegedly attempting to abduct more persons along the same route, shot an Okada rider who later died at the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri.

The Councillor added that four other persons reportedly sustained machete injuries during the attack as the criminals attempted to stop motorcycles conveying commuters.

In its reaction to the latest development, the State Police Command, through its Spokesperson, Henry Okoye, said the command has deployed security personnel to the area.

He hinted that preliminary investigation showed that some suspected assailants attempted to abduct a victim but were resisted by security personnel in collaboration with local Vigilante groups.

Okoye added that the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, alongside other tactical squads, are in constant patrol of the area and its environment to enhance security.

The Command’s spokesperson, however, urged residents living within the area to always alert the police in case of any security breach via 08034773600 or 09116606669.

Insecurity: Imo communities protest alleged herdsmen attack, kidnapping

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja, declaring that the Tinubu administration was committed to opening up satellite communities through massive road construction.

Speaking during the inspection of projects in Abuja, Wike disclosed that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre annex and several road projects were nearing completion and would be inaugurated as part of activities marking President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office.

“Today is a very good day. The work at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre annex is 95 per cent completed. The furniture has been installed and what is left is just to tidy up a few things,” Wike said.

The minister also inspected the access road to the complex being handled by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), describing the project as a high-quality job delivered within schedule.

“The road has been completed and they are now putting up the street lights. Like I said, that road will be part of the projects to be inaugurated during Mr. President’s third anniversary,” he stated.

Wike further inspected the completed Tudun Wada road project linking Old Ushafa Road, where he said asphalt work and installation of streetlights would be concluded within days.

According to him, the administration’s major focus is to extend infrastructure development beyond the city centre to rural and satellite communities.

“My greatest happiness is that we have also started going to Zuba. The entire communities around that axis will now be opened up. That is what development is all about opening up the satellite areas as directed by Mr. President,” he said.

The minister commended contractors handling the various projects for keeping to agreed timelines while maintaining quality standards.

“I am so impressed with the quality of the job and the timely completion. I commend the contractors for fulfilling their promise that they will complete the projects on time,” Wike added.

Responding to concerns that Area Council chairmen were allegedly underutilising allocations because of the FCT Administration’s intervention in infrastructure development, the minister dismissed the claims as unfounded.

“I don’t know about that. Those who elected them should take action if there are issues,” he said.

Wike noted that most Area Councils grapple with huge salary obligations, especially payment of teachers, insisting that claims that allocations were being wasted lacked factual basis.

“How much do they receive monthly and how much goes into payment of teachers’ salaries? People make assertions without having the facts,” he stated.

The minister also commented briefly on the ongoing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries, expressing satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise.

“All I know is that we have completed our screening and the primaries are going on. INEC officials were present at the primaries and I am happy with the way the PDP is conducting the process,” Wike said.

Wike commends quality, speed of Abuja projects, says satellite towns must feel impact of development

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspect in the early hours of 16 May 2026 in Awkuzu and

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The Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani Campaign Council has rejected what it described as “the purported result announced” for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District primary election, stating that it does not recognise the outcome as a true reflection of the will of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the zone.

Cafra Caino, Deputy Director General of the Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani Campaign Council, while addressing journalists in Kaduna on Tuesday, called on the APC National Working Committee, the APC Electoral Committee for Kaduna State, and all relevant party organs to immediately investigate the irregularities and address the flawed process.

He said, “We hereby appeal for a redress in the outcome of the primary election in line with party guidelines and democratic principles.”

Caino urged all supporters of Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani and APC members in Kaduna Central to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring that they are committed to pursuing redress through constitutional and party mechanisms.

He said the campaign council remained committed to internal democracy and would not stand by while the will of the people is subverted, adding that they trust party leadership will act swiftly to protect the integrity of the APC and ensure justice is served.

He explained that the purported primary election fell short of the standards stipulated by the APC National Working Committee, noting that the process was not transparent and raised serious questions about the integrity of the exercise.

He added that the primary election, which ought to have been a family affair aimed at strengthening internal democracy and cohesion within the party, fell short of all required standards and procedures.

Senatorial aspirant Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani rejects Kaduna Central result