CAN Calls for Security Overhaul, State Police, Improved Intelligence Systems Ooni Urges Yoruba Monarchs to Deploy Traditional, Spiritual Means Alongside Security Collaboration By AbdulGafar Saka O The South-West Zone of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have separately called for urgent and coordinated action to address the worsening insecurity across the South-West and other parts of Nigeria, following rising cases of kidnappings, banditry, and other violent crimes. Speaking on the growing security concerns, the South-West CAN expressed deep concern over the increasing wave of abductions and attacks on communities, describing the situation as a serious threat to national stability and citizens' welfare. The association called for a comprehensive overhaul of the nation's security architecture, emphasizing the need for improved intelligence gathering, better coordination among security agencies, and the establishment of state p...

  CLARIFICATION ON APC PRIMARIES: AKPABIO DENIES PROMISE OF SENATORIAL TICKETS TO LAWMAKERS By Poet of Afrique Reporter The office of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed reports circulating in some sections of the media alleging that he promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost in their party primaries. In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President described the reports as false and misleading, stressing that he neither made nor authorized any such promise. According to the statement, Senator Akpabio merely informed his colleagues that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is actively working to address concerns arising from the primaries and that the final list of candidates will be released in accordance with the party’s established rules and procedures. The Senate President reaffirmed his commitment to party discipline, emphasizing that he would not interfere with the internal proce...

 KWARA NORTH PROGRESSIVE COUNCIL ADVOCATES EQUITABLE ZONING FOR OTHER ELECTIVE OFFICES, COMMENDS APC LEADERSHIP FOR GOVERNORSHIP ZONING. By Poet of Afrique Reporter  Political stakeholders, community leaders, youth representatives, women groups, and party faithful from across Kwara North converged at Abule Hall, Shao, on Saturday for a press conference organized by the Kwara North Progressive Council (KNPC) to advocate equitable zoning and balanced political representation across the senatorial district. The event, themed "A New Era of Equity: Kwara North Appreciates APC Leadership and Respects Its Long-Standing Zoning Arrangement," attracted prominent stakeholders who emphasized the importance of justice, fairness, and inclusiveness in the allocation of elective offices within Kwara North and Kwara State. Addressing journalists and invited guests, the Spokesperson of KNPC, Com. Jegede AbdulAzeez Adebayo commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his commitment to democ...

 ABUJA, FCT JUNE 4, 2026 PRESS STATEMENT DISCLAIMER: DISREGARD FAKE LIST OF APC SENATORIAL CANDIDATES IN CIRCULATION The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a purported "Concluded List of APC Senatorial Candidates So Far" currently circulating on social media and some online platforms. The APC wishes to state that the said list is FAKE, and did not emanate from the Party. Accordingly, Party members, stakeholders, the media, and the general public are advised to disregard the publication in its entirety. The Party reiterates that only the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC, acting through its duly authorized channels of communication, is empowered to announce the list of candidates emerging from its primary elections and other constitutionally prescribed processes. We urge all Party members and stakeholders to refrain from circulating unverified information capable of causing confusion, misleading the public or undermining the integrity ...

 INFLUENCER OVER THE PEOPLE'S MANDATE: MORO DESERVES A BETTER CANDIDATE. The recently concluded APC primary election in Moro Local Government has raised serious concerns among party members and stakeholders regarding alleged vote manipulation and undue influence by certain state party executives. Moro Local Government is not a dumping ground for political injustice, nor will its people remain silent in the face of actions that undermine the democratic wishes of party members. We are prepared to challenge every irregularity with facts, evidence, and verifiable information. This is also a challenge to all aspirants who participated in the Edu/Moro/Patigi Federal Constituency House of Representatives primary election to openly present their records of service, community development, and contributions to humanity rather than relying on political influence or inducement of party officials. Leadership should be earned through credibility, competence, and the confidence of the people—not ...

PSG Crowned Kings of Europe as Arsenal Suffer Another Heartbreaking Champions League Final Defeat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have emerged as the new kings of Europe after defeating Arsenal in a dramatic UEFA Champions League final, ending the Gunners' dream of lifting their first-ever European crown. The final was a fiercely contested encounter, with Arsenal showing determination and quality throughout the match. However, PSG's resilience and composure proved decisive as the French champions battled back before eventually prevailing to claim the prestigious trophy. For Arsenal, the defeat adds another painful chapter to the club's Champions League history. Exactly two decades after their first appearance in a UEFA Champions League final during the 2005/2006 season, the North London club has once again fallen at the final hurdle. In 2006, Arsenal suffered a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in Paris despite taking the lead through Sol Campbell. The Gunners' hopes were dashed by lat...

 APC PRIMARY: CLAIMS OF TRANSPARENCY MUST BE BACKED WITH VERIFIABLE EVIDENCE, NOT PROPAGANDA. We have carefully read the statement issued by the so-called “Concerned Party Members of Moro Local Government” attempting to dismiss serious allegations surrounding the APC House of Representatives primary election for Edu/Moro/Patigi Federal Constituency. While they have repeatedly described the process as “transparent” and “credible,” it is important to remind the public that transparency is not established through media statements, emotional blackmail, or coordinated propaganda. Transparency is proven through facts, records, and verifiable documentation. If indeed the primary election was conducted fairly and Dr. Ajani Abiola Joshua truly secured what they termed an “overwhelming victory,” we challenge the promoters of this narrative to publicly release the complete ward-by-ward results across Edu, Moro, and Patigi Local Government Areas for scrutiny by party members and the general pu...