Ali Bukar Dalori has formally assumed office as the acting national chairman of the of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party.

Dalori, while addressing the party’s national working committee on Monday, said that his appointment followed Ganduje’s resignation and the directive of President Bola Tinubu.

” I took the responsibility with “humility, responsibility, and loyalty,” said Dalori.

He promised to lead with “transparency, inclusiveness, and unity of purpose,” adding that his appointment is not a personal victory.“

This is a period for consolidation — not conflict. For maturity — not division. And for vision — not personal ambition,” he said

… As Trial begins September 2

Nigerian Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja, over alleged defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello.

This is the second arraignment for similar charges, as she was also arraigned on June 19, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court.
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‎Like in the previous arraignment, the Kogi Central Senator has pleaded not guilty to what she is being accused of.

A six-count charge against her stems from statements she allegedly made during a live television broadcast on April 3, 2025, and in a telephone conversation on March 27, 2025.
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‎The Federal Government, through the Attorney General’s office accuses Akpoti-Uduaghan of claiming that Akpabio and Bello conspired to orchestrate her assassination.

She is also accused of making statements regarding the alleged use of organs from a deceased individual for Akpabio’s wife.

The government contends that she made these imputations knowingly or with reason to believe they would harm the reputations of Akpabio and Bello, an act deemed to be criminal.
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‎At her arraignment on June 19, she pleaded not guilty to all charges and was granted bail in the sum of N50 million with one surety. The prosecution had initially requested her remand in a correctional facility, which was opposed by her legal team.
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‎At the Federal High Court, however, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has been granted bail on self-recognition, being a serving Senator. The judge, Muhammed Umar, then fixed September 22 for the start of trial.
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‎Similarly, Akpoti-Uduaghan has also filed a suit challenging her six-month suspension from the Senate, and a ruling on that matter, along with contempt proceedings, is expected on July 4, 2025. Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court is presiding over that particular case.

A chaotic scene unfolded today outside the venue where the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees meeting was scheduled to take place, raising concerns about internal divisions within the party.

PDP, members of the Board of Trustees are trickling in for a 10am meeting before today 1pm NEC meeting and caucus meeting at 2pm.

There was a surge of activity, with arguments, shouting, and physical altercations breaking out as party members and supporters gathered.

Details remain somewhat scarce, but initial reports suggest the unrest stemmed from disagreements as security personnel where man-handling and harassing party members asking them to leave the venue.

Ohibaba.com reports that the situation quickly escalated, with security personnel struggling to maintain order.

“It was total pandemonium,” Ohibaba.com said.

“People were pushing and shoving, and there were definitely some heated exchanges.

“The Board of Trustees meeting, considered crucial setting the party’s agenda, resolving internal conflicts, was delayed as authorities worked to restore calm.

It remains unclear whether the meeting will proceed as planned or if it will be postponed.

Party officials have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.