16 h. ago Herders Kill APC Chieftain, Six Others In Deadly Benue Attacks

Tragedy struck again in Benue State as suspected armed herdsmen launched fresh attacks on communities in Gwer East and Makurdi Local Government Areas, killing an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Johnson Akaabo, and six others. The victims were reportedly murdered in separate incidents that occurred Tuesday and Wednesday. In Gwer East LGA, the attackers stormed […] The post Herders Kill APC Chieftain, Six Others In Deadly Benue Attacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly attacked two communities of Mbatsada in Mbalom and Mbasombo Council Wards in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, killing a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and three others. Our correspondent gathered that the chieftain, identified as Akaabo Johnson, and […] The post Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago APC’s Shinkafi slams Reps for summoning Zamfara, Benue governors

From Okwe Obi, Abuja All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has criticised the House of Representatives for summoning Zamfara and Benue governors, Hyacinth Alia and Dauda Lawal, arguing the action lacks constitutional backing. The House Committee on Public Petitions, in a statement dated May 2, 2025, signed by Head of Media Chooks Oko, […] The post APC’s Shinkafi slams Reps for summoning Zamfara, Benue governors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Go after financiers of insecurity, APC chieftain charges Tinubu, security agencies

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has advised President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to go after those financing insecurity in the country. In a statement made available to our Correspondent in Osogbo, on Sunday, Oyintiloye, a member of defunct APC Presidential Campaign […] The post Go after financiers of insecurity, APC chieftain charges Tinubu, security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago APC Chieftain Urges Public Prosecution Of Sponsors Behind Insecurity

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged President Bola Tinubu and the heads of security agencies to focus their attention on tracking and arresting individuals and groups allegedly financing insecurity across Nigeria. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye condemned the recent brutal attacks in Benue […] The post APC Chieftain Urges Public Prosecution Of Sponsors Behind Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Go after financiers of insecurity, APC chieftain appeals to Tinubu, security agencies

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Cheiftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the read more Go after financiers of insecurity, APC chieftain appeals to Tinubu, security agencies

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5 d. ago Ogun governor, other dignitaries honour Pa Ayodele Senbanjo at funeral

By Philip Nwosu Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun joined former governors, political leaders, and family on Thursday, May 1, at a funeral to honour Pa Ayodele Oluwole Senbanjo, who died on April 5, 2025, at 92. The funeral, coordinated by his son, OmoOba Segun Senbanjo—an APC chieftain and Regional Director of Seymour Energy Consulting—celebrated the […] The post Ogun governor, other dignitaries honour Pa Ayodele Senbanjo at funeral appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Draw Line Between Activism, Slander, APC Chieftain Warns VeryDarkMan

South South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere Esq, has warned social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to immediately tender an unreserved apology to the President of the Senate. The third citizen of Nigeria, Senator Godswill Akpabio, following what he described as Otse’s unwarranted and slanderous […]

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1 week ago Osun 2026: Oyetola tasks State APC stakeholders on common political goal

From Idu Jude Abuja The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged APC Chieftain and stakeholders in Osun State to work towards a common political goal to achieve desired results come 2027. In A strategic meeting held over the weekend with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, […] The post Osun 2026: Oyetola tasks State APC stakeholders on common political goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker

By Daniel Kanu Hon. Rotimi Makinde, who represented Ife Federal Constituency, Osun State in the 7th National Assembly, was the deputy chairman, Human Rights Committee in the Assembly. He was notable  for his great contributions in legislative matters. Makinde, an APC chieftain was in the forefront in the formation of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju […] The post 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Super Falcons Player Queries FG Over Benue Killings, Calls For Urgent Actions

Super Falcons player, Peace Ogebe, has expressed disappointment over continued deadly attacks in her state, Benue State. Ogebe said that the killings of innocent people has left her unable to sleep. Her remarks is coming after a series of brutal attacks on villages in Otukpo and Otobi-Akpa within the Otukpo local government area of the […] The post Super Falcons Player Queries FG Over Benue Killings, Calls For Urgent Actions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Wike Has Been Causing Unrest, Violence In Rivers Since 2015, Lacks Integrity To Criticise Others” – APC Chieftain

A fresh wave of political tension has emerged in Rivers State following allegations by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against his predecessor, Chibuike Amaechi. Wike had claimed Amaechi deliberately orchestrated unrest in the state while serving as Minister of Transportation, a statement that has since triggered swift backlash. Reacting on Tuesday, APC chieftain Chief Eze Chukwuemeka […] The post “Wike Has Been Causing Unrest, Violence In Rivers Since 2015, Lacks Integrity To Criticise Others” – APC Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago You’re a Political Passenger – Ganduje Replies Galadima’s Criticism

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday, fired back at Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), branding him a politician with no relevance or stronghold. Galadima had earlier stated that Ganduje owed his position as APC Chairman to President Bola Tinubu, claiming he lacked […] The post You’re a Political Passenger – Ganduje Replies Galadima’s Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago You’ve redefined quality leadership – Ignes celebrates Sen Orji Kalu at 65

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Ignes, has congratulated the Lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on the occasion of his 65th birthday, describing the former Abia Governor’s leadership strides as impactful, valuable and indelible. Chronicling Kalu’s business, political and philanthropic […] The post You’ve redefined quality leadership – Ignes celebrates Sen Orji Kalu at 65 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis: JANDOR commiserates with Christians, Catholic faithful

By Oluseye Ojo The Lead Visioner, Lagos4Lagos Movement, and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has condoled with Christians, especially Catholic faithful in Lagos State and around the world, on the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. Pope Francis was the first Latin […] The post Pope Francis: JANDOR commiserates with Christians, Catholic faithful appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa

From John Adams Minna A former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Niger State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the ongoing violence in Plateau and Benue states is politically motivated and intended to undermine President Bola  Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with […] The post 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the growing insecurity in Plateau and Benue States is politically motivated. Speaking in Minna on Sunday, Vatsa claimed that the violence is being orchestrated to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that […] The post Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings

From John Adams, Minna Jonathan Vatsa, a former Niger State Commissioner and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, alleged on Sunday, April 20, that the ongoing killings in Plateau and Benue are politically motivated to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to reporters at his Minna residence, Vatsa, Special Adviser on […] The post Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago APC Chieftain Wants Tinubu To Appoint Isoko Indigene As SSDC Boss

The Isoko Nation in Delta State has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to appoint an Isoko man or woman as the managing director of the newly established South South Development Commission (SSDC). The Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC)secretary, Peter Akarogbe, who appealed to Lagos on behalf of the Isoko Nation, said that the appointment […]

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3 w. ago 2027: Coalition politics too personal, not for unity of Nigeria – APC chieftain

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and National Coordinator of Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ) supporters group, Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje has dismissed ongoing coalition of opposition political parties against 2027 general elections, saying it is too personal, not for the interest and unity of the country. In a statement […] The post 2027: Coalition politics too personal, not for unity of Nigeria – APC chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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