By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Ankpa | July 14, 2026 The Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for Kogi East Senatorial District, Idris Husseini Kabba (HK), has announced the official flag off of his privately funded rural electrification project for Ankpa, Omala and Olamaboro Local Government Areas. The project follows the recent delivery of electricity poles, fulfilling a promise HK made to extend electricity to communities across the area. In a statement inviting residents to the ceremony, HK described the initiative as one of the biggest privately funded development projects ever undertaken in Igala land, saying it was conceived to improve the lives of the people. He maintained that leadership is about service and not merely occupying public office. «"I have never believed that public service begins only after winning an election. For me, leadership is a commitment to humanity, and my greatest satisfaction has always come from putting...

By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Abuja | July 14, 2026 The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under Senator David Mark has called for the prosecution of Nafiu Gombe and members of his faction over claims that they were granted access to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal. The demand follows Gombe's announcement that his faction had successfully uploaded the party's candidates for the 2027 general elections on the INEC portal, a claim that sparked fresh controversy over the party's leadership. However, INEC dismissed the claim, maintaining that it recognises only the David Mark led National Executive Committee as the legitimate leadership of the ADC and that no access was granted to any other faction. Reacting to the development, the Mark led leadership accused Gombe and his associates of attempting to mislead the public, party members and the electoral commission through what it described as false and fraud...

By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Abuja | July 13, 2026 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, of working to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday through his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku alleged that the INEC chairman was appointed to create internal crises within opposition parties instead of safeguarding Nigeria's democratic process. The allegation followed claims by Nafiu Bala Gombe, who identifies himself as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, that his faction had successfully uploaded the party's candidates to INEC's nomination portal. Atiku argued that access to the nomination portal can only be granted through official codes issued by INEC and questioned how the Bala Gombe faction allegedly obtained access when the commission had recognised the Senator David Mark led leadership o...

By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Abuja | July 13, 2026 Police in Ghana's Northern Regional Command have arrested two Nigerian nationals, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa , over the alleged murder of their compatriot, Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze , 36, in Tamale . According to a statement by the Ghana Police Service, the victim's body was discovered on Saturday, July 11 , inside his bedroom at Sanzirigu , lying in a pool of blood with a deep cut on his forehead and a towel stuffed in his mouth. Police said the room had also been ransacked. Investigators recovered a wooden pestle , believed to have been used in the attack. The deceased reportedly lived in a three-bedroom apartment with his wife, Peace Uzorchuku , the two suspects and another Nigerian identified as Godwin Nwafor . Police said the suspects were arrested the same day at Tatale while allegedly attempting to flee into neighbouring Togo . They were later handed over to the Tamale District Criminal...

By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Abuja | July 13, 2026 Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has formally declared her ambition to contest the 2027 Abia State governorship election, insisting that the people of the state have "no choice" but to elect her. Speaking in a viral video that has sparked widespread reactions online, the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship hopeful expressed confidence in her chances, declaring: «"Abia has no choice. I'll be your governor."» Ogala said her decision to join the race was driven by her desire to offer a new direction for the state, promising purposeful leadership if elected. Her declaration has since generated mixed reactions on social media. While some praised her confidence and encouraged her to pursue her political ambition, others questioned her bold claim that Abia voters had no alternative. The actress is among a growing number of Nigerian entertainers seeking elective office ahead of the 202...

By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Abuja | July 13, 2026 The Court of Appeal has upheld the judgment of the Federal High Court restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in congresses and other official activities organised by the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In its ruling, the appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, describing it as lacking merit. The court affirmed the earlier decision of the Federal High Court, effectively preventing INEC from recognising the Mark-led leadership for party congresses, candidate nominations and other electoral processes. The Appeal Court also awarded ₦10 million in costs against David Mark and Aregbesola. The judgment marks the latest development in the protracted leadership crisis within the ADC, where rival factions have been battling for control of the party...