The lawmaker representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe has pledged commitment to the coalition of opposition leaders.

The lawmaker, who spoke shortly after a meeting with the 37 chairmen of the party in Abuja, said she is totally committed to the African Democratic Party, ADC.

ADC is the party recently adopted by the opposition leaders to contest the 2027 elections across the country.

Senator Ireti, however, said she is yet to collect the membership card of the ADC.

“As a senator, I am fully committed to ADC. However, as the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, I don’t expect you to just hand me a card”.

The 37 chairmen from different states and the FCT also pledged their commitment to the David Mark-led leadership of the party.

Controversial singer, Portable, has claimed that his song ‘Zazu Zeh’ gave ace rapper Olamide international exposure.

Speaking in a video broadcast, Portable also claimed that his collaboration was British rapper Skepta gave him exposure in Nigeria.

The singer said he hopes Olamide will collaborate with him more often.

He said, “Zazuu blow Olamide internationally, Tony Montana blow Skepta for streets. Olamide I need your verse or feature me on your album.”

Portable’s 2021 song ‘Zazu Zeh’, which featured Olamide and Poco Lee, catapulted him to fame.

However, the song did not make significant impact internationally.

The Benue State Goverment has directed legislators from Otukpo Local Government Area of the state to stop further actions against Council Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri.

The directive was given by the Deputy Governor of Benue State, Sam Ode, for the suspension of all actions taken by the Otukpo Legislative Council and the Otukpo Executive Council against the chairman.

In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Deputy Goverñor, Ior Ikyereve, Ode directed that the status quo ante must be maintained during this period in the local government.

The statement read, “In light of this, the Deputy Governor invites Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary and Honourable Councillors of Otukpo Local Government Area for a meeting at the Government House, Makurdi on Monday, 14th July 2025 by 12noon.

“All parties are advised to adhere strictly to this directive, while the Chairman has been directed to take necessary steps to avert any breach of security in the local government area.”

Recall that the legislators of Otukpo LGA recently accused the Chairman, Ogiri, of financial misconduct and asked the State Assembly to suspend him from office for proper investigation to be conducted.