The Nasarawa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has issued a stern warning to its members against participating in any opposition coalition, distancing itself from recent alliance talks ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In an official statement released by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Mallam Hamza Ibrahim, the PDP stated its commitment to internal unity and rebuilding, declaring that it remains “stronger and more formidable than ever” in its mission to reclaim power from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“The state chapter of the PDP vehemently distanced herself from the ADA/ADC/COALITION,” the statement read.

“We implore our respected stakeholders who have the interest of the generality of the party and state at heart, our dedicated members and by extension every citizen to disassociate themselves from attending any meetings in the name of coalition.”

The party reiterated that its structure remains a credible platform for all, asserting that internal restructuring efforts are ongoing to resolve disagreements and restore confidence among its grassroots supporters.

“The UMBRELLA is big enough to accommodate all interests and to provide a credible platform for reformation and to provide alternative leadership for our dear state and the country at large,” Ibrahim added.

Despite the party’s position, cracks appear to be emerging from within. Sources confirm that hundreds of PDP members, including notable stakeholders, have tendered their resignations and joined the coalition platform under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), this signals deeper unrest within the party ranks.

Nevertheless, the PDP has announced plans to convene an expanded State Executive Committee meeting in the coming days.

The meeting, according to the statement, will assess party progress, address ongoing challenges, and finalize a strategic roadmap for its next steps in the lead-up to the elections.

Popular Nollywood actress and producer, Azeezat Shorunmu, has narrated how her vocal cords became permanently damaged.

The actress, who was previously known with a different voice on screen, explained that the incident that permanently took her voice occurred while on the movie set.

Speaking during her recent appearance on Oyinmomo TV, Azeezat explained that she was forced to scream under extreme emotional strain when she heard that actress Surutu lost her child on the very day filming was set to start.

Recounting the ordeal, the actress revealed that she tried various means including medical and spiritual intervention to restore her voice.

She explained that her voice was no longer the same when it eventually returned, but now speaks with a raspy tone that became her new signature sound.

“Everyone knows that this is not my real voice.

“It happens while shooting the movie ‘Apase’. Mummy Surutu lost her child that very morning we were to commence shooting.

“And she has been paid already. I was confused and didn’t know what to do upon hearing the news. It was when I was shouting that I lost my voice.

“My voice was blocked throughout the production. Normally, a blocked throat lasts for a short period.

“But mine did not open, it became worse after four months. That was when I realised that it was a painful thing to be dumb. It hurts when you want to express yourself, but you cannot.

“I used various things, including anointing oil. By the time the vocal cord was through, it didn’t come out as my voice again. It became this tiny and cracked voice”, stated.

A 35-year-old housewife, Sarah Gideon was arraigned on Thursday before a Kaduna Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing a goat in the Narayi area of the state.

The accused, who pleaded not guilty to one count of theft, was alleged to have attempted to steal the goat from one Martins Bobai’s residence in the Karji area, on Tuesday.

According to the Prosecutor, Inspector Sunday Luka, Gideon was allegedly working on a farm close to the complainant’s place of residence when she was said to have untied the goat that was in front of the house, and was about to escape with it.

“There was a neighbour that observed the accused pulling the goat away, and he raised the alarm which led to the accused being arrested immediately,” Luka told the court.

He further told the court that the defendant did not give a satisfactory explanation when the police questioned her at the Barnawa Police Division.

The charge according to the prosecutor violates Section 217 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law of 2017.

Presiding over the matter, Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N100,000 with one surety in like sum, and adjourned the case until August 14 for further hearing.