The Nigeria Democratic Congress has successfully concluded its national convention in Abuja, with party leaders and delegates from across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory converging to chart a new political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. The convention attracted party faithful, stakeholders and supporters from different parts of the country, signalling what party leaders described as a renewed drive to strengthen the NDC’s grassroots presence and national relevance within Nigeria’s political landscape. Leading the Taraba State delegation to the convention was the state chairman of the party, Ambassador Charles Tiuda, alongside other top officials and supporters. Also present at the gathering was National Assembly hopeful for Ardo-Kola, Karim-Lamido and Lau Federal Constituency, Bernard Anthony Nuki . Speaking shortly after the convention, Ambassador Tiuda described the exercise as peaceful, successful and impactful, noting th...
By Jako Keke, May 9, 2026. A former federal lawmaker and politician, , has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA. Shiddi, popularly known as Danji SS, made the declaration in a statement addressed to the people of Taraba State, saying his decision was borne out of a deep sense of duty, responsibility and commitment to the future of the state. According to him, the state has continued to face numerous developmental challenges, including poor road infrastructure, inadequate healthcare services, under-equipped schools, insecurity and rising unemployment among youths. He lamented that many families in the state were struggling daily amid worsening economic conditions and diminishing hope. The governorship hopeful also decried what he described as a growing culture of silence over the challenges confronting the state, stressing that many people had become afrai...