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“Defection Has Brought Dividends,” PVD Defends Mutfwang’s Move to APC

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May 13, 2026

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The Plateau Vanguard for Democracy (PVD) has defended Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s move to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a strategic political decision driven by wisdom, evolving political realities, and the need to secure long-term gains for Plateau State.

Speaking in a statement issued on behalf of the group, the National Coordinator of PVD, Chris Ishaku, said recent developments within the opposition had vindicated Governor Mutfwang’s political calculations, particularly amid growing uncertainty surrounding the future of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

According to Ishaku, the PDP has steadily drifted into instability, pointing to emerging reports that even the chairman of the Governors’ Forum has also sought another platform for his loyalists.

“Governor Mutfwang saw ahead of many others. The reality today is that the PDP has no clear future, and responsible leaders must position their people where opportunities and stability exist,” Ishaku said.

He said such developments clearly showed that the opposition party was losing cohesion and could no longer provide the stable political platform required to sustain governance and development.

The group maintained that Governor Mutfwang’s alignment with the APC had already started yielding practical dividends for Plateau State, both politically and economically.

PVD specifically cited the growing atmosphere of peace among political elites in the state, noting that the reduction in political hostility and internal rivalry had created a more stable environment for governance.

The group also pointed to the Federal Government’s recent decision to commence work on the Akwanga-Jos road project as one of the immediate gains linked to Plateau State’s improved relationship with the centre.

“The commencement of the Akwanga-Jos road is a practical signal that Plateau is now benefiting from stronger cooperation with the Federal Government. These are the gains of strategic political alignment,” he added.

According to the statement, the strategic road corridor is expected to significantly improve transportation, boost commerce and ease movement into Plateau State, while also enhancing security and economic activities across the region.

Ishaku further argued that with the distractions of internal political bickering substantially reduced, the Mutfwang administration could now focus more squarely on governance, infrastructure and development programmes aimed at improving the lives of Plateau citizens.

The group urged Plateau people to support the governor’s political direction, insisting that the state stands to gain more through unity, stability and constructive engagement with the Federal Government.

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2026 African U-18 Boys Volleyball Championship: Nigeria Face Libya in Quarterfinal Today

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July 27, 2026

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Nigeria’s U-18 Boys Volleyball team will battle Libya in the quarterfinals of the 2026 African U-18 Boys Volleyball Championship today, Monday, July 27, in Alexandria, Egypt, with a place in the last four at stake.

The Nigerian youngsters booked their place in the knockout stage after an impressive group phase and will now look to continue their title quest against a determined Libyan side in one of four quarterfinal fixtures.

Victory for Nigeria will secure a semifinal berth, where they will face the winner of the all-Central African clash between Cameroon and Burundi.

On the opposite side of the draw, hosts Egypt will square off against Algeria, while Tunisia and Morocco will renew their North African rivalry for the remaining semifinal ticket.

Quarterfinal Fixtures

Libya vs Nigeria

Cameroon vs Burundi

Tunisia vs Morocco

Egypt vs Algeria

The 2026 African U-18 Boys Volleyball Championship has showcased some of the continent’s brightest young talents, with the knockout stage expected to deliver high-quality and fiercely contested encounters.

Nigeria will be aiming to produce another commanding display against Libya as they seek to move one step closer to the continental title and strengthen their bid for African U-18 volleyball glory.

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Cardoso, Okonjo-Iweala to Headline 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum

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July 27, 2026

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will headline a high-level fireside dialogue at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja.

Scheduled for July 29–30, 2026, at the CBN Headquarters, the prestigious gathering will bring together global central bankers, finance ministers, and leading economists to tackle practical policy responses to growing global economic uncertainties.

The event which will be hosted by the CBN in collaboration with the EMF and the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum will convene senior policymakers, central bankers, ministers, development partners, private-sector leaders and leading economists from Africa and around the world to examine practical policy responses to an increasingly uncertain global economic environment.

Held under the theme “Building Resilience Amidst Geoeconomic Uncertainties,” the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum will be headlined by the Cardoso–Okonjo-Iweala fireside dialogue, which will explore how African economies can build resilience, sustain reform momentum, deepen regional integration and unlock long-term growth amid an increasingly fragmented global economy.

The 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum will also feature ministerial keynote addresses by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, and the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Kingsley Udeh, underscoring the importance of coordinated fiscal, monetary and innovation policies in advancing Africa’s economic transformation and long-term resilience.

Other distinguished participants include Indermit Gill, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics at the World Bank Group; Harinder Kohli, Founding Director and Chief Executive of the Emerging Markets Forum; Professor Adamu Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University; alongside senior policymakers, academics, development partners and business leaders from across Africa and beyond.

Over two days, participants will examine a wide range of issues critical to the future of emerging markets, including macroeconomic stability, regional economic integration, cross-border payments, financial technology, infrastructure, foreign direct investment, technology transfer, artificial intelligence, and the interconnected challenges of food price volatility, inflation and monetary policy transmission in fragile and post-crisis economies.

According to the organisers, the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum aims to foster open dialogue on issues of strategic importance to emerging markets and developing economies while identifying practical policy solutions that can be adapted to the unique circumstances of individual countries.

The Forum underscores the shared commitment of the Central Bank of Nigeria and its partners to strengthening regional cooperation, advancing evidence-based policymaking and promoting innovative solutions that enhance Africa’s resilience and support sustainable, inclusive economic growth.

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