A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, against the Department of State Services (DSS), its Director-General, and Meta Platforms Incorporated. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Mohammed Garba Umar resolved all three issues for determination against Sowore and declined to grant the reliefs sought, describing the suit as lacking merit. Sowore, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1887/2025, had challenged the decision by Meta to take down a Facebook post he made about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and deactivate his account, alleging it was done at the instance of…
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Former senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, on Thursday alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is panicking over the growing wave of defections to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Melaye made the claim while speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, noting that the ruling party is unsettled by the ADC’s emergence as a strong opposition force ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the influx of politicians from various parties into the ADC has heightened concerns within the APC. “The APC has become so desperate, seeing that the ADC is the only opposition in Nigeria to challenge…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the ongoing crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the situation as a betrayal of democratic principles. Obi made the remarks in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, where he expressed concern over what he described as a decline in democratic values. He said it was ironic that individuals who once positioned themselves as defenders of democracy and human rights during the era of Sani Abacha were now allegedly undermining those same ideals. Lamenting the situation,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to clarify reports of a planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, warning that such a move could disrupt the electoral process. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party described the alleged plan as a potential source of confusion if implemented less than a year before the next general elections. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party received reports of a leaked memo suggesting that INEC may require already registered voters to revalidate their details. “We call on INEC to immediately confirm to Nigerians…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said the recent release of a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nasir El-Rufai, confirms that his detention was politically motivated. Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had on Wednesday taken El-Rufai into custody shortly after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. The former Kaduna State governor is currently standing trial over alleged corruption charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The court had earlier adjourned the matter till April 14 for a bail hearing before the DSS reportedly took him into custody.…
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has announced that three senatorial seats in the 10th Senate are now vacant following the deaths of their occupants. Akpabio made the declaration during Tuesday’s plenary, stating that the vacancies were created by the demise of lawmakers representing the affected districts. He noted that the action is in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). “Due to the tragedies that have befallen the 10th Senate, vacancies have been created for midterm elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill the seats left vacant by our…
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has revealed plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing the party’s potential to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The governor made this known on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of the ADC led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal, at the Government House in Bauchi. According to Mohammed, the ADC National Chairman, David Mark, had extended an invitation to him to join the party. He expressed concern over the state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it…
Some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rein in the party’s governorship aspirant in Nasarawa State, Ahmed Wadada, warning that failure to act could cost the party victory in the 2027 gubernatorial election. The party leaders, in a statement signed by Emmanuel Zachary and Ahmed Umar, accused Wadada of allegedly deploying blackmail and intimidation in pursuit of his political ambition. They argued that such actions could deepen divisions within the APC and undermine internal democracy in the state. According to the statement, political aspiration remains a constitutional right of every citizen…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has sanctioned 24 corps members serving in Sokoto State for offences ranging from absenteeism to outright abscondment. The State Coordinator, Usman Yakubu Yaro, disclosed this during the passing-out ceremony of the 2025 Batch A, Stream I corps members in Sokoto. According to him, eight corps members will repeat their service year, while 16 others have had their service extended due to various infractions committed during the exercise. Yaro emphasised the scheme’s zero tolerance for indiscipline, warning that acts of truancy would not be condoned under any circumstances. He, however, commended the majority of corps…
Six members of the Ogun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, led by the Minority Leader, Lukman Adeleye, include Dickson Awolaja (Remo-North), Lawal Samsudeen (Ogun Waterside), Waliu Owode (Ijebu-East), Oluseun Adesanya (Ijebu-North East) and Damilare Bello (Sagamu I). Their defection letters were read during Tuesday’s plenary by the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide, at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. In the jointly signed letter, the lawmakers attributed their resignation from the PDP to internal crises within the party, which they said had increasingly…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has said the defection of former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, signals trouble for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Eze described Kwankwaso as a grassroots politician with strong mass appeal and a commitment to democratic governance. In a statement issued on Tuesday, he said Kwankwaso’s move to the ADC represents a significant political blow to Tinubu’s re-election prospects. “By joining the ADC, Kwankwaso has dealt a heavy political uppercut blow to President Tinubu’s re-election bid. This defection, borne out of patriotism and the…
The Ward Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ketawa Ward, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, Isyaku Ali Danja, has resigned from the party with immediate effect. Danja disclosed this in a resignation letter dated March 29, 2026, stating that his decision followed careful consideration. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve as a member of the party, noting that he gained valuable experience and built meaningful relationships during his time in the NNPP. “I, Rt. Hon. Isyaku Ali Danja, a registered member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), hereby wish to formally tender…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its official website with the names of newly recognised members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Among those listed are Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, alongside other members of the party’s national leadership. Both officials were elected during the PDP National Convention held late Sunday night in Abuja, an exercise that has since sparked controversy following claims and counter-claims by rival factions within the party. The development comes amid disputes over the legitimacy of the convention, with different groups contesting…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Osun State have arrested 13 suspects over alleged offences bordering on fraud, stealing and cultism. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists during a press conference in Osogbo. Gotan said the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to curb crime and criminality across the state. According to him, eight of the suspects were apprehended for alleged offences of obtaining money under false pretence and stealing, involving multiple victims and financial transactions. He identified the suspects as Akinsoyinu Hellen (49), Salim Usman Abubakar (22), Gbadegesin Oyeyemi Moses (35),…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the defection of the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Kwankwaso officially picked up his membership card of the ADC on Monday, marking a significant development in the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Several key stakeholders of the party, including Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi, were present at Kwankwaso’s residence in Kano to witness the defection. Reacting in a post on his official Facebook page, Atiku expressed excitement over Kwankwaso’s alignment with other opposition figures,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to donate all his salaries since assuming office in May 2023 to a newly established welfare fund aimed at supporting members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families. Tinubu made the announcement in a statement he personally issued on Sunday to mark his 74th birthday. “On this, my 74th birthday, I celebrate the valiant men and women of our Armed Forces. “Today, I have directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to establish a special account for a fund dedicated to those who serve, those wounded in the line of duty, and the families…
Nigerians have continued to express grief, anger and concern following a deadly Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which reportedly claimed several lives. Reports indicate that the attackers stormed the community around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, riding on motorcycles and opening fire indiscriminately on residents. The sudden assault threw the area into panic as residents scrambled for safety. In response, hundreds of aggrieved residents on Monday morning defied the state-imposed curfew to protest the killings and demand urgent government intervention. The protesters gathered at the scene of the attack, expressing outrage…
The Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Kano State Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has criticised former governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). In a Facebook post on Sunday, Bature described Kwankwaso’s decision as a betrayal, particularly of Mr. Boniface. He said the development had taught him a significant lesson in politics, noting that the narrative of betrayal stems from Kwankwaso’s exit from the NNPP rather than any abandonment of the Kwankwasiyya movement. “We did not say we left the Kwankwasiyya movement or its ideas, and we have not stopped…
The Delta State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Mrakpor, has dismissed claims that a court injunction is restraining the party from holding its national convention scheduled for March 29–30, 2026, in Abuja. Mrakpor, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), made the clarification amid growing speculation and reports suggesting that the convention could be stalled by legal challenges. According to him, the party is fully prepared to proceed with the exercise as planned, stressing that there is no legal impediment to the convention. He noted that all necessary arrangements for the event remain intact and urged delegates from…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) risks losing the 2027 general elections if former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is not on the party’s ticket. Fayose made the remarks on Sunday while speaking at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Abuja, where he also assessed the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “I’m happy with what Asiwaju is doing. You don’t have to have 100 percent of any issue before you are said to be doing well, but when you relate our past with our present, he is not doing well,”…