The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday flagged off its nationwide membership revalidation, mobilisation and registration exercise, alongside the inauguration of state committees to oversee the process. The event, which took place in Abuja, was attended by members of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), party leaders, key stakeholders and supporters from across the country. The party leadership described the exercise as a strategic and transformative step aimed at strengthening the ADC’s internal structures, deepening grassroots engagement and repositioning the party for greater national impact. ADC urged members to actively participate in the process to ensure the development of a…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Buba Galadima, a close ally of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State of working behind the scenes against the former governor. Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, Galadima alleged that a document currently before the Presidency is aimed at preventing Kwankwaso from entering Kano. “There is a paper before the Presidential Villa, and from what we are hearing, it is meant to prevent Kwankwaso from coming to Kano,” he said. Galadima argued that any attempt to stop the former governor from visiting his home state would be politically motivated and contrary…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal on Thursday before the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters at the National Assembly. He disclosed that preparations for the 2027 polls have already commenced, noting that the law requires election funds to be approved at least 360 days before the elections. According to him, early approval of the budget will enable the commission to plan effectively and ensure the smooth conduct of the elections nationwide. “Early…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has declared that the state has become one of the safest in Nigeria, attributing the development to sustained collaboration among security agencies and local vigilante groups. Soludo spoke with State House correspondents shortly after meeting President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He said the President’s message at the just-concluded National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on tackling insecurity nationwide was emphatic and reassuring. “The President’s message was emphatic, and we’re quite excited to listen to the President and his determination to stamp out insecurity nationwide,” Soludo said. Describing the protection…
Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has clarified that he never stated he would reject any offer from the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government. Omokri made the clarification on Wednesday while speaking as a guest on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. His remarks follow his inclusion in the list of ambassadorial nominees recently forwarded by President Tinubu to the Senate for consideration. Responding to questions during the interview, Omokri explained that his previous comments had been misconstrued. “That’s not what I said. The question you asked me was that if Tinubu asked me to work with him, would I accept? I…
The Sokoto Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two fraudsters, Abdulrahman Abdullahi, also known as A.A. Sabo, and Bashir Muhammad, for offences bordering on obtaining by false pretence and cheating. The duo were arraigned on separate one-count charges before the Sokoto State High Court. Abdulrahman Abdullahi was prosecuted before Justice Abubakar Adamu, while Bashir Muhammad appeared before Justice Muhammad Bargaja. The prosecutions were handled by EFCC counsel, Aliyu Bokani Usman and Yusuf Kolapo Saidu. According to the commission, the convicts were initially arrested and transferred to the EFCC by the Department…
Former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is unsettled ahead of the 2027 general elections. Melaye said despite the party’s dominance across the country with 31 sitting governors, it remains resistant to the electronic transmission of election results. In a post shared on his X handle on Tuesday, the former lawmaker mocked the ruling party, describing its stance as a sign of anxiety and lack of confidence. He noted that even with control of most states, the APC appears reluctant to support measures that would enhance transparency in the electoral process. “APC…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to officially flag off its nationwide membership registration exercise as part of efforts to strengthen its structures and expand its grassroots presence across the country. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in a post on his X handle. According to Abdullahi, the official launch is scheduled to hold on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Barcelona Hotel, Wuse 2, Abuja. He described the exercise as a major milestone in the consolidation of the party’s internal framework. Abdullahi noted that the registration drive represents a significant step toward…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejected the Senate’s approval of a mixture of electronic and manual transmission of election results, warning that such a measure could create confusion. Atiku stated his position on Tuesday after a closed-door meeting with former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, in Niger State. Reacting to the recent amendment approved by the Senate, the former presidential candidate said he does not support combining electronic and manual methods in the transmission of election results. “I don’t support the mixture of electronic and manual transmission of election results passed by the Senate,” Atiku said.…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised the Senate over the amendment of the Electoral Act, accusing lawmakers of undermining Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement titled, “Nigerians are duped by the Senate,” shared on his X handle on Tuesday, Okonkwo faulted the amendment to Section 60 of the Electoral Act, which permits electronic transmission of election results but allows manual collation where electronic transmission is deemed impossible. He specifically took issue with a proposal by Senator Mohammed Monguno, which provides that a manually generated Form EC8A may be used for collation of results if electronic…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing political crisis between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the state House of Assembly. Wike disclosed this while addressing journalists in Abuja, stating that the latest intervention would be the final time the President would step into the dispute. According to the minister, this marks the second time Tinubu has mediated in the rift between the governor and the Rivers State legislature. His comments come amid reports that Tinubu, Wike and Fubara held a meeting on Sunday night…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has criticised the Senate over its rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results, alleging that the decision is aimed at enabling post-election manipulation. El-Rufai made the remarks during an interview on Trust TV, expressing disappointment that he was unable to return to Nigeria in time to physically participate in a protest led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, and other opposition leaders. “I would have joined Mr. Peter Obi and other party leaders in protesting to the National Assembly to restore the real-time and mandatory transmission of results from…
The Labour Party (LP) has addressed growing speculation regarding the possibility of its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, returning to the party. Speaking at a meeting of the Usman-led National Working Committee (NWC) on Tuesday, the party’s National Secretary, Darlington Nwokocha, described Obi as “a man of principle,” noting that his departure from the Labour Party to another political platform was a decision taken after careful consideration. “For him to have left the Labour Party, I don’t see him as somebody that will come back again. He’s quite principled,” Nwokocha said, adding that the party has already wished Obi well…
The African Alliance Party (AAP) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party or face legal action. The AAP Interim National Chairman, Rev. Olusegun Peters, disclosed this on Monday while speaking with journalists in Abuja. AAP is among eight pre-qualified associations seeking registration that reportedly completed the upload of all required documents on the commission’s portal. Peters stated that the association not only met the upload deadline but also fulfilled all requirements stipulated in the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Electoral Act 2022, and INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines for…
The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has warned residents to remain vigilant against attempts to obtain their personal information, particularly National Identification Numbers (NIN), by individuals allegedly linked to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The warning was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the state chairman of the party, Pastor Victor Akande, and made available to journalists in Osogbo. The party advised residents to firmly resist any request for sensitive personal data under political, social or administrative pretences, describing such actions as suspicious and potentially harmful. Akande alleged that APC agents were adopting deceptive tactics to…
The Labour Party (LP) has said it is currently not operating any official social media accounts, warning the public against being misled by false information circulated in the party’s name. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the party’s Interim National Chairman. Asogwa said the leadership of the party had been alerted to the existence of a fake X (formerly Twitter) account operating under the name “Nigeria Labour Party (LP)” with the handle @NewsLp26689. According to him, investigations revealed that the account was created in January 2026, shortly…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday said the ongoing electronic membership registration exercise has demonstrated Nigerians’ confidence in the ruling party. The party’s state Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, stated this in a statement, describing the e-registration initiative as a landmark achievement aimed at strengthening internal democracy, party cohesion and grassroots participation ahead of the next general elections. According to Oladejo, the turnout recorded during the exercise and the adoption of the digital platform indicate increasing trust in the APC and its programmes. “The overwhelming turnout and seamless adoption of the digital registration platform clearly…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Monday said Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang, has “conquered” the state politically ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio made the remark during an event in Jos, the Plateau State capital, organised to officially welcome Muftwang into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Describing the governor as the “newest bride” of the ruling party, the Senate President commended his performance in office and expressed confidence in his political prospects. “The governor, the newest bride of the APC family in Nigeria, and the performing governor of Plateau State, my brother Caleb. I have only one word for…
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has responded to comments by Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding the ongoing debate over the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act. Mark spoke on Saturday at the launch of The Burdens of Legislators in Nigeria, a book authored by former Senator Effiong Bob, held at the Nigerian Air Force Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja. The former Senate President urged Akpabio to confine his remarks to the legislative responsibilities of the National Assembly, stressing that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should be allowed to determine its own operational capacity. He…
The Igbo Youth Leaders and Stakeholders Assembly has dismissed reports alleging that the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief John Mbata, called on Igbo youths aged 18 and above to arm themselves against suspected terrorists in the South-East. In a statement issued by the group’s leader, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, the assembly described the reports as false, misleading and lacking any factual basis. “We categorically state that our leader and President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide did not and can never make such a call for arms. This malicious propaganda and criminal blackmail, for whatever purpose or intention, is dead on arrival,”…