Former Vice President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed the recent Supreme Court ruling on the party’s leadership dispute, describing it as a significant affirmation of the party’s leadership. Atiku made his position known in a statement shared via his X handle on Thursday, where he expressed support for the decision of the apex court, which he said upheld the leadership of former Senate President David Mark. “Even as we welcome the Supreme Court’s firm affirmation of David Mark and the leadership of our great party, the African Democratic Congress, let no one be…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its official website to recognise the National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President, David Mark. The update, observed around 9:58 p.m. on Thursday, also listed Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, Mani Ibrahim Ahmad as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary, and Oserheimen Aigberaodion Osunbor as National Legal Adviser. The development comes hours after the Supreme Court set aside a ruling of the Court of Appeal which had directed parties involved in the ADC leadership dispute to maintain the status quo ante bellum.…
The founding National Chairman of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has declared that the 2027 general elections will not hold if the party is excluded from the ballot. Nwosu made the assertion on Wednesday during a party event in Abuja, where he also expressed confidence that the ADC has garnered sufficient support to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the next election cycle. According to him, the party has recorded significant gains through its coalition efforts, revealing that as of Tuesday evening, some serving senators in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and other parties were in talks…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his determination to seek re-election, dismissing what he described as coordinated efforts by political opponents to force him out of office. In a strongly worded statement, the president portrayed himself as resilient amid mounting criticism and alleged political manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 general elections. “They tried to get rid of me, but I refused to go. I am a very stubborn politician,” Tinubu said. “I will campaign for my second term, and I will win.” He also accused unnamed rivals, including former allies, of exploiting Nigeria’s security challenges to undermine his administration and…
The Kano State Police Command has foiled an attempted attack on shops in the Gyadi-Gyadi area, arresting six suspected thugs following a violent clash between rival ‘Yan Daba groups. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, the Command responded to a distress call received at about 1:20 p.m. indicating that suspected thugs had mobilised for a confrontation. “Upon receipt of the report, patrol teams were immediately deployed to the scene. On arrival, officers observed a violent clash between suspected ‘Yan Daba groups,” he said.…
The Zamfara State Government has dismissed rumours linking the delay in salary payments to political developments or a possible defection of Governor Dauda Lawal to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, the government said the delay is not peculiar to Zamfara but part of a broader nationwide financial and banking challenge. According to the statement, the state is engaging relevant authorities at the central level to resolve the issue and ensure prompt payment of outstanding salaries. “The government categorically refutes any claims or rumours suggesting that the…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 5, 2026, for the hearing of a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other political parties over alleged violations of electoral laws. Justice Peter Lifu set the date after granting the plaintiff, the National Forum of Former Legislators, leave to amend its suit to include additional parties accused of breaching legal requirements. The case also lists the Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party, Action Alliance, INEC, and the Attorney-General of the Federation as defendants. In a brief ruling, the judge…
The Accord Party has denied participating in a meeting of 14 political parties held in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a coalition reportedly agreed to field a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Omorogbe, the party said it was neither aware of the meeting nor represented at the gathering. “It is imprudent and unjust to include a political party in a coalition it was not a part of,” the statement read. Accord condemned the organisers for listing it among participating parties, insisting that its national leadership had no involvement…
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called on the Federal Government to suspend ongoing electioneering campaigns and prioritise efforts to address rising insecurity across the country. Amaechi made the call while speaking on the state of the nation, stressing that the worsening security situation should be treated as a national emergency ahead of political activities. According to him, meaningful elections cannot be conducted in an atmosphere of fear and instability. “There can be no meaningful elections if citizens do not feel safe in their own communities,” he said. The former minister urged authorities to place greater emphasis on the…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has scheduled May 26, 2026, for the conduct of its primary elections for all elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said the primaries would cover the House of Assembly, governorship, National Assembly, and presidential positions. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, disclosed that the party would adopt the consensus mode of selection across all wards nationwide. According to him, the timetable has already been communicated to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Johnson further revealed that INEC recently conducted a verification…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dino Melaye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing what he described as the administration’s failure to address insecurity in the country. Melaye, a former senator representing Kogi West, made the call in a video posted on his X handle, where he expressed concern over the worsening security situation. According to him, Nigerians are living in “perilous times,” alleging that the current administration has made unfulfilled promises in tackling insecurity. “We live in perilous times… it’s a pitiable situation,” he said, accusing the government of lacking the capacity to effectively…
The Edo State Government has distanced itself from alleged threats made by Emmanuel Eghogho, popularly known as Egogo, a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Monday Okpebholo, over the participation of opposition parties in the 2027 general elections. Egogo, in a viral video circulating on social media, reportedly warned that opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC), would not be allowed to campaign in the state. He also allegedly threatened that opposition figures, including Peter Obi, would be arrested and handed over to the Commissioner of Police for onward transfer to Abuja if they attempted to conduct political activities. Reacting…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a consignment of an amphetamine-based drug, Captagon, in Kwara State, as part of a series of operations targeting drug trafficking networks across the country. Captagon, a highly addictive stimulant commonly used in the Middle East, is known for inducing prolonged wakefulness, euphoria, and reduced fear. Authorities have linked the substance to criminal networks and insurgent activities. The NDLEA disclosed the development in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the agency, the interception followed an earlier seizure at the Apapa seaport in…
An aspirant for the Kano Central Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulkareem Abdussalam Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura, has declared that the party is prepared to secure victory in Kano State. Zaura made the remark on Sunday while receiving supporters backing his senatorial ambition, expressing confidence in the party’s strength and readiness for the next election. “In Kano, we are battle-ready and we have a very strong team at the helm of party affairs. We shall come back here just like we are here now to celebrate APC success from top to bottom,” he said. He…
A Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has described the opposition declaration in Ibadan on fielding a single presidential candidate for the next general elections as a call for national liberation. Utomi made the remark on Sunday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, while reacting to Saturday’s opposition summit held by leaders of various political parties in the city. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain said the choice of Ibadan as the venue was symbolic, reflecting a collective resolve among opposition figures to address what he described as threats to Nigeria’s democratic system. “Ibadan was an appropriate venue…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it will actively participate in the 2027 general elections despite its ongoing leadership crisis. A chieftain of the party, Sam Ohuabunwa, made this known on Sunday during an interview on Arise Television. According to him, the party remains focused on rebuilding its structure amid internal challenges. “A Supreme Court judgment will decide the fate of the PDP, but for now, the party is trying to rebuild,” he said. Ohuabunwa noted that the PDP has faced significant internal disruptions since 2022, citing clashing interests, persistent conflicts, and leadership issues. “The PDP has been battered…
The Lagos State Government has introduced a “no power, no pay” policy as it signed three power purchase agreements aimed at improving electricity supply and ensuring payment is made only for energy delivered to public facilities. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the agreements are part of efforts to address gaps in power delivery and enhance reliability across the state. “Today at Lagos House, Marina, I witnessed the signing of three power purchase agreements designed to build on existing capacity and address what has not been working,” the governor said. Under the arrangement, Fenchurch…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has approved dates for the party’s ward, local government, state, and national congresses ahead of the 2027 general elections. The NEC also fixed the date for the party’s national convention and released the prices for nomination forms for various elective positions. The decisions were taken at the 25th NEC meeting held at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Friday, where the timetable for congresses, primaries, and the national convention was ratified. According to the schedule, ward congresses will be held on May 21, 2026, followed by local…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, forced him out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Amaechi said the former First Family took control of the party’s structure in Rivers State and handed it over to others, leading to his exit from the PDP. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the former Rivers State governor said he was sidelined for opposing certain policies of the Jonathan administration. “I was literally chased out of the PDP by former…
The Nigeria Police Force, Edo State Command, has rescued nine victims from two separate kidnapping incidents in Edo State. The victims include five passengers of a GUO Transport bus abducted along the Benin–Lagos Expressway, as well as four residents of Imeakabu/Itsukwi communities who were held captive in the Imiegba forest in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Benin City. Ikoedem said all five victims from the GUO bus incident and the four others held in the forest were rescued unhurt following coordinated security…