By Rafiyat Sadiq The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has explained why former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai are yet to become full members of the party. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja over the weekend, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said both …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Joseph Bodurin Daudu, has stated that constitutional amendment alone cannot resolve Nigeria’s governance issues without a fundamental shift in the attitude of the country’s leaders. He made this remark during the 14th edition of the Rule …
By Rafiyat Sadiq President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, as a man known for his deep generosity and service to the poor. The president made the remarks during a condolence visit to the Dantata family at their residence, Koki House, in Kano State on Friday, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq An FCT High Court in Abuja has declared that it is not in possession of the international passport of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Justice Maryanne Anenih, who presided over the matter on Thursday, stated that the travel document is currently in the custody of the Federal High Court. The judge …
Tinubu, Shettima, and top dignitaries attend final rites. By Rafiyat Sadiq Burial in Daura Residence The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari were laid to rest on Monday evening at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. The burial took place at exactly 5:50 p.m. and was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside family members …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed on Sunday evening by his former media aide, Garba Shehu. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London,” Shehu stated. …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) can be removed from power in 2027 if opposition parties unite. Aregbesola made this statement during a stakeholders’ meeting with party members in Akure, the Ondo State …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerian politicians to see themselves as partners in nation-building regardless of party affiliation. Shettima made this call in Abuja on Thursday during the public presentation of a book titled "OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Nigerian Oil Bloc", written by former Attorney …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, putting to rest the legal challenge filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, on Thursday, dismissed Ighodalo’s appeal for lacking merit. The court ruled …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has dismissed reports suggesting that he plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) or the African Democratic Congress (ADC). During an interview on Politics Today, aired on Channels Television Wednesday night, Lawal described the claims as baseless. He …
