The Supreme Court has ordered a speedy hearing of an appeal challenging the nullification of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. A five-member panel led by Mohammed Lawal granted the request for accelerated hearing of the appeal marked SC/CV/166/2026. The appeal was filed …
A member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), convention planning committee, Dino Melaye, says no force can stop the party from holding its convention, stressing that organisers have a valid contract and have fully paid for the venue. The ADC convention faced uncertainty on Tuesday after the party was allegedly denied access to the venue. …
Former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, has announced his intention to contest the Benue North-East senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Suswam made this known on Monday during an interview on Arise TV. The former governor had earlier defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC …
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said President Bola Tinubu holds a strategic advantage over opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Keyamo made the remark in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, where he pointed to Tinubu’s political experience and history in opposition politics. “The unique …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released an updated list of members of its convention committee and subcommittees ahead of its national convention scheduled for April 14, 2026. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the review was aimed at improving coordination and ensuring a smooth and credible …
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings resumed in his trial filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In a video shared by ARISE NEWS, El-Rufai, dressed in an agbada, was seen making his way through a crowded court corridor …
Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Zulum has donated ₦50 million to the family of Lt Col O.C. Okolo, who was killed in a Boko Haram attack on the Mandaragirau community in Biu LGA on February 16, 2026. The donation was presented on April 10 at the officer’s funeral in Obinofia-Ndiuno, Ezeagu LGA of Enugu State. …
The United States has praised Nigeria for stepping up the prosecution of terrorism-related cases, following the conviction of 386 suspects in recent mass trials. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, Massad Boulos, US senior advisor for Arab and African affairs, described the development as a major step towards strengthening accountability and justice. “The …
The Supreme Court has fixed April 14 to hear an appeal filed by David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), challenging a suit instituted by Nafiu Bala over the party’s leadership. In the appeal marked SC/CV/180/2026, Mark is seeking an order to halt the execution of the March 12 judgement of the …
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has cautioned legal practitioners against instituting court actions relating to the internal affairs of political parties, warning that such conduct could attract sanctions. In a statement issued on Friday, the NBA President, Afam Osigwe, said recent developments surrounding the interpretation of the Electoral Act 2026 have raised serious concerns about …
