Former Minister of Sports and member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Solomon Dalung, has rejected claims that the ADC is merely an association, insisting that it remains a duly registered political party. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Dalung said the ADC has been in existence for more than 19 years and …
Gunmen have abducted the wife and daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims, identified as Hajiya Fatima, Swasun’s wife, and their daughter, Amina, were whisked away by a five-man gang of suspected kidnappers on Sunday night at their residence in …
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has inaugurated a 489-member campaign council to drive the re-election of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, ahead of the November 8 governorship poll. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Awka, APGA National Chairman, Mr. Sylvester Ezeokenwa, described the event as a decisive step toward victory, insisting that the …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of deploying the police to intimidate opposition leaders instead of focusing on protecting Nigerians from worsening insecurity. In a statement on Friday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the police summons issued to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir …
The Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said his political journey exposed him to numerous betrayals, stressing that loyalty in Nigerian politics is rare. Jonathan spoke in Benin City, Edo State, at the 70th birthday celebration of his former Chief of Staff and ex-Deputy Governor of Edo State, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe. READ ALSO: 2027: Jonathan shouldn’t …
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has announced plans to conduct councillorship by-elections in 63 wards across 15 local government areas of the state. However, there are conflicting reports regarding the actual number of wards and councils involved. While EDSIEC Chairman Jonathan Aifuobhokhan told journalists that the election would take place in 1,485 polling …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the recent police invitation extended to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state. In a statement issued on Friday, Atiku described the move as a “dangerous assault on civic freedoms.” The Kaduna State Police Command had through …
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government over the newly introduced 5 per cent tax on refined fossil fuel sales, including petrol and diesel. Obi, in a post on his official X handle, said the tax would worsen the hardship faced Nigerians instead of providing relief. He argued that the …
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Adebayo Shittu, has expressed sympathy for former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the political challenges confronting him. In an interview with Arise News, Shittu acknowledged El-Rufai’s contributions to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the country, despite their political differences in the past. “I feel for El-Rufai …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today depart Abuja for a 10-day working vacation in Europe, the State House has confirmed. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President is scheduled to spend the period between France and the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria. The trip …
