By Rafiyat Sadiq The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing fresh internal turmoil following the declaration by Nafi’u Bala, a former governorship candidate in Gombe State and ex-National Deputy Chairman of the party, as the interim National Chairman. At a press briefing held Wednesday night in Abuja, Bala faulted the recent handover of party leadership …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has vowed that the party under his leadership will not tolerate the imposition of candidates, anti-party activities, or any form of indiscipline. Speaking at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, Mark assured members of his commitment …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday affirmed the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected governor of the state. A three-man panel of justices unanimously dismissed the separate appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress …
By Rafiyat Sadiq With over twelve months to the constitutionally approved campaign period of 150 days before polling day, Nigerian politicians are already intensifying efforts to win public support through various means aimed at building trust and visibility ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prominent among them is former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour …
By Rafiyat Sadiq President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that no region will be left behind in his administration’s development agenda, insisting that the North is not being sidelined. The president gave the assurance in Kaduna during a two-day interactive session on government-citizen engagement, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation. He was …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has denied reports claiming it asked Mr Peter Obi to step down from the 2027 presidential race. The group also dismissed allegations that it warned northern leaders against supporting the former Anambra State governor. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has criticised the current administration, saying Nigerians are experiencing hardship instead of the “Renewed Hope” promised during the 2023 election campaign. Oyinlola made this remark on Tuesday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese Ijebu. The former governor, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has advised politicians from Northern Nigeria to wait until 2031 before contesting for the presidency. Akume gave the advice on Tuesday during a two-day interactive session on government-citizen engagement held in Kaduna. The event, titled “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizens’ Engagement …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Senate has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) a three-week deadline to respond to audit queries concerning N210 trillion recorded in its financial statements from 2017 to 2023. The Senate Public Accounts Committee, chaired by Senator Ahmed Wadada (Nasarawa West), issued the directive during a session with NNPCL’s Group …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Armed bandits have killed 38 abducted residents of Banga village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, despite collecting a ransom of ₦50 million from the community. Chairman of the local government, Mannir Haidara Kaura, confirmed the development, stating that 56 villagers were initially taken hostage during a raid, but …
