The political camp of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has suffered another setback following the defection of the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Sa'idu Umar, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Umar, a former Commissioner for Finance and Secretary to the Sokoto State Government under the Tambuwal administration, formally joined …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the National Welfare Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nkemakolam Ukandu, to pay N100 million in costs after striking out his suit against the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, and Justice Peter Lifu. Justice Salim Ibrahim, who delivered the ruling on …
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed as false a viral report alleging that he was offered N500 billion to contest the 2027 presidential election against Peter Obi in order to split votes in the South-South. The claim, which circulated widely on social media, was described by Jonathan's media team as a fabricated story designed to …
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Friday met behind closed doors with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was not disclosed, and neither Malami nor Amaechi addressed journalists after the talks. The meeting comes a day …
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate removal of the President's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations linking him to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), an agency the Federal Government says does not exist. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the …
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has hailed Thursday's Federal High Court judgment that affirmed David Mark-led leadership of the party, saying the ruling has strengthened the opposition's resolve ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku made the declaration after the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed …
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under National Chairman Sen. David Mark and National Secretary Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The court gave the affirmation while dismissing a suit filed by House of Representatives member Hon. Leke Abejide, challenging the party’s leadership structure. Presiding Judge Justice …
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson. Okonkwo announced the appointment in a post on his verified X handle on Thursday morning. While thanking Atiku for the confidence reposed in him, Okonkwo said the gesture reflects the level of Atiku’s …
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by National Chairman Nafiu Bala Gombe, has dismissed claims that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, insisting that Professor Chris Uba is the duly nominated flag bearer. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Gombe said the party …
The Senate on Wednesday inaugurated four newly elected lawmakers who emerged victorious in the by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last Saturday. The new senators are Dayo Faduyile, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, and Ikeje Asogwa, representing Enugu North Senatorial District, both elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress …
