A chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has explained why the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot caution political actors despite widespread calls for action. Galadima, who featured on Arise Television's Prime Time on Monday, noted that although the electoral body has the authority to regulate political conduct, it lacks the independence …
The leadership battle rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a dramatic turn, with rival factions laying claims to the party’s top positions and the courts now stepping in. The tussle is between former Senate President David Mark, recognised by the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, …
Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, is the eighth lawmaker to be suspended from the Senate since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. She also ranks third among senators who secured legal reversal of their suspensions through court rulings. Pinnacle Daily recalls that the Federal High Court in Abuja, on July 3, ordered …
The National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kamaldeen Ajibade, has warned that the party risks losing the 2027 presidential election if it fails to resolve its internal crisis and present a united front. Ajibade gave the warning at the PDP National Restoration Movement National Summit held in Abuja, where party leaders gathered …
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting the suffering of Nigerians while vacationing in Paris amid deepening hardship, insecurity, and collapsing public services at home. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, Okonkwo, who is also a lawyer, described Nigeria as “a country in distress”, citing instability …
Visit to Malami after Kebbi Attack Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday visited former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, following an attack on Malami’s convoy in Birnin Kebbi. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred near the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat, where about 10 vehicles were damaged and several supporters sustained injuries. Malami …
Veteran journalist and politician, Dele Momodu, on Monday accused agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC), of hijacking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, leaving the opposition party in what he described as the “Intensive Care Unit (ICU).” Momodu, a key member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), coalition, made the remark while featuring on Channels …
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, of being the major problem facing the opposition in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party dismissed Tambuwal’s allegation that President Bola Tinubu was plotting to destabilise opposition parties. Morka said both …
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 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 …
