Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), says the All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot afford to conduct a free and fair election, claiming the ruling party would suffer a heavy defeat. Lawal spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television. “Every Nigerian understands that this government cannot…
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, says the ruling party is the most youthful in Nigeria based on its membership composition. Yilwatda spoke on Wednesday during a media chat with journalists in Abuja. He said the APC currently has between 13 and 14 million registered members, with nearly half…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a warning about a high risk of cholera and other disease outbreaks in 10 states due to forecasts of heavy rainfall and flooding. The alert was announced by NCDC Director-General, Jide Idris, in a statement from Abuja. Key Details The warning is based on…
Nigerian airlines have announced plans to suspend operations across the country starting April 20, 2026, due to a sharp increase in Jet A1 fuel prices, which have risen above N3,000 per litre. This development was reported by Channels TV on Wednesday, citing a letter from the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) addressed to the Major Energies Marketers…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the 2027 presidential election will be his final bid for Nigeria’s top office. Atiku spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television. “Certainly yes… I believe that will be my last outing. So that’s incontrovertibly a fact,” he said. The former vice-president acknowledged that the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he will support anybody who emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including Peter Obi. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television, Atiku said the coalition within the party is prioritising consensus in selecting its presidential candidate. “I would support…
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) has been given a two-year deadline to achieve financial independence and exit the federal government payroll, according to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Speaking at the inauguration of NEMSA’s board in Abuja. Adelabu disclosed that the agency had previously faced removal from government funding. However, it granted…
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he is confident that an ongoing legal matter involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will be resolved in the party’s favour at the Supreme Court. Obi spoke on Tuesday during the ADC national convention in Abuja. “I’m sure it will favour us. It will…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democracy, despite his past role in the pro-democracy struggle under the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Amaechi spoke on Tuesday during the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he criticised the current administration’s handling of governance, security, and the economy….
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded its national convention in Abuja, ratifying former Senate President David Mark as national chairman and expelling several members, including its former national deputy chairman, Nafiu Bala, over alleged anti-party activities. The convention, held on Tuesday, also saw the expulsion of Leke Abejide and other members identified as Elias…
