President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, removing Wale Edun as minister of finance and appointing Taiwo Oyedele as his replacement. In a statement issued by the office of the secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume said Edun has been directed to hand over to Oyedele, who will now serve…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over reports that only about seven percent of the Nigerian Army’s budget for security equipment has been released in the 2025 fiscal year. In a statement signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national publicity secretary, the ADC described the development as “indefensible”. The ADC said…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised the recent directive by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), warning that it could undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a post on X on Tuesday, the ADC presidential hopeful said the move signals a troubling pattern at a time when democratic institutions should be strengthened….
Amnesty International has asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the growing wave of abductions in northern Nigeria, saying at least 1,100 people were kidnapped between January and April 2026. In a statement, the organisation said the attacks have largely targeted rural communities and internally displaced persons (IDPs), raising concerns about worsening insecurity. Amnesty said…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state has urged Nigerians to register for their voter cards and join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of upcoming elections. In a post on X on Monday, the former Kano governor thanked supporters for showing interest in the party and called on more citizens to participate in the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports that it is in discussions with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) over a possible political alignment. In a statement on Monday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, said the claim is false. “Our attention has been drawn to a story… that the ADC is in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says a forensic investigation has confirmed that Prof. Joash Amupitan did not operate any account on X (formerly Twitter). In a statement on Monday, Adedayo Oketola, chief press secretary/media adviser to the INEC chairman, said the commission launched a probe after viral posts linked Amupitan to a purported X…
Victor Umeh, Senator representing Anambra Central has explained Peter Obi did not ask Rotimi Amaechi to step down for him, describing their meeting as a “noble visit”. Umeh spoke on Prime Time on Arise TV on Monday. He said claims that Obi went to Amaechi to beg him to withdraw from the presidential race are…
Lauretta Onochie, former media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, has criticised remarks by Femi Gbajabiamila advising Leke Abejide to remain in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and “fight and scatter” the party, describing it as a threat to Nigeria’s democratic system. In a post on X, Onochie said the alleged move to destabilise an opposition…
Victor Umeh has warned that presidential aspirants in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could undermine the party’s chances in the 2027 election if they fail to agree on a consensus candidate. Speaking on Prime Time on Arise TV on Monday, the Anambra central senator said the current posture of aspirants insisting on running individually could…
