The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over a fresh request for a $516 million external loan, describing the move as a continuation of what it called reckless borrowing. Tinubu had, in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and read during Thursday’s plenary, sought approval of $516,333,007 foreign loan to support…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned Nasir el-Rufai, former Kaduna state governor, over alleged unlawful interception of a phone conversation involving Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser. El-Rufai, also a former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, was docked before a federal high court in Abuja on a five-count amended charge. He pleaded…
Peter Obi, former Anambra governor, has congratulated Tony Nwoye on his emergence as Senate minority whip. Nwoye, who represents Anambra North in the red chamber, was announced as minority whip during plenary on Wednesday under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a message shared on X, Obi described the senator as a…
Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has asked the national assembly to amend the Electoral Act, warning that a provision allowing the acceptance of unauthorised ballot papers could undermine Nigeria’s elections. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, his senior special assistant on public communication, Abubakar faulted Section 63 of the Act, describing it as a “grave…
Peter Obi, former Anambra governor, has called for increased investment in education, warning that Nigeria risks falling further behind without urgent reforms. Obi made the call while delivering a lecture at Coal City University on repositioning Nigeria’s education sector for national growth and global competitiveness. He argued that the country’s development challenges are closely tied…
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno South, has raised concerns over inadequate military equipment, warning that it is weakening Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. Speaking during plenary at the senate on Wednesday, Ndume linked recent security setbacks to poor equipment, insufficient ammunition, and low morale among troops. “The problem we had in all the locations, including the…
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, has clarified that Wale Edun, former minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, resigned from office on health grounds and was not sacked. In a statement on Wednesday, Onanuga explained that Edun submitted his resignation before President Bola Tinubu approved the cabinet…
Nenadi Usman, the national caretaker chairman of the Labour Party, says it would be legally impossible for Peter Obi, its 2023 presidential candidate to return to the party and contest its presidential ticket. Speaking on Prime Time on Arise TV on Wednesday, Usman said the party’s timeline under the Electoral Act would not permit such…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by David Mark over the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Mohammed Garba, fixed a date for judgment after hearing arguments from parties in the case on Tuesday. The Mark-led faction of…
Mike Igini, former resident electoral commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom state, has raised concerns over provisions in the Electoral Act that may undermine the integrity of future elections. Igini spoke on Prime Time on Arise TV on Wednesday. He said a review of the law revealed what he described…
