Nafiu Bala, former deputy national chairman of the ADC, has described the convention organised by the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as illegal, insisting that those behind it lack the authority to act on behalf of the party. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Bala said the coalition group responsible…
Habib Mailemo, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, says President Bola Tinubu’s chances of reelection in 2027 would be “dead on arrival” if Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso work together. Mailemo spoke during an interview with Trust TV on Friday. He said both Obi and Kwankwaso have “organic followers” whose support is not driven by inducement…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he is the only “national candidate” in the race for the 2027 presidency, accusing other contenders of relying on ethnic appeal. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the former Rivers governor said his candidacy stands apart from rivals like Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter…
President Bola Tinubu has mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying opposition figures in the coalition had merely “privatised another man’s political party.” Tinubu spoke on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors led by Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo state, at the State House. Taking a swipe at some…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that the tenure of its newly elected executives will begin on May 12, 2026. In a statement on Friday, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s spokesperson, said the new officers cannot assume office until the expiration of the tenure of the current executives and their formal inauguration. Abdullahi said the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that the tenure of its newly elected executives will begin on May 12, 2026. In a statement on Friday, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s spokesperson, said the new officers cannot assume office until the expiration of the tenure of the current executives and their formal inauguration. Abdullahi said the…
The federal government has introduced a fully digital platform for the authentication and evaluation of academic credentials. In a statement by Boriowo Folasade, director of press and public relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, the move is part of efforts to improve transparency, strengthen data management, and enhance service delivery in the education sector….
A federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Abuja has issued a warrant of arrest against Sadiya Umar Farouq, former minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management, and social development, and Bashir Nura Alkali, a permanent secretary in the ministry. The warrant was issued on Thursday by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie after the defendants failed to appear…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Romuald Wadagni, president-elect of the Republic of Benin, on his victory in the April 12 presidential election. Wadagni, the country’s minister of finance, secured a landslide victory with more than 94 percent of the votes, according to provisional results announced by Sacca Lafia, head of the country’s independent electoral commission….
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has warned that Peter Obi would be “working for” President Bola Tinubu if he exits the party over its presidential ticket. Okonkwo made the remark during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme. His comments come amid speculation that Obi may consider leaving the…
