The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting under pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in its decision to discontinue recognition of the David Mark-led national working committee (NWC). INEC had on Tuesday announced that it would stop recognising the Mark-led leadership of the party following…
Alex Barbir, an American missionary, says Nigeria is experiencing conditions that amount to war, citing persistent killings across parts of the country. Barbir spoke on Thursday during an interview on News Central. His comments follow recent attacks in Plateau and other parts of Nigeria’s Middle Belt. He said he has witnessed repeated violence since arriving…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has discontinued the recognition of the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following ongoing court cases. In a statement on Wednesday, Mohammed Haruna, national commissioner and chairman of the information and voter education committee, said the commission took the decision in compliance with a court of…
Isaac Fayose, businessman and younger brother of former Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose, has criticised his brother over his alleged support for Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Isaac Fayose spoke during an interview with News Central. He accused his brother of aligning with Wike for personal interests, particularly financial gain. “My brother…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has criticised the Senate for approving President Bola Tinubu’s $6 billion external loan request within hours of its presentation. ALO360 reported on Tuesday that the Senate, during plenary, okayed Tinubu’s request for additional external borrowings. In a statement on Tuesday, Phrank Shaibu, senior special assistant to Atiku on public communication, said…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will commence a nationwide voter revalidation exercise on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC disclosed this in a letter signed by Rose Oriaran-Anthony, secretary to the commission, directing all resident electoral commissioners (RECs) to begin preparations…
Alwan Hassan, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Kano, has warned that the party risks losing a major electoral stronghold if it fails to secure the state in the 2027 general election. Hassan spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television. His comments come a day after Rabiu Kwankwaso joined the African Democratic…
The federal government has approved the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme. It will reward top student researchers with up to ₦20 million for outstanding academic work. In a statement on Tuesday, Boriowo Folashade, director of press and public relations at the Ministry of Education, confirmed the development. Tunji Alausa, minister of education, said the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to destabilise the party following the defection of Rabiu Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano state, formally joined the ADC on Monday, a move which observers say will change opposition politics ahead of…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock. The board delisted over 20 computer-based test (CBT) centres due to technical glitches. JAMB disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday by Fabian Benjamin, the board’s spokesperson. He said candidates who participated in the mock…
