The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is considering adopting a consensus method to select its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the party, disclosed this on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television. He said the party is weighing two options — consensus and direct primaries — since…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, is set to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of a growing coalition ahead of the 2027 general election. The Kwankwasiyya Movement announced the development in a statement on Saturday. Habibu Sale Mohammed, spokesperson of the movement, said Kwankwaso has concluded plans to join the ADC….
Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun state, says the state has emerged as one of Nigeria’s top-performing economies, rivalled only by Lagos. Abiodun made the remark on Friday while speaking with journalists at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja. He said Ogun now ranks as the fastest-growing economy in the country. “My state…
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration supports a credible opposition but will not violate citizens’ freedom of association. Tinubu spoke on Friday night at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja. His remarks come amid growing concerns that Nigeria is drifting towards a one-party state. The APC currently controls 31 of the…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will improve electricity supply across the country. Tinubu gave the assurance on Friday in a keynote speech at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja. He acknowledged the persistent power challenges and said the government is taking steps to address them. “Many of you…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has warned that Nigeria is worse off under President Bola Tinubu than when he assumed office. Baba-Ahmed made the remark on Tuesday during a state-of-the-nation address. He said insecurity has worsened in both scale and impact three years into Tinubu’s administration. He accused the president…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has condemned the arrest of Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, a Kaduna-based cleric. Obi raised the concern in an early morning post on X on Tuesday. He said authorities arrested the cleric shortly after hosting him in Kaduna on Sunday. The former Anambra…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has urged Nigerians to resist any attempt to turn the country into a one-party state. He made the remark on Monday during a visit to the Abuja residence of Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation, who faces corruption charges filed by the EFCC. Atiku said Nigerians have the right to…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it will arraign Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, over alleged money laundering and other offences. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by John Okor Odey, head of media and public communication. It said it will arraign el-Rufai alongside…
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former presidential aspirant, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu played an active role in the struggle to restore democratic governance under military ruler Sani Abacha. He accused Tinubu of being absent during the pro-democracy movement. Gbenga made the remark on Sunday during an interview…
