Samson Itodo

Dual party membership not expressly prohibited by Electoral Act, says Itodo

Samson Itodo, the executive director of Yiaga Africa, says Nigeria’s Electoral Act does not expressly prohibit or sanction dual membership of political parties, despite growing concerns over politicians associating with multiple parties. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, Itodo said it was morally wrong for an individual to belong to two political…

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Bolaji Abdullahi

Abdullahi: ADC has moved on from Obi, Kwankwaso exit — opposition coalition still possible

Bolaji Abdullahi, the national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the party has moved on from the exit of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, insisting that a broader opposition coalition ahead of 2027 remains possible. Obi and Kwankwaso joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress from the ADC over internal crisis in the…

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Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu: Politicians now treat zoning as credential for winning presidency

Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says Nigerian politicians now treat zoning as the main qualification for winning presidential elections instead of focusing on governance issues affecting citizens. Momodu spoke during an interview on ARISE News’ Prime Time programme on Tuesday. According to him, political actors…

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Caleb Muftwang

‘Don’t rush to post Plateau killings on social media — you’re de-marketing the state,’ Mutfwang warns

Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau State, has cautioned residents and media practitioners against rushing to post reports of killings and attacks in Plateau on social media, saying such actions could damage the state’s image. Mutfwang spoke during a stakeholders meeting in Plateau State. The governor said that although his administration does not hide security…

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Sowore and Kwankwaso

Sowore to Kwankwaso: Your daughter should run for president — she knows better

Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters and former Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has mocked Rabiu Kwankwaso over comments that his daughter advised him to work with Peter Obi during the 2023 election. In a post on X on Tuesday, Sowore said Kwankwaso’s daughter appeared to understand Nigeria’s political realities better than…

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Obi and Kwankwaso

Kwankwaso: My daughter asked me to work with Obi in 2023 — I’m ready to deputise him

Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says younger Nigerians are more interested in competent leadership than ethnicity or religion, revealing that his daughter urged him to work with Peter Obi during the 2023 election. Kwankwaso spoke on Monday night during an interview on ARISE News’s Prime Time programme. The former Kano governor also signalled…

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General Fadewa

Tinubu appoints retired General Fadewa as special adviser on homeland security

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Adeyinka Fadewa, a retired major general, as special adviser on homeland security. The appointment was announced in a circular signed by George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and issued by Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office. According to the presidency, the appointment reflects Tinubu’s commitment to…

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