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…
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…
Dino Melaye, former senator representing Kogi West has asked President Bola Tinubu to explain to Nigerians why Wale Edun was removed from office as minister of finance. In a post on X on Wednesday, the former Kogi senator said governments in “civilised climes” owe citizens clear reasons when top officials are dismissed. “Mr President, when…
Adebayo Adelabu is set to resign as minister of power in the coming days as he prepares to contest the Oyo governorship election in 2027. Tunji Bolaji, special adviser on strategic communications and media relations to the minister, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Bolaji said Adelabu has informed President Bola Tinubu of his…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over reports that only about seven percent of the Nigerian Army’s budget for security equipment has been released in the 2025 fiscal year. In a statement signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national publicity secretary, the ADC described the development as “indefensible”. The ADC said…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised the recent directive by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), warning that it could undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a post on X on Tuesday, the ADC presidential hopeful said the move signals a troubling pattern at a time when democratic institutions should be strengthened….
Amnesty International has asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the growing wave of abductions in northern Nigeria, saying at least 1,100 people were kidnapped between January and April 2026. In a statement, the organisation said the attacks have largely targeted rural communities and internally displaced persons (IDPs), raising concerns about worsening insecurity. Amnesty said…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state has urged Nigerians to register for their voter cards and join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of upcoming elections. In a post on X on Monday, the former Kano governor thanked supporters for showing interest in the party and called on more citizens to participate in the…
