The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports that it is in talks with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) over a possible political alignment. In a statement on Monday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, described the claim as false. “Our attention has been drawn to a story that the ADC is in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says a forensic investigation has confirmed that Prof. Joash Amupitan did not operate any account on X (formerly Twitter). In a statement on Monday, Adedayo Oketola, chief press secretary/media adviser to the INEC chairman, said the commission launched a probe after viral posts linked Amupitan to a purported X…
Victor Umeh, Senator representing Anambra Central has explained Peter Obi did not ask Rotimi Amaechi to step down for him, describing their meeting as a “noble visit”. Umeh spoke on Prime Time on Arise TV on Monday. He said claims that Obi went to Amaechi to beg him to withdraw from the presidential race are…
Lauretta Onochie, former media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, has criticised remarks by Femi Gbajabiamila advising Leke Abejide to remain in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and “fight and scatter” the party, describing it as a threat to Nigeria’s democratic system. In a post on X, Onochie said the alleged move to destabilise an opposition…
Victor Umeh has warned that presidential aspirants in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could undermine the party’s chances in the 2027 election if they fail to agree on a consensus candidate. Speaking on Prime Time on Arise TV on Monday, the Anambra central senator said the current posture of aspirants insisting on running individually could…
Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, has advised Leke Abejide to remain in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) despite the ongoing leadership crisis in the party. Abejide, who represents Yagba federal constituency in the House of Representatives, is aligned with the faction led by Nafiu Bala, which has challenged the leadership of…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, national chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), says President Bola Tinubu is disconnected from the realities facing Nigerians, citing worsening poverty and insecurity. Speaking during an interview on the Morning Show on Arise TV on Monday, the former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum said the president appears unaware of the depth…
Lanre Arogundade, executive director of the International Press Centre, says the recent directive by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) warning broadcasters against intimidating guests could itself intimidate journalists. Arogundade spoke on Morning Brief on Channels Television on Monday. His comments come after NBC threatened to sanction journalists and broadcast stations where anchors express personal opinions…
Prof. Udenta Udenta, former national secretary of the defunct Action Alliance for Democracy (AD) says a presidential ticket featuring Peter Obi and a northern running mate could defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Udenta said any strong south-north pairing within the opposition stands a good chance…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the federal government’s plan to reintegrate repentant terrorists into communities, saying it shows a poor grasp of the scale of the security threat facing the country. In a statement on Sunday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, said the move raises serious concerns about the government’s…
