Kenneth Okonkwo, chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s trip to the United Kingdom, describing it as insensitive amid the recent bomb attacks in Borno state. Okonkwo spoke on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. Okonkwo said Tinubu should have suspended his trip in light of…
Embattled former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has told the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that his investigation is “politically motivated”. The ICPC is currently probing the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over alleged financial impropriety during his tenure as governor of Kaduna state between 2015 and 2023….
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), bringing months of speculation about his political future to an end. Fintiri announced the decision in a statewide broadcast on Friday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. He said he took the step after wide consultations with…
Paul Moses, candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election, says he had already won the poll by 3 p.m. on Saturday before what he described as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s “magic” began. Moses spoke on Monday during an interview on Prime Times, a current affairs programme…
Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives staged a walkout from plenary on Tuesday over the Electoral Act amendment bill. The lawmakers exited the chamber after the House adopted manually collated results as the primary source in the event of system failure during electronic transmission. This provision aligns with the version earlier passed by the…
Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that civil servants are being forced to join the ruling party. In a statement on Monday, Morka described the allegation as “nonsensical, false and baseless.” APC Rejects Allegations According to Morka, the ADC’s claim seeks…
Human rights activist and political commentator Aisha Yesufu has reaffirmed her strong support for Peter Obi, describing him as Nigeria’s most credible leader ahead of the 2027 presidential election. She spoke during an interview with Seun Okinbaloye, Channels Television’s political correspondent, on his personal podcast “Mic On.” Her comments come amid growing debates within the…
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf formally defected to Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on January 26, 2026. He announced this major political shift at an event in the Kano State Government House. Moreover this move dramatically altered the landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. A Defection for Unity and Development Governor Yusuf stated…
Twenty-one members of the Kano State House of Assembly have officially moved from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers announced their defection on Monday. Why Lawmakers Defect Abba Yusuf, Governor of Kano State, resigned from the NNPP. He cited issues of “deepening internal crises” and “prolonged leadership…
President Bola Tinubu established the Forest Guard outfit to fight insecurity and illegal activities in forests. In Kwara State, officials promised a merit based process. They prioritized applicants with vigilante experience. The state recruited thousands of guards. For instance, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq approved 2,600 new hires in October 2025. Training occurred at Hajj Camp in…
