The crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) deepened on Tuesday as state chairmen of the party strongly rejected the newly announced coalition led by former Senate President, Senator David Mark. In a statement jointly signed by Elias Adokwu and Godwin Alaku, the chairmen described the leadership arrangement as an unconstitutional hijack of the party,
A fresh leadership crisis has rocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following a dramatic declaration by Nafi’u Bala, the party’s former governorship candidate in Gombe State and ex-national deputy chairman, who has proclaimed himself the interim national chairman. At a press conference held Wednesday night in Abuja, Bala accused the faction led by former Senate
Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing the party of lacking the capacity and strength to offer Nigerians a credible political alternative. In a letter dated July 4 and addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Melaye
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have once again cemented their legacy as Africa’s most dominant women’s football team, securing their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in a dramatic 3–2 comeback win over host nation Morocco. The thrilling final, played at the Stade Olympique in Rabat, marked the completion of what the team dubbed “Mission
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun an extensive grassroots mobilisation and membership expansion drive as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. At the party’s 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the State House in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu called for strategic efforts to grow the APC’s support base nationwide. Emphasising the
President Bola Tinubu has taken a swipe at the opposition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the growing coalition as a “coalition of confusion.” His comment comes amid rising alignment among opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, who have recently thrown their weight behind the ADC. Speaking during the
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged his full support for any presidential candidate who emerges from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to a large crowd of supporters in Port Harcourt, Amaechi emphasized that all members of the opposition coalition backing the ADC are committed to rallying
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow $347 million under the revised 2025–2026 borrowing plan to fund critical infrastructure projects, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and a nationwide rural telecommunications initiative. The President’s letter, read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during plenary, explained that the adjustment was necessary to accommodate
The political atmosphere in Osun State took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as Governor Ademola Adeleke, alongside former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola and other prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), openly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The endorsement came despite Adeleke’s decision to remain in the PDP, putting
Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has expressed his support for the presidency to remain in Southern Nigeria in the 2027 general elections. In a wide-ranging interview aired on Channels Television on Wednesday, Baba-Ahmed affirmed his commitment to the principles of equity and fairness in Nigeria’s power rotation, while also distancing himself
