By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Nigeria’s democracy is under growing strain and must be defended, former Senate President David Mark warned on Tuesday, as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opened its national convention amid complaints of political pressure and institutional interference. What began as a routine party convention quickly turned into a broader political moment, drawing opposition figures and…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Senator Ireti Kingibe on Tuesday warned that Nigeria is sliding deeper into crisis, with rising insecurity, hardship and failing public services pushing many to the brink, saying the country is now ‘in meltdown’ and no longer working for its people. According to her, frustration is building across the country as basic needs such as…
By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday firmly pushed back against reports of a possible alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that it could take legal action against those behind what it described as false claims. The party said it spoke out as the speculation began to spread and gain attention ahead of…
…Makinde loyalists speak out amid rising tensions By Adeola Badru Tension is mounting sharply in Oyo State as what began as quiet speculation about an impeachment plot has rapidly evolved into a full-blown political crisis within the State House of Assembly. What initially appeared to be mere whispers has now crystallised into a serious and potentially destabilising issue, drawing…
By Juliet Umeh The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has affirmed that its national convention scheduled for April 14 will proceed as planned at the Rainbow Event Centre, despite last-minute attempts to revoke access to the venue. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, a senior party figure, Kola Ologbondiyan, disclosed that the leadership received reports late Monday night indicating…
By Bayo Wahab The planned national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suffered a setback after the proprietor of Rainbow Event Centre in Abuja withdrew permission for the party to use the facility. The development was disclosed on Monday night by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, via his X account. According to Abdullahi, the venue…
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has launched a stinging attack on former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, describing him as the most opportunistic and inconsistent politician in Nigeria’s history. Onanuga’s comment came after Obi hinted in a television interview that he could leave the African Democratic Congress if the party’s internal processes were compromised. Reacting on X after Obi’s…
By Bayo Wahab Peter Obi, a key opposition figure and presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has indicated he may leave the party if its internal processes are compromised. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday, Obi defended his history of moving between political parties, insisting that his decisions have…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 governorship election in the state. Abiodun made the declaration on Monday during a strategic caucus meeting attended by party leaders and stakeholders, where discussions focused on succession planning and preparations ahead of…
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress ADC that it was blocked from accessing Eagle Square. This was as he moved to calm public anxiety over the recent structural damage at the Kugbo Bus Terminal. Wike spoke on Monday in Abuja during a project inspection tour. He…
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An Enugu frontline governorship candidate for the…
