African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s decision to stop receiving its correspondence pending a Federal High Court ruling can jeopardise its participation in the 2027 elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, said that INEC sits at the centre…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has charged Nigerians to remain hopeful, law-abiding, and committed to the task of building a secure, united and prosperous nation. He gave the charge in his Easter message to Christians across Nigeria, issued late Sunday night in Abuja and signed by Mr Abimbola…
The Country Representative of Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL), Dr Ijeoma Nwafor, has canvassed for training of police personnel, traditional and religious leaders in conflict mediation in Nigeria. Nwafor stated this while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series on Monday in Abuja. She said that the call had…
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, says the National Assembly is synergising with the Federal and State governments to decisively address all the forces and triggers of armed attacks across the federation. Bamidele made this known in his Easter message on Sunday in Abuja. He said, “Today, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed as false and malicious reports alleging that its National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, has stepped down from his position. This is contained in a statement by Paul Mumeh, from the Media Office of the National Chairman, the party described the claim as “an insidious fabrication” orchestrated by individuals…
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has called on Nigerians to embrace religious harmony, peace, and national unity as Christians across the country mark Easter. This is contained in a goodwill message issued on Sunday, by his Spokesperson Paul Mumeh in Kano. Mark described Easter as a season that…
Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reiterated his support for creation of an additional state in the South-East zone of the country. Kalu, who is the Chairman, Committee on Constitution Review, stated this while hosting traditional leaders from Anioma region and the stakeholders’ movement for the proposed creation of Anioma State in…
The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to pursue his gubernatorial ambition in Gombe State ahead of the forthcoming 2027 elections. Alkali’s media aide, Umar Jubril, made this known in a press statement issued on Tuesday in Gombe. Alkali said his resignation followed a Presidential directive requiring political appointees…
The National Leader of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Seriake Dickson, has dismissed insinuations that the party is a proxy of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District, said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday. The former Bayelsa governor also defended the legitimacy and independence of…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has criticised the recognition of a faction of the party led by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). George described the development as “the greatest joke of the year”. In a statement on Monday, he reiterated…
