ADC Crisis: Atiku Backs Court Process, Rules Out Defection

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed concerns about a possible defection amid the ongoing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), reaffirming his commitment to the party and confidence in resolving internal disputes through legal means. Speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin, Atiku rejected claims that time constraints could hinder his political…

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Rights Group Demands Justice Over 1993 Election Annulment And Calls For Sweeping Reforms

A leading Nigerian civil society group has called on President Bola Tinubu to establish a high-level inquiry into the annulment of the historic 1993 presidential elections and to take concrete steps to strengthen electoral integrity and democratic freedoms. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) made the appeal in a letter dated 14 June 2025,…

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Hungary Receives Guarantees From Brussels To Extend Russia Sanctions

Hungary has received the required guarantees on energy security from the European Commission, without which it refused to extend sanctions against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday. “Hungary has received the required guarantees for our country’s energy security. “The European Commission has committed to protecting gas and oil pipelines leading to EU…

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Nigerian Government Evacuates 2,518 Students from War-Torn Sudan

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has successfully evacuated a total of 2,518 students from war-torn Sudan, according to the director-general of NEMA, Mustapha Ahmed. The evacuation process started on April 15, 2023, when the crisis broke out in Sudan, and concluded on Saturday. Despite the successful evacuation, the fate of the students in getting…

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Mark Mourns Late Emir Of Zuru

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has paid tribute to the late Emir of Zuru, Sani Sami. Mark described the late Emir as a gallant soldier, a patriot, and a traditional ruler of honour whose passing marks a great loss to Nigeria. In a statement issued by his Media…

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