ADC crisis deepens as parallel congresses emerge ahead of national convention
A deepening leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cast uncertainty over its planned national convention, as divisions widen across several state chapters and key details about the event remain unclear. Supporters of the faction loyal to David Mark have expressed concern over the party’s preparedness, particularly as the venue for the convention […]
FG orders immediate withdrawal of Nigerian passports from citizens who renounce citizenship
The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately withdraw and deactivate Nigerian passports held by individuals who have formally renounced their citizenship, in a sweeping move aimed at tightening national identity and travel controls. The directive applies strictly to persons whose renunciation of Nigerian citizenship has been officially approved by the […]
Tinubu vows decisive military action after Boko Haram kills soldiers in Borno
President Bola Tinubu has pledged that Nigeria will intensify its fight against terrorism, declaring that the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and other soldiers in a Boko Haram attack in Borno State will not weaken the country’s determination to defeat insurgency. Tinubu, in a statement issued through his adviser on information and strategy, Bayo […]
ADC national convention faces uncertainty amid leadership crisis
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing a potential disruption of its national convention as tensions escalate within the party over leadership disputes. State congresses, which are meant to pave the way for the convention, were suspended yesterday in several states, including Ondo, Anambra, Sokoto, and Bayelsa, due to disagreements between rival factions. The uncertainty […]
ADC leadership crisis deepens as state chairmen form interim committee amid legal dispute
A new faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emerged, further intensifying the ongoing leadership crisis within the opposition party. A group of 25 state chairmen, rejecting the claims of both the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) and that of Nafiu Bala Gombe, announced the formation of an interim leadership team to stabilise […]
Easter celebration: Federal Government declares Friday and Monday public holidays
The Federal Government has approved this Friday and next Monday, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Easter celebrations across the country. The announcement covers Good Friday and Easter Monday, marking one of the most significant periods in the Christian calendar. The declaration was conveyed in an official statement issued by the Minister of Interior, […]
INEC withdraws recognition of ADC leadership amid deepening party crisis
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn recognition of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), intensifying the party’s leadership crisis ahead of the 2027 general election. The electoral umpire said it would no longer recognise or engage with any faction within the party until the courts deliver a final […]
Tinubu appoints Ida as CAC chairman, nominates seven NPC commissioners, names Bello special adviser
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of former Katsina Central senator, Dr Ibrahim Ida, as chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), alongside the nomination of seven individuals as federal commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC), in a move aimed at strengthening key government institutions. The presidency also confirmed the appointment of […]
Religion not driving Nigeria’s development —Daddy Freeze
Media personality Daddy Freeze has argued that religion is failing to deliver meaningful socio-economic progress in Nigeria, insisting that the country’s heavy religious inclination has not translated into measurable development outcomes. Speaking on The Honest Bunch Podcast, Daddy Freeze said Nigeria’s widespread religiosity stands in stark contrast to its persistent challenges in areas such as […]
Tinubu donates entire presidential salaries to Armed Forces welfare fund for injured soldiers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established a dedicated welfare fund for members of the Armed Forces, pledging to channel all his salaries since assuming office in May 2023 into the initiative as seed funding to support wounded personnel and families of fallen heroes. The president announced the initiative on Monday during activities marking his 74th […]