Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transport, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). On Friday morning, Amaechi completed his registration in Ward 8 of Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State. said that thugs had earlier invaded the ADC’s office in the town and set it on fire. Speaking to supporters following his registration, … Read more
The African Democratic Congress, or ADC, denounced the attack on its Secretariat in Ubima, Rivers State, by thugs it termed as criminals. Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s spokesman, denounced the action as a clear assault on democracy. In a statement he signed, Abdullahi said: “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) strongly condemns the criminal attack on our party … Read more
Former senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello stated that she joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) because its members were the only ones who maintained in touch with her throughout her more than 15-year absence from active politics. Obasanjo revealed this while appearing on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Friday. The daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo stated … Read more
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is concerned that two weeks after the President signed the 2026 Electoral Act into law, he has yet to get an official copy of the legislation. The governor addressed the problem on Friday during his remarks at the Obafemi Awolowo Lecture 2026, which was hosted at Efunyela Hall in Ikenne-Remo, … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of violating diplomatic decorum in announcing the appointment of new ambassadors. The opposition party branded the move as a diplomatic disaster and another example of the government’s incapacity. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party … Read more
According to Accord, the 2027 general election would provide another opportunity for Nigerians to band together and elect credible leaders to steer the country in the right direction. The portion made this statement while telling its members about an improved connection for the ongoing electronic registration and revalidation operation. “The upcoming elections provide another opportunity … Read more
1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 65 ambassadors, including 31 non-career and 34 career diplomats, to Nigeria’s foreign embassies around the world and the United Nations. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday. 2. A former Attorney General … Read more
Veteran Nigerian actor Francis Odega has stated that the quality of Nollywood films has declined significantly over the years. In a recent episode of the ‘Where Is The Lie’ podcast, Odega said that Nollywood was better back then than it is now. He explained that back when he and his contemporaries held sway, Nollywood used … Read more
A Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti has ruled that Ahmed Tijani, a 35-year-old man, be remanded at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Facility for alleged burglary and theft. The prosecutor, ASP Yomi Osuolale, told the court that there is probable cause to detain the defendant, who is reasonably suspected of committing the charges against Odin Oluwatosin, Obayemi Feranmi, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged two FSDH Merchant Bank Limited staff with alleged fraud of $306,667.81 and €50,250. This was announced in a statement placed on the Commission’s web page. According to the announcement, the defendants, Bakare Oladimeji Surajudeen and James Olukayode Imokwede, were taken before Justice Ismaila Ijelu of the … Read more