Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, has stated that African Democratic Congress (ADC) leaders such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi have not offered a new strategy to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Ndume remarked this while expressing confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will … Read more
Abass Olalekan, the Local Government Inspector (LGI) for the Abeokuta South Local Government Area of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was detained following the death of a female NYSC member on Tuesday. Victoria Ariyo, a corps member serving under the local government, reportedly died of pregnancy difficulties. She had aborted her pregnancy and died … Read more
Iran has targeted 12 countries and “continues to deliberately target civilians” in the Middle East, according to the US Central Command on Friday. In an update, US CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper accused Iranian forces of firing drones at residential neighbourhoods in Bahrain as part of their most recent offensive. “This is unacceptable and will … Read more
The United States and Israel began a massive attack on Iran on Saturday. US and Israeli forces assassinated Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in his central complex in Tehran, targeting Iranian military and civilian officials as well as infrastructure. The overall number of casualties in Iran currently approaches 600 people. Following the start of … Read more
Arsenal icon Ray Parlour believes striker Gabriel Jesus will leave the club at the end of the current season, as the Gunners plan to sell four first-team players this summer. Arsenal has reportedly put four players up for sale ahead of the summer transfer window: Gabriel Martinelli, Ben White, Ethan Nwaneri, and Myles Lewis-Skelly. In … Read more
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