The National Political Consultative Group (North) has endorsed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its preferred platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. According to Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and ADC chieftain, the decision was reached after representatives from all 19 […]
Former Governor of Osun State and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared that he is no longer interested in contesting the 2026 governorship election in the state. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held in Osogbo over the weekend, Oyetola urged aspirants vying […]
In a bold reaffirmation of Nigeria’s commitment to economic development, the President has declared that access to reliable power is central to the country’s prosperity, stating that “without power, industrialisation, and even human life is impossible.” Speaking at a high-level stakeholders’ forum on energy and economic development, the President emphasized that power remains […]
Two years after the military seized power in Niger and detained President Mohamed Bazoum, international pressure is mounting on the ruling junta to release the deposed leader. The European Union and French President Emmanuel Macron renewed calls on Saturday for Bazoum’s immediate release, denouncing his continued detention as a violation of political and […]
Greek emergency services were fighting to contain multiple wildfires on Saturday as the country endured the peak of a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius. One of the most severe fire fronts was reported near the village of Drosopigi in northern Attica, just 30 kilometres from Athens. Firefighters said […]
The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has declared the party as the strategic platform to achieve unity, progress, and development in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mark made this assertion on Saturday during his opening remarks at the third expanded meeting of the […]
Aliko Dangote has relinquished his role as Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, with Emmanuel Ikazoboh assuming the position. Dangote is stepping down to devote greater focus to the Refinery, Petrochemicals, Fertilizer, and Government Relations sectors, propelling the company’s five-year strategic trajectory to unprecedented heights. This announcement is articulated in a press release disseminated […]
There are increasing signs of discord within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as several founding members are losing confidence, potentially undermining the party’s prospects for influence in the 2027 elections. The crux of the dispute revolves around former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s intention to seek the presidency in 2027 under the party’s banner. […]
A fresh legal development has unfolded in the ongoing saga surrounding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as her own Notice of Appeal has been highlighted as proof that the Senate was not legally obligated to reinstate her prior to the completion of her six-month suspension. Responding to this development, Abuja-based lawyer and policy […]
Isma’il was apprehended by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after he uploaded a video on TikTok via the handle @bola_asiwaju, alleging that President Tinubu had succumbed to a grave illness. A Chief Magistrate Court convened in Abuja on Friday mandated the detention of social media influencer Ghali Isma’il at the […]
