A faction of the African Democratic Congress in Adamawa State, on Monday, suspended former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Chairman of the faction in the state, Raji Sulaiman Zumo, announced the suspension. The faction also suspended former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Recall that a faction of the ADC led by Nafiu Bala Gombe is laying claim to the position of national chairman of the party. The development prompted the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to derecognise the leadership of the ADC under former Senate President David Mark.
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Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has told a United Kingdom court that she neither solicited nor received bribes during her time in office. Alison-Madueke stated this while testifying on Monday at Southwark Crown Court, maintaining that expenses incurred on her behalf in London were official and reimbursed by the Nigerian government through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. She explained that payments made for her accommodation, travel and logistics in the United Kingdom were tied strictly to her official responsibilities. She said, “I can state categorically that at no point did I ask for, take or receive a bribe…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the owner of its planned convention venue is under pressure to deny the party access, despite a valid agreement and full payment for the facility. In a statement issued on the eve of its convention, the party said the management of Rainbow Event Centre informed it that it had come under intense pressure from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to cancel the booking. According to the ADC, the venue owner was allegedly threatened with the revocation of his operational licence…
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the long-awaited arrears arising from the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure review for members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors. NARD Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr Abdulmajid Ibrahim, confirmed this development in a letter to all members. He stated that the arrears, covering between one and six months for some members, were already being disbursed. Already, some doctors have reportedly confirmed receipt of the arrears. “The leadership of NARD… is pleased to inform all members that payment of the outstanding 25/35 CONMESS review arrears… has commenced,” the statement said. Ibrahim reassured members…
Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has begun early-stage political consultations with the Governance Advisory Council, signalling the start of positioning ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship cycle, The PUNCH reports. Hamzat disclosed on his X (formerly Twitter) page that he met with the caucus on Monday and held “thoughtful conversations about the future of Lagos and the kind of leadership it requires.” He added, “I value the experience and guidance shared. This is about listening, learning and working with others to build a stronger Lagos.” The development places renewed attention on succession dynamics within Lagos politics, where the…
A former Governorship aspirant under platform of Ogun State Chapter of All Progressives Congress(APC) Dr. Jelili Kayode Amusan has congratulated Senator Solomon Adeola following his emergence as governorship candidate of the party. Amusan in a congratulatory message said he accepted the decision of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State on the choice of Adeola ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said the decision was a move widely regarded as a demonstration of political maturity and party loyalty, explaining that he has respectfully withdrawn his governorship ambition in the overriding interest of unity, stability and…
…as Iyabo Obasanjo puts guber ambition on hold, winds down campaigns Segun Olatunji Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called Yayi, has expressed his readiness to work for the birth of a new Ogun State. This is just as another governorship aspirant of the Ogun APC, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo announced the suspension of her campaigns for the party’s gubernatorial ticket in 2027. Senator Adeola gave this pledge while reacting to his endorsement by the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state led by the incumbent Governor Dapo Abiodun and supported by his three predecessors – former…
Governor Dapo Abiodun and the ruling All Progressives Congress in Ogun State have declared the Senator currently representing Ogun West in the National Assembly, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, as the party’s consensus governorship candidate in the 2027 general elections. Senator Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, was unanimously announced as the consensus governorship candidate of the APC in Ogun State at the ongoing APC Strategic Caucus Meeting. The meeting is being attended by key stakeholders, party leaders, and former governors. Extensive deliberations on the future of the party in the state is the key agenda of the meeting. Governor Abiodun, while…
The leading gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has lauded the transformative impact of private-sector investment on the state’s economy, following a courtesy visit to Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort in Akanran, Ibadan. who was warmly received on Sunday by the resort’s founder, Chief Dr Dotun Sanusi, described the facility as a symbol of what visionary leadership and indigenous enterprise can achieve in driving rural development, job creation, and tourism growth. Speaking during the visit, Ajadi commended Sanusi’s commitment to Oyo State’s economic advancement, noting that Ilaji Resort stands as a model…
More than 10 residents have been feared dead following a late-night attack on Ankpali community in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, in yet another incident showing the worsening insecurity in the area. The assault, which occurred on Sunday night, April 12, 2026, threw the rural settlement into mourning, with several persons still unaccounted for as search efforts continue. Residents said the attackers, described as armed Fulani militia, stormed the village under the cover of darkness and opened fire indiscriminately, sparking panic and forcing many families to flee for safety. Last year 13 persons were killed in the same…