INEC fixes June 20 for bye-elections in 6 states

INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the conduct of bye-elections in six states of the federation, even as it formally welcomed a newly sworn-in National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (retd.). The commission, in its bulletin on Thursday, said that its chairman, Prof. […]

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INEC restores Mark-led ADC leadership

David Mark, and Rauf Aregbesola The Independent National Electoral Commission has updated its official records to reinstate Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, alongside other key members of the party’s National Working Committee. Checks on the INEC website on Thursday night confirmed the leadership details for the ADC, including […]

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Mark-led ADC survives as S’Court voids Ibadan PDP convention

Senator David Mark and Mr Rauf Aregbesola The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered two major judgments that dramatically reshaped the internal leadership battles in the African Democratic Congress and the People’s Democratic Party. The apex court invalidated the PDP’s controversial Ibadan convention while restoring the ADC leadership structure headed by former Senate President, David Mark. […]

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IGP approves dismissal, prosecution of officer involved in Delta shooting

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has dismissed the officer implicated in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Delta State, in a move that signals a firm response to public outrage and growing concerns over police accountability. The incident, which sparked widespread reactions across social media platforms, drew sharp criticism from Nigerians […]

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Supreme Court verdict: BoT takes control of PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) says it has assumed control of the party’s national leadership following the Supreme Court ruling that invalidated its recent convention, declaring the move a constitutional necessity. In a statement issued on Thursday by a former Senate President and the BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, the BoT […]

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Supreme Court returns David Mark as ADC National Chairmam

ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the order for status quo ante bellum made by the Court of Appeal in Abuja in the leadership dispute of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), thereby recognising former Senate President, Senator David Mark led executive of the party. The judgement effectively retores the […]

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Obi tells Tinubu: Borrowing for consumption not only leprosy — it’s cancer

Ex Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi Former  Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent comments defending government borrowing, warning that loans used for consumption could harm the country’s future. Tinubu had said on Wednesday during a meeting with Plateau leaders at the State House that […]

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I take full responsibility, Sisi Alagbo’s husband apologises over leaked sex tape

Sisi Alagbo and her husband, Akeem Adesola. Photo: Web The husband of popular social media personality Eniola Fagbemi, known as Sisi Alagbo, Adesola Akeem, has issued a public apology over a leaked sex tape involving his wife, himself and another woman. The video went viral on Monday and has since generated widespread controversy online. The […]

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Atiku applauds Supreme Court verdict on ADC leadership

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court judgment affirming David Mark as National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, urging Nigerians not to relent in what he described as a broader struggle for the country’s future. In a statement, Atiku said, “Even as we welcome the […]

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ADC hails Supreme Court verdict on leadership, demands INEC chairman’s resignation

The African Democratic Coirt on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court judgment affirming David Mark as its National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, describing the ruling as a validation of the party’s leadership amid an internal crisis. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said, “Today’s decision is […]

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