ADC demands INEC chairman’s sack, alleges plot to enforce one-party state

(L-R) Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi; former Osun State Governor and African Democratic Congress National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola; ADC National Chairman, David Mark; former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar; and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. Photo Credit: Abdulrahman Zakariyau The African Democratic Congress has raised alarm […]

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INEC’s position on the Court of Appeal’s decision on.appeal no CA/ABJ/145/2026: Senator David Mark v Hon Nafiu Bala Gombe & Ors

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken a stand in the ongoing leadership tussle in the African Democratic Congress. It said in a public statement that it has received a letter from the law firm of Suleiman Usman SAN & Co. dated 16th March, 2026, titled: “RE: NOTICE OF PENDING PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE FEDERAL […]

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Odinkalu says it’s not INEC’s business to interpret Court of Appeal decision

Prof  Chidi Anselm Odinkalu alleges Presidency’s threat to activate Amupitan’s pre-signed resignation letter A professor of Law, Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] on its decision to interpret the ruling of the Court of Appeal in the case [appeal] between Senator David Mark v Hon Nafiu Bala Gombe & Ors. […]

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ADC rejects INEC’s interpretation of Court of Appeal ruling

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected INEC’s interpretation of the Court of Appeal ruling, alleging that the electoral body acted under pressure from a government that is scared stiff by the opposition’s momentum. The ADC in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said APC-led federal government was still panicky […]

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ADC: INEC removes Mark, Aregbesola’s names from portal

Senator David Mark, and Mr Rauf Aregbesola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the names of Senator David Mark and Mr Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), respectively. Also, the commission said it would not recognise Nafiu Bala Gombe, who is […]

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Easter: NSCDC beefs up security at churches, markets, parks, public places in Ondo

In an effort to provide adequate security in Ondo State during the Easter celebrations, the State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Commandant Oluyemi Ibiloye (JP), has ordered the deployment of 1200 officers and men, along with other operational assets of the Corps statewide. The personnel are to beef up security before, […]

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Adeleke eulogises Ponnle as MicCom Memorial Endowment Launched to Advance Engineering Innovation at OAU

The departed Engineer Michael Ayantunde Ponnle By John Dike, Osogbo The need to honour and immortalise individuals who have made significant contributions to national development and institutional growth has once again been underscored with the inauguration of the MicCom Memorial Endowment at Obafemi Awolowo University. The endowment, established in honour of the Engr. Michael Ayantunde […]

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Ondo strengthens security statewide, assures residents watertight protection

Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku Ondo State Government has beefed up security statewide, as it assured residents of adequate watertight security round the clock. It expressed its determination to flush out criminals from the state in a statement on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku. […]

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Akure Anglican diocesan members flay attacks on Bishop Borokini, wife

Archbishop and Bishop of the Anglican Communion,  Akure Diocese, Most Revd Simeon Oluwole Borokini Concerned members of the Akure Diocese of the Anglican Church have condemned the alleged coordinated attacks by some members on the diocesan Archbishop and Bishop Simeon Oluwole Borokini and his wife, Christianah. They defended the cleric and his wife against alleged […]

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