Politics

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has initiated the renovation of 728 government-owned public schools under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) intervention in the three senatorial districts of the state. During an awards ceremony at the Government House, Lokoja on Thursday, Governor Ododo assured that his administration will continue to give …

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has demanded the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, and all national commissioners. Mark made the call on Thursday in Abuja, at a well-attended global press conference, held to address growing concerns about the commission’s role in the country’s electoral process …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the 57 properties allegedly linked to Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Minister of Justice, should be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government. The EFCC, in a motion for notification for final property forfeiture filed by its team of lawyers led by Jibrin Okutepa, SAN, and …

An ex-parte application filed by some leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) seeking to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in the party’s activities was on Thursday rejected by the Abuja Federal High Court. The presiding judge, Justice Peter Lifu, rejected a request by party leaders in Wuse, Federal Capital Territory, who alleged that the senator had been suspended …

Post views: 13 BY KINGSLEY UZOWULU Heartland Queens defeated Naija RATEL 2-0 in matchday 13 of the NWFL at Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri yesterday. Before the match, the Owerri land girls were given a bye while the Abuja girls were defeated 5-0 by league leaders and former champions Bayelsa. In the first leg the two teams had drawn 2-2. …

Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was creating a chaotic situation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abdullahi who spoke on Thursday while appearing on Arise TV criticized INEC’s revalidation plans just months before the vote. “Encouraging people to register as voters is quite difficult. Asking everyone who …

The De Renaissance Patriots Foundation has renewed its call for the emergence of an indigene as governor of Lagos State in 2027, warning against what it described as the continued marginalization of natives in the state’s political leadership. In a statement released by its press office on Thursday, the socio-cultural organization said key leadership positions in the state must be …

Nigerian states are increasing borrowing despite a sharp increase in allocations by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), raising fresh concerns over fiscal sustainability and weak internally generated revenue (IGR) growth. Recent data shows a reversal of the fiscal consolidation trend seen in 2024. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), states’ domestic debt declined significantly from 5.8 trillion …

*CANCELLATION OF ADC LEADERSHIP BY INEC IS LEGALLY ILLEGAL Festus Ogun, Esq 1. Yesterday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it will no longer accept correspondence from any faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark or Rafiu Bala, following the review of the Court of Appeal ruling on 12 March. INEC also removed the National …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sparked a political storm after removing the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from its official records. The decision, announced on Wednesday by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Voter Information and Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, has drawn sharp reactions …