Politics

Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, has urged party actors to respect the rule of law. Kachikwu, who made the call at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, warned that violations of the rule of law would deepen the internal crisis and undermine Nigeria’s democratic stability. He said: “The real ADC” is making preparations for its …

A former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, on Tuesday drew laughter from delegates at the national convention of the African Democratic Congress in Abuja after he mistakenly referred to his former party while addressing attendees. Oyegun, who defected from the APC to the ADC in 2025, had just started his speech when he exclaimed “APC” before …

From afar, or a reasonable distance, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, projects the image of a reasonable and successful man. He presents himself as an accomplished legal luminary, a renowned academician and a distinguished citizen by any stretch of the imagination. He is also a Senior Lawyer of Nigeria (SAN). His slow and …

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has strongly rejected Saidu Bello Said’s recent claims, describing them as exaggerated, inflammatory and lacking a credible political basis ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a measured response, Kalu argued that predicting a quick and decisive defeat for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ignores both political realities and the …

Post views: 61 By Silvernews The battle for supremacy in the 2026 Federation Cup in Imo State intensifies today, with two explosive matches scheduled at the OISA Stadium, Ngor Okpala, as mammoth crowds are expected to gather to watch the matches. All eyes will be on giant-killers, Opotemba FC, as they take on Barilla giant, Ngor Okpala, in the …

An aspirant for Ondo North Senatorial District, Michael Abayomi Adeyanju, popularly known as Imole, has formally declared his intention to contest the seat, following a consultative visit to the Ondo State leadership of the All Progressives Congress. Adeyanju made the statement during a courtesy visit to the APC state chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, at the party secretariat, where he also pledged …

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu has come down hard on former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola over calls for Tinubu to resign. At the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention held in Abuja on Tuesday, Aregbesola said: “Normally, after making a promise like that and having bad luck, an honest president should …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has renewed its faith in David Mark’s leadership, formally ratifying the National Working Committee (NWC) under his leadership and strengthening his mandate to lead the party’s reconstruction process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was made at the party’s eighth national convention held in Abuja on Tuesday, where delegates …

Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has slammed former Labor Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, describing him as the most opportunistic and inconsistent politician in Nigerian history. Onanuga’s comments came after Obi hinted in an interview on Arise TV that he would leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) if the party’s internal processes were disrupted. Responding to the comments, Onanuga wrote on …

A leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Apostle Chuks Alozie, says any move for a consensus candidate for governorship will weaken internal democracy and send a wrong signal of unnecessary participation to APC grassroots supporters in Abia State. Apostle Chuks Alozie said this while interacting with journalists in Abuja, on the alleged move for a consensus …