Politics

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked aggrieved presidential candidates, Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, to air their grievances through the party’s internal dispute resolution channels rather than making public allegations regarding the presidential primaries. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the appeal on Tuesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, amidst growing controversy surrounding the primaries …

The Ogun State chapter of the Muslim Congress (TMC) has congratulated Muslims in Ogun State and across Nigeria on the celebration of Eid-Ul-Adha 2026, urging worshipers and political leaders to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, obedience and spiritual rebirth as lessons of the festival. The group said the celebration of Eid, rooted in the obedience of Prophets Ibrahim, Ismail and …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collection of results of the presidential primary elections. Announcing the postponement late on Tuesday, Presidential Primary Election Committee Chairman Chief Ikechi Emenike said the decision was to allow Muslim party members to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Emenike said the collection for the remaining states would begin around 8pm on Wednesday, explaining that some officials …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has ordered the proactive deployment of 485 security personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and smooth Sallah celebration. The commissioner in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Saliu Afusat, said the action is in line with the vision of …

Millwall winger Femi Azeez immediately impressed Nigeria’s senior side with a brace in a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in their opening match of the Unity Cup.Azeez wasted no time in making his mark as he unleashed a left-footed shot to open the scoring for Nigeria in the 4th minute. His performance demonstrated why Nigeria senior team coach Eric Chelle did …

The Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC) has called on Nigerian leaders to urgently address worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country, warning that citizens are increasingly living in fear and deprivation amid growing violence and cost-of-living pressures. In its Eid-ul-Adha message of 1447 AH (2026), signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organization said the festive season should …

Alhaji Hamza Musa Mai Bulawus has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Zamfara state after winning the party’s primary elections unopposed. The primaries were conducted through a direct process in all 147 districts of the 14 local government areas of the State. During the election, a total of 36,556 votes were cast in favor …

By Ayo Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the reforms introduced by his administration will continue to bring about greater security, economic stability and greater prosperity across the country. In the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message, released on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s celebration, the president expressed optimism that the country is gradually overcoming economic and security challenges through ongoing reforms …

*I REJECT THE INTRODUCED RESULTS OF THE ADC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Following reports of widespread voter disenfranchisement in most parts of the country during yesterday’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, I unequivocally reject the engineered results announced. I initially stated that I will accept the outcome of the Primaries only if the process is free, fair and transparent, and I …

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling on him to decisively end terrorism in the country or step aside, following worsening insecurity in several countries. states. Adebayo made the remarks on Tuesday during a condolence visit to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in Ibadan, …