Category: Politics

INEC Recognises David Mark, Aregbesola as ADC Leaders

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised former Senate President, David Mark, as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, confirmed as National Secretary. The electoral umpire also listed Dr. Mani Ibrahim as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary, and Professor Oserheimen Osunbor as National Legal Adviser, among other interim national officers of the opposition party. David Mark was unveiled as interim chairman in July at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, following the resignation of long-serving National…

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Senate bars Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming duties at National Assembly 

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The Senate has stopped Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from returning to legislative duties, insisting her suspension remains in force pending a Court of Appeal ruling. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended in March following a confrontation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Senate’s Ethics Committee accused her of misconduct, including defying seat assignments, speaking out of turn, and making abusive remarks. She also lost her salary, office access, and security privileges. The suspension, however, came amid her sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio—claims dismissed on procedural grounds. Since then, Kogi Central…

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Bandits Kidnap Kwara APC Chairman’s Wife, Daughter

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Armed bandits have abducted the wife and daughter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims, Hajia Fatima and her daughter Amina, were taken from the Sakpefu community residence of the party chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, late Sunday night. Eyewitnesses said the assailants stormed the area around 11 p.m., shooting sporadically before breaking into the house and whisking away the two women. Local vigilantes reportedly mobilised in response but arrived too late to prevent the abduction. A search operation was said…

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2027 Presidency: I don’t need your counsel, Jonathan tells Keyamo, Odinkalu

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and legal scholar, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, over their opposition to his speculated 2027 presidential ambition, warning them to steer clear of his political choices. Keyamo and Odinkalu had urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to consider Jonathan for its presidential ticket, insisting that a return bid would face legal hurdles since he had already been sworn in twice as president. But in a statement on Monday, Jonathan’s brother, Azibaola Robert, dismissed their arguments, stressing that the former…

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Jonathan’s Brother Denies Report of Ex-President Withdrawing from 2027 Race

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  Former President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted reports claiming he has stepped aside from the 2027 presidential race. The rebuttal followed a publication alleging that the Otuoke-born statesman had declined to contest in order not to jeopardise Southern political unity. Although Jonathan has yet to officially declare his candidacy, there are indications that he has been holding consultations across the country ahead of a possible bid. On Friday, his cousin, Azibaola Robert, dismissed the report in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page. He insisted that Jonathan never said…

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‘I’m Facing Racist Abuse in UK’ — Kemi Badenoch

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Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has revealed that she has been subjected to racist abuse since assuming the party’s top position in July. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Badenoch said the hostility she has encountered took her by surprise, suggesting that some critics have struggled to accept her victory. “There’s a certain cadre of people who clearly can’t cope with the fact that I won this and I’m doing it,” the 44-year-old said. “The level of personal attacks from anonymous people, it’s hysterical … People used to talk…

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Benue Speaker Resigns 48 Hours After Suspending Four Lawmakers, House Elects Suspended Member, Alfred Emberga, as Successor

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Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Dajoh, has stepped down from office, barely 48 hours after suspending four lawmakers over an alleged impeachment plot. In a letter to the Clerk of the Assembly on Sunday, Dajoh said his resignation was “in good faith and in the best interest of the state.” He thanked his colleagues for the opportunity to serve and pledged continued commitment to representing Gboko West Constituency. Following his exit, the Assembly convened an emergency sitting where members unanimously elected Alfred Emberga, the former Deputy…

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Obasanjo’s new book: INEC chairman, judiciary now symbols of corruption

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has launched a blistering attack on Nigeria’s electoral body and judiciary, accusing both institutions of being deeply compromised and corrupted. In his new book titled Nigeria: Past and Future, Obasanjo lamented what he described as the steady erosion of integrity within the judiciary, warning that justice has become commodified in the country. “The reputation of the Nigerian judiciary has steadily gone down from the four eras up till today. The rapidity of the precipitous fall, particularly in the Fourth Republic, is lamentable,” Obasanjo wrote. He said…

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Northern Group Apologises to Jonathan Over Boko Haram Allegations

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A coalition of youths from the North-East under the banner of Bring Back Our Goodluck has tendered an unreserved apology to former President Goodluck Jonathan over what it described as false allegations that he sponsored Boko Haram insurgents during his administration. The group said the narrative, which was widely circulated in the build-up to the 2015 elections, contributed to Jonathan’s removal from office. It has now resolved to mobilise a one-million-man march to the former President’s hometown in Bayelsa State to urge him to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking…

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N189bn Fraud Allegation: Tambuwal Accuses EFCC of Political Intimidation

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Former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of using intimidation and blackmail against him for political reasons. Tambuwal, who was detained overnight by the EFCC over alleged misappropriation of N189 billion during his tenure as governor, was released on administrative bail on Wednesday. He returned to Sokoto on Thursday to a rousing reception from thousands of supporters. Addressing the crowd at his residence, the former governor vowed to continue his political struggle despite what he described…

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