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The Labour Party (LP) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have taken a swipe at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the party’s leadership crisis. On Wednesday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it would no longer recognise the ADC factions led by David Mark or Nafiu Bala, following its review of the Court of Appeal judgment. INEC said it would strictly abide by the orders of the Court of Appeal in handling the leadership dispute within the ADC. However, the Mark-led faction rejected INEC’s interpretation of the appellate court’s ruling, accusing the electoral body of acting under external…

Barring last-minute changes, key opposition figures in Nigeria are weighing the possibility of abandoning the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for alternative platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Top politicians, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, are said to be involved in high-level consultations following a leadership crisis that has engulfed the African Democratic Congress. The development comes after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) suspended recognition of all factions of the party’s leadership. The decision followed a ruling by the Court of Appeal and ongoing litigation over the party’s internal structure. Political insiders warn that the crisis…

A devastating landslide triggered by torrential rainfall has claimed the lives of a mother and her six children in Malabo, authorities have confirmed. Rescue services said the tragedy occurred on Thursday after prolonged heavy rain battered the city, causing a concrete retaining wall to collapse onto a wooden home before a landslide engulfed the structure. Two bodies, including that of the 36-year-old mother who was eight months pregnant, were recovered early Friday, according to witnesses at the scene. Efforts to retrieve the remaining victims continued amid difficult conditions. A neighbour, Dominica Ada, described the moment of the disaster. She explained…

Reactions have continued to trail remarks by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, directed at Seun Okinbaloye during a media chat in Abuja on Friday. Wike had said he would have “shot” Okinbaloye over comments the journalist made regarding the possibility of Nigeria drifting toward a one-party state. Okinbaloye, speaking on his programme, had expressed concern that the 2027 elections were shaping up to be dominated by a single political party, citing internal crises within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He warned that Nigeria could be “doomed democratically” if the ADC seen as a viable opposition…

Nigeria’s secondary education system faces a growing credibility crisis as the widespread use of so-called “special centres” for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations continues to erode learning outcomes and academic integrity. Originally created as alternative examination venues, these centres have increasingly become hotspots for organised malpractice. Students are often registered outside their schools, supervised loosely, and in some cases openly assisted during exams. The result is a parallel system where success is frequently bought rather than earned. This trend is producing a troubling reality: many students cannot defend the certificates they hold. Some candidates reportedly do not even…

Amnesty International has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to immediately withdraw his “violent statement” and issue an apology. Reactions have continued to trail remarks made by Wike during a media chat in Abuja on Friday, where he directed a controversial comment at Seun Okinbaloye, a presenter on Channels Television. Wike had said he would have “shot” Okinbaloye over comments the journalist made regarding the possibility of Nigeria drifting toward a one-party state. Okinbaloye, speaking on his programme, expressed concern that the 2027 elections could be dominated by a single political party, citing internal crises…

Erling Haaland scored a superb hat-trick to help Manchester City continue their formidable FA Cup run under Pep Guardiola by booking a record-extending eighth consecutive semi-final with a ruthless dismantling of insipid Liverpool. Manager Guardiola had to watch from the stands as he served the second game of a touchline ban and he witnessed his team take apart toothless Liverpool in a result that will increase the pressure on boss Arne Slot. City’s previous game was at Wembley, when they triumphed over Premier League leaders Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, and the hosts backed that up with another impressive…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark of acting illegally by defying court orders and due process. In a press conference, the APC National Working Committee dismissed allegations by the ADC faction that President Bola Tinubu is weakening opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. The ruling party described the claims as baseless, insisting that Nigeria currently has 19 registered political parties capable of contesting elections. It argued that the President has no constitutional powers to deregister any political party. According to the APC, the crisis within…

Troops of the 159 Battalion under Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of spying for terrorist groups in Yobe State. The suspect was apprehended in Kanama, Yunusari Local Government Area, following actionable intelligence from members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). Security sources disclosed that the arrest took place at about 3:15 pm on March 30, after troops swiftly responded to the tip-off and moved into the area. The suspect, identified as Isah Mahammadu, is a native of Kafetowa village in Yunusari LGA. During preliminary interrogation, he denied any links to Boko Haram or the Islamic…

As Christians across Nigeria marked Easter, senior clerics used the occasion to deliver a scathing verdict on the country’s leadership, accusing politicians of failed promises and a troubling inability to protect lives. Leading voices from the Catholic, Methodist and Anglican churches warned that continued insecurity, economic hardship and political excesses have eroded public trust, urging leaders to prioritise decisive action over ceremonial Easter goodwill messages. The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, criticised leaders who “promise and do not deliver,” questioning how Africa’s most populous nation has become “so wickedly helpless” amid rising violence. He called on…