ADC Is Vehicle for Northern Unity and Progress — David Mark

Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has declared the ADC as the political platform to unify and transform Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mark made the declaration on Saturday during the third expanded meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (NPCG – North) in Abuja, where key opposition leaders gathered to strategize […]
Wike Slams Opposition Coalition, Calls Members ‘Political Mafias’

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing critique of the emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing its leading figures as “political mafias” more interested in destabilising Nigeria than in rebuilding it. Wike made the remarks on Saturday during the 50th anniversary and 35th convocation ceremony of the University of Port […]
AGF Asks Supreme Court to Order Osun to Refund 7 Months LG Funds

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has asked the Supreme Court to order the Osun State Government to refund seven months’ worth of local government allocations to the Minister of Finance. The demand was made through a written response filed by Chief Akin Olujimi (SAN) on behalf of the AGF, in reaction to a lawsuit initiated by the Osun State […]
Oyetola Bows Out of 2026 Osun Guber Race, Rallies APC for Victory

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has officially declared that he will not contest the 2026 governorship election in the state, while affirming that the All Progressives Congress (APC) must reclaim power from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Oyetola made the announcement during a high-powered APC stakeholders’ meeting held Friday in Osogbo, where […]
House Democrats Seek Epstein’s “Birthday Book” Amid Claims of Trump Letter and Withheld DOJ Files

House Democrats are pressing for access to a document known as Jeffrey Epstein’s “birthday book,” which reportedly contains a suggestive letter from former President Donald Trump, as part of their ongoing scrutiny of how the Trump administration handled Epstein-related investigations. In a letter sent Friday to representatives of Epstein’s estate, Reps. Ro Khanna and Robert […]
DeSantis Confirms Deportation Flights from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as Florida Expands Controversial Detention Site

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Friday that deportation flights have officially begun from the state’s highly controversial immigration detention center deep in the Everglades—nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”—with plans to escalate removals significantly in the coming weeks. Speaking near the remote facility, located roughly 50 miles west of Miami, DeSantis said that around 100 detainees had already […]
2027 Election: Laolu Akande Urges End to Recycled Politicians

Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has called for a departure from the era of recycled politicians, urging Nigerians to demand reform-minded, policy-driven leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, Akande expressed concern over the current state of opposition politics, stating that despite its shortcomings, the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains more structurally prepared […]
SDP Disowns El-Rufai, Declares He Is Not a Party Member or Spokesman

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has officially distanced itself from former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, declaring that he is not a registered member of the party and has no mandate to represent it in any public capacity. The clarification was made by Idris Inuwa, the party’s Assistant National Secretary (North-West), during a press conference held on Friday in Kaduna. Inuwa said el-Rufai’s recent public […]
Aliko Dangote Steps Down as Cement Chair to Focus on Refinery

Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has officially stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Dangote Cement Plc, effective July 25, 2025, to concentrate on steering the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Petrochemicals, Fertiliser, and Government Relations arms of his conglomerate. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief, Branding & Communications Officer of Dangote Group, who described the move […]
Tinubu Seeks Time to Verify ₦4tr Power Debt, Vows Transparent Resolution

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to power generation companies (GenCos) to allow the Federal Government additional time to verify and validate over ₦4 trillion in outstanding debts, assuring that his administration is committed to resolving the liquidity crisis threatening Nigeria’s power sector. The President made the appeal on Friday during a meeting with members […]