Abuja, Nigeria The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed a Supreme Court ruling on its leadership tussle, describing the decision as a clear affirmation of the party’s structure and leadership. The verdict, delivered on Thursday in Abuja, set aside an earlier Court of Appeal order that had affected the recognition of the party’s executives. In
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Abuja, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, with the appointment now awaiting confirmation by the National Assembly. The nomination, officially transmitted to the Senate, follows the resignation of former Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective political office. The Presidency disclosed
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Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has downplayed the political strength of former presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying the ex-Anambra governor cannot secure votes even in his home state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television on Thursday, Okpebholo said the
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China Moves to Ban Drone Sales in Beijing Over Security Concerns Beijing China has announced a sweeping ban on the sale and use of drones in its capital, Beijing, as part of tighter security measures aimed at controlling low-altitude airspace. The new rules, which take effect on Friday, will prohibit the sale, rental, and importation
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Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced plans to reduce the excessive deployment of security personnel assigned to top government officials, as part of efforts to improve efficiency and cut unnecessary spending. Speaking on Thursday in Port Harcourt during an inspection of ongoing accommodation projects for commissioners and special advisers,
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Abuja, Nigeria The Supreme Court has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, and dismissed an appeal filed by the Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC), bringing a major legal chapter in the party’s leadership crisis to a close. In a majority judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Stephen Adah
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Abuja, Nigeria Non-academic staff in Nigerian universities have announced a nationwide indefinite strike, citing delays in negotiations with the Federal Government over allowances and welfare issues. The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) said the strike will begin at midnight on May 1,
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Abuja, Nigeria A Federal High Court in Abuja has accelerated the trial of six men accused of plotting to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. On Wednesday, the prosecution opened its case by calling four witnesses, including a military officer who gave detailed testimony on how the alleged coup plot was uncovered, investigated, and
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Abuja, Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has approved the dismissal and prosecution of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman over the killing of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State. The decision follows findings from the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), which reviewed the circumstances surrounding the incident and concluded
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Abuja, Nigeria Legal practitioner and political analyst, Liborous Oshoma, has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could remain tied up in multiple legal battles at the Supreme Court until just days before the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Wednesday during Channels Television’s Politics Today, Oshoma said the ongoing leadership crisis and court cases may
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