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ADC Vows to Contest 2027 Election Despite INEC Leadership Dispute

By Elizabeth Ugbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC), through its spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, has declared that it will contest the…

Iran–U.S. Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz and War Threats

By Elizabeth Ugbo Iran, the United States, and Israel have intensified their conflict since February 28, as Tehran closed the…

Nigeria Must Strengthen Security Agencies — Shettima

By Elizabeth Ugbo Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, April 7, in Abuja, said Nigeria must strengthen its security agencies…

Governor Radda Chairs Emergency Security Meeting After Katsina Attack

By Elizabeth Ugbo Dikko Radda on Monday presided over an emergency Security Council meeting at the Government House in Katsina…

INEC Derecognition of ADC Leadership Sparks Debate Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s political space heated up after Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) withdrew recognition of David Mark and…

Yusuf Buhari Declares House of Representatives Ambition in Katsina

By Elizabeth Ugbo Yusuf Buhari, son of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, has announced his intention to contest for the…

Atiku Abubakar hires U.S. lobbying firm ahead of 2027 election

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hired Washington-based Von Batten-Montague-York L.C. in March 2026 to strengthen his image,…

INEC Suspends Voter Revalidation Exercise, Halts Preparations Nationwide

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ordered all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and…

Kano APC Welfare Secretary Bashir Maisango Resigns, Joins ADC Wave

By Elizabeth Ugbo The All Progressives Congress in Kano lost its Welfare Secretary, Bashir Tijjani Maisango, on April 1, 2026,…

EFCC Seeks Final Forfeiture of 57 Properties Linked to Abubakar Malami

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to permanently…