Month: May 2026

Photo: Gov Fubara Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has again taken a swipe at Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, describing him as untrustworthy and accusing him of betraying political allies who supported his emergence as governor. Wike, who spoke during a public function in Abuja, said the political crisis in Rivers State was avoidable if Fubara had remained loyal to agreements and respected the political structure that brought him to power. The former Rivers governor alleged that despite efforts made to reconcile both camps in the…

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Photo: David Mark, ADC National Chairman By: Daniel Kanu The African Democratic Congress has announced plans to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections with the scheduling of a national convention aimed at strengthening its internal structures and expanding its national appeal. The party leadership disclosed that the convention would serve as a platform to review its strategies, elect or reaffirm key officials where necessary, and chart a new political direction capable of positioning the ADC as a formidable force in the country’s political landscape. According to party…

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Photo : Hayatu-Deen By: Daniel Kanu The South West bloc of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its weight behind frontline presidential aspirant, Hayatu-Deen, ahead of the party’s crucial primary election, describing him as the most competent and unifying figure capable of repositioning Nigeria. The endorsement followed a strategic meeting of party leaders, youth coordinators, women groups, and stakeholders from the six South West states, where members unanimously pledged support for the banker-turned-politician. Speaking after the meeting, leaders of the bloc said Hayatu-Deen possesses the leadership qualities, economic expertise,…

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Photo: Rotimi Amaechi By Dirisu Yakubu Ahead of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary scheduled for May 25, youth leaders of the party in Enugu State have thrown their weight behind former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, insisting that power should remain in the South in 2027. The youth leaders, drawn from the 17 Local Government Areas of the state, also distanced themselves from reports suggesting that ADC members in Enugu were backing the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Addressing journalists in…

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By : Mandy Park The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has met with Nigerians living in South Africa amid renewed xenophobic tensions and attacks targeting African immigrants, including Nigerians. Obi’s visit comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over hostility towards foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, where non-state actors have allegedly been involved in attacks, harassment, killings, and destruction of properties belonging to immigrants. During the visit, Obi also held high-level engagements with South…

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Photo: Kenneth Okonkwo By: Daniel Kanu In every political season, disagreements, defections, and shifting alliances are expected. Democracy thrives on divergent opinions and competing interests. However, what should never become normal is the descent into bitterness, personal attacks, and relentless hostility against individuals simply because political interests no longer align. This is why the recent public posture of Kenneth Okonkwo toward Peter Obi has become deeply concerning to many Nigerians, especially supporters of the Obi movement. At almost every opportunity on television interviews and political discussions, Kenneth Okonkwo appears increasingly…

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By Mandy Park The Nigeria Democratic Congress has constituted a National Selection Committee to oversee the screening and selection of aspirants for its forthcoming governorship and National Assembly primaries. The party disclosed this in a statement signed by its National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, saying the move was part of efforts to strengthen transparency, internal democracy and credibility in its candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the statement, the committee was approved by the party’s National Leader following recommendations by the National Working Committee (NWC)…

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