By Ayomide Otitoju Prominent opposition figures, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso, were in attendance on Tuesday as the African Democratic Congress held its National Convention in Abuja. The convention, held at the Rainbow Events Centre, drew over 3,000 delegates and key political stakeholders as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 general…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, at his residence in Ibadan amid rising political tensions in Oyo State.The visit comes against the backdrop of speculations over alleged impeachment and dethronement plots, as well as reported friction involving Governor Seyi…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has described President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda as a “scam” and called for his resignation, citing worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria. Aregbesola made the remarks on Saturday while addressing delegates at the ADC National…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled April 22 to hear an appeal filed by the African Democratic Congress executives led by David Mark over the party’s ongoing leadership dispute. A five-member panel of the court, headed by Mohammed Garba, fixed the date after granting an application for accelerated hearing. The court…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed April 22, 2026, to hear separate appeals arising from leadership disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Lawal Garba, granted an application for accelerated hearing filed by a faction of the PDP…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday visited the northeastern Algerian city of Annaba, retracing the legacy of early Christian theologian Saint Augustine, as he continued a historic visit to Africa marked by diplomatic tensions with Donald Trump. The visit follows the pope’s arrival in Algeria on Monday, making him the first pontiff to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has transitioned from analogue and semi-digital processes to a fully automated system for planning permits, marking a major step in the state’s urban development reforms.The Special Adviser to the Governor on E-GIS and Urban Development, Olajide Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the move signals a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has been honoured with a Public Sector Reform Award by Aljazirah Media in recognition of his leadership and reform efforts within the Service. The award was presented during a visit by an Aljazirah Media delegation to the NCS headquarters on April 6, 2026….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Yobe State Government has clarified that the Jilli community affected by a recent military air strike is a known Boko Haram stronghold located in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. The State Security Adviser, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam (retd.), made the clarification in a statement on Monday, dismissing reports suggesting…
