Atiku, David Mark, Obi, Kwankwaso, Amaechi, Aregbesola, others lead ADC protest to INEC Headquarters

Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) joined a large demonstration in Abuja on Wednesday, protesting decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that they said undermined democracy and the party’s internal leadership. The protest, tagged #OccupyINEC, the protesters, who included former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso and […]

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Bank loan of N4bn fully paid back ―Pastor Tunde Bakare

Founder and Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Sunday, disclosed that the church has fully settled the N4bn loan it owed Wema Bank Plc for the construction of its Citadel edifice. He made the announcement during a Thanksgiving service held in Lagos to commemorate the church’s 37th anniversary. […]

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2027: How ADC landed in troubled waters

Details emerged at the weekend as to how the African Democratic Congress (ADC) landed in what some political observers called the “hot waters of Nigerian politics”, following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the earlier recognition given to the Senator David Mark-led executive committee. The Sunday Tribune was reliably informed […]

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How Blessing CEO doctored my medical report for donations ―Cancer survivor

Breast cancer survivor, Deborah Mbara, has spoken out, accusing controversial social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, of doctoring her medical reports to defraud the public. The Delta State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) had disowned a histology report circulating online and attributed to Blessing CEO, noting that the document […]

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Veteran television comedy shows actor, Clarus of New Masquerade, dies

Veteran Nigerian television comedy shows actor, Davis Ofor, popularly known as Clarus in the 1980s sitcom, New Masquerade, has passed away. The news of his death was announced on Tuesday by a fellow actor, Tony Akposheri, in an Instagram post. Akposheri expressed shock and sadness over the death of the actor, recalling their recent interactions. […]

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President Trump calls, congratulates the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission while in space

United States President, Donald Trump, on April 6, 2026, spoke with the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission in a 12-minute phone call, praising the four astronauts as “modern-day pioneers” and “brave people” during their historic flight around the far side of the moon. The crew aboard NASA’s Artemis II has officially broken the record […]

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How Opposition Tinubu would treat President Tinubu, By Farooq A. Kperogi

You may resent Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but you can’t deny that he has earned his place in Nigerian political history as one of the, if not the, most consequential opposition figures in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. He constructed a carefully planned political and rhetorical template to oppose central governments effectively and then converted the symbolic capital […]

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INEC effectively blocking ADC from fielding candidates in 2027 elections ―Bolaji Abdullahi

In a statement issued on Monday, African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that its derecognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is part of a broader effort to prevent the party from participating in the 2027 general election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the commission’s recent actions — including its refusal […]

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Tinubu’s Jos promise that killing will never happen again fails in less than 24 hours ―Peter Obi lambastes him

Not up to 24 hours after President Tinubu stood at the Jos Plateau State airport on April 2, 2026, and promised the grieving Nigerian citizens, “I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself again,” another brutal attack occurred in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South LGA, resulting in the deaths of several innocent citizens. From […]

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Top 10 world most dangerous countries in 2026 (Full list)

Safety continues to be a major concern across the world as countries grapple with varying levels of crime and insecurity. While some nations have improved their security systems, others still face significant challenges linked to political instability, economic difficulties, organised crime, and weak law enforcement. The latest Numbeo Crime Index for 2026, cited by PUNCH […]

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The Killing Fields on the Plateau, By Simon Kolawole

It has happened again. On Sunday, March 30, another round of killings was unleashed on Plateau state. Since September 2001, “Plateau state” and “killings” have so often appeared in the same sentence, usually next to each other. Different estimates suggest that over 50,000 deaths have been recorded between then and now. The September 2001 crisis […]

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Channels TV anchor, Seun Okinbaloye responds to Wike’s comment

Ebullient journalist Seun Okinbaloye of Channels TV has responded firmly following Nyesom Wike’s controversial remark suggesting he could have been “shot” while anchoring on political issues. Speaking live from their Abuja studio, Okinbaloye thanked civil society groups, viewers, and both local and international organizations for their support. He said the solidarity he received reinforced the […]

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No plan to change ADC leadership ―Bolaji Abdullahi

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied the social media reports speculating a change in its leadership. In a post on his X handle on Sunday, ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the reports as fabricated misinformation and urged Nigerians to disregard the claims. “Please note that reports circulating about a change in the leadership of the […]

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Obi-Kwankwaso Combo Throws APC on Panic Mode, By Steve Osuji

APC’S Extended Insomnia: It becomes obvious each day that Mr Peter Obi is the abiding nightmare of the ruling party. Indications are clear that the  All Progressives Congress has switched into a panic mode in the last few weeks. Like a man who’s suffering acute nightmares, the party’s top echelon seems to be in severe […]

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My possessive ex-boyfriend taught me a lesson ―Music diva, Tems

Afrobeats diva, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems is getting real about a difficult chapter in her love life, revealing what it felt like to be in a relationship that crossed the line from affection into control. In a recent interview, the “Essence” star spoke openly about being with […]

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Autopsy reveals cause of death of Nigerian singer Destiny Boy

An autopsy has reportedly revealed the cause of death for the late Nigerian Afrofuji artist who combined traditional Yoruba Fuji sounds with modern Afrobeats, Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy. The Police Homicide Section was said to have carried out the examination, and the results were released last week, according to Daily Trust. Police […]

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Wike under fire over threat to ‘shoot’ Channels TV anchor

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come under sharp criticism from civil society organisations, media groups and opposition figures over a controversial remark in which he said he would have “shot” a television anchor during a live broadcast. The outrage followed comments made by Wike during a media parley in Abuja, […]

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