By Edith Tsokar/Funmilayo Adeyemi The Kogi East Political and Economic Summit Group (KEPESG), has endorsed Sen. Jibrin Echocho representing Kogi East Senatorial District to contest senate position for third term. KEPESG, a coalition of civil society organisations, made its position known at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has declared that he has no hands in the alleged plot to unseat Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. He described the allegation as not only false but misleading. The royal father, in a statement issued by his media aide,Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu No fewer than 3,000 delegates have arrived at the Rainbow Event Centre, Abuja, for the ongoing African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Convention. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the delegates, dressed in colourful attires, were drawn from the 36 states of the federation and theContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Stakeholders at a strategy advocacy meeting on advancing women’s political leadership say the Special Seats Bill will be a major test of Nigeria’s democratic credibility in the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders made the assertion during discussions on advancing women’s political leadership and strengthening pathways to inclusiveContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Mr Segun Tomori, the All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for Oshodi-Isolo II Federal Constituency in Lagos State, has pledged to push for youth empowerment through digital skills and promote grassroots sports. Tomori made the commitment on Monday in Abuja while declaringContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The U.S. chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary to ensure timely resolution of ongoing legal matters ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dr Safiyanu Saidu (Maibiyar), ADC U.S. Chairman, made the call in a statementContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday released the updated list of its Convention Committee and sub-committees ahead of its April 14 national convention. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in Abuja, said the update was aimed at strengthening coordination andContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has defected to African Democratic Congress, citing urgent national concerns and shifting political realities. The former presidential aspirant, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, linked his decision to worsening insecurity, rising living costsContinue Reading
By Benson Ezugwu The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Enugu State Chapter on Saturday conducted two parallel congresses, with two separate state chairmen and executives emerging. The parallel congresses, which were held at different venues, saw the emergence of Retired Maj.-Gen. Chris Eze as the Chairman, while Prof. Austine Akulue emergedContinue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso The African Democratic Congress (ADC) loyal to the Sen. David Mark-led national leadership on Saturday elected a new executive committee in Anambra. The congress, which was conducted through a consensus, produced Mr Christopher Nwosu as Chairman and Chigbo Enwezo as Secretary. Mr Timothy Egboka and Benchucks NwosuContinue Reading
