The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has reacted strongly to the announcement of former Senate President David Mark as interim chairman of the ADC, describing the development as a “dramedy” orchestrated by allies of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In a statement titled “David Mark Appointed as ADC Interim … [Read more…]
The founding National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu, said leaders of the party voluntarily resigned to allow former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola to take charge and lead efforts to reposition both the party and the country. Nwosu stated this on Wednesday at the unveiling of the … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to members contemplating defection, vowing to take decisive action against those undermining the party. The Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, made this declaration during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, following the meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). Addressing journalists … [Read more…]
The booking for a formal event slated to unveil the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the main platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections, has been cancelled at last-minute by Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Abuja. The fully paid reservation was cancelled by the hotel management just hours … [Read more…]
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has condemned the killing of 13 Ebonyi indigenes residing in Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State during their monthly town union meeting held penultimate Monday. In a statement issued by Dr. Monday Uzor, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, he noted that the governor received … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission is planning to issue a supplementary document to its 2022 Regulations and Guidelines, to clarify procedures for reviewing election results, particularly under Section 65 of the Electoral Act. The INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this at the second quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners in Abuja on Tuesday. … [Read more…]
Four persons have been confirmed drowned in flood waters in Gombe State. This followed the onset of the rainy season in the state. Borno State also lost two residents to floods. The Public Relations Officer of Gombe State Police Command, Buhari Abdullahi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), confirmed the incidents in a statement yesterday … [Read more…]
Former Senate President, David Mark, and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, have emerged as the interim chairman and secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Recall that as part of its strategies to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections, leading opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Police Command has refuted the viral report alleging that a young woman was murdered in a hotel in Nsukka and her vital organs harvested in a suspected ritual killing. According to the Police, the report was false, misleading, and capable of inciting unnecessary panic. In a statement issued by SP Daniel Ndukwe, … [Read more…]
In what has been described as a historic and emotional moment, the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on Tuesday inducted 70 pioneer graduates of its Department of Nursing Sciences into the nursing profession, bringing an end to a seven-year wait due to lack of accreditation. The induction ceremony was conducted by the … [Read more…]
The Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Bukar Dalori, on Monday assured party members of his dedication to carrying out his new role with transparency, inclusiveness, and a unity of purpose. Addressing members of the National Working Committee of the party in Abuja shortly after assuming office, Dalori said he was grateful for … [Read more…]
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has relocated the venue of its meeting to the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja’s Central Business District after armed police officers prevented the members from accessing the party’s national secretariat, Abuja. The BoT members, who had arrived at the secretariat early Monday for the meeting, … [Read more…]