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At least six state chapters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have halted their congresses and other activities following the derecognition of factional leaderships by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party has been embroiled in a prolonged leadership crisis since an opposition coalition took over in July 2025, with factions led by David Mark and Nafiu Bala laying claim to control. INEC on April 1 withdrew recognition from the rival factions, citing a court of appeal judgment delivered on March 12, and directed that no meetings, congresses, or conventions involving the groups would be recognised pending a final…

The Israeli military has claimed that an Al Jazeera journalist killed in a recent airstrike in Gaza was a Hamas militant posing as a reporter. In a statement released Thursday, the military said its forces had “struck and eliminated” Mohammed Wishah a day earlier, alleging he was “a key terrorist in Hamas’ rocket and weapons production headquarters” who had been planning attacks against Israeli troops. According to Israel, Wishah “operated under the guise of an Al Jazeera journalist,” using that role to carry out activities against the Israeli army and the state. However, Al Jazeera strongly rejected the claim, condemning…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that more than 3.4 million Nigerians have been added to the voter register in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. In its week 13 update released on Wednesday in Abuja, the commission said a total of 3,441,121 registrations had been completed as of April 3, combining both online pre-registration and in-person enrolment. Of the figure, 2,068,384 Nigerians registered through the online platform, while 1,372,737 completed their registration physically at centres nationwide. A breakdown by states showed that Jigawa State recorded the highest number of registrants at 201,047,…

The US Department of State has approved the departure of non-emergency personnel and their families from the US Embassy in Abuja, citing a worsening security environment across Nigeria. In an updated travel advisory released on Wednesday, the department said the decision took effect from April 8, 2026, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the country. “On April 8, 2026, the Department of State authorized non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave U.S. Embassy Abuja due to the deteriorating security situation,” the advisory stated. The agency maintained Nigeria’s overall status at “Level 3: Reconsider Travel,” while…

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark on Wednesday met with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction headed by Kabiru Turaki in Abuja, amid deepening crises within both opposition parties. For more updates on party developments, follow the latest APC news in Nigeria. The meeting, was focused on possible political realignments ahead of the 2027 general election, which has drawn several high-profile political figures. On Mark’s side are Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Aminu Tambuwal, Abubakar Malami, Rotimi Amaechi, and Peter Obi. Representing the Turaki-led PDP faction are Seyi Makinde, Babangida Aliyu, Jerry Gana, and Adolphus Wabara.…

The President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has directed government officials to travel in a single bus during official trips as part of efforts to reduce fuel consumption amid rising shortages. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news Hassan gave the directive on Wednesday during a swearing-in ceremony, noting that only her core convoy — including security escorts, police and a backup vehicle — would remain in the official motorcade. “From now on, wherever I go, all officials will travel together in one bus… to cut fuel consumption,” she said. The president’s entourage typically consists of more than 30…

President of United States Donald Trump has warned against supplying arms to Iran, threatening a 50% US tariffs on any country that does so, with immediate effect. “A country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America, 50%, effective immediately. There will be no exclusions or exemptions,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday. He also said in a separate post that his administration is “talking Tariff and Sanctions relief with Iran,” several hours after he announced a temporary ceasefire with Tehran, which had agreed…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, alongside the national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday led a protest tagged “Occupy INEC” over alleged partisanship by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Also present at the demonstration were the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former Senator Dino Melaye. The protest was organised by leaders of the ADC in response to what they described as concerns over the “partisanship” of the Independent National Electoral Commission Independent National Electoral…

Reactions have trailed the ceasefire announcement by United States President Donald Trump, with lawmakers sharply divided over the move and his conduct during the Middle East conflict. While some members of Congress welcomed the development as a step toward de-escalation, others raised concerns about Trump’s earlier rhetoric, including threats against Iran, with a few calling for his removal from office. Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dismissed the ceasefire as insufficient, insisting it does not erase prior actions. “The President has threatened a genocide against the Iranian people, and is continuing to leverage that threat,” she wrote on X. She added that…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday for talks with regional leaders aimed at strengthening the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, Downing Street has announced. In a statement on his X handle, Starmer welcomed the truce and stressed the need for sustained international efforts to prevent a relapse into hostilities. “I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region and the world. “Together with our partners, we must do all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire, turn it into a lasting agreement and…