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By Ridwanullah Sakariyah President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, on his birthday, praising his role in strengthening communication within the ruling party. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined members of the party’s National Executive Council and National Working Committee in celebrating Morka. Tinubu described the APC spokesman as a seasoned communicator who has helped bridge the gap between the party and the public. Read Also: APC Primaries: Tinubu support group urges calm after Faleke meeting He noted that Morka’s background…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State on Monday held ward congresses across all 226 wards in the state’s 21 local government areas, with party officials describing the exercise as peaceful and well organised. Chairman of the congress committee, Ephraim Agber, who monitored the process, said the outcome reflected unity within the party and strong grassroots support. Speaking in Girie Local Government Area, Agber commended members for their conduct, noting that the congresses were largely carried out through consensus. He said, “I am happy with what we have seen. Everywhere we went, people were jubilating. It…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Residents of Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have rejected relief materials brought by a government delegation, insisting that their priority is the rescue of abducted family members. The delegation reportedly arrived with items such as mats, buckets, and school bags for victims of a recent terrorist attack in the area. In a video seen from the scene, grieving residents were shown refusing to accept the items, describing them as inappropriate given the scale of loss in the community. The items were said to have been delivered in an ambulance. Angry residents maintained…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Nigeria’s economy is under fresh pressure as global tensions in the Middle East disrupt oil markets and push up prices, the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has said. Edun stated this at the Islamic Development Bank Group Day in Lagos, noting that the current crisis has triggered a major external shock at a time the country is trying to stabilise its economy. According to him, rising fuel and food prices, alongside inflation, are placing heavy strain on households and businesses across the country. The crisis follows renewed conflict involving Donald Trump’s directive to block the Strait of…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The Tinubu–Ambo Support Group has called for calm among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, following a meeting with James Faleke ahead of the party’s governorship primaries. The Director-General of the group, Seyi Bamgbade, made the appeal in a statement issued after what he described as a “fruitful” engagement with the lawmaker. Bamgbade urged supporters to remain united and avoid attacks or harsh comments against party leaders, including the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat. He said the meeting with Faleke showed that key figures in the party remain committed to its growth…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has fixed May 12, 2026, for the swearing-in of its newly elected state executives across the country after its recent congresses. This was made known on Sunday in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. The party noted the congresses were peaceful and followed the law and the party’s rules. The ADC also said the elections showed its strong belief in internal democracy and fairness, praising members for their calm and orderly conduct during the process. Read Also: ADC allocates majority leadership positions to Kwankwaso camp in Kano “The African…

By Clement Abayomi The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday has said it did not release any schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, describing a document in circulation as false and misleading. The clarification was made by the National Organising Secretary of the party, Sulaiman Argungu. The party said the document, which has been shared on different platforms, did not come from its office. Argungu said his office had received reports about the document and decided to respond to stop confusion among party members and the public. He stated clearly that the APC had not published any timetable…

By Clement Abayomi Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday has called on the Nigerian government to protect citizens after a deadly airstrike hit Jilli market in the Borno-Yobe area, killing many traders during a military operation targeted at insurgents. The airstrike reportedly struck a busy market where civilians had gathered for trade. Many people were killed and others were injured. The attack has prompted fresh concerns about the safety of civilians during military operations in the North-East. Reacting to the incident, Atiku said the attack was not only tragic but also a serious failure that should worry every Nigerian.…

By Clement Abayomi Nigeria witnessed a turning point for press freedom after a senior official used violent language about a journalist. Although the remark was later defended as a “figure of speech”, it arrived at a moment when media costs, access, and safety are issues facing journalism in Nigeria. This moment not just pictures the challenges of journalism in Nigeria but also specifically captures how political power can impact press freedom in practical ways. When the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, spoke about Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television, many reporters felt the impact before any formal action…

By Clement Abayomi The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan, over allegations of political bias linked to a 2023 social media post. Abdullahi made this call on Saturday in a statement shared on his Facebook page, where he said the issue raises serious concern about the credibility of the country’s electoral system. He said that the discovery of a past tweet believed to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brought the neutrality of the INEC chairman into question.…