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By Clement Abayomi Not less than seven people kidnapped while travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo have been reportedly rescued by security agencies, and they have been confirmed not to be candidates of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as earlier reported. The clarification came from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on April 18, 2026, through its spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, in a statement shared on X. Benjamin explained that the victims were wrongly identified in early reports as students going to sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. He said the claim has now been proven false after proper checks.…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah An escalating internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised fresh concerns about the party’s stability, as key actors battle for control ahead of the 2027 election cycle. What began as internal disagreement has now grown into a full contest for power, with analysts warning that the outcome may determine whether the party remains a viable opposition force. The ADC entered Nigeria’s political space with a clear message. It presented itself as an alternative to the dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). It promised reform, inclusion, and a…

By Clement Abayomi Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has on Friday described the abduction of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates in Benue State as a national crisis, and said the incident shows a failure of leadership and security in Nigeria. Obi made this known in a public statement reacting to reports that young students on their way to take the UTME were kidnapped in parts of Benue State. He said the development was painful and unacceptable, especially at a time when many young Nigerians are struggling to get access to higher education. He said the…

By Clement Abayomi The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has, on Thursday, said there is no plan to impose candidates for the coming legislative elections and assured members that “internal democracy” will be followed. The party in a statement signed by the state chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, rejected reports that claimed there was a secret plan to pick candidates. The party labelled the information as false and said it was “nothing more than a desperate fabrication” and “a reckless exercise in mischief.” Read Related News Update ‘Vote out the APC if you want a future’, Atiku tells…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has asked the University of Ibadan (UI) to immediately reinstate three student activists after a court ruling voided their suspension. In a statement released on Wednesday, the group said the decision of the Federal High Court in Ibadan had settled the matter and must be obeyed without delay. It also called for a public apology to the affected students. For More Update On Political News, Read Lastest APC Related News  The statement read, “CAPPA demanded that the varsity immediately comply with the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court, Ibadan,…

By Clement Abayomi Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to vote out the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next elections, noting that it is a way to secure a better future for the country. Atiku, who is a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made this statement in an interview on Arise News on Wednesday. For more updates on Nigeria politics, follow the latest APC news in Nigeria. His comments suggested that Nigeria may face serious problems if the APC remains in power. He said Nigerians must make a clear choice during elections if they want…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expelled 11 members following decisions reached at its National Convention held in Abuja on 14 April. The party said the move was part of efforts to enforce discipline and protect its internal rules as it prepares for future elections. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the affected members were removed owing to their unconstitutional acts. The statement read, “The Party has approved the expulsion of certain individuals for acts deemed inconsistent with its constitution, values, and disciplinary framework.” It noted that the decision…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday alleged that the recent wave of terrorist attacks across Nigeria is part of a plot to derail the reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio made the claim in Abuja during the inauguration of the Nigeria Revenue Service Headquarters, where he addressed the President directly. He said, “Believe me, Mr President, two weeks after you win the elections, the bomb blasts will stop. People are sponsoring it to distract you from your work.” He added that the President was doing great in spite of all the challenges fashioned…

By Iqrom Tesilim The Federal Government (FG) has clarified that the recent airstrike in the Jilli axis of Gubio Local Government Area, Borno State, was a deliberate counter-terrorism operation carried out by the Nigerian Air Force under Operation HADIN KAI. In a statement released on Tuesday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stressed that the strike was not carried out indiscriminately. He noted that the location has been designated a high-risk area for some time, with existing security advisories warning civilians to avoid movement there. The statement addressed reports of civilian casualties from the operation. According to Idris,…

By Clement Abayomi Former Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s direction under the administration of Bola Tinubu, saying the country is “heading to disaster.” He spoke on Tuesday at the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he called for urgent action and national unity. Addressing party members and stakeholders at the convention, Obi said Nigeria is becoming more divided and warned that the situation could worsen if nothing is done. He stressed the need for citizens to come together to save the country. “We need to work as a united Nigeria…