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By Clement Abayomi and Helen Okechukwu The declaration by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that the Peoples Democratic Party is “united” has ignited fresh controversy, with political stakeholders questioning his loyalty amid his closeness to President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read more breaking stories from our latest Nigeria politics  Wike’s remark, made against the backdrop of lingering internal crises within the PDP, has intensified debate over whether the former Rivers State governor remains committed to the opposition party or is tacitly backing the ruling All Progressives Congress and Tinubu’s re-election bid.…

By Clement Abayomi President Bola Tinubu travelled to Jos on Thursday afternoon to meet with people affected by the recent violence. Tinubu spent time listening to survivors and community leaders, promising that his government would support the victims and hunt down those responsible for the attacks. Immediately, the President directed the deployment of over 5,000 artificial intelligence-powered surveillance cameras across Plateau State following the killings in Jos and surrounding communities. For more updates on party developments, follow the latest APC news in Nigeria. President, other Plateau political leaders “I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,” Tinubu said, assuring residents of the…

By Clement Abayomi Ambassador Designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has blamed the David Mark faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying it is responsible for its current legal crisis following a recent Court of Appeal judgement. In a post he made on X on Thursday, Omokri claimed that the ADC faction’s rejection of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) interpretation of the March 12 ruling lacks a logical basis since the faction failed to provide an alternative explanation. Omokri noted that the Mark’s faction chose to appeal an initial Federal High Court ruling instead of showing the court why…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has on Wednesday asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to confirm a leaked memo revealing a possible nationwide voter revalidation exercise. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news According to a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party claimed it had received reports of an internal memo linked to INEC and called for immediate clarification. The statement read, “We call on INEC to immediately confirm to Nigerians whether this memo is genuine, and whether it reflects an official plan of the Commission.” The ADC noted that if…

By Clement Abayomi Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned politicians planning to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that their efforts may end in failure, citing internal crises within the party. He made this statement on Wednesday, 1 April, in a post shared on his X handle. The development reflects broader trends in  Nigeria news  His comment followed ongoing discussions about political alignments ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Fani-Kayode said that despite public appearances and media activities by ADC members, the party is facing serious internal problems. He stated that ongoing disputes and divisions within the party…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday has revealed a plan by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to organise a public protest in Abuja on Thursday, April 2, aimed at forcing action against David Mark. For more updates on party developments, follow the latest APC news in Nigeria. In a statement shared on Facebook by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the alleged protest followed what it described as a failed attempt to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into taking actions against the party. Abdullahi said the party received information that the planned…

By Clement Abayomi The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso following his recent defection from the party. In a statement released on Tuesday, the party described the move as a calculated attempt to satisfy his personal political ambitions rather than a step to help the country. Lagos APC Spokesman, Hon. Seye Oladejo, maintained that Kwankwaso’s actions were driven by ego. He noted that Kwankwaso has always made it clear that he would only move to a party that guarantees him a spot on a presidential ticket. This, according to him, makes the…

By Clement Abayomi President Bola Tinubu has reacted to recent attacks and kidnappings in Plateau and Kaduna States, urging security agencies to be more proactive. In a statement shared on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu ordered security agencies to take better preventive measures to stop such violence. He directed the military and police to improve their response to early warning signs to protect citizens from further harm. Tinubu described the recent killings in Jos and the abduction of wedding guests in Kaduna as “barbaric acts” that will be punished. He…

By Clement Abayomi The Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir, has officially praised Yusuf Tuggar’s tenure following his resignation. For more updates on party developments, follow the latest APC news in Nigeria. Tuggar’s resignation, which was submitted to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja, came ahead of the March 31 deadline set by President Bola Tinubu for political office holders. In his statement, Abdulkadir emphasised that Tuggar “demonstrated strong leadership” and a clear commitment to Tinubu’s “4D” foreign policy strategy during his time in office.…

By Clement Abayomi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed its commitment to fighting inflation, stabilising the national economy through new reforms. Read more latest report from new daily economy  The bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Sidi Ali Hakama, during the 37th Enugu International Trade Fair, stated that the bank’s policies have successfully reduced the country’s inflation rate over the past year. She reported that the bank’s “steadfast” fight against inflation helped drop the headline rate from a high of 34.8% in late 2024 to 15.06% by February 2026. Read related news: Senate pushes for stronger CBN…