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Aftermath of Kwankwaso Defection: Pressure Mounts on INEC to Destabilise ADC
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the APC-led Federal Government of attempting to destabilise the party following Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s defection, alleging pressure on INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), to interfere in its leadership. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said a March 28…
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UPDATED: Tinubu approves deployment of AI-enabled camera networks to combat insecurity in Plateau
President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Plateau State that the Federal Government will deploy an artificial intelligence-enabled network of over 5,000 digital cameras to help law enforcement agencies combat insecurity in the state. President Tinubu gave the promise in his address during his visit to Jos on Thursday. He commiserated with the government…
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Democracy Under Threat: PDP Warns INEC, National Institutions Against Actions That Could Undermine Opposition
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other national institutions against actions capable of undermining opposition parties, warning that recent political developments are raising tensions and threatening Nigeria’s democratic stability. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP expressed concern over what it…
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INEC dismisses calls for chairman’s removal, clarifies misconception over voter revalidation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has frowned at recent public statements by political actors alleging partisan bias, calling for the removal of the Chairman of the Commission on account of the decision of the Commission to obey the recent Court of Appeal Judgment. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC…
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Nigeria Politics: ADC Chairman David Mark Addresses World Press Conference — Full Speech
BEING THE TEXT OF THE WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY SENATOR DAVID MARK, CHAIRMAN OF AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) ON APRIL 2, 2026, AT THE SHEHU YAR’ADUA CENTRE, ABUJA. THIS ATTACK ON DEMOCRACY WILL NOT STAND On behalf of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and lovers of democracy, I welcome you all to this world…
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Army chief leads high-powered security assessment team to Plateau
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, 2 April 2026, led heads of security agencies on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Jos, Plateau State. A statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, said the visit forms part of ongoing efforts to restore calm and…
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Killings: IGP Disu orders massive deployment to Plateau, intensifies operations to restore peace
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has condemned the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which claimed the lives of innocent citizens, and has ordered massive deployment of security assets to restore calm and ensure the arrest of those responsible. The IGP in a statement by the…
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Tinubu appoints new PTDF Executive Secretary, renews tenure of TCN CEO, Abdulaziz
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF). Prof. Aliyu replaces Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who recently resigned to participate in the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State. President Tinubu has also renewed Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz’s appointment as the Managing Director/Chief Executive…
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David Mark Blasts INEC, Calls for Chairman’s Sack Over ADC Crisis, Warns of ‘Emerging Dictatorship’
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, on Thursday called for the immediate resignation or sack of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and all National Commissioners, accusing the electoral body of undermining Nigeria’s democracy and acting in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at…
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Romeo in Hijab: Yobe Man Arrested for Disguising as Woman to See Girlfriend
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Yobe State have arrested a young man identified as Abbas for allegedly disguising as a woman in order to visit his girlfriend at her father’s residence. Sources said Abbas reportedly dressed in female attire to avoid suspicion and gain access to the house without attracting…