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Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has slammed the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as a political refuge for displaced politicians. Soyombo, in a social media post on Tuesday, said Nigeria’s salvation does not lie in the hands of what he called “Internally Displaced Politicians (IDPs)” who have come together to form ADC, which he described as a “vendetta actualisation vehicle”. He also dubbed ADC as an “old guard” and linked it to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which he referred to as the “All Pilferers Congress”. Soyombo claimed the ADC offers no genuine alternative and, if elected, would only…

The family of a 50-year-old woman, Mrs Ijeoma Wilson Obote, who was shot and killed by a police officer in Calabar on March 23, has accused the authorities of neglect and lack of support. According to her children, Promise and Miracle Obote, their mother was killed near the Atakpa Police Division, allegedly by Inspector Bassey Effiong, a serving officer who was on duty at the time of the incident. The family said Mrs. Obote was shot while returning from the market during a disturbance involving the officer. The deceased, a hair stylist at the Watt Shopping Centre, was said to…

A coalition of opposition parties in Gombe State has unveiled the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their platform for the 2027 elections. The unveiling took place during an “Expanded Cocus Meeting” on Tuesday, attended by officials of the party and prominent members of the opposition in the state, held at the Shugleez event centre. Speaking at the event, a former minister and leader of the coalition in the state, Idris Umar, said that the alliance by opposition parties in the ADC is not aimed at ousting the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from power but rather “to salvage the nation…

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest full-back, Olaoluwa Temitayo Aina, has penned a new three-year deal with the two-time UEFA Champions League winners, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old moved to the City Ground from Torino in 2023 on a free deal and has been a revelation for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side across two seasons, scoring three goals and providing two assists in 59 games for the Reds. Aina’s deal at Forest expired on June 30, and the club have extended his stay until the summer of 2028. In a statement on the club’s official website, it was announced that the 46-cap Super…

Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has adjourned ruling to July 17, 2025, in an application filed by former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, seeking the temporary release of his international passport to enable him to travel abroad for medical treatment. Bello, who is facing prosecution over an alleged ₦110 billion fraud, is being tried by the Federal Government.He is represented by counsel led by Joseph Daudu, SAN, while the prosecution team is led by Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, with Chukwudi Enyebili also appearing for the Federal Government. In his motion dated June 19 and filed…

In SummaryThe Africa Digital Transformation Market is projected to reach $30.24 billion by the end of 2025 and is expected to grow to $63.31 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.90%. The digital economy’s contribution to Africa’s GDP is expected to reach 5.2% by the end of 2025, up from 1.1% in 2012, according to Digital Realty. Average technological capabilities in African Union Member States have nearly doubled, increasing from 25% to 41%, according to AUDA-NEPAD. Public cloud deployment held a 63.0% share of the African digital transformation market in 2024. Deep Dive!!In recent years, Africa has experienced a profound shift…

Publisher of Ovation magazine and former presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, has alleged that Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), paid $30,000 to each delegate during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2022 presidential primaries. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired on Monday, Momodu revealed that he was sternly warned by a former Nigerian president to jettison the idea of participating in the race, considering the amount of money being offered to delegates by Wike. “A former president of Nigeria sent someone to tell me not to waste my money on the PDP 2022 primaries because…

No fewer than three children have died, and six others have been infected, following a suspected diphtheria outbreak in Zaria, Kaduna State. Dr Bello Jamoh, Executive Secretary of Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board, said the outbreak had persisted in the state for the past 10 months, since October 2024. He said the Kaduna State Ministry of Health was leading the response to the disease outbreak, with support from relevant partners and stakeholders. Jamoh added that a team of experts would be deployed to strengthen efforts in tackling the spread and providing medical support. Meanwhile, Malam Bashir-Magaji Basharata, a resident of…

As Ekiti State prepares for the 2026 governorship election, all eyes are on Governor Biodun Oyebanji to secure President Bola Tinubu’s endorsement for a second term. Though the governor has received sweeping support from APC leaders across the state and delivered a strong performance in office, his silence on re-election is fueling speculation of stormy days ahead, AYODELE AFOLABI reports. In a few months’ time, political parties across Ekiti State will begin the high-stakes rituals of primary elections, setting the stage for a fiercely anticipated 2026 governorship race. At the heart of the contest lies a question: Will President Bola…

• Timi Frank cautions alliance against South-only presidential ticket• ADC accuses Tinubu administration of plotting to destabilise coalition• APC downplays 2027 threat, says Tinubu doing what Nigerians elected him for• NNPP explains refusal to join ADC-led coalition• No rift between Buhari, Tinubu, Garba Shehu clarifies The immediate past National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has warned that the newly formed opposition coalition under the party’s banner risks collapse if not properly managed ahead of the 2027 general elections. He cited the threat of clashing interests and competing political blocs as potential fault lines. His warning came…