Benin Republic elects 49-year-old Wadagni as new president
Benin’s finance minister has won a landslide victory in a presidential election, according to provisional results, keeping the coastal west African country on course after a decade of robust economic growth. Wadagni embodies continuity with the era of outgoing president…
ADC Concludes Convention, Amends Constitution, Ratifies Mark-Led NWC
The African Democratic Congress concluded its national convention on Tuesday in Abuja, with delegates overwhelmingly voting to amend the party’s constitution.At the end of voting, the Chairman of the ADC Electoral Sub-Committee and former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha,…
Islamist Insurgency Dominates Benin Presidential Campaign
As fear grows that the militant Islamist insurgency that has taken over large parts of West Africa is spreading, security has become a dominant issue in Benin’s presidential campaign. The Sunday presidential election comes about four months after outgoing President…
ADC Sues INEC, Demands Recognition Of Mark, Aregbesola
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has filed a lawsuit at a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore the names of Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as the party’s National…
Insecurity: US move signals Tinubu’s failures — ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of being dangerously distracted by political considerations amid worsening insecurity, warning that recent actions by the United States government reflect declining international confidence in Nigeria’s ability to maintain safety….
You’re not the court’— ADC slams INEC chair, vows to hold congresses
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply rebuked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, accusing him of overstepping his authority and misinterpreting a court order, while insisting it will go ahead with its planned…
Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso lead mass protest demanding “Tinubu Let Our Democracy Breathe”
Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso lead mass protest demanding “Tinubu Let Our Democracy Breathe” Opposition leaders Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso march through Abuja with democracy banners “Tinubu Let Our Democracy Breathe” as thousands chant, “Tinubu Must ‘Go.’” Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets…
Late President Buhari’s son, Yusuf, set to run for House of Reps
A former special assistant on digital communications to Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad has said that the late president’s son, Yusuf Buhari, has declared his intention to contest a House of Representatives seat in 2027. In a letter dated April 3,…
2027: Aisha Yesufu vows to oppose Peter Obi ‘if he plans second term’
Political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has vowed to oppose Peter Obi if he gets to office as president and decides to do more than one term. Yesufu made this statement on Monday when she featured in an interview on Arise Television’s…
ADC Youths Threaten Nationwide Protest Against INEC Derecognition Decision
The youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding an immediate reversal of the derecognition of the David Mark-led National Working Committee or face massive nationwide protest….