Ex- ADC Chair, Ralph Nwosu made to apologise to Channels TV anchor during a live interview.

A mild drama played out on Channels TV this morning, April 9, after former chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ralph Nwosu, was made to apologise to a Channels TV anchor, Kayode OkikiOlu.

Opposition must unite to protect democracy, Turaki says after meeting David Mark ADC faction

Kabiru Turaki, the factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called for unity among opposition parties.

 

EFCC appeals acquittal of ex-NDDC director over ‘N3.6bn fraud’

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed an appeal challenging the acquittal of Tuoyo Omatsuli, a former executive director of projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and three others over an alleged N3.6 billion money laundering case.

 

Ogun commissioner declares for Reps seat

The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Motunrayo Adeleye, has declared her intention to contest the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections.

FG dismisses US advisory to officials, insists Nigeria is safe

The Federal Government on Thursday dismissed concerns arising from a recent United States advisory authorising the departure of non-emergency personnel from its Abuja embassy, describing the move as a routine precaution that does not reflect Nigeria’s overall security reality.

JAMB Directs 2026 UTME Candidates to Print Examination Slips

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially directed all candidates registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to begin printing their examination slips.

FG Inaugurates Panel to Review Proposed $200bn High-Speed Rail Project

Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-agency committee to thoroughly assess the feasibility of a massive $200 billion gas-powered high-speed rail project spanning approximately 4,000 kilometres across Nigeria.  

ADC Crisis: INEC Deliberately Sabotaging Us, Court Orders Won’t Stand – Sen Victor Umeh

Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central, has strongly accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, of deliberately sabotaging the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by relying on invalid court orders in the ongoing party leadership crisis.  

Two children rescued as building collapses in Kwara

 

Two children were rescued on Thursday after a two-storey residential building collapsed in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, prompting emergency response and fresh warnings over structural safety.

Abba Moro says PDP members, not external figures to be blamed for party crisis

 

The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has blamed political actors within parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the persistent internal crises, insisting that external institutions are not responsible for the instability.

NUC approves establishment of Medical College at Adamawa State University

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of a College of Medical Sciences at Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi.

Rainstorm damages buildings, properties in Benue LGA

 

A devastating rainstorm has wreaked havoc in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving a trail of destruction across churches, schools, residential houses, and business establishments.

Benue: Gov Alia Offers Free Meals to Residents at Makurdi Restaurants

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State has launched a one-day free meal initiative for residents at two popular eateries in Makurdi, Kilimanjaro and Amala Spot, both located along Iyorchia Ayu Road.

Court Halts Adamawa ADC Congresses Amid Factional Crisis

Court orders suspension of Adamawa State ADC congresses scheduled to commence today, following a suit by the factional state chairman Shehu Yohanna.

DHQ confirms Borno military base attack, keeps mum on ‘killing’ of Brigade Commander

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday reacted to an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State.