***Recalls ID Card Controversy A Senator representing Kano State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kawu Sumaila, has cautioned against the use of ethnic narratives in Nigerian politics, warning that those who promote falsehoods against political actors for partisan gain risk moral and spiritual consequences. In a statement circulating online, the lawmaker said he would not remain silent over what he described as “deliberate ethnic propaganda” targeted at former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Sumaila reportedly dismissed claims that Obi is an ethnic bigot, insisting that such allegations are politically motivated and unsupported by facts.…
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Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2027 election, Adewole Adebayo, has said Nigeria is yet to attain true democracy, insisting the country still operates a civilian system disconnected from the lived realities of citizens. Speaking during a Democracy Day reflection interview on Baira 98.5 FM in Abuja, Adebayo said Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999 has not translated into stronger institutions, improved welfare, or deeper accountability. He argued that while elections have been consistently held, the substance of democracy remains weak. “Since 1993, only two things have changed: our problems have become bigger, and our democratic space…
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), African Democratic Congress, has moved to calm rising tensions within the party following a Federal High Court judgment that reportedly ordered the deregistration of the party alongside some others. In a strongly worded response during a meeting with ADC candidates in Abuja on Monday, former Senate President David Mark dismissed the ruling as a “direct assault on democratic principles,” insisting it cannot withstand legal scrutiny. He questioned the validity of the judgment, arguing that an earlier order of the Court of Appeal had already stayed proceedings in the matter and fixed…
In a move that signals fresh political recalibrations ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Kano State, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, son of former Kano governor and influential political figure Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as its deputy governorship candidate. The announcement was made by the party’s governorship flagbearer, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who is expected to lead the NDC into what is shaping up to be a highly competitive contest in Nigeria’s most politically significant northern state. Mustapha, a former Commissioner for Youths and Sports in Kano State, stepped down from his cabinet position earlier this…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for greater transparency from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of judicial pronouncements affecting the leadership structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued in Abuja, the rights group said INEC must clarify its position on court decisions that have raised legal questions about the party’s internal leadership arrangements and compliance with constitutional provisions. HURIWA expressed concern over what it described as uncertainty surrounding the Commission’s response to multiple judicial findings linked to ongoing disputes within the PDP. The group specifically questioned whether INEC…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Renaissance Care and Empowerment Foundation (RECEF) has called for strengthened democratic governance in Nigeria, urging greater respect for press freedom and an end to alleged security agency overreach. In a statement marking the June 12 Democracy Day celebration, the Executive Director of RECEF, Ambassador Idris Ozovehe Muraina, said Nigerians must continue to safeguard democratic values while pushing for improved governance and accountability. Muraina noted that although Nigeria has made progress since returning to democratic rule, the nation still faces significant economic hardship and persistent security challenges that demand urgent and sustained attention. “As we mark…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has challenged young Nigerians to become drivers of innovation, enterprise and ethical leadership, insisting that the country’s future rests on a generation committed to productivity and value creation. Speaking at the This Generation Conference organised by Summit Bible Church in Abuja, Obi said sustainable success is rooted in competence, integrity, discipline and hard work rather than the pursuit of quick gains. Addressing an audience of young entrepreneurs, professionals and business leaders, he shared lessons from his years in business and public service, stressing that meaningful progress is achieved through consistent effort…
Nine high-value Abuja properties allegedly connected to former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, have been placed under interim forfeiture by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The order, granted by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, followed an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which argued that the assets were suspected proceeds of unlawful activities. The properties, located in some of Abuja’s most sought-after districts, are to remain under temporary forfeiture pending the determination of a substantive application seeking their permanent forfeiture to the Federal Government. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/607/2026, the anti-graft agency invoked provisions of…
The political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections may have been significantly altered following a Federal High Court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties over poor electoral performance. The affected parties are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP) and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the judgment in Abuja, held that the parties no longer met the constitutional conditions required to remain on INEC’s register. The case was brought before the court by a group of former lawmakers, who argued…
Former Abia State governor and senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has thrown his weight behind legislative efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s judiciary, while also reaffirming his commitment to youth empowerment and transparency in regional development initiatives. Speaking during Senate deliberations on two judicial reform bills, Kalu supported proposals seeking to increase the number of judges in the Federal High Court and justices in the Court of Appeal, arguing that expanding the judiciary would help reduce case backlogs and accelerate access to justice. According to him, delays in the justice system undermine public confidence and weaken democratic institutions, stressing that…