By Abubakar G. Danmalam In politics, structure beats slogans and in Jigawa ADC, one name consistently comes up whenever structure is mentioned: Hon. Bashir Adamu (Matawallen Kazaure). Political insiders call him “Jumbo” not only because of his stature, but because of the political antecedents and weight he carries. While ADC was still an unfamiliar acronym across most of Jigawa’s 27 local government areas, Bashir was already on the ground, building ward structures, funding party Secretariat, and recruiting members door-to-door as far back as 2025. The petition he filed against the party’s primary process reflects his frustration, he did not merely…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has hailed the intervention of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal in the political party deregistration dispute, describing the ruling as a critical judicial safeguard that prevented a potentially dangerous assault on Nigeria’s democratic foundations. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, HURIWA said the appellate court’s decision to suspend the execution of the Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has restored confidence in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognised Prof. Sadid Umar Abubakar Gombe as National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), effectively reversing its earlier position and bringing an end to a prolonged leadership dispute within the party. The electoral commission on Wednesday updated its records, removing the name of former chairman Shehu Musa Gabam and other officials previously listed by the commission, in what party leaders described as full compliance with a Supreme Court judgment affirming the party’s authority over its internal affairs. The development marks a significant victory for the SDP leadership led by Prof. Gombe…
Nigeria has the capacity to become a continental leader in Africa’s fast-growing digital and creative economy, according to the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot. Speaking at the third Omniverse Africa Summit in Lagos, Mignot said Nigeria’s large youth population, expanding tech ecosystem, and strong entrepreneurial culture place it in a strategic position to shape the continent’s future digital transformation. He said the emerging “new economy”—powered by digital technology, innovation, and creative industries—presents a major opportunity for growth, particularly for young Africans who are increasingly digital-native. Mignot noted that young Nigerians are already part of a generation…
Nigerian youths have issued one of their most far-reaching political and economic reform blueprints in recent years, demanding sweeping changes to governance, economic structure, and civic participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The demands were made at the maiden National Youth Conference organised by the National Youth Stakeholders’ Forum (NYSF) in Abuja, where youth leaders from across the country joined policymakers, traditional rulers, business executives, and civil society actors in what is emerging as a coordinated push for generational inclusion in national decision-making. Held under the theme “The Future of Nigerian Youths and Expectations from Political Leaders: Demanding Accountability,…
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of ICT and the Southwest, DIG Adegoke Fayoade, has begun a regional operational and stakeholder engagement tour with a series of strategic visits in Ibadan, Oyo State, aimed at strengthening security coordination and enhancing policing effectiveness across the Southwest. Fayoade met separately with Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, where he discussed expanded collaboration between security agencies, government structures, and traditional institutions in addressing security challenges in the region. He commended the state government’s continued support for security agencies and stressed the need for stronger…
The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) is steadily positioning itself as one of Africa’s leading research institutions, attracting significant international funding and forging strategic partnerships aimed at addressing some of the continent’s most pressing health, agricultural, educational and climate-related challenges. With 16 active international research grants backed by major global institutions including the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Bank, the European Union, Innovate UK and the United Kingdom’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the university is increasingly becoming a destination for cutting-edge research with global relevance and local impact. The projects have connected UNIABUJA…
A High Court in Kogi State has sentenced a man, Jibrin Halilu, to death by hanging after convicting him of kidnapping and murder. The judgment was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Abdul Nicodemus Awulu, who ruled that the prosecution had successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court heard that Halilu, alongside others still at large, abducted the owner of Everready Hotel in Obajana in March 2023 and demanded a ransom from his family. Although the victim’s family reportedly paid ₦2.5 million for his release, he was later killed by his abductors. During the trial, prosecutors told the court…
The growing international recognition of Senator Neda Bernards Imasuen’s legislative contributions has received a major boost as the Edo South lawmaker has been selected for one of Africa’s most prestigious leadership honours. Senator Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District in Nigeria’s 10th Senate, will be honoured with the Distinguished Achievement in Legislative Excellence and Democratic Governance Award at the 2026 African Achievers Awards ceremony scheduled to hold at the historic House of Lords in London on July 22. The award, regarded as one of the continent’s foremost platforms for celebrating transformational leadership and public service, is reserved for individuals…
As the 2027 governorship race draws closer in Katsina State, insecurity and economic hardship have become defining issues shaping political discussions, with the candidacy of the Garba Yakubu Lado Danmarke of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) increasingly gaining attention. A former Senator and House of Representatives member, Lado Danmarke has remained an influential political figure in the state for over two decades. Emerging as the PDP consensus candidate in 2026, he has anchored his campaign on restoring security, reviving livelihoods, and addressing unemployment and poverty. In a statement by Umar Sule, a member of the Fix PDP Fix Nigeria group,…