Seeks international backing for democratic rights, raises alarm over economic hardship and governance Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has taken his campaign for democratic accountability and electoral credibility to European Union ambassadors, urging them to support Nigerians’ right to freely choose their leaders in 2027. Obi made the appeal on Thursday, November 5, 2026, during a meeting with ambassadors of EU member countries in Abuja, where he presented concerns about Nigeria’s economic and political conditions. The former Anambra State governor said discussions centred on the worsening cost of living, citizens’ welfare, governance and the need…
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By Tunde Olusunle There are moments when a court judgement does not merely decide a case, but exposes the moral rot at the centre of our public life. The judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/LKJ/CS/63/2026, nullifying the APC senatorial primary for Kogi West duly won by Senator Sunday Steve Karimi and awarding the ticket to Samuel Bamidele Aro, is one such moment. It is not law. It is not justice. It is a farce dressed in the robe of law. How do you nullify a primary duly conducted and won,…
Nger State Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago has pledged that renovations at the state’s permanent National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp will be completed ahead of schedule. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch C, Stream Two NYSC members in Paiko, Bago emphasized that the updated facilities will rank among the best in the country once finished. Representing the governor, Mallam Umar Garba Ngeski, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for Youth Development, reiterated the state’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and safety of the corps members. “To facilitate your best performance, we must provide a conducive environment,” he…
Director-General of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Campaign Council, Ibrahim Abdulkarim, has urged opposition parties to reflect on the implications of a recent Federal High Court ruling that dissolved the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under David Mark. Rather than celebrating, Abdulkarim advises members to see this as a signal to unite against a common adversary. In a ruling delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, the court declared the Mark-led caretaker committee illegal, supporting Nafiu Bala, the former National Deputy Chairman of the ADC (North-East). This decision invalidated significant party actions, including the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the…
In a shocking revelation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uncovered a plot aimed at intimidating and kidnapping ad hoc electoral personnel ahead of the 2027 general elections. This alarming development raises significant security concerns for those tasked with overseeing the democratic process. During a zonal operational readiness assessment in Lokoja, INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan reported that intelligence operations had successfully apprehended those believed to be behind the scheme, who are now in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Amupitan sent a clear message: any threats or acts of violence against electoral personnel will result in…
Nigeria’s groundbreaking signature opens doors for Rwanda, Liberia, others, all aiming to unlock Africa’s $500bn fashion potential The Confederation of African Fashion (CAFA) is intensifying its mission to create a continental framework for Africa’s fashion industry, one year after Nigeria became the first country to sign the African Fashion Industry Growth Charter. At an anniversary event at Lagos’s Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, CAFA President Aare Prof. Lai Labode announced significant strides toward securing additional signatories and advancing the Charter for African Union consideration. Signed on November 5, 2025, through Nigeria’s Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and…
**Nasarawa alleges links between disruptive youths and two former top officials, demands investigation Political tension is brewing in Nasarawa State following the disruption of Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s visit to Lafia, with the state government calling on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the incident and alleged political connections of those involved. The government accused some youths of engaging in what it described as unruly conduct during Shettima’s visit on Wednesday, alleging that they had links to former Governor Tanko Al-Makura and former Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Adamu. Shettima was in the state as part of activities surrounding the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday rejected a Federal High Court judgment sacking the David Mark-led leadership and invalidating the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar, describing it as a desperate attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to cripple the opposition. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the judgment, delivered by Justice Peter Lifu in Abuja, came barely 24 hours after a massive turnout at its presidential campaign rally in Sokoto. “We have reasons to believe that the judgment had long been written on this case,” the party said, adding that…
Party accuses APC of pressuring Rockview, BON Hotel to deny it meeting venues The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly using political pressure to deny opposition parties access to meeting venues in Abuja, warning that the development could undermine democratic competition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party alleged that some hotels in the Federal Capital Territory had repeatedly withdrawn agreements to host its activities, despite prior arrangements, payments and compliance with booking conditions. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the NDC specifically named Rockview Hotel,…
Rights group cites DSS DG’s compensation record, says police must correct alleged injustice The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Disu, to order the release of four men detained over the MT THOR vessel case and investigate the role of CSP Omar John Sini. The association said the police chief should emulate the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, whose reported interventions in cases of wrongful detention and rights violations had helped restore public confidence in the security agency. In a statement on Thursday, HURIWA’s National Coordinator,…