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Chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rose from a national caucus meeting on Thursday night with a resolve to rest the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this to newsmen at the end of the meeting held in Abuja. Nigerian Tribune checks revealed that the ADA linked to former Vice President, …

After regularly testing the guardrails of American democracy in his second term, President Donald Trump is now busting through them — at a breakneck pace. The Justice Department on Thursday secured an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, just days after Trump urged it to prosecute him and forced out the prosecutor who resisted charging the president’s political foes. The situation epitomizes …

The Mapo Hall is the point of convergence for political leaders, traditional rulers, residents and visitors who have surged to the city from far and wide to witness the historic coronation of Oba Ladoja Ibadan, Nigeria’s largest indigenous city, is alive today as the much-anticipated coronation of the 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, takes centre stage. The Mapo Hall …

UMUAHIA — Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has assured that contrary to perceptions in some quarters, South East governors have not abandoned the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking during a media parley on Thursday night in Umuahia, Otti said the governors are actively engaging relevant authorities to secure Kanu’s release, but …

While Mr Ajimobi’s approach left the system vulnerable to legal challenge, Governor Makinde’s law closed the loophole by spelling out that wearing a crown does not exclude one from ascending. A controversial reform introduced by former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi in 2017 almost disrupted Ibadan’s royal succession, which is known for its seamlessness and predictability. Acting on the recommendations …

In a letter signed by Dr. Dunkwu Agbambu on behalf of the Ikenga Think-Thank, North America, the group condemned what it termed the betrayal of the Igbo people by their leaders. A group of Igbo professionals in the diaspora have accused governors and political leaders from Nigeria’s South-East region, of “silent complicity” in what it described as the systematic extermination …

•As Tinubu directs NSA on Niger Delta peace, development•Confers National Honours on murdered ‘Ogoni Four’ 31 years after The Federal Government took steps closer to the restart of oil exploration in Ogoniland on Wednesday, following the receipt of the report of the Ogoni Dialogue Committee by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. The president, at the …

The Trump administration proposed a 21-point peace plan to end the war in Gaza to Arab leaders on Tuesday, which led to an exchange of ideas among the leaders over how to agree on a final proposal that could potentially drive an end the conflict, according to a senior administration official and regional sources familiar with the matter. On Wednesday US Special …

By Samson Itodo Consequently, the 2027 elections could be managed by a relatively new leadership, unless the President reappoints some of the existing commissioners. Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will undergo a major leadership transition in less than 60 days, just 15 months to the 2027 general election. The current Chairman of the commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu will end …

Israel’s sudden decision to indefinitely close the sole land crossing giving over 3 million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank access to international travel, has intensified fears of more restrictions amid Israel’s threats of retaliation against Western recognition of a Palestinian state. A picture taken on September 24, 2025, shows an Israeli army inspection point on the road leading to the King …