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When former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan pushed for the resignation of Alh Bamanga Tukur as PDP National Chairman, he had a clear goal to position Adamu Mu’azu as his preferred replacement. His strategy was simple: consolidate party unity and strengthen the PDP ahead of the 2015 general elections. However, events quickly took a different turn. Despite his lobbying, the North East Zonal Congress initially chose Musa Babayo. Jonathan had to intervene directly, appealing to the region’s governors before Mu’azu’s candidacy gained traction. At his debut appearance, Mu’azu earned the nickname “The Game Changer,” a title that ironically turned back on Jonathan himself. The very man who was meant to rescue the party soon became the face of internal sabotage. Mu’azu’s meeting with then-opposition leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu raised suspicions. More telling was his body language on the campaign trail he refused to publicly endorse Jonathan and Vice President Namadi Sambo, instead vaguely urging...

Statement by Peter Obi 29th July 2025 My fellow Nigerians, In light of recent speculations and unfounded reports circulating in the media, I wish to categorically reaffirm my unwavering commitment to the coalition between the Labour Party and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).  Our shared vision remains rooted in building a new Nigeria one founded on justice, equity, accountability, and inclusive growth. Let me be clear: I have no intention whatsoever of returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), or to any political formation that does not fully align with our movement’s progressive values and the aspirations of millions of Nigerians yearning for real change.  My focus remains on strengthening the coalition we have formed one that is driven by young people, reform minded leaders, and citizens from all walks of life determined to reclaim our country from the grip of misgovernance. This is not the time for political games or recycled narratives. It is time for unity, i...

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has inaugurated former Senate President, David Mark; former Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal; former Minister Bolaji Abdullahi and General Tunde Ogbeha (rtd) amongst a 15-member National Executive Committee (NEC) to man the affairs of the party until a national convention to elect a substantive Exco is conducted. The members of ADC National Working Committee, NWC confirmed by NEC are: 1. Sen. David Mark ~ National Chairman. 2. H. E. Rauf Aregbesola (@raufaregbesola) ~ National Secretary. 3. Hon. Bolaji Abdullahi (@BolajiADC ) ~ National Publicity Secretary. 4. Sir Babachir Lawal (@babachirlawal) ~ Deputy National Chairman, N/E 5. Chinonso Obasi ~ Deputy National Youth Leader. 6. Hon. Usani Uguru Usani~ Assistant National Chairman. 7. Sen. Clever Ikisikpo ~ Deputy National Treasurer. 8. Mrs Jackie Wayas (@JWEZEE) ~ DEP. National Publicity. 9. Cmrd. Nkem Ukandu ~ Natio...

PRESS STATEMENT ADC: The APC Must Reapply to the Nigerian People in 2027 — Says “No Vacancy” Comment Arrogant and Undemocratic The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has responded to recent comments by the new National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, that there would be "no vacancy in Aso Rock" come 2027. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, described the remark as presumptuous and undemocratic, insisting that the Presidency of Nigeria is not a hereditary office, but a mandate that must be earned and renewed through performance and public trust. According to the opposition party, the APC’s “no vacancy” statement betrays an arrogant mindset, that appears to overlook the right of Nigerian people to choose. The ADC warned that the APC should guide against utterances that could further suggest that people’s votes would not count. The full statement read: The APC Chairm...

The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the completion of the ongoing Asaba Twin Mega City project, a flagship urban renewal initiative under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE agenda.  The government has also warned individuals who have been compensated for their land to steer clear of the project site or risk demolition of illegal developments.   The Special Project Director in charge of the project, Barr. Victor Ebonka, emphasized the significance of the initiative during an inspection of the six-lane road leading to the twin mega cities.  He stated that the two cities—Asaba Waterfront City and Niger City, are being developed by reputable companies.   Ebonka noted that the project forms part of Governor Oborevwori’s vision to transform the capital territory into a modern, thriving city equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure.  According to him, the development would significantly transform the Asaba waterfront and contribute to the s...

As the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, when Rose Chinyere Uzoma visited Kano State not long after her appointment in July 2010 by President Goodluck Jonathan, she had to visit the citystate that hosts major training and operational facilities. Of course, she paid the customary courtesy call on Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso, governor of the State at the time. On receiving her, Kwankwaso virtually admonished the Immigration chief for becoming the Comptroller General when, by his thinking, the position ought to be occupied by his own kinsman, someone from Kano.  It was a shocking encounter. Nigerians were shocked at such indecorous disposition. If Uzoma was taken aback, she did not betray any emotion. Stoic, she went about the business of the day. The amazing thing was that Kwankwaso did not allege Uzoma was not qualified or that she was picked ahead of others or ahead of her superiors. His only point was that the post should have gone to someone from his Kano State. An...

Former Senate President David Mark; ex-Minister Rauf Aregbesola; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal; former Minister Bolaji Abdullahi and General Tunde Ogbeha (rtd) have assumed key leadership roles in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as members of the party’s newly inaugurated National Executive Committee (NEC). Their emergence followed the formal swearing-in ceremony of the new NEC on Monday night in Abuja, marking the official handover from the Ralph Nwosu-led outgoing executive. The event, which took place at the Chelsea Hotel, Abuja, on Tuesday July 29, 2025, was witnessed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), signalling compliance with electoral guidelines and party transition protocols. All newly sworn-in members were present during the brief but symbolic ceremony, which took place immediately after the party’s NEC meeting. During the meeting, expelled members (except 2023 presidential candidate Dumebi Kachik...

As the Spanish would say, "Que sera, sera" (whatever will be, will be). For the family of Jesse Iweanyi of Ogbe-Iyase and friends from Akwukwu-Igbo and environs, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, will remain an indelible date in their hearts. On this historic day, their illustrious daughter, Miss Chelsea Amaka Iweanyi, was honoured among Nigeria’s most exceptional youth corps members by His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Chelsea was conferred with the prestigious President’s NYSC Honours Award for the 2020–2023 service years for her excellent service during her primary assignment at Lere Local Government Area in Kaduna State. The award comes with an automatic federal government employment, a scholarship for postgraduate studies in any Nigerian university, and other life-changing benefits. The announcement was made during a grand reception held at the State House Conference Centre, Abu...

As the Spanish would say, "Que sera, sera" (whatever will be, will be). For the family of Jesse Iweanyi of Ogbe-Iyase and friends from Akwukwu-Igbo and environs, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, will remain an indelible date in their hearts. On this historic day, their illustrious daughter, Miss Chelsea Amaka Iweanyi, was honoured among Nigeria’s most exceptional youth corps members by His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Chelsea was conferred with the prestigious President’s NYSC Honours Award for the 2020–2023 service years for her excellent service during her primary assignment at Lere Local Government Area in Kaduna State. The award comes with an automatic federal government employment, a scholarship for postgraduate studies in any Nigerian university, and other life-changing benefits. The announcement was made during a grand reception held at the State House Conference Centre, Ab...

PRESS STATEMENTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Bitrus Pogu, Chairman, Middle Belt Forum (MFB) Luka Binniyat, National Spokesman, Middle Belt Forum (MBF) The Position of the Middle Belt Forum on the Proposed Legislation Making the Sultan of Sokoto and Oni of Ife, Permanent Co-chairmen of National Council for Traditional Rulers of Nigeria. The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) wishes to categorically express its firm opposition to a contentious clause in the National Council for Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024, currently before the National Assembly. The Bill, sponsored by Senator Simon Bako Lalong (Plateau South), who is respected son of the Middle Belt and the Gwad-Goemai of the Goemai ethnic nation, has passed its second reading as of March 2025 and is now under consideration by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service. At the heart of the controversy lies a deeply troubling clause in the Bill which proposes that the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife be ...

Godfrey C. Osakwe, a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and a seasoned development communicator, has extended warm congratulations to Miss Chelsea Amaka Iweanyi; a proud daughter of Akwukwu-Igbo Kingdom and other outstanding recipients of the 2020–2023 President’s NYSC Honours Award. The prestigious award is being conferred today, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 12 noon by His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. The announcement has sparked widespread excitement among awardees, their families, and communities across the country. Among the celebrated honourees, is Miss Chelsea Amaka Iweanyi, a Political Science graduate of Anambra State University, Igbariam Campus, and an indigene of Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. She served at the Lere Local Government Secretariat, Saminaka, Ka...

Press Statement  PDP Chides ADC over Unprovoked Attack …Insists PDP Remains Strong, Will Defeat Tinubu in 2027 The attention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to an unprovoked public verbal assault on national television by Bolaji Abdullahi, the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This unwarranted resort by Bolaji Abdullahi, an individual known for his roles as chief image maker and defender of the lying, deceitful, corrupt and failed All Progressives Congress (APC), to use the platform of the ADC to attack the PDP instead of addressing serious national issues is not only reckless but also revealing. It is rather unfortunate that the APC-indoctrinated Abdullahi is apparently unhappy that the PDP is building momentum against the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections hence this resort to attacking the PDP instead of confronting the APC. In any case the PDP, as the leading opposition Party, commanding the respect, loyalty...

If indeed the current conversation or documentation on state creation is genuine, and if Anioma State is excluded from the proposal, then it would be nothing short of a travesty of justice against the good people of Anioma Nation. Anioma remains Nigeria’s oldest unfulfilled agitation for state creation, dating back several decades. I recall emotionally the tireless efforts of our pioneers who championed this cause. A few years ago, I, Godfrey C. Osakwe, joined forces with like-minded patriots under the banner of the Umu Anioma Foundation Worldwide, to lend my voice and strength to this noble quest. It was during this advocacy that I encountered fellow agitators such as Emmanuel Ohia (Coordinator, Atlanta, USA), Lauretta Onochie (then UK-based before joining the Buhari government), Sister Gloria Adagbon (UK-based lawyer), Bros. Charles Anyasi, (now His Royal Majesty, Obi Charles Chukwunwike Anyasi, the Obi of Idumuje-Unor), Frank Ofili (Lagos), my brother Alister Chukwukadibia Smith (At...

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has rescheduled the state’s local government elections to August 30, 2025, following the conclusion of the selection process that trailed the composition of a new State Electoral Commission. Recall that the initial State electoral body set up by the suspended administration of Governor Sim Fubar was dissolved, and the new nominees submitted by Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, had been grilled in a gruelling screening process by the National Assembly (Senate) over the eligibility of some of the nominees, particularly the chairman in particular, who is from Cross Rivers State and not Rivers State which many had widely expected, before their confirmation. Dr. Michael Ekpali Odey, the newly appointed RSIEC Chairman, had announced the new date during his address at the unveiling of the revised election timetable at a stakeholders meeting which had leaders of registered political parties, traditional rulers, security age...

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, July 28, 2025, conferred the National Honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON on all team members of the victorious Super Falcons, the Nigerian female National Team, who won the recently concluded, Women African Cup Of Nation, WAFCON, in Morocco, on Saturday, July 26 2025. The team which was led by their captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, and won the championship for the 10th time against their Moroccan counterpart will also receive a cash gift of $100,000 and a three-bedroom apartment in the Renewed Hope Estate. In addition, each of the technical team members will also receive a cash gift of $50,000 from the president. A Statehouse Press Release which was issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) onJuly 28, 2025, reads: PRESIDENT TINUBU CONFERS NATIONAL HONOUR ON WAFCON-WINNING SUPER FALCONS, CASH REWARDS, HOUSING President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member tec...

Renowned journalist and former Presidential Spokesman, Olorogun Ima Niboro, has lauded Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, for what he described as “truly executive” leadership that is transforming the state in visible and impactful ways. Niboro made the remarks after a breakfast meeting with Governor Oborevwori, which he shared in a reflective post on his Facebook page.  The former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, described the governor as witty, warm, highly intelligent, and focused, praising his commitment to real development rather than political showmanship. “I use the phrase ‘truly executive’ deliberately and intentionally,” Niboro wrote, “because there were and still are ‘ceremonial governors’ in certain states across the nation,” he added.  He said Governor Oborevwori’s determined push for infrastructural renewal evokes memories of a time when Deltans “fasted and prayed” for such progress. According to Niboro, Obor...

Reverend and Mrs Samuel Arimoro . Christians  all over the world have been admonished to be focused and standfast to God in order not to loose their reward. This admonition was given today by the congregation Men's President, who doubles as the Chairman of Pastors' Day celebration at the Assemblies of God, Koka Branch Asaba, Anioma District, Mr. Ngwu Chukwuma. In a brief sermon on the  Theme: ' You Shall not Loose Your Rewards' Mr Ngwu called on Christians not to loose focus while urging them to serve God diligently as every action has a reward.  He illustrated his sermon by quoting the book of Genesis 8; 20-22, Galatians 6; 7-9, and the book of Mathew; 25: 14-29. He reminded them that  whatever you do on earth is what you be rewarded for, stressing that the essence of the yearly celebration of Pastors' Day in Assemblies of God is to celebrate our Pastors who have devoted all their time on earth to serve humanity. He noted that their Pastor, Reverend Samuel Arimoro ...