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The Digest: Rauf Aregbesola, national secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that the ADC will bulldoze the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections, singing and dancing to celebrate the party's national convention. In a viral moment, he chanted: "APC...

The Digest: Representatives of the British High Commission and the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, attended the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) organised by the David Mark-led faction at Rainbow Event Centre in Abuja. The British delegation was led by...

The Digest: The David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expelled factional chairman Nafiu Bala, House of Representatives member Leke Abejide, and eight other party members for alleged anti-party activities and attempts to create confusion and instability. The motion...

The Digest: Air conditioning systems have failed at the Rainbow event centre in Abuja, where the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is holding its national convention, leaving delegates grappling with heat. Former Kogi senator Dino Melaye said, "We are using this place by force. After paying...

The Digest: Former Anambra governor Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu's government of suppressing opposition politics, warning that Nigeria's democratic space is shrinking. Speaking on ARISE PrimeTime, Obi cited the denial of venues for ADC's national convention as a troubling sign...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of threatening to revoke the license of Rainbow Event Centre's owner if the facility is used for the party's national convention. ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi said the venue owner informed the party of...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has secured a new venue for its national convention after being denied access to Eagle Square and the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The convention will now be held at the Rainbow Event Centre in Abuja on Tuesday. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike...

The Digest: The factional leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has announced the suspension of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former SGF Babachir Lawal, and others over alleged anti-party activities. Adamawa State ADC Chairman Muh'd Raji Sulaiman Zumo...

The Digest: Former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai, while arriving at the state high court for his ICPC trial, asked an associate: "So tomorrow is our convention, right?" The associate responded: "God willing." El-Rufai is standing trial on charges of alleged abuse of office and fraud. He is...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it was denied access to both Eagle Square and the Moshood Abiola National Stadium for its national convention scheduled for April 14 in Abuja. Kola Ologbodiyan said the party wrote to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for Eagle Square but received...

The Digest: Senator Aminu Tambuwal has alleged that Nigeria's national budgets for 2023, 2024, and 2025 were not implemented, claiming that appropriated funds were diverted for vote-buying. In a viral video clip, the former Sokoto governor said, "Where is the money? It has been diverted, so...

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Abuja has shifted judgment in a suit seeking to restrain Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from parading themselves as African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairman and secretary until April 14. The ruling was initially scheduled for Monday but was...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed that over 3,000 delegates are expected at its national convention scheduled for April 14 in Abuja. National Publicity Secretary Bola Abdullahi accused authorities of frustrating efforts to use Eagle Square and the Moshood Abiola...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused INEC of bias over the derecognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership led by David Mark. In a BBC interview, Atiku said the commission misinterpreted a court of appeal ruling on the party's internal affairs. When...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened civil disobedience until INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan resigns, following fresh allegations of pro-APC bias from old tweets. US-based scholar Farooq Kperogi published a column alleging archived posts from an X account bearing...

The Digest: Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) loyal to Nafiu Bala have protested at INEC headquarters in Abuja, demanding recognition of Bala as the party's authentic national chairman. The protest, led by Bala and House of Representatives member Leke Abejide, marks the second...

. The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde met with ADC leaders David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola in Abuja as part of a political realignment aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The meeting included Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Rotimi Amaechi. However, the...

The Digest: Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a large protest in Abuja, demanding the resignation or removal of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan. Protesters, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, and David Mark, marched to the INEC...

The Digest: Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki are currently in a closed-door meeting in Abuja. Those present include David Mark, Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Abubakar...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received a petition submitted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), presented by National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola to INEC National Commissioner Abdullahi Zuru. The petition follows a peaceful protest led by Atiku...