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Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala has revealed that he underwent throat surgery eight days after his tense interview with Al Jazeera journalist Mehdi Hasan. Speaking on News Central, Bwala said: "I don't know whether it is the 'Obidient' people that threw that African thing, but in any...

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...

The Digest: Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria's presidency cannot be won through coercion, stressing that leadership requires inclusivity and broad acceptance. He expressed support for a South-East president to "heal the wounds of the civil war" but criticised certain approaches...

. The Digest: Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, David Mark, Rotimi Amaechi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso led an ADC protest tagged 'Occupy INEC' to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday. The demonstration protested what they described as the "partisanship" of the...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to rise in defence of the nation's democracy, warning against any attempt to entrench a one-party system. In a statement shared via his official Facebook handle, Obi said members and leaders of the ADC, alongside other...

The Digest: Activist Aisha Yesufu has compared Peter Obi to Nelson Mandela, saying the former Labour Party presidential candidate has the same disposition to serve, leave a legacy, and move on. Speaking on Arise TV, she reaffirmed her vow to oppose Obi if he seeks a second term, saying she...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused INEC of laying "deliberate administrative landmines" to prevent it from fielding candidates in the 2027 elections. The party said INEC's refusal to receive correspondence pending a court ruling conflicts with the Electoral Act's May...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over renewed attacks across Nigeria, recalling Tinubu's assurance that the violence in Jos would not recur. In an X post, Obi quoted Tinubu's earlier remark: "'This Experience Will Not Repeat...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Labour Party's Peter Obi, and several governors have urged Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, and hope during Easter celebrations. Atiku called on the government to ensure the security and welfare of citizens...

The Digest: Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has declared that Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi will never become Nigeria's president. Speaking on News Central TV, Bwala said Obi lacks the required qualities, including...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that late military ruler General Sani Abacha was "more democratic" than members of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) who fought against his regime. In an X post, Obi wrote: "General Sani Abacha, once...

The Digest: Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has criticised Peter Obi over remarks suggesting that late military ruler Sani Abacha was "more democratic" than NADECO activists. In an X post, Fani-Kayode called Obi's statement "despicable" and an insult to those who fought military...

The Digest: Minister of Works David Umahi has called on the south-east region to support President Bola Tinubu with 80 percent of its votes in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during the inauguration of the completed section of the Enugu–Onitsha expressway, Umahi said the conversation...

The Digest: The People's Redemption Party (PRP) has invited opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso to unite under its platform following a leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). INEC recently derecognised two ADC factions, citing a Court of...

The Digest: Top opposition leaders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, and Senator David Mark have gathered at the Yar'Adua Center in Abuja to address the crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress following its derecognition by the Independent...

The Digest: Veteran journalist Reuben Abati says Rabiu Kwankwaso's defection to the African Democratic Congress could significantly reshape Nigeria's opposition dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections. Abati noted that Kwankwaso's move, alongside his supporters from the NNPP, has strengthened the...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has explained why he is willing to work with members of the African Democratic Congress despite corruption allegations against some of them, saying close engagement gives him a chance to change them positively if guilty. He cited...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a stern warning against corruption in Nigeria's fuel sector, describing the country's fuel subsidy system as "organized crime." Speaking with Trust TV, Obi questioned discrepancies in reported fuel consumption, comparing Nigeria to...