ABUJA The African Democratic Congress, ADC, yesterday, revealed that zoning on of electoral offices is not a priority to the party at the moment. The party said it was rather focused on building a strong, grassroots-based political structure across Nigeria. The ADC stated that it intends to reshape the country’s political system by promoting principles, practical solutions, and people-centred governance rather than relying on regional power-sharing arrangements. In an exclusive interview, the ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party’s approach to the 2027 election would prioritise merit and national interest over traditional zoning. He also explained that…
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The milestone 10th season of Big Brother Naija, with the theme ’10/10′, premiered on Saturday as Ebuka Obi-Uchendu welcomed the first batch of housemates. Perennial host, Ebuka set the stage for fierce competition, with housemates eyeing a record ₦150 million grand prize. Each contestant brought unique energy and strategy, hinting at looming rivalries, surprise alliances, and the high-stakes drama BBNaija fans eagerly anticipate. In a surprise twist during the live premiere, Ebuka revealed that the ₦150 million prize won’t simply go to one winner. For the first time ever, housemates must earn the prize money weekly through various tasks and…
Medical doctors employed by the Lagos State Government have announced a three-day warning strike beginning 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025, in protest against what they described as an “illegal and disrespectful” salary deduction by the state government. The doctors, under the aegis of the Medical Guild, declared the strike after unsuccessful attempts at dialogue with relevant authorities. The warning strike is expected to end at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Speaking at a press conference at the Guild’s secretariat in Lagos, Chairman of the Medical Guild, Dr. Japhet Olugbogi, explained that the dispute began in April…
Interim National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Abdullahi, who spoke yesterday during the third Expanded Meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North), held in Abuja, described the alleged act of intimidation of governors as a conspiracy against the Nigerian people. He stated, “We don’t need to particularly target any serving governor. We know that no serving governor will want to come to us now because of the kind of intimidation that they are facing. “We know what they are doing to them. Some of them who cannot jump to their party (APC) are saying we are endorsing their presidential…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians to reject the new opposition coalition, alleging that the political party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is seeking to destroy the country. Wike’s demand came on the heels of statements made by the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, who said that the fear of intimidation by the administration of President Bola Tinubu prevented state governors from joining the coalition. Also, the Interim National Chairman of the party, Senator David Mark, has raised the alarm that Northern Nigeria is bleeding, pointing out that his…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons won a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title Saturday night, coming back from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 inside the 21,000-capacity Olympic Stadium in Rabat. It was a dramatic turnaround never witnessed before in the final of Africa’s women’s football showpiece. Until Saturday night, Super Falcons were unbeaten from the group stage to the final. And they deservedly won the $1 million prize money and the brand new WAFCON trophy for the winning team. Jennifer Echegini scurried Esther Okoronkwo’s set-piece from outside the box into the Moroccan net for Nigeria’s winning…
Foremost entrepreneur and founder of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote, has announced his retirement as a Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2025. A statement from the Group Chief, Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, said Africa’s richest man is relinquishing his position as Chairman and retiring from the Board so as to focus more attention on the Refinery, Petrochemicals, Fertiliser and Government Relations, in order to drive the company’s five-year business trajectory to a superlative height. The Board of Dangote Cement Plc has therefore announced the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh,…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has urged the Supreme Court to compel Osun State Government to refund seven months’ local government allocations to the Minister of Finance. The request was contained in a response filed through Fagbemi’s counsel, Chief Akin Olujimi SAN, to a suit instituted by the government via its attorney general. Osun had sued the AGF as the sole defendant, alleging that the Federal Government failed to release the statutory allocation due to its 30 local government councils for March 2025. In the suit marked SC/CV/379/2025, the state government claimed that…
The Ogun State Police Command on Saturday launched an intensive investigation into the brutal killing of a 16-year-old boy, Lawal Wahab, whose mutilated body was discovered along the Old Express Road in Igbile-Ijebu. Spokesperson of the Ogun State Police command, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this to newsmen in a statement in Abeokuta, the state capital. She said, Wahab, who had been living with his grandmother, was reported missing by his father, Mr. Lawal Olumide, earlier this month. She added that the tragic discovery was made on July 23, 2025, when residents alerted authorities to a decomposed body in the area. According…
Tanzanian music star Juma Jux Nkambala and Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo,are expecting their first child together. The couple made the announcement on Instagram on Thursday, sharing a maternity photoshoot featuring Priscilla’s growing baby bump. The post was captioned simply: “Mum & Dad.” The couple tied the knot in a series of elaborate ceremonies across Nigeria and Tanzania. The festivities began with a traditional Yoruba wedding in Lagos on April 17, followed by a white wedding on April 19. Prior to these, they held a Nikkah and civil wedding in Tanzania in February. The grand finale of their…