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2027: Mark, Aregbesola, Other ADC Leaders In Closed-door Meeting
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, are in a closed-door meeting in Abuja. The meeting, chaired by former Senate President and ADC National Chairman, David Mark, was attended by prominent party figures including Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the National Secretary; Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation; and Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, a former Governor of Edo...
INEC Adopts Artificial Intelligence Technology To Enhance Electoral Processes
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division aimed at strengthening its ability to make data-driven decisions, detect and mitigate risks, and advance the automation of voter services. The announcement was made in a statement on Thursday by Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. He revealed...
Former Presidential Spokesperson Doyin Okupe Is Dead
Dr. Doyin Okupe, former presidential spokesperson and prominent political strategist, has passed away, ABN TV reports. His death was confirmed on Friday, March 7, 2025. Okupe, 71, was a key figure in Nigerian politics, having served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and, more recently, as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign. However, his political journey was...
Kaduna Residents Urged To Stay Calm Amid Ongoing NDA Firing Exercise
Residents of Afaka, Mando, and Kauya in Kaduna State were advised by the Nigerian Defense Academy on Friday not to be alarmed about the upcoming Inter Battalion Obstacles Crossing Competition for NDA cadets on Saturday. The announcement is contained in a statement by the Academy Public Relations Officer, Maj. Muhammad Maidawa in Kaduna. “This is to inform the general public, especially...
More Economic Hardship Coming, Change Your Strategy – Primate Ayodele Tells President Tinubu
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday advised President Bola Tinubu to change his approach towards economic hardship because he still foresees more economic crises for Nigeria. Primate Ayodele who commended Tinubu for his intervention in the Naira devaluation issue, maintained that the government hasn’t done the right thing to tackle economic hardship in the country. In...
Tinubu Unveils Economic Revival Plan Amidst Protests
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration is undertaking bold economic policies to propel Nigeria’s economy out of the downturn occasioned by multiple shocks in the global economy. He also called for global cooperation among African countries to tackle their shared economic challenges and take advantage of opportunities. The President spoke on Friday when he declared open the 2024 African...
Ogah, Otti, Wabara, Others Caution Ikpeazu Against Obtaining Fresh Loan As Chikamnayo Carpets Journalists Over Enquiry
Abia stakeholders and elders have cautioned the out-going Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu-led administation against taking any fresh loan, which, according to them will only worsen the debt burden of the state. The warning is coming on the heels of speculations ...
‘London Detention’: British Govt Hasn’t Apologised To Me – Peter Obi
Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP has denied receiving any letter of apology from the British government over his detention by immigration officials at Heathrow Airport in London. ABN TV had reported how Obi was detained in London over impersonation. On Thursday, rumors started making the rounds that the British authorities have apologised. READ ALSO: Peter Obi...
First Lady, Governors’ Wives To Halt “Japa” Syndrome
Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria's First Lady, has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to contribute to President Bola Tinubu's administration's "Renewed Hope Agenda." She also urged Nigerian youths to have faith in the present administration's attempts to deliver on the rewards of democracy and meet their fundamental needs. According to the UN, 26,400 Nigerian residents sought asylum abroad in 2022, while 27,000...
Yobe Governor Donates House, Cash To Family Of Civilian Killed In Accident Involving Military Officers
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State on Monday donated a house worth N6.5 million and N2.5 million to the family of the Late Mohammed Isa, who died in an accident involving a mine-resistant vehicle belonging to the Nigerian Army. It was gathered that the accident happened on August 19 when the military vehicle crushed Mohammed Isa on the Maisandari-Damaturu...
