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The ADC saga: How history, factions and political miscalculations collided — by Oluwadare Ayeni
In Nigerian politics, crises rarely begin where the public first notices them. They build quietly over time, through unresolved leadership disputes, fragile alliances, and institutional weaknesses, until one day they explode into national attention. The current turmoil surrounding the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a classic example. What is today being presented by some political actors as a sudden disruption…
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How Nigeria is strengthening revenue drive through the mining sector — by Aderonke Atoyebi
Nigeria’s new tax laws are not just policy on paper, they are being taken seriously, and their scope is already expanding in practical and impactful ways. One of the clearest signals of this commitment is the decision to vest the Nigeria Revenue Service with the responsibility of collecting mineral royalties from mining operators across the country. This development reflects a…
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ADC raises alarm over possible exclusion from 2027 polls by INEC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns that it may be unable to participate in the 2027 general elections, alleging that actions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could prevent it from fielding candidates. The party said INEC’s refusal to accept its correspondence is hindering its ability to meet critical legal requirements, including stipulated notice periods and submission…
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Tinubu not responsible for ADC crisis, says APC chieftain
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has warned the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to leave President Bola Tinubu out of its woes. Speaking with journalists on Monday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described accusations directed at Tinubu as “disturbing and inaccurate,” noting that the…
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Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says
Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday. A framework to end hostilities has been put together by Pakistan and exchanged with Iran and the U.S. overnight, the source said, outlining a two-tier approach…
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INEC as strait of Hormuz — by Mahmud Jega
Imagine the political space in Nigeria to be the Persian Gulf, 989 kilometres long and 336 kms at its widest point. Imagine the 19 registered political parties in Nigeria to be akin to the 2,000 ships, with 20,000 sailors on board, that have loaded up crude oil and liquefied natural gas from Iraqi, Qatari, Bahraini, Saudi Arabian and Emirati ports,…
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The essential Gbenga Daniel: A titan of two worlds — by Adegbenro Adebanjo
Justus Olugbenga Daniel has enjoyed the best of two worlds. He started off as a consummate businessman conquering the corporate world and through this became a major contributor to technological and economic development of the country via Kresta Laurel, the Country’s leading Brand in elevators and escalators and associated engineering configurations founded by him when he was 34. He thereafter…
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IDF intelligence, strikes helped US rescue downed pilot, sources told the ‘Post’
New details have emerged regarding the unprecedented level of cooperation between the IDF and the United States military during a high-stakes rescue operation to retrieve American pilots after their F-15 crashed in Iranian territory last Friday. The 48-hour mission, which a senior US official described as “the boldest and most courageous rescue operation in history,” relied also on Israeli intelligence…
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ADC poses threat to Nigeria’s democracy, says Tinubu Media Support Group
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), a pro-government advocacy platform, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a threat to Nigeria’s democracy, alleging that the opposition party is made up of failed and power-driven politicians. The group stated that it is not surprising that many Nigerians are gravitating towards the All Progressives Congress (APC), which it said has demonstrated…
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US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House
The US Secret Service is investigating gunfire heard near the White House early on Sunday morning. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area around Washington DC’s Lafayette Park just after midnight local time (04:00 GMT) and conducted a search of the park, just north of the president’s residence, and the surrounding area, the agency said. No suspect was…
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