Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has announced his departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing worsening internal crises within the party and broader national challenges. In a statement shared on Sunday on X, Obi said his decision followed deep personal reflection and “silent pains” he had endured while navigating Nigeria’s political environment....
Author: David Taylor (David Taylor)
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Our English Is Better Than Theirs- By Monday Ekpe
The other day, President William Ruto of Kenya stood before an audience in faraway Italy and declared: ” Our education is good. Our English is good. We speak some of the best English in the world. If you listen to a Nigerian speaking, you don’t know what they are saying; you need a translator…We have...
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Of Trigger-Happy Badges And Dead Nigerians- By Jonathan Nda-Isaiah
A 28-year-old man named Mene Ogidi sat on the ground in Effurun, Delta state, on April 26, 2026. His hands were tied behind his back with a rope. He was not running. He was not fighting. He was begging.“Officers, abeg, I go tell you everything. Na my friend deceive me. E dey Sapele. I go...
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Dangote Group Denies Rift Claims, Rejects Fabricated Refinery Funding Story
Dangote Group has denied claims that its founder, Aliko Dangote, fell out with Tony Elumelu, chairman of United Bank for Africa, describing the allegations as false and malicious. The rebuttal follows a post on X by a user alleging that Dangote had said he ran out of funds in 2021 while building the Dangote Petroleum...
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Morocco King Appoints Crown Prince To Senior Military Role
King Mohammed VI has appointed his son, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, to a senior coordinating role within the North African kingdom’s military, according to a statement from the royal court. The statement said the king, who serves as chief of the military general staff, had “graciously decided to appoint” the 22-year-old as coordinator of...
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Nigerian Army Arrest Influencer, Soldiers Over Alleged Incitement
The Nigerian Army said it has arrested a social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, along with some personnel over an alleged attempt to incite soldiers and breach military social media policy. Appolonia Anele, acting director of army public relations, in a statement said that Chidiebere, also known as “Justice Crack”, shared complaints by some soldiers...
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ADC Unveils Southwest Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it remains a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to improve living standards and address inequality in Nigeria. Southwest National Vice Chairman of the party, Akinbowale Omole, made the remarks in Ibadan where he unveiled the party’s Southwest leadership structure. Omole said the ADC...
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Bauchi Governor Defects To APM As PDP Crisis Deepens
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Allied Peoples Movement, citing deepening leadership and legal crises within the opposition party. Mohammed announced his defection on Saturday after what he described as extensive consultations with political stakeholders. He said Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling on the party’s leadership dispute marked...
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Lyon Defeat Arsenal 3-1 To Reach Women’s Champions League Final
Olympique Lyonnais reached the final of the women’s Champions League on Saturday, after defeating reigning champions Arsenal 3-1 in the second leg to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory. German forward Jule Brand scores the decisive late goal, scoring in the 86th minute at the Groupama Stadium. The eight-time champions, advanced to the final in Oslo...
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Ipswich Thrash QPR 3-0 To Seal Premier League Return
Ipswich Town secured an immediate return to the Premier League after defeating Queens Park Rangers to clinch the Championship’s second automatic promotion spot on the final day of the season. The team which was relegated 12 months ago after winning just four matches in their first top-flight campaign in 22 years, bounced back at the...