Category: Leadership

97 Lawyers Line Up To Defend ADC, Mark, Aregbesola Against APC

Abibat Babalola

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has assembled a team of 97 lawyers to challenge what it describes as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s ‘fake lawsuit’ against its interim leadership, including former Senate President David Mark and former Minister Rauf Aregbesola. The legal team, led by Barrister Mohammed Sheriff, made this known in Abuja on Tuesday, accusing the ruling APC of filing a suit using the names of individuals who are not members of the ADC. This development follows a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja between Senator Mark, who is now the…

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ADC Accuses Tinubu’s Allies Of Secret Meeting With Coalition Members To Destabilise Party

Abibat Babalola

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of orchestrating a covert plan to weaken and destabilise the opposition coalition. The party raised concerns over a secret meeting convened by some federal officials with former state chairmen and key members of the ADC’s executive committees in the north-east and north-west regions of the country. In a statement issued on Monday, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s interim national publicity secretary, said the meeting’s purpose was not related to national security or peacebuilding but aimed at intimidating and coercing…

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Electricity Subsidy Gulped N536bn In Q1, Says NERC

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the country incurred an electricity subsidy debt of N536.4 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. In its recent 2025 first quarter (Q1) report, the NERC attributed the accumulated sum to the lack of cost-reflective tariffs across all electricity distribution companies (DisCos). “It is important to note that due to the absence of cost-reflective tariffs across all DisCos, the Government incurred a subsidy obligation of N536.40 billion (59.16% of total NBET invoice) in 2025/Q1,” the commission said. “Between 2024/Q4 and 2025/Q1, the…

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Dr. Adeola Yusuf Headlines Asharami Square 2.0 As Sahara Group Champions Dialogue on Gas

Abibat Babalola

‘Preventing misinformation and greenwashing,” key focus of the engagement by the energy communication researcher + Who-will-say what list of panelists at the exclusive event   Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Dr. Adeola Yusuf, is to headline the Asharami Square 2.0, a Sahara Group initiative aimed at promoting sustainability through effective media advocacy. Sahara Group, which announced this in a statement, maintained that the second edition of Asharami Square, its flagship thought leadership platform, would explore important gas-related options as Africa seeks various opportunities to enhance energy access and security across…

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I’m Running For President, Not VP — Obi

Abibat Babalola

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has reiterated his determination to run for the presidency again in 2027, stating that he is qualified for the office. “I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it,” Obi said in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. In response to a question whether he was considering becoming the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 election, Obi said, “This is not in…

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‘Fire For Fire,’ Tinubu Orders Military To Confront Terrorists, Bandits

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has issued a marching order to the military to confront Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, separatists, and other criminal gangs threatening the peace and sovereignty of the nation, stating that the time to crush the criminals is now. President Tinubu, who gave the charge at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day celebration held in Kaduna State, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of officers and soldiers of the armed forces. He also promised to continue to invest in modern equipment, intelligence, and human…

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‘No Official Action Until…” Senate Reacts As Natasha Mulls Return

Abibat Babalola

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared her intention to resume legislative duties in the Senate on Tuesday, following a Federal High Court judgment that voided her suspension and ordered her immediate reinstatement. But while the lawmaker prepares to return, the Senate says it will take no official action until it receives and reviews the Certified True Copy of the judgment delivered on July 4, 2025. In a statement on Sunday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed that although…

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Don’t Fight, Challenge APC With Facts, Aregbesola Tells ADC Supporters

Abibat Babalola

A former Interior Minister and interim national secretary of the party, Rauf Aregbesola, has cautioned members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against insulting or attacking supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the formal launch of the party in Abuja. Aregbesola, who returned to Lagos on Friday, posted the advice in a statement released via his social media handles. His advice comes as the newly formed coalition plans to unseat the Tinubu administration in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The former minister thanked supporters who came to receive…

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Exporting Doctors While Undermining Welfare Is Inexcusable,’ NMA Faults Nigeria-Saint Lucia Deal

Abibat Babalola

“Exporting doctors while undermining their welfare at home is inexcusable,” the NMA said in a statement dated Thursday, July 3, 2025, and signed by its Secretary General, Dr Benjamin Sichey Egbo. The association expressed “deep concern and dismay” over the government’s move, arguing that it contradicted the reality faced by many Nigerian doctors, who are “struggling with poor remuneration, unpaid allowances, hazardous working conditions, and widespread burnout.” “This move is a deeply troubling contradiction and an attempt to bolster Nigeria’s international image while failing to meet basic obligations owed to…

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I Won’t Disclose Details Of Peace Deal With Fubara – Wike

Abibat Babalola

Wike stated this on Thursday during a media chat at his residence in Abuja. He said that rather than disclose details of the peace deal, he would instead allow people to speculate. “I will allow you to speculate, it’s not my business. All I know is that peace has come,” Wike said. “If you are not satisfied with that, there is nothing we can do. What is important is that peace has returned, whatever thing anybody says is not my business.” He stated that some individuals had turned the crisis…

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