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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of undermining Nigeria’s democracy, alleging that recent actions by the electoral body were aimed at weakening opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. Addressing a world press conference at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, the National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, described INEC’s decision to withdraw recognition of the party’s leadership as a direct attack on democratic freedoms and an attempt to destabilise the opposition. Mark said the ADC had become the “last viable opposition party” in the country and alleged that…

I asked AI and Google to explain the meanings of the Latin terms. Here is the explanation that I got: Status quo ante bellum means “the state existing before the war”. It is used in treaties and diplomacy to describe a peace settlement in which neither side gains or loses territory, power, or economic rights, effectively restoring the political and geographical conditions that existed before the conflict began. Status quo: The current state of affairs. Status quo ante or status quo ante bellum: The state of affairs prior to a specific event. For example, Russia and the United States are…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared the air on recent public statements by political actors alleging partisan bias, calling for the removal of the Chairman of the Commission on account of the decision of the Commission to obey the recent Court of Appeal Judgment. In a statement on Thursday by Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, the Commission said it recognised the right of stakeholders to express their views, it is imperative to clarify that INEC is a creation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.According to him, The appointment, tenure, and removal…

The APC National Vanguard has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support a second term in office for Siminalayi Fubara, citing what it described as “impressive and verifiable developmental strides” across Rivers State. In a statement issued on Thursday by its National President, Dr Gbenga Salam (JP), the group said its position followed an extensive assessment tour of key infrastructure and public service projects executed under the Fubara administration. The APC National Vanguard said the appeal was based strictly on performance, arguing that governance outcomes should outweigh partisan considerations, particularly…

Abia ex-Councillors have hailed Governor Alex Otti for the commencement of the payment of their arrears of salary and other allowances which accumulated over the past 20 years. This is even after the ex-councillors have endorsed the Governor for a second term and a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Dr. Chima Anyaso for the Bende Federal Constituency seat in 2027. The seat is being presently occupied by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu. The former Councillors elected from 1999 to 2022 in the state, made the commendation and endorsements when they paid courtesy…

Nigerian singer Busola ‘Eleyele’ Oke has spoken out against the “online harassment” she has faced since her return to the music industry. In a recent post on her Instagram story, Oke appealed to critics of her music, urging them to allow her some peace of mind. The singer, best known for her hit track ‘Eleyele,’ opened up about the ridicule she has endured regarding her vocal abilities. She lamented that some critics have claimed her music no longer fits the contemporary sound. thecable

It is no longer news that the Lagos State Government is reintroducing the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Recall that the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently flagged off the reintroduction of the monthly exercise, saying it will be taking place every last Saturday of the month from 6.30 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. The governor, who spoke at the symbolic flag-off of the monthly exercise organised by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, held at Mushin-Agege Motor Road corridor, Lagos, noted that a clean city is not achieved by government alone but by the daily actions of the people…

Civil servants in Enugu State have expressed widespread excitement following the approval of promotion and conversion for 2,114 public workers by Governor Peter Mbah. The affected workers participated in the November/December 2025 promotion and conversion exercises conducted across the state civil service. The approval, which takes immediate effect, also covers the financial implications of the new ranks, ensuring that beneficiaries begin to enjoy their upgraded status without delay. Chairman, Enugu State Civil Service Commission, Mr. Robison Odo, who made the disclosure, yesterday, in Enugu, described the gesture as timely and morale-boosting, likening it to an Easter gift for workers. He…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed confidence that the ongoing collaboration between the Nigerian military and U.S. troops will lead to noticeable improvements in the country’s security in the coming weeks. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, made the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja during a briefing on ongoing military operations. He said that U.S. troops arrived in Nigeria on February 15, 2025, to support the Armed Forces. Onoja acknowledged that insecurity persisted in several parts of the country, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the collaboration. He emphasised, however, that the partnership focused on intelligence sharing and…

A Federal High Court in Kaduna, yesterday, ordered that the former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, should be returned to the detention facility of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) after it adjourned hearing of his bail application till today. El-Rufai was granted temporary freedom from custody on March 27 to enable him to bury his mother, who died on March 27 in Cairo, Egypt. However, the court, yesterday, adjourned proceedings on the bail application following arguments under tight security. Counsel to the former governor, Ukpong Akpan, who confirmed the development shortly after the session declined…