Author: Lawan

•We’re prepared to fight more battles, says spokesman•Apex court ruling not win for Mark, others – Lawyers Despite the Supreme Court ruling, which paved the way for the re-listing of the Senator David Mark led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on its portal, the storm seems not to be over for the opposition party. This is as the party, which has said it is poised to sack the ruling All Progressives Congress. The ADC has been embroiled in a leadership crisis, with former Deputy National Chairman of the party,…

NANS Warns Against ‘Name-Dropping’ of Governor in Ogun JCC Election, Declares SA Adeyemi Persona Non Grata Concerned stakeholders in the National Association of Nigerian Students, Ogun State Joint Campus Committee, has become aware of troubling developments suggesting undue interference in its forthcoming election process. As an independent student body, NANS remains committed to democratic principles, transparency, and the collective will of students across campuses in Ogun State. However, recent indicators point to attempts by the Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Students’ Affairs, Adeyemi Azeez Amoo, to influence the electoral process in ways that could undermine its credibility…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate in Ekiti State, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, has extended warm felicitations to workers across the state on the occasion of this year’s Workers’ Day, commending their resilience, dedication, and invaluable contributions to the development of Ekiti State. In a statement signed by his Media Aide, Gani Salau, and made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Dr. Oluyede described Ekiti workers as the backbone of the state’s progress, noting that their commitment to duty remains instrumental to the sustenance of governance and economic growth. He acknowledged the sacrifices made by workers in both the public and…

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has acknowledged the judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered on Thursday, April 30, 2026, affirming the continuity of the party’s leadership structure. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mao Ohuabunwa, the BoT clarified that the apex court’s ruling upholds earlier decisions of the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, which nullified the PDP’s National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Ibadan. The BoT, describing itself as the conscience and moral compass of the party, expressed full respect for and acceptance…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and opposition supporters not to celebrate too soon after the Supreme Court affirmed Senator David Mark as leader of the party, warning that the real political contest is still ahead. Atiku said the court victory may have settled the leadership dispute within the ADC, but it does not end the larger political struggle the opposition faces as attention shifts to the 2027 general election. In a statement issued after the ruling, the former vice president described the judgment as an important moment for the party, but…

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned traditional rulers and stakeholders against repeating what he called their “mistake” in the 2023 elections, urging them to support experienced Senator Philip Aduda for re-election to secure a strong voice in the National Assembly. He gave the warning when the Abuja FCT Stakeholders’ Assembly, led by the Ona of Abaji and Chairman of the FCT Council of Chiefs, Dr. Adamu Yunusa, visited him. He also received the prestigious traditional title of “Hasken Abuja,” meaning ‘The Light of Abuja’ in recognition of his infrastructure strides and support for traditional institutions. The…

Activities across universities in the country are set to be disrupted following the commencement of a nationwide strike by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). The Joint Action Committee of both unions directed members to embark on a total and comprehensive industrial action from midnight today, May 1, after negotiations with the Federal Government failed to yield a concrete agreement. The directive was contained in a notice dated April 30, 2026, which was signed by NASU’s General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyémi and SSANU’s President, Mohammed Ibrahim. The…

Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has reacted to the Supreme Court’s decision on the party, characterising it as a significant support of the rule of law and democratic stability. This was revealed in a statement posted on his X account on Thursday. According to the former governor, the decision on party leadership structure sends a clear and reassuring message that the judiciary is a staunch defender of justice, fairness, and constitutional order. “I welcome the judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the matter concerning the African Democratic Congress,…

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu has dismissed a campaign poster naming him running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential ticket of the party. In an X post on Thursday night, Momodu said he dismissed the poster as a joke when he first came across it only for him to receive a deluge of messages from friends and supporters asking about its authenticity. He said it has therefore become necessary to publicly debunk the poster. The 2011 presidential candidate of National Conscience Party (NCP) explained that he no longer has any interest in seeking any political…

By Adenike O. Ajiboye The Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, on Thursday, April 30, inaugurated the newly-constituted executive council members of the Labour Writers Association of Nigeria, LAWAN, who will steer the affairs of the association for the next three years. The voting, which commenced at 10:25am, saw the re-election of Comrade Toba Agboola of the Nation Newspaper, as the Chairman, along with six other exco members, while the position of Auditor remains vacant, as nobody showed interest for it. Other re-elected exco members include Sunday Ojeme of New Telegraph Newspaper, as the Vice Chairman;…