The forum’s secretary, Kennedy Odion, made the demands while addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, a day after Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, nullified the Mark-led interim leadership of the party. Odion alleged that despite the earlier rulings, INEC continued to recognise the Mark-led leadership and accept candidates produced through its congresses and convention.
Our reporters answer your questions about the results of the midterm elections Live results from the US midterm elections Sid in California asked in a reader callout: How can Democrats help stop the Iran war and what are their options to do it? And we could have an early test of who might be willing to side with Democrats on an impeachment if Congressman Massie, the Kentucky Republican who lost his primary to a Trump-backed rival, does move forward with impeachment articles against Hegseth, as he’s said he’ll do.
President Bola Tinubu has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, questioning his leadership experience and ability to manage political and national challenges. Speaking at a political rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, Tinubu appeared to take a swipe at Obi, referencing his tenure as governor of Anambra State and contrasting it with his own record in Lagos.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he says will prevent future presidents from making certain changes to the White House Oval Office. Trump said the White House and the Oval Office had been in need of repairs before his changes, calling it “badly damaged”.
The Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Tertiary Students’ Confederacy Network (TESCON) of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have appealed to their respective political parties to make youth employment a priority and to complete all projects started by earlier governments when in power. It was organised by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) with support from the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA).
By Nwafor Sunday President Bola Tinubu has said he will spend the night in Akwa Ibom State, declaring that his visit is a “second term presidential sleep” as he expressed confidence in securing re-election in 2027. I will sleep in Akwa Ibom tonight.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has told the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Senator David Mark, to resolve its internal leadership crisis rather than blame the ruling party and the judiciary for its legal troubles. In a statement on Friday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the Federal High Court judgment in Abuja, which sacked the Mark-led leadership of the ADC and nullified its official activities, including primary election processes and outcomes, was a consequence of the opposition party’s own actions.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a poster circulating on social media claiming that it has reaffirmed the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to alert the public that a poster and accompanying text circulating on social media, claiming that the Commission has "reaffirmed" a Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African… pic.twitter.com/UCbknb48dw— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) November 6, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has approved the long-awaited Ibom Deep Seaport project in Akwa Ibom State following a request by Governor Umo Eno. The approval followed a pledge by Eno that Akwa Ibom would deliver two million votes for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 if the Federal Government approved and delivered the seaport project.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday displayed his dance moves as he joined party supporters at the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Tinubu Dances to ‘On Your Mandate’ Song at APC Rally in Akwa Ibom#2027Elections pic.twitter.com/sVAey70OSz— Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) November 6, 2026 Tinubu’s visit to the state combines the inauguration of government projects with political engagements as the country approaches the 2027 general elections.
Obi couldn’t confront Anambra’s erosion, he lacks leadership traits — Tinubu. President Bola Tinubu has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, over his handling of erosion in Anambra State, questioning his leadership qualities ahead of the 2027 general election.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to resolve its internal leadership crisis instead of accusing the ruling party of colluding with the judiciary over a court judgment nullifying the David Mark-led leadership and the presidential candidacy of Atiku Abubakar. The APC, in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the ADC’s reaction to the judgment as “senseless rants” and insisted that the ruling party had no involvement in the legal dispute.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has assured his supporters that he will be on the ballot for the 2027 general elections as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Party (ADC), adding that no threat, blackmail, or court manoeuvring will change the direction. Atiku, in a statement posted on his official X page, said that President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking a second term in office, cannot escape the verdict of Nigerians.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has rejected the latest court ruling affecting the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that he will remain in the race for the 2027 presidential election. Atiku, in a statement issued on Friday, said the judgment nullifying the David Mark-led leadership of the party and his presidential nomination should not be mistaken for the will of Nigerians.
The party alleged that the scheme has weakened the country’s security and left the armed forces facing a shortage of over two lakh soldiers
Member-elect of the Georgia House of Representatives (District 43) in the United States, Solomon Adesanya, has explained how the struggles facing American residents, including high tariffs and the cost of living, played a major role in the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections. “We first started with this tariff war, and what you would find is when the president increased the tariffs on Canada and Mexico — one of our strongest allies by way of NAFTA — we’re hurting Americans, and Georgians were suffering that the cost of living had shot up in an unbelievable fashion and, added to the war in…
He recalled the Supreme Court’s 2019 judgment that invalidated the victories of All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in Zamfara State, from the governorship to the state House of Assembly, and declared their Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) opponents winners. Keyamo also cited the Supreme Court’s February 13, 2020, judgment that nullified the election of David Lyon, the APC candidate for Bayelsa governor, a day before his scheduled inauguration.
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — A retiring Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, disclosed on Friday that some justices of the court had been placed on a visa ban by the United States of America. A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, which included the current Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and Justice Abba-Aji, had on January 14, 2020, nullified the election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Emeka Ihedioha, and ordered the swearing-in of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Hope Uzodimma, who had…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – Kenya’s presidential jet, Harambee One, has returned to presidential duty, making its first tracked presidential flight since completing an extensive maintenance programme in the Netherlands, as President William Ruto travelled to Mwanza, Tanzania, for a private family visit. Flight-tracking data showed the Kenya Air Force Fokker 70, registration KAF308, operating under the KENYA01 call sign on Thursday, November 5, on a route from Nairobi to Mwanza.
After years of outrage or numbness being the main options for dealing with politics, Tuesday’s results were permission to be optimistic This was originally published in the Stakes 2026, a newsletter about the midterm elections. US politics always makes people emotional, but I heard from friends and colleagues many times this year that speeches, campaigns and underdog success stories moved people in unexpected ways, whether it was this ad of Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed doing bedtime, a photo of newly elected Texas Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa at a Whataburger, or…
Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari alleged that the Modi government at the Centre has “destroyed” the country with its policies
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for a working visit to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration and participate in an All Progressives Congress rally. Tinubu arrived in the state on Friday as part of a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers, marking his first major outing in the South-South since the APC began mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party demanded withdrawal of all cases registered by the State Investigation Cell (SIC) against SUMP protesters and revocation of suspension orders issued against government employees and traditional village representatives for their alleged involvement in the agitation.