The National Leader of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr Chike Okogwu, says Nigeria’s democracy remains incomplete while millions of persons with disabilities continue to face exclusion, discrimination and limited access to basic services. Okogwu said this in a Democracy Day message issued on Friday …
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Bill to regulate virtual assets operations in Nigeria, scales 2nd reading in Senate
Senate has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal, regulatory and supervisory framework for virtual assets, digital assets and virtual asset service providers operating in Nigeria. This followed the presentation of the general principles of the bill at plenary on Tuesday. Newsextra24 reports that the …
Read More »NDC moves to resolve Kano crisis, rejects claims of released primary results
The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is intensifying efforts to resolve internal disagreements in Kano State following a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Kwankwasiya movement. This is contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director in Abuja. Director said the …
Read More »Samuel Ajose donates market building to Lagos council
Mr Samuel Ajose, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Lagos State, on Monday handed over an ultra-modern Agbalata Market building to Badagry Local Government. Ajose, founder of the SMA Movement, presented the facility to the council chairman, Mr Babatunde Hunpe, during a ceremony attended by traders and community leaders. Speaking …
Read More »2027: Iyabo Obasanjo dumps APC
Former Senator representing Ogun Central and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing alleged disrespect, rejection, and maltreatment by the ruling party’s leadership in the State. Prof. Obasanjo, who recently contested for the APC governorship ticket ahead of the …
Read More »Comedian DeeOne emerges Ibeju-Lekki Constituency 1 candidate for BOOT Party
Popular Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show star and comedian, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, better known as DeeOne, has emerged as the House of Assembly candidate of the BOOT Party for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency 1 in Lagos State. Newsextra24 reports that BOOT party, which stands for (Because Of Our Tomorrow), is a registered political party …
Read More »INEC Data Leak Made Me Feel Unsafe – Emeka Ike
Nollywood actor and Nigeria Democratic Congress House (NDC) of Representatives aspirant, Emeka Ike, has said he felt unsafe after his data on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal was allegedly exposed. Newsextra24 reports that Ike said the incident made him feel insecure for the first time in his life. He spoke …
Read More »ADC official sues FHC CJ over alleged disregard to court order
The National Welfare Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sued the Chief Judge of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, over alleged disobedience to court order. Ukandu, In a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1165/2026 and filed on Thursday, sought an order compelling the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate …
Read More »UK to deploy Observers for Ekiti, Osun Guber Elections
The United Kingdom has said it is closely monitoring Nigeria’s democratic process and is keenly interested in the country’s next general elections scheduled for 2027. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, stated this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, …
Read More »2027: ‘Peter Obi Is My Candidate’ – Omo-Agege Declares
Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has said he will support the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in the 2027 election. Newsextra24 reports that Omo-Agege disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show. He said he remained a loyal party man and would give …
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