Author: Citynews

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for threatening to shoot Channels Television presenter Seun Okinbaloye. CityNews had reported that Wike, while reacting to the journalist’s comment that a one-party system could destroy democracy in Nigeria, said, “If there was any way to break the screen (of the television), I would have shot him.” ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi, in a post on Saturday, described Wike’s remarks as “irresponsible and unacceptable,” adding that such behavior is a direct attack on freedom of speech. He expressed concern that after undermining opposition parties, the…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, a presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has affirmed his willingness to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer in the 2027 presidential election. Atiku also dismissed concerns that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could undermine the ADC, noting that the party continues to attract members across the country. INEC had on Wednesday announced it would halt further communication with the party’s leadership and would not monitor its national convention scheduled for April 14, citing a court ruling. However, the ADC rejected the decision, accusing the commission of misinterpreting the judgment and insisting it would proceed with its…

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, has declared that a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Peter Obi would never be president of Nigeria. Bwala said Obi lacks the characteristics of a person who wants to be president of Nigeria. Featuring on News Central TV’s 60 Minutes with Mr Kay on Friday, Bwala said: “Peter Obi will never be president. He will never cross the central business district that will lead Aso Villa. “Anybody that would be a president, there are characteristics that you will see. “The person must be visionary, the…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has explained that his decision to address residents from an armoured tank carrier (ATC) following the Palm Sunday attack in Jos was based on security advice and the need for better visibility, Rep9ja reports. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics, the governor said the elevated position allowed him to effectively communicate with the crowd during a tense moment. “From the height I stood, part of the reason they put me in the ATC was for me to gain height in order to address the crowd,” he said. Mutfwang dismissed speculation that he was under threat, maintaining…

New tax laws: NRS takes over collection of mineral royalties  Collection of mineral royalties from mining sector operators across the country will henceforth be the responsibility of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), while the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development will continue its technical and regulatory oversight on the sector. This was the outcome of a meeting between the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake and the NRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, held at the former’s office in Abuja on Thursday, to define collaborative ways of working together. The decision was based on the new tax laws, which empower NRS…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, over comments warning the party against proceeding with its planned congresses and national convention. The party described the position of the electoral body as a misinterpretation of a Court of Appeal directive, insisting that the commission was acting beyond its constitutional mandate. In a statement issued on Friday, the ADC said INEC’s stance amounted to a distortion of the court’s order to maintain the status quo in the ongoing legal dispute within the party. The party said the commission’s interpretation of the…

The Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Government House, Moukhtar Lugga, narrowly escaped death on Thursday evening after gunmen opened fire on his vehicle along the Funtua–Gusau road. The attack reportedly occurred at about 6:16 pm near Kucheri, when armed assailants ambushed Lugga’s vehicle and fired shots from multiple directions. A local radio station in Zamfara State reported that the attackers surrounded the vehicle and opened fire in what appeared to be a coordinated assault. However, neither Lugga nor his driver was hit by the bullets. Sources said the driver was able to steer the vehicle away from the…

GTCO Launches “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, Opens Call for Applications  Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has announced the launch of “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation, empowering talent, and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa. Now in its third edition, the Hackathon brings together developers, designers and entrepreneurs across Nigeria in a collaborative environment to build practical solutions across key sectors including financial services, healthcare, commerce and digital inclusion. Under the theme “Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy,” participants are challenged to design…

Zenith Bank’s Winning Streak: Global Expansion, Signaling a New Era, A Surge in Shares Price and a Profitable Leadership Nigeria’s banking sector is undergoing a structural transformation, but one institution is clearly setting the pace- Zenith Bank Plc. From a remarkable share price rally to aggressive international expansion and sustained profitability, the bank is consolidating its position as arguably the most formidable financial institution in Nigeria today. Since Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji assumed office as General Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank has entered a visibly accelerated phase of growth, marked by stronger market performance, strategic clarity, and renewed investor confidence. Under…

The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government has “undermined and compromised” other opposition political parties in Nigeria. Mark made the accusation during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. He wondered why President Bola Tinubu is afraid of a free and fair election if he is confident of his performance as the president. CityNews reports that the press briefing followed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) decision to derecognise the Mark-led national working committee (NWC) of ADC. Reacting to the development, Mark accused Tinubu of attempting to destroy…