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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a sharp rise in its membership base following the defection of former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the party. In a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party disclosed that its online registration platform witnessed a significant influx of new members within 24 hours of the announcement. The ADC described Kwankwaso’s entry into the party as a major political boost, labeling him a “game-changer” whose influence is already reshaping its support base nationwide. According to the statement, the…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja. Cairo, Egypt, March 30, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully sealed a landmark $2 billion three-year dual tranche syndicated term loan facility, marking the largest such borrowing in the institution’s history and signaling strong global investor confidence in the Bank. The financing package, concluded on March 9, 2026, comprises two components: a US dollar tranche of $1.73 billion and a euro tranche of €228 million. The funds will be used to refinance existing obligations and support general corporate operations. Originally launched with a target of $1.5 billion, the facility drew overwhelming interest…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for all the appointees seeking elective offices in their various state to resign before March 31, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially confirmed the resignation of its Minister, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, as he prepares to enter the race for the Bauchi State governorship under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed the development on Monday while speaking with diplomatic correspondents in Abuja. According to Ebienfa, Tuggar tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu in compliance with a presidential directive mandating all political appointees…
Helen Adeyi The Federal Government of Nigeria On Monday, March, 30, 2026, at the Bon Octagon Hotels, Jahi Abuja, rolled out the Citizens’ Delivery Tracker (CDT) as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and improve service delivery across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The initiative is in line with the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deepen governance reforms and enhance citizen engagement under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the opening of a two-day Citizens’ Dialogue Forum on Government Accountability and Service Delivery in Abuja, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Adavi /Okehi House of Representatives, Hopeful, Hon. Dr. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (AIA), has congratulated the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Kogi Women Leader- elect, Hajiya Bilikisu Muhammed Onusagba, and the Kogi ADC party’s Secretary-elect , S. O. Adeleye, describing their emergence as well deserved. In a statement, Adoke commended both Kogi ADC leaders for their proven competence and capacity, expressing confidence in their ability to effectively discharge their responsibilities at the State level. Adoke noted that Onusagba’s leadership would strengthen women’s participation within the party and position the ADC for greater success ahead of the general…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a strongly worded birthday message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, combining formal well-wishes with a sweeping critique of his administration’s performance. In the statement released on Sunday, the opposition party acknowledged the President’s new age milestone but emphasized what it described as the “undeniable realities” facing Nigerians under his leadership. According to the ADC, fuel prices have surged by nearly 500% during Tinubu’s tenure, placing severe strain on citizens and transforming everyday transportation into what it called “a daily calculation of survival.” The party also raised alarm over…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), marking a significant development in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape. In a statement released on Sunday, 29 March , 2026, Kwankwaso announced that his resignation takes immediate effect, ending his tenure as the party’s National Leader. He described the decision as difficult but necessary in light of what he termed the need for “strategic realignment” within the country’s political space. Kwankwaso, who flew the NNPP flag in the 2023 general elections, expressed gratitude for…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector is experiencing a surge in foreign investment following the introduction of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)’s “5+5 Policy,” a reform aimed at strengthening local drug manufacturing and reducing reliance on imports. Since its rollout in 2018 by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, the policy has begun to reshape the industry, attracting international pharmaceutical firms to establish production facilities in Nigeria and partner with local companies. Speaking during a diplomatic meeting in Abuja with Indonesia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Bambang Suharto, Prof. Adeyeye said the initiative…
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News Brief: ANNTV Reports Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is expected to formally defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the African Democratic Congress on Monday, according to reports. The planned defection, scheduled to take place in Kano, is anticipated to involve several members of the NNPP, following a directive from the Kwankwasiyya movement urging its supporters to align with the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a related development, Kwankwaso revealed via his official Facebook page that he recently paid a courtesy visit to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, at his Abuja residence. He…