LAGOS MAY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has explained the reasons behind his decision to exit the African Democratic Congress, citing internal crises, external pressures, and a worsening political environment. In a statement released on Sunday, Obi described Nigeria’s political space as increasingly toxic, marked by intimidation, insecurity, and persistent scrutiny, which…
LAGOS MAY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned Nigerians against celebrating too early, despite the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Senator David Mark as leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the real political battle still lies ahead. The message marks a shift from legal victory to political mobilisation, as the opposition moves…
LAGOS MARCH 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the Court of Appeal ruling in the ongoing leadership dispute within the party didn’t change its current leadership. It also urged members and the public to disregard misleading interpretations of the judgment, a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said….
LAGOS JANUARY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has formally defected to the African Democratic Congress. Obi, who is also a former Governor of Anambra state, urged Nigerians and opposition forces to unite under a broad national coalition to “rescue Nigeria from poverty, disunity and democratic decline.”…
LAGOS JULY 30TH (NEWSRANGERS0-The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of attempting to sabotage its growing opposition coalition by offering a bribe of three ministerial positions. The revelation was made on Tuesday during the ADC’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, where former Senate President…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An Aide-de-Camp to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, collapsed during the governor’s second-term inauguration at the Tennis Court of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, the state capital. The incident happened around 12 noon while the governor gave an appreciation speech after the Oath of Office was administered by the…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress on Friday lampooned the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) over his claims that his regime was succeeding in addressing insecurity. Buhari at the inauguration of two helicopters for the armed forces said Nigerians believed in the success achieved by his government in…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 13H (NEWSRANGERS)-Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday lamented the state of the nation, saying that many Nigerians are “disillusioned and hopelessly frustrated.” He equally hinted that Nigeria ought to have ceased to exist owing to “many mistakes that have been made, but God did not allow such calamity to befall the country”. Obasanjo…