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ADC Chairmen Threaten Nationwide Protest, Demand INEC Replace Mark With Gombe

NewsDeskNgNov 7, 2026November 7, 20260

ADC chairmen loyal to Nafiu Bala Gombe threaten protests unless INEC recognises the court ruling and updates the party’s leadership records. The National Executive Committee Chairmen Forum of the ADC loyal to Gombe has threatened to embark on a nationwide protest against INEC if it fails to comply with the...

Coalition Warns ADC Court Ruling Threatens Opposition Politics Ahead Of 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgNov 7, 2026November 7, 20260

Coalition for Democracy describes the judgment dissolving the Mark-led ADC leadership as a threat to political pluralism and Nigeria’s democratic space. The Coalition for Democracy, an umbrella body of opposition political parties, has described the judgment of Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which dissolved the Mark-led...

Afreximbank Targets $1bn Pan-African Film Fund To Boost Africa’s Creative Industry

NewsDeskNgNov 7, 2026November 7, 20260

Afreximbank plans a $1 billion film fund as leaders call for stronger African ownership, distribution networks and investment in the continent’s $60bn creative economy. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Friday disclosed plan to mobilise up to $1 billion for a Pan-African film fund, as part of efforts to expand...

CBN Sets N15bn Capital Requirement For Foreign Stablecoin Issuers, Tightens Dollar Token Rules

NewsDeskNgNov 7, 2026November 7, 20260

New CBN regulations require foreign stablecoin issuers to establish Nigerian entities, secure local licences and obtain approval for naira-dollar P2P conversions. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new regulations requiring foreign-currency stablecoin issuers to obtain local licences and establish Nigerian-incorporated entities, as it moves to tighten oversight of...

Customs Releases 98 Stranded Power Equipment Containers After Tinubu’s Intervention

NewsDeskNgNov 7, 2026November 7, 20260

Nigeria secures the release of 98 containers of transmission equipment held at ports for over a decade, following Tinubu’s directive. The Federal Ministry of Power has secured the release of 98 containers of transmission equipment stranded at the nation’s ports for over a decade, raising hope of a stronger and...

Putin Invites African Countries To Join Russia-Backed International Payment System

NewsDeskNgNov 7, 2026November 7, 20260

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited African countries to join A7, a Russian-backed international payment system, promising faster cross-border transactions, lower costs and greater independence from external financial restrictions. Putin made the invitation during the third Russia-Africa Summit, where African leaders were introduced to A7’s international payment capabilities during a...

Antigua PM Hits Back At Badenoch Over Slavery Reparations, Questions Her Leadership

NewsDeskNgNov 7, 2026November 7, 20260

Gaston Browne described Kemi Badenoch as misguided after she opposed Britain paying compensation for its historical role in slavery. Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has criticised UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch over her opposition to slavery reparations, saying she is “misguided” and questioning why she is not...

ADC Appeals Judgment Voiding Atiku’s Candidacy, Notifies INEC

NewsDeskNgNov 7, 2026November 7, 20260

ADC challenges Federal High Court ruling nullifying Atiku’s presidential nomination, seeks stay of execution and urges INEC to exercise restraint. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has filed an appeal against the Federal High Court judgment that sacked its Senator David Mark-led National Executive Committee and invalidated the nomination of former...

Akwa Ibom Rally: Tinubu Questions Peter Obi’s Leadership, Says He Abandoned Party To Join Another

NewsDeskNgNov 7, 2026November 7, 20260

Tinubu criticises Obi’s political movement between parties and asks Nigerians to consider his leadership qualities before choosing their next president. President Bola Tinubu has questioned the leadershipcredentials of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, criticising his decision to leave apolitical party and move to another platform. Tinubu, during his Akwa...

Tinubu Approves Ibom Deep Sea Port At Akwa Ibom APC Rally, Says Project Will Drive South-South Development

NewsDeskNgNov 7, 2026November 7, 20260

Tinubu grants Governor Umo Eno’s request for Ibom Deep Sea Port, pledges economic development and commissions major infrastructure projects. President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State, describing the project as a major catalyst for economic growth, investment and development across...