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The last member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Randa, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Randa, who represents Tureta Constituency, announced his defection in a letter read on the floor of the House during Tuesday’s plenary by Speaker Tukur Bala

Speaking after the announcement, Randa said his decision was driven by the prolonged leadership crisis within the PDP, which he said had weakened the party’s effectiveness as an opposition platform.

“The lingering disputes have weakened the party’s capacity to function as a credible opposition. I took this decision after careful consideration, as the situation has made the platform no longer viable,” he told journalists.

His departure comes just days after a wave of defections from the PDP in the state legislature.

On April 7, seven lawmakers left the party for the ADC, while another defected to the All Progressives Congress (All Progressives Congress).

Those who joined the ADC earlier include Abubakar Magaji, Habibu Modachi, Buhari Haliru, Bashar Jabo, Nasiru Adamu, Awaisu Aliyu, and Atiku Liman, while Muhammad Mas’ud of Shagari Constituency moved to the APC.

With Randa’s exit, the Sokoto Assembly now has 22 APC members and eight ADC members, leaving the PDP without any representation in the House.

PDP loses last Sokoto Assembly lawmaker to ADC

A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose is currently in a meeting with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja.

Fayose arrived the Ondo Street, Ibadan residence of the traditional ruler few minutes ago.

DAILY POST gathered that the meeting is connected with the alleged moves to remove the Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Fayose who came in company of some of his close aides noted that he came to visit the Olubadan in order to identify with him.

He said, “I have come to identify with the Olubadan in view of the current happenings in Oyo State”.

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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola will leave the club this summer.

The Spaniard joined the club in 2023, replacing then head coach Gary O’Neil.

But his contract expires this summer and reports said that talks over a new deal were unsuccessful.

Bournemouth had been determined to keep Iraola at the club but were unable to reach an agreement with the 43-year-old.

It means the Spaniard, one of the most highly-rated coaches in Europe, will leave the Cherries for free at the end of the campaign.

Iraola has reportedly communicated to Bournemouth that he has not finalised his next move despite talk of a return to Spanish side Athletic Club.

Iraola spent 12 years at the Basque club as a player, making over 400 appearances for the club.

His family’s desire to return to Spain is understood to be among the factors Iraola has considered when coming to his decision.

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A 64-year-old man, Musa Gado, from Lufari village in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, is in police custody over allegations of sexual abuse and impregnating his 16-year-old granddaughter.

The minor is currently the mother of his four months old baby.

The Director General of the Niger State Child Rights Agency (CRA), Barrister Umulkhatum Mohammed, confirmed the development during an interview with journalists in Minna.

Mohammed stated that the case was reported to the agency on October 5, 2025, by the girl’s father, Lawali Na’ababa, and the village head, when the minor was already about six months pregnant at the time.

She said the agency immediately took steps to protect the minor and placed her under care following pressures for the pregnancy to be aborted until she safely delivered a baby boy in December 2025.

According to her, a DNA test was conducted a few weeks ago to determine paternity and the results reportedly revealed a 99.99 percent match indicating the suspect as the biological father of the child.

Mohammed added, “The result was presented to all parties involved, after which the suspect, who is still denying responsibility, was arrested and taken into custody by the State Criminal Investigation Department.

“He is currently in custody and will be charged to court after investigations are concluded.”

She condemned rising cases of child abuse in the state, stressing that the agency remains committed to protecting vulnerable children and ensuring justice is served.

Also reacting, the Global Promoters for Community Initiatives, implementers of the SCAPAGBV 3.0 project supported by the Nigeria Women Trust Fund led by the Project Director, Olasukanmi Kalejaiye, in the state, said they would ensure the case is properly prosecuted and that justice is served.

When contacted, the Niger State Police Command through the Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect remains in custody and will be charged to court after investigations.

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An Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday ordered all parties in a suit bordering on the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to maintain status quo pending the determination of the case.

Justice J.O. Abdulmalik gave the order following an application for adjournment by counsel to one of the defendants to enable a response to the plaintiffs’ processes.

The plaintiffs, led by Don Norman Obinna and six others, are suing on behalf of state chairmen and state executive committees of the ADC.

The defendants include the ADC, David Mark, Patricia Akwashiki, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

The plaintiffs are challenging the legality of a caretaker or interim national working committee headed by Mark, which they allege lacks the constitutional authority to organize state congresses or appoint congress committees.

They are seeking declarations that their tenure as state executive committees remains valid and that only duly constituted state executive committees have the authority to organize state congresses.

They also urged the court to restrain INEC from recognizing or participating in any congress organized by the caretaker committee.

The suit is the latest development in an ongoing leadership dispute within the ADC, centered on the control of party structures ahead of planned congresses and political realignments.

At the heart of the disagreement is the role of a caretaker or interim national working committee, which some party stakeholders accuse of overstepping its constitutional powers.

The plaintiffs contend that, under the party’s constitution and the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the tenure of state executive committees subsists until valid congresses are conducted, and that any attempt to bypass them undermines internal party democracy.

In his ruling, Justice Abdulmalik directed all parties to file their relevant processes, adding that pending applications would be heard alongside the substantive suit.

The judge further ordered that all parties should refrain from taking any steps that could render the court proceedings nugatory.

He also directed that hearing notices be served on the affected defendants ahead of the next sitting.

The matter was subsequently adjourned to April 23 for a definite hearing.

Meanwhile, the Mark-led ADC leadership on Tuesday went ahead with its decision to hold the party’s national convention in Abuja.

But the exercise has been frustrated by inability to get a venue.

ADC leadership crisis: Court orders status quo