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Nigeria’s Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed April 22, 2026, to hear an appeal arising from the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The appeal was filed by the party’s National Chairman, David Mark, challenging earlier court rulings linked to the ongoing dispute over the party’s leadership structure.

A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, granted an accelerated hearing, underscoring the urgency of resolving the matter.

The case stems from a March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal, which dismissed Mark’s earlier appeal tied to a prior ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The dispute, involving figures such as Nafiu Bala and other party stakeholders, centers on who holds legitimate leadership control of the ADC, with multiple factions laying claim to key positions.

The Supreme Court has also directed all parties to file and exchange legal briefs within tight deadlines ahead of the April 22 hearing, signaling a fast-tracked resolution process.

The outcome of the case is expected to have major implications for the ADC’s stability and its positioning ahead of the 2027 elections, especially as the party continues to attract high-profile political figures.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stressed that Nigeria’s future will be shaped not by rhetoric, but by deliberate actions, strong institutions, and sustained discipline.

The President made the remarks while commissioning the newly completed NRS building, where he stated the importance of consistency, courage, and collective resolve in national development.

“History will not judge us by what we said but by what we build, the institutions we strengthened and the discipline we sustain,” Tinubu said.

He added that the task of national renewal requires more than just promises, noting that progress must be based on concrete efforts and unity of purpose.

“The work of national renewal demands consistency, courage, and collective resolve. Nigeria’s future will not be determined by chance; it will be determined by the choices we all make together,” he stated.

Nigeria’s future will be shaped by our choices, not chance – Tinubu

Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, has made an emotional plea for Santos forward Neymar Junior to be part of the squad that will represent Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament in the summer.

The Spain international spoke ahead of Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg tie with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

The 18-year-old expressed his great admiration for Neymar, insisting that the former Paris Saint-Germain star was his idol while growing up.

“I hope Neymar Jr will be at the 2026 World Cup,” Yamal said as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

“He’s an inspiration for me, an idol since I was a kid”.

Neymar was not included in the last squad released by head coach Carlo Ancelotti during the March international break.

Ancelotti had already stated that the 34-year-old former Barcelona player needed to be 100% physically fit to be able to be in the Brazil squad.

2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal makes emotional plea for Neymar

The Nigeria Police Force has said it will pursue reforms to address pension and welfare concerns affecting retired officers.

The development was disclosed in a statement shared on April 14 2026, on the official page of the Force.

According to the statement, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu met with a delegation of retired officers to discuss issues related to pensions and gratuities.

He described the challenges surrounding pension payments as pressing, noting that efforts are ongoing to find lasting solutions.

The police chief also outlined steps to ensure that concerns raised by retirees are forwarded to the appropriate authorities, including direct engagement with the Federal Government.

“The Inspector General of Police outlined two distinct avenues to ensure retirees’ grievances reach the highest levels of government,” the statement read.

He further assured that retirees would be allowed to express their grievances peacefully, with adequate security provided where necessary.

The statement added that the Force is also considering measures to improve opportunities for children of retired officers during future recruitment exercises.

Disu, however, stressed the importance of ensuring the welfare and dignity of retired personnel, noting that the Force remains committed to supporting its members even after service.

IGP Disu pledges support for retired officers, pushes for pension reforms

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has reacted to allegations surrounding the past social media activities of an individual linked to the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Joash Amupitan.

Akpabio claimed that Amupitan, just like everyone, was entitled to personal political preferences, saying he was just a mere lecturer.

Speaking on Tuesday during the commissioning of the new NRS building in Abuja, Akpabio addressed concerns over a resurfaced post allegedly attributed to Amupitan, which some critics have cited as evidence of partisanship.

According to him, the statement in question merely said “victory is sure” without specifying any political party, adding that it had been misinterpreted.

Akpabio also clarified that the individual was not the chairman of INEC at the time but a lecturer, stressing that private citizens are free to support any candidate or party of their choice.

He, however, noted that individuals occupying sensitive public offices must act in the interest of the entire country and maintain neutrality in their conduct.

DAILY POST reports that the remarks come amid calls by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and some Nigerians for the resignation of the INEC chairman over alleged partisanship linked to past posts on X.

Akpabio said: “And they said let us attack the people going to do the election. And they brought out a tweet they said the chairman of INEC said victory is sure.

“But he didn’t say victory is sure for APC. He did not say victory is sure for PDP, he just said victory is sure. And the man said that it’s manipulated. Nobody wants to hear. But for me, whether manipulated or not, he said victory is sure.

“He was not chairman of INEC. He was just a mere lecturer. Anybody can support anybody he wishes to, but when you are on a seat, you have to think of all the entire country and all the populace, and that’s what they are doing.”

People can support candidates of their choice – Akpabio on Amupitan’s alleged digital footprint

Hundreds of delegates and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) flooded the Rainbow Event Centre in Abuja on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, leading to chaotic scenes.

The large crowds were seen struggling to gain access to the national convention, as seen in an online video.

Addressing the crowd of eager party men and women, one of the delegates said, “It’s almost impossible to enter the ADC national convention, the crowd is so much, everybody is tired of this government.”

It was earlier reported by DAILY POST that over 3,000 delegates have converged on the Rainbow Event Centre in Abuja for the ongoing national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The ADC had faced challenges of getting a suitable venue for the convention, and alleged that application made to the autyhorities for the use of Eagle square or Moshood Abiola National Stadium was rejected.

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A public affairs analyst and advocate against gender-based violence, Dr Otive Igbuzor, said an old harmful culture in Becheve communities of Obanluku Local Government Area of Cross River State tagged “Money Woman” has been abolished totally.

He disclosed this while speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday.

He described the development as a major breakthrough in ending the long-standing oppression of survivors of the “Money Woman” tradition in Becheve communities of Obanliku Local Government Area, Cross River State.

According to him, while the culture persisted, girls were given out in marriage not by choice but as instruments of financial obligation, denying them their rights to education, personal development, and autonomy.

He said the practice involved the use of young girls often at extremely vulnerable ages as a means of settling debts owed by their families.

“This was a bold and commendable step. It demonstrated that culture is not static and that harmful practices can be challenged and redefined from within.

“We initiated a renewed process of engagement with traditional rulers, clan heads, and community stakeholders.

“This process was deliberate, inclusive, and rooted in dialogue. It brought together traditional authorities, affected families, community members, and even men within these unions to openly examine the situation and agree on a way forward.

“The goal was not to impose a solution but to facilitate a community-owned resolution that would be fair, practical, and sustainable”, he said.

GBV: Harmful culture of using women for debt settlement abolished in Cross River – Otive

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has called on the political figures in Oyo State not to drag him into politics, warning he is not a politician.

The statement came few hours after rumours surfaced that the Olubadan and some political figures in the state are planning to impeach the Governor.

But, Olubadan in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Adeola Oloko described the rumour as baseless and untrue.

Oloko in the statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday, said the Olubadan has no power to impeach the Governor.

He added that a traditional ruler has no power to remove the Chairman of a local government area, talk more of a governor.

He called on the people not to drag the monarch into dirty politics.

He said “You don’t have to be a former Governor or distinguished Senator to know that a monarch has no power to impeach a Local Government Chairman,not to talk of a State Governor.”

I am no politician, don’t drag me into dirty politics – Olubadan declares

A 62-year-old widow, Mrs Nkechinyere Ndukwe, has appealed to the wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, to urgently intervene and save her from being evicted from her property.

Mrs Ndukwe who is a retired school Head Mistress, said some persons who are claiming ownership of her building at No.62 Mission Hill Umuahia, have removed the doors, windows, fence of the property and also planning to demolish the house.

The appeal is contained in a Save-my-Soul letter raised by the Human Rights Committee of Nigerian Bar Association NBA, Umuahia branch, on behalf of the widow and addressed to Mrs Otti.

In the letter, Mrs Ndukwe lamented that the same persons have been intimidating her to sign a document suggesting that she had sold the property to them, which she refused to sign.

Ndukwe, who explained that the house jointly belongs to her, her daughter and her son, regretted that the acclaimed buyers of the building are saying that they have purchased it from her son, even when she is not aware of such a transaction.

She said that she now lives in darkness without any form of protection as electric wires, doors, windows, fences and burglary proofs have completely been pulled down by the acclaimed buyers.

The NBA Umuahia branch of the Human Rights Committee appealed to the Abia Governor’s wife for urgent intervention on the matter.

Save me from eviction in my house, Abia widow begs Governor Otti’s wife

No fewer than 3,000 delegates have converged in Abuja for the ongoing national convention of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that delegates came in vibrant and diverse attires, arriving from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Security was visibly tight at the venue, with personnel conducting thorough checks before granting access, as accreditation got underway under the supervision of the accreditation sub-committee led by Senator Austin Akobundu.

Speaking at the event, the National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, explained that delegate allocation was based on the size of each state to ensure fair representation during the convention.

However, Idigo raised concerns over difficulties the party encountered in securing a suitable venue, alleging that multiple private operators declined to host the ADC due to external pressure and intimidation.

According to him, requests to use Eagle Square and the Velodrome at the National Stadium were either ignored or rejected without explanation.

He added that several hotels and event centres also turned down the party upon learning of its involvement, citing fears of possible repercussions.

“Even the Rainbow Event Centre initially attempted to cancel after alleged threats, but we insisted on proceeding since payments had already been made,” Idigo said.

He further decried what he described as an environment where businesses are unable to operate freely, warning that such interference could lead to financial losses for private operators.

The convention is expected to conclude the party’s congresses, ratify a new constitution, and set the stage for upcoming primary elections.

As of 11am it was reported that No INEC officials was cited at the venue.

ADC convention: 3,000 delegates storm Abuja amid venue controversy