NEWS

Presidency Slams Atiku Over Alleged U.S. Lobbying Against Tinubu

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2026

….Questions His Motives The Presidency has strongly criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his reported lobbying efforts in the United States against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of undermining Nigeria’s sovereignty and pursuing personal political

NEWS

Appeal Court Upholds Order Barring INEC from Recognising Mark-Led ADC State Congresses

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has, in a split two-to-one judgment, upheld a Federal High Court order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering the lead judgment

NEWS

Onanuga Slams Atiku Over Silence After Rescue of Abducted Oriire Pupils

Daily Dispatch July 11, 2026

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over what he described as the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate’s silence following the rescue of the abducted Oriire pupils and their teachers in Oyo State. In a post on his X account on Saturday, Onanuga said that nearly 18 hours after […]

Politics

Babachir Lawal Resigns from ADC, Rejects Atiku’s Presidential Bid, Backs Tinubu

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2026

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Lawal announced his decision shortly after the conclusion of the party’s presidential

LEAD STORY 2

Atiku Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s ‘Full-Blown Crisis,’ Takes Concerns to U.S.

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security and economic situation, declaring that the country is facing a “full-blown internal crisis” that demands urgent attention. In a statement issued Sunday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku said his upcoming engagements in the United States would focus on drawing global […]

COLUMNS

Opinion: ADC Crisis Reflects a Deeper Problem in Nigeria’s Political Culture

Daily Dispatch May 3, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye The growing noise around the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suggests more than just another party crisis—it highlights a recurring pattern in Nigeria’s political landscape: instability driven by opportunism, weak structures, and shifting loyalties. Allegations of massive spending, internal wrangling, and questionable alliances have once again put