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ADC Unveils Timetable, Rules For 2026 Congresses And National Convention

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released an extensive timetable and operational guidelines for the conduct of its congresses and national convention for the 2025/2026 political year, as part of efforts to deepen internal democracy and reposition the party ahead of future electoral contests. According to Nivo News, the schedule was contained in a circular issued by the party’s National Secretariat on December 30, 2025, and signed by the National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The programme of activities is set to commence with a Board of Trustees meeting on January 5, 2026, followed by a National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for January 7. Key items on the NEC agenda include filling vacancies within the National Working Committee, fixing timelines for membership registration and revalidation, and finalising arrangements for ward, local government and state congresses.

The party announced that membership registration and revalidation would take place nationwide from January 2 to January 15, 2026. Ward executive committee congresses are slated for January 17, with issues arising from the exercise to be addressed between January 19 and January 22.

Local government congresses are scheduled for January 24, while state executive committee congresses will hold on January 31, 2026. Matters arising from the state congresses will be treated between February 2 and February 5. The entire congress cycle will conclude with the National Working Committee Convention, fixed for February 13 to February 15, 2026.

The ADC also outlined the categories of delegates eligible to participate in the state congresses, in line with Article 24 of the party’s constitution, with adjustments approved by the National Working Committee. Eligible delegates include local government chairmen and secretaries, youth and women leaders, state executive committee members, NEC members from the states, leaders representing persons with disabilities, ex officio members, elected council chairmen and deputies, members of the Board of Trustees, zonal national officers, elected members of the National and State Assemblies, and legal advisers.

State chapters were directed to constitute Congress Planning Committees, with a clear directive that aspirants seeking state executive positions must not serve as members of such committees. Prospective candidates are required to formally declare their intentions to the State Congress Committee and pay an intention fee of ₦2,000, which may be applied to offset congress-related expenses. State executive committees were mandated to supervise the planning process to ensure strict adherence to the guidelines.

On zoning, the party said the composition of state executive committees should reflect senatorial balance where practicable. The senatorial zone with the highest number of registered members is expected to produce six key executive positions, including chairman and women leader, while the zone with the second-highest membership will produce five positions, including vice chairman and treasurer.

Eligibility requirements were also clearly stated. Aspirants must possess at least a secondary school qualification, while candidates for positions such as state legal adviser, treasurer and financial secretary are expected to have relevant professional experience. The position of state youth leader is restricted to members not older than 25 years, while the state women leader position is exclusively reserved for women.

The party further directed that all pre-congress appeals must be resolved no later than 24 hours before the congresses, while post-congress appeals must be concluded within three days. Reports of the congresses are to be submitted to the National Secretariat within five working days through the designated official email channel.

The ADC stressed that only duly registered or revalidated members whose names appear in the official membership register would be eligible to participate in the congresses. State chapters were also instructed to formally notify the National Secretariat of the dates, venues and times of their congresses to facilitate coordination with the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The party urged all members and state chapters to strictly comply with the timetable and guidelines, noting that adherence would guarantee transparent, credible and orderly congresses across the country.

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Nigerian Soldier Shares Hilarious Experience Dating Shuwa Arab Woman In Maiduguri.

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A Nigerian soldier, Adediwuraola Ishola, has recounted a humorous experience he had while dating a Shuwa Arab woman named Falmata in Maiduguri, Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Ishola, his girlfriend had a habit of carrying a small knife whenever she visited him, leaving him curious about why she always had the weapon with her.

Initially, the soldier assumed she carried the knife for self-defence, considering the security challenges in the region. However, his perception changed after he jokingly asked her about it and received an unexpected response.

Falmata reportedly told him that he would discover the knife’s purpose if he ever attempted to end their relationship.

Sharing the story in a Facebook post on Friday, Ishola recalled how the incident made him reconsider his romantic relationship.

“As a soldier, I discovered something in Maiduguri that still makes me laugh whenever I remember it,” he wrote.

He continued:

“I was dating Falmata, a beautiful Shuwa lady.

“She would visit me regularly and somehow, she’s always with a small knife.

“At first, I assumed it was for self-defence because of the insecurity in Maiduguri.

“One day, I jokingly asked her, ‘Falmata, why do you always carry this knife?’

“She said, ‘Try breaking up with me and you will understand.’ Breaking up with you ke? I no dey mad!”

The soldier added that his girlfriend’s response prompted him to make a quick decision.

“That same week, I quickly applied for a course in Lagos. My love for Falmata was strong, but my love for life was stronger,” he added.

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Tragedy In Edo As Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Man Over Murder Of Girlfriend He Met Online.

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The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, identified as Michael Samuel, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, whom he reportedly met through social media.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The state Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, disclosed that the suspect and the deceased initially connected online and developed a friendship after communicating for several months.

According to Daaor, Samuel later invited the woman to his residence in the Ahor area of Benin City, where he allegedly stabbed her to death with a knife.

The police commissioner stated that the suspect had been taken into custody and would be charged in court after investigations were concluded.

However, Samuel has offered a different account of the incident, claiming that the woman was injured during a struggle over a knife following an argument between them.

Speaking in an interview, the 21-year-old insisted that he did not intend to kill her.

“I didn’t mean to kill her, but she got injured in the process of struggling with her for the knife during an argument,” he said.

The suspect explained that he had met the woman on social media and that their friendship developed over several months of online conversations before she decided to visit him.

He said they were initially having a discussion at his residence, but the conversation eventually escalated into an argument.

“On the day she came to my house, we were discussing, but the discussion snowballed into an argument. In the process, she picked up a knife and intended to stab me,” he claimed.

Samuel further alleged that the woman sustained an injury to her neck while they were struggling over the knife.

He maintained that he attempted to save her after she was injured but was unable to prevent her death.

“I didn’t mean to kill her. I tried to save her after she was injured, but she died,” he said.

The police are expected to conclude their investigation before proceeding with the case in court.

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Kano Hisbah Arrests Popular TikToker, Two Other Women Over ‘Immoral’ Dance Videos.

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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested popular TikTok creator Amani Ishaq and two other women over allegations of sharing social media videos deemed contrary to Islamic teachings and moral standards.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The board’s Deputy Commander, Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The other women arrested alongside Ishaq were identified as Hauwa Khamis and Sa’adatu Muhammad.

According to the statement, the three suspects were brought before Magistrate Court No. 5 on Court Road in Kano.

The Hisbah Board disclosed that the case remains ongoing, with investigations continuing to determine the next steps.

The board specifically accused Ishaq of posting dance videos on TikTok that allegedly contradicted the principles of proper upbringing and the teachings of Islam.

It said the content was considered offensive to public morality and inconsistent with the religious and social values the agency seeks to uphold in Kano State.

The arrests form part of the Hisbah Board’s ongoing enforcement of moral and religious regulations, particularly concerning online content it considers obscene or contrary to Islamic teachings.

In a related development, the board had earlier arrested another TikTok content creator over alleged obscene videos after receiving intelligence that he had entered Kano State.

The Deputy Commander-General said the individual was taken into custody and that investigations into the matter were continuing.

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