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ADC Deregistration Battle Stalls As Court Adjourns Case To May 18.

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday continued hearing arguments in a suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and several other political parties.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that Justice Peter Lifu adjourned the case to May 18, 2026, after considering applications for stay of proceedings and requests for joinder of parties.

The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/2026, was instituted by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other political parties.

During proceedings, counsel for the sixth defendant, Accord Party (A), Senior Advocate of Nigeria Musibau Adetunbi, urged the court to suspend further hearing, arguing that a related matter was already pending at the Court of Appeal.

He maintained that once an appeal is before a higher court, the lower court is expected to halt proceedings on the same subject.

Lawyers representing the ADC, Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) supported the request for a stay of proceedings, insisting that continuing the trial could interfere with issues already before the appellate court.

Counsel for the APP added that an affidavit had been filed at the Court of Appeal on May 7, 2026, and served on all parties, with no opposition filed in response.

However, the plaintiff’s counsel, Yakubu Abdullahi Ruba, opposed the applications, arguing that the appeal was interlocutory and did not stop the trial court from continuing its hearing.

He cited a Supreme Court authority to support his position and noted that no higher court had issued an order halting proceedings.

INEC’s counsel, Haliru Mohammed, said the commission would abide by the law, confirming that a counter-affidavit had already been filed in the substantive matter.

Meanwhile, counsel to the Attorney-General of the Federation did not take a position.

The court also considered several applications from individuals seeking to join the case as defendants, including politicians who argued they would be affected by any decision to deregister the ADC.

Some applicants, including a serving House of Representatives member and governorship aspirants, told the court that their political ambitions depended on the party’s status.

While the defence supported the joinder applications, the plaintiff opposed them, arguing that the applicants were not necessary parties to the suit.

After hearing all submissions, Justice Lifu adjourned the matter to May 18, 2026, for ruling on the applications and further proceedings.

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The End Of The Road: Ronald Koeman Resigns Following Netherlands’ Disastrous World Cup Exit!.

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Following the Netherlands’ elimination from the FIFA World Cup, 63-year-old Ronald Koeman has resigned as the national team manager. The team was knocked out by Morocco in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Monterrey.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Online Abuse: On the same day as Koeman’s resignation, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) reported that players Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, and Crysencio Summerville were subjected to racist and hateful messages on social media after missing their penalties.

  • KNVB Stance: The KNVB condemned the abuse as “appalling,” stating that it contradicts the values of football. The governing body intends to pursue legal action against the perpetrators, which could involve formal complaints to the Public Prosecution Service and potential criminal investigations.

  • Koeman’s Departure: Reflecting on his career and the team’s failed World Cup campaign, Koeman expressed pride in his experiences but noted that his perspective on life has shifted. He suggested he might retire from management, noting that his wife, Bartina, is currently receiving treatment for breast cancer.

  • Broader Context: The incident follows a pattern of similar racist attacks against players, such as the abuse directed at England’s Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, and Jadon Sancho after the Euro 2020 final, which resulted in legal convictions for the offenders.

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ADC on Fire: Mark Aregbesola Vows To Block Fresh Court Action In High-Stakes Power Struggle!.

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The leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified as National Chairman Senator David Mark and National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola have formally opposed a request by party chieftain Nafiu Bala Gombe to amend his claims in the ongoing lawsuit.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key points regarding the legal standoff include:

  • Proposed Amendment: Gombe, the former Deputy National Chairman, is seeking to amend his originating summons for the third time, arguing that he is legally entitled to update his claims prior to a final judgment.

  • Opposition by Leadership:

    • Senator Mark’s legal team argued that the amendment is being sought after the defense has already been filed, asserting that granting it would provide the plaintiff an unfair advantage and result in a miscarriage of justice.

    • Rauf Aregbesola’s counsel contended that the amendments alter the fundamental character of the case and characterized the request as an act of bad faith, noting that it follows a Supreme Court order for an accelerated hearing.

    • Aregbesola further challenged Gombe’s reliance on a newly introduced signed copy of the ADC Constitution, arguing that the original suit was based on an unsigned version.

  • Defense of Legitimacy: Aregbesola maintained that the current leadership is legitimate, citing that the National Executive Committee (NEC) approved the changes on July 29, 2025, with due notice provided to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on July 1.

  • Next Steps: Justice Lifu has adjourned the matter until July 7, when he is scheduled to rule on whether the plaintiff will be permitted to amend his suit, which aims to restrain Mark and Aregbesola from acting as the party’s leaders.

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The King Reigns Supreme: Kylian Mbappé Single-Handedly Books France’s Spot In The Knockouts!.

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  • France captain Kylian Mbappé made history by becoming the highest goalscorer in World Cup knockout history, reaching a total of 10 goals with his two scores in a 3-0 win against Sweden.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Mbappé also reached a total of six goals in the current tournament, tying him with Argentina’s Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot race.

    • Bradley Barcola added the third goal for France in the second half following an assist by Michael Olise.

    • Despite several saves from Swedish goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, France’s offensive pressure proved too much for Sweden to handle.

    • France is set to face Paraguay in Philadelphia this Saturday, following Paraguay’s penalty shootout victory over Germany.

    Mexico Advances Past Ecuador

    • Co-hosts Mexico earned a 2-0 win over Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium, marking their first World Cup knockout stage appearance since 1986.

    • The match, which was delayed by an hour due to a thunderstorm, saw Julian Quinones score the opening goal with a powerful strike, his third of the tournament.

    • Raul Jimenez scored the second goal before halftime after capitalizing on a defensive error by Ecuador’s Joel Ordonez.

    • Ecuador’s struggles were compounded in stoppage time when Piero Hincapie received a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent.

    • Mexico will continue their campaign in Mexico City this Sunday, where they are scheduled to face either England or DR Congo.

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