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BREAKING: 17 ADC reps defect to NDC Seventeen members of the house of representatives have defected from the the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker of the house, read the defection notices during Tuesday’s plenary. thecable.ng/breaking-17-ad…

VIDEO: Soldier assaults TheCable journalist in Lagos A soldier assaulted Olalekan Fakoyejo, assistant business editor with TheCable, over a remark on traffic obstruction around Ikeja in Lagos state. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 2, as Fakoyejo made his way to Ogba from Ikeja inside a tricycle popularly known as ‘Keke Napep’. @HQNigerianArmy | @MODInfoNg | @DHQNigeria

PDP will produce next President, says @seyimakinde @OfficialPDPNig

Attempt to muzzle Accord in Osun guber election won’t work, says rep Full interview tomorrow at 10am.

'Obi, Kwankwaso will join NDC next week' — Kwankwasiya movement tells TheCable Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, will defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week, the Kwankwasiyya movement has informed TheCable. Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, told TheCable on Friday night that the decision was sealed after a unanimous endorsement by stakeholders. thecable.ng/obi-kwankwaso-…

Insiders told TheCable that Obi left the summit dissatisfied — not because of what was said — but because of what was left unsaid. At the heart of his concern is zoning, the long-standing principle of rotating power between Nigeria’s regions. For @PeterObi and many southern stakeholders, any credible opposition arrangement must explicitly address this issue. thecable.ng/the-insider-wh…

Reps public accounts committee chair tells TheCable federation account not audited since 2021 The federation account was last audited in 2021, Bamidele Salam, chairman of the house of representatives committee on public accounts, has informed TheCable. Salam said the absence of up-to-date audited financial reports makes it difficult for potential investors to access reliable information about Nigeria’s public finances. “I want to tell you that the last time the account of the Federation of Nigeria was audited was 2021. That’s the report that you have. For the auditing of the federation account itself, the accountant-general for the federation will come up with excuses for what is causing the delays,” he said. thecable.ng/reps-public-ac…

Reps public accounts committee chair tells TheCable federation account not audited since 2021 The federation account was last audited in 2021, Bamidele Salam, chairman of the house of representatives committee on public accounts, has informed TheCable. Salam said the absence of up-to-date audited financial reports makes it difficult for potential investors to access reliable information about Nigeria’s public finances. thecable.ng/reps-public-ac…

FACT CHECK: Igini’s claim incorrect. Ballot paper validation in Electoral Act 2026 existed in 2022 law Mike Igini, a former resident electoral commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has claimed that the Electoral Act 2026 contains a new provision granting presiding officers the discretion to accept or reject ballot papers that do not bear the official mark prescribed by the electoral body. THE CLAIM Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Wednesday, Igini said section 63 of the Electoral Act 2026, which deals with ballot papers, grants excessive discretion to presiding officers. A presiding officer, better known as a PO, is the primary election official responsible for managing a polling station on election day. thecable.ng/fact-check-igi… #FactCheck

SIMON KOLAWOLE: "Now, this is where the intrigue becomes more thrilling. If APC goes for Kwara North or South, Saraki will smell blood. The PDP can decide to field a candidate from Kwara Central and pick a running mate from North or South as a countermove, like a game of chess. This may give the APC a big fight. The ruling party could decide to field a candidate from Kwara Central again in order to neutralise Saraki, but the “Yoruba Agenda” would end up in the mud as Kwara South may revolt against APC — and that means doing anti-party. As things stand, it is the APC that has the biggest issues in its hands. My sense is that Saraki saw this opening and is already strategising to reverse “Otoge” after eight years." thecable.ng/abdulrazaq-vs-…

THE INSIDER: How Wale Edun lost out to the Chagourys and finally bit the dust President Bola Tinubu publicly wished several Nigerians a happy birthday this week — including Stella Okotete, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Shola Oshunkeye, and Orji Uzor Kalu. Conspicuously missing from his list was Wale Edun, his minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy who clocked the landmark 70 on April 20. A day later, he fired Edun from his cabinet. But many Aso Rock insiders were not surprised by the turn of events — it was always coming. “The president asked Edun to leave honourably in October last year but he lobbied to keep his position,” an insider told TheCable. “Although he stayed back, the president told his aides: ‘As far as I am concerned, I have done send-off for Wale already.’ But for some reason, Edun managed to hang on.”

DID YOU KNOW? Electoral Act 2026 limits courts from entertaining suits on party internal affairs For years, Nigerian politicians have turned to the courts to resolve internal party disputes, from leadership tussles to candidate nominations.  This pattern has shaped electoral outcomes and, at times, destabilised the democratic process. However, the Electoral Act 2026 insulates party affairs from judicial interference. thecable.ng/did-you-know-e…

Benjamin Eze, chairman of the ADC convention medical sub-committee, says delegates are already reporting health issues due to poor ventilation and non-functional air conditioners. He said cases of headaches, dizziness, and exhaustion have been recorded, adding that a fully equipped ambulance and medical team are on standby to handle emergencies. #ADCConvention

JUST IN: Nafiu Bala leads protest to INEC, demands recognition of his ADC faction Nafiu Bala, chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led a group of his supporters to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Thursday. Bala is laying claim to the leadership of the ADC and has been going against the David Mark-led group in court. His protest comes a day after the Mark-led faction staged a similar march to the INEC office. thecable.ng/just-in-nafiu-…

David Mark ADC faction holds talks with Turaki-led PDP A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark is meeting with the  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki in Abuja.  The meeting comes amid the leadership crises rocking both opposition parties. thecable.ng/breaking-david…

BREAKING: David Mark ADC faction holds talks with Turaki-led PDP A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark is meeting with the  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki in Abuja.  The meeting comes amid the leadership crises rocking both opposition parties. thecable.ng/breaking-david…

MATTERS ARISING: Tinubu’s resignation deadline for political appointees not backed by law On March 17, President Bola Tinubu directed all political appointees under his administration seeking to contest elective offices in the 2027 elections to resign before March 31. Tinubu anchored his decision on section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the revised timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 elections. thecable.ng/matters-arisin…

Did you know Nigeria has a National Ethics and Integrity Policy? Designed to fight corruption, promote national unity and accountability, the policy aims to change both systems and behaviours in governance. But years after its introduction, a key question remains: is it making any real difference? Join us at 6pm on Thursday as @kunlelawal explains the policy’s scope, its promises, the challenges, and what it means for citizens and public institutions. #Politeracy101 x.com/i/spaces/1yxbe…

BREAKING: Reps amend Electoral Act, prescribe N10m fine, jail term for dual party membership The house of representatives has amended the Electoral Act 2026 to criminalise dual membership of political parties. Under the new provision, individuals found guilty of belonging to more than one political party at the same time will face a fine of N10 million and a maximum prison term of two years. thecable.ng/breaking-reps-…

Political parties are more than campaign platforms. They recruit candidates, shape public policy, organise government, and connect citizens to power. But how do they function beyond campaigns and elections? How are parties formed? Who controls them? And how do they influence governance? Join us at 5pm on Thursday as @ilivinus explains party structure, roles, and why they matter in Nigeria’s democracy. #Politeracy101 x.com/i/spaces/1rgmq…