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Nine Senators’ Defection Makes ADC Main Opposition in Senate

March 15, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emerged as the main opposition party in the Nigerian Senate following the defection of nine serving senators from their former political parties. The development occurred during plenary on Thursday, March 12, when the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read letters from senators announcing their defection to the ADC....

Anambra PDP Chieftain Petitions Wike Over Congress Dispute

March 14, 2026

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra State, Chief Amaechi Onowu, has petitioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over alleged irregularities in the ongoing party congress in the state. The dispute centres on the ongoing PDP congress organised to elect new party leaders in Anambra State. Concerns have been...

Is PDP collapsing because Wike is holding it down or due to internal crisis

March 14, 2026

Internal divisions within the Peoples Democratic Party have intensified following disagreements among key leaders, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. The disputes have raised concerns among party stakeholders about unity within the opposition party. The PDP has experienced internal disagreements since the 2023 general elections....

Why Tambuwal, Abaribe, Dickson and Other Senators Left Their Former Parties

March 12, 2026

Several serving Nigerian senators have explained their reasons for leaving their former political parties, citing disagreements over internal party processes and alignment with their political objectives. The senators made the disclosures at separate interviews in Abuja on Thursday. Their departures from their former parties have attracted public attention as the 2027 general elections approach. The...

INEC Delay Slows NNPP E‑Registration and Membership Drive — NNPP Founder

March 12, 2026

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says a delay by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in uploading the party’s current leadership details to INEC’s website is affecting its nationwide e‑registration and membership drive. INEC had directed all political parties to ensure electronic registration of their members across Nigeria to enable participation in the 2027...

Supporters Back Uche Nnaji for Enugu 2027, Criticise Mbah

March 12, 2026

A political statement circulating in Enugu State has expressed support for former Minister Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji ahead of the 2027 governorship election while criticising the administration of Governor Peter Mbah. The statement, shared widely on social media and political discussion platforms, presents arguments in favour of Nnaji’s potential candidacy and raises criticisms about the...

Breaking: Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC

March 9, 2026

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lawal announced his defection on Saturday, confirming that he had formally joined the ruling APC after leaving the PDP, the platform on which he was elected governor in the 2023 governorship election. The development marks...

Nwoye Declares for APC Deputy National Chair, Pledges to Mobilise Southern Nigeria

March 8, 2026

A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Ben Nwoye, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy National Chairman of the party, pledging to mobilise support for the party across Southern Nigeria. Nwoye made the declaration while addressing party members and supporters, stating that his ambition is...

Political Heat Builds in Osun as APC, Adeleke Trade Accusations

March 8, 2026

Political tensions are rising in Osun State as the All Progressives Congress and Governor Ademola Adeleke exchange accusations ahead of the state’s forthcoming governorship election. The APC criticised the administration of Governor Adeleke, accusing it of attempting to mislead residents of the state regarding governance and political developments. The party said the governor’s government had...

Accord Stakeholders Warn Adeleke Against Automatic Tickets for Lawmakers

March 8, 2026

A coalition of political stakeholders and grassroots mobilisers within the Accord Party in Osun State has cautioned Ademola Adeleke against approving automatic tickets for incumbent federal lawmakers, warning that such a move could create internal crisis within the party. The group made its position known in a statement issued in Osogbo and signed by Adekunle...

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School Kidnappings Crisis: NLC Threatens Solidarity Strike Over Rising Abductions

June 3, 2026

The school kidnappings crisis in Nigeria has prompted the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to threaten a nationwide solidarity strike if authorities fail to address the growing wave of abductions targeting schools. The labour movement expressed concern over the increasing attacks on educational institutions, particularly the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. NLC...

ISWAP Commander Killed as Troops Eliminate 50 Terrorists in North-East

June 3, 2026

An ISWAP commander killed during ongoing military operations in Nigeria’s North-East was among at least 50 terrorists neutralised by troops of Operation Hadin Kai, according to military authorities. The operation, which targeted Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and other insurgents, was carried out as part of intensified efforts to dismantle terrorist networks operating...

Enugu Teachers Besiege Government House, Demand Release of Abducted Oyo Pupils

June 2, 2026

Teachers in Enugu State on Tuesday joined a nationwide solidarity rally organised by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), marching to the Government House in Enugu to demand the immediate release of abducted Oyo pupils and their teachers. The demonstration followed a directive from the national leadership of the union after the abduction of dozens...

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INEC Delay Slows NNPP E‑Registration and Membership Drive — NNPP Founder

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