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Wike‑Backed PDP Faction Installs New Executives in Bayelsa, Ekiti, Oyo

March 16, 2026

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has installed new party executives in Bayelsa, Ekiti and Oyo states. The elections took place over the weekend following a court judgment that invalidated the PDP’s November 15 and 16 convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, which had...

Bauchi Governor Reportedly Leaving PDP for APC This Week

March 15, 2026

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has reportedly concluded plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress this week. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been experiencing internal challenges in recent months, including leadership disputes and members’ defections to other political parties. Governor Bala Mohammed,...

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...

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Oshiomhole Attacks Obi, Says Four Years Not Enough to Transform Nigeria

July 28, 2026

Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and driven by desperation. Speaking on Obi’s campaign promises, Oshiomhole questioned the former Anambra governor’s political consistency, arguing that his...

SERAP Drags NNPCL to Court Over Unexplained ₦211 Trillion Entries

July 26, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal proceedings against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over what it describes as the company’s failure to properly explain ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements. The lawsuit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges financial entries listed as “Sundry...

Troops Rescue Five Relatives as Search for Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman Intensifies

July 26, 2026

Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the Zamfara LG chairman, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after suspected terrorists abducted him during an overnight attack on his residence in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Joint Task Force (North West), operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday that the...

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