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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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2027: Nigerians Question Whether Their Votes Will Count

September 12, 2026

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, concerns over the credibility of the electoral process have resurfaced, with stakeholders divided over whether voters’ choices will be fully protected and reflected in the final results. The debate followed the inauguration of the All Progressives Movement, APM, presidential campaign office in Ibadan, where Oyo State Governor...

2027: Obi Supporters to Track Votes From Polling Units to Abuja, Says Yesufu

September 11, 2026

Political activist and Nigeria Democratic Congress member, Aisha Yesufu, has said supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will take direct steps to protect their votes in the 2027 presidential election. Yesufu said the supporters would deploy representatives to polling units and monitor election materials and results throughout the collation process. She said the...

Reps Probe N432bn Oil Revenue Debt Owed to NMDPRA

September 10, 2026

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has commenced an investigation into outstanding oil revenue debt owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies. The liabilities under investigation have been put at N432.07 billion. The probe followed findings contained in...

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

Bauchi Governor Reportedly Leaving PDP for APC This Week

Nine Senators’ Defection Makes ADC Main Opposition in Senate

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

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

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

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