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Politics Should Not Be a Full-Time Career — APGA Chairman

March 6, 2026

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, has said politics should not be treated as a full-time career, stressing that professionals who remain active in their fields are more likely to promote accountable governance. Ezeokenwa made the remark during a media interaction in Lagos where he explained the party’s philosophy […]

Dickson Defects from PDP to Nigeria Democratic Congress

March 5, 2026

Former Bayelsa State governor and senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The development was announced on Thursday as the senator confirmed his decision to move to the newly registered political party. Dickson, who previously served as governor of Bayelsa State before […]

Defecting Governors Strengthen APC Structure as New State Chairmen Are Elected

March 4, 2026

Governors who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have strengthened their influence over party structures in their states as the party concluded ward, local government and state congresses that produced new state chairmen across Nigeria, the Vanguard reports. Multiple governors who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC in recent months, […]

PDP Says It Awaits Appeal Court Judgment on Ibadan Convention

March 4, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Wednesday that it is waiting for the Court of Appeal to deliver judgment on the legality of the Ibadan national convention, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Hajiya Farida Umar, said in Lafia, Nasarawa State. A Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, earlier validated the PDP national […]

Rivers Assembly Invites Nine Fubara Commissioner‑Nominees for Screening

March 4, 2026

The Rivers State House of Assembly has invited nine persons nominated by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to submit credentials for screening and confirmation as commissioners and members of the State Executive Council, a statement from the legislature says. The invitation follows the submission of commissioner‑nominees by Fubara to the Assembly, weeks after he dissolved his previous […]

ADC’s Dele Momodu Says APC Is Jittery Because Opposition Is Gathering Momentum

March 4, 2026

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Dele Momodu, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is “jittery” because the opposition is gaining momentum across Nigeria, Momodu said on Wednesday during an interview on Sunrise Daily on Channels Television in Lagos. The remarks come amid heightened political activity across the country as […]

Akwa Ibom APC Congress Deemed Most Peaceful in Nigeria’s History, Says Akpabio

March 3, 2026

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) congress held in Akwa Ibom State as one of the most peaceful in Nigeria’s history, the party said in a statement on Tuesday. The APC congress was held in Akwa Ibom State as part of the party’s nationwide schedule of internal elections to […]

Atiku’s Son Resigns as Adamawa Commissioner

March 3, 2026

Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, a resignation letter seen by Vanguard shows. Adamu Atiku served in the Adamawa State executive council as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development. Commissioners are appointed by state governors to […]

Wike Says Election Is Process, Not One-Day Event, Responds to Ireti Kingibe

March 2, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said on Monday that an election is a process that extends beyond voting day, in remarks addressed to Senator Ireti Kingibe following her criticism of conduct surrounding the recent Area Council elections in Abuja. The comments came after the February 21 area council elections in the […]

Wike Says Senator Ireti Kingibe Will Not Return to Senate in 2027

March 2, 2026

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, said on Monday in Abuja that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not return to the Senate in the 2027 general elections, the minister said during a media briefing in the nation’s capital. Senator Ireti Kingibe represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate. She was elected in 2023 […]