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Ayade Breaks Silence on 3 Year Sidelining Allegation After Senate Ambition Block

May 4, 2026

Claims of 3 Year sidelining have been raised by former Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, who said he has remained politically inactive for about three years following an alleged directive linked to his senatorial ambition. The 3 Year sidelining account was made in reference to his political experience within the All Progressives Congress after […]

Makinde-led PDP Unveils Turaki, Others in 13-Member Caretaker Committee

May 4, 2026

The Makinde-led PDP has formally unveiled a 13-member caretaker committee headed by Tanimu Turaki (SAN) to oversee the party’s affairs following a National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja. The move was approved as part of efforts to stabilise internal administration and manage ongoing leadership adjustments within the Peoples Democratic Party. The Makinde-led PDP decision emerged […]

NNPP Rejects External Influence Claim Over Kwankwaso Party Exit

May 3, 2026

The external influence claim surrounding Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party has been dismissed by the party, which insisted that his departure was not driven by outside forces. Addressing the issue, NNPP officials rejected the claim, stating that internal party dynamics, not external interference, shaped events leading to his exit. The […]

NDC Defections Surge as APC, PRP, NNPP Bigwigs Join Party

May 3, 2026

A wave of NDC defections has been recorded as prominent politicians from the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Redemption Party, and New Nigeria Peoples Party formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Abuja. The NDC defections involve high-profile figures and organised political structures, signalling increased activity ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defections come amid […]

Kwankwaso Political Future Talks With NDC, PRP Leaders Confirmed

May 3, 2026

Discussions over Kwankwaso political future have intensified as former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso confirmed he is consulting with leaders of the National Democratic Congress and the Peoples Redemption Party. The Kwankwaso political future consultations come amid ongoing legal and structural challenges within the African Democratic Congress, where he is currently a key stakeholder. […]

ADC Candidates 2027: Party Rejects Exit Claims, Confirms Participation

May 2, 2026

Plans for ADC candidates 2027 have been reaffirmed by the African Democratic Congress, which rejected claims that key opposition figures are exiting the party. The ADC candidates 2027 position was stated amid ongoing leadership disputes, with party stakeholders insisting that preparations are underway to participate fully in the next general elections across all levels. The […]

Defend Your Votes Remark Sparks Debate as Galadima Speaks on ADC Exit

May 2, 2026

Calls to defend your votes have sparked widespread attention after Buba Galadima urged Nigerians to protect their ballots during the 2027 elections. Speaking in Abuja, Galadima encouraged citizens to “defend your votes” while also stating that opposition figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso may leave the African Democratic Congress for a new political platform. The […]

PDP Crisis Deepens as BOT Counters Wabara, Backs Mohammed Anyanwu NWC

May 1, 2026

The PDP crisis deepens as conflicting positions emerge within the party’s leadership structure, with the Board of Trustees (BoT) countering recent directives attributed to Senator Adolphus Wabara and reaffirming support for the Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu-led National Working Committee (NWC). The PDP crisis deepens amid ongoing legal and factional disputes over legitimacy, control of […]

Edo South Senate Race Intensifies as Aspirants Declare

May 1, 2026

The Edo South Senate race ahead of the 2027 general elections has intensified as Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama declared their intentions to contest for the senatorial seat under the All Progressives Congress. The Edo South Senate race is gathering momentum in Benin City, with both aspirants outlining their credentials and mobilising support within […]

Supreme Court Ruling Sparks PDP Row Over “No Leadership Vacuum” Claim

May 1, 2026

The no leadership vacuum position has triggered fresh controversy within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as a faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, rejected claims by Senator Adolphus Wabara and others suggesting that the party is without valid leadership. The no leadership vacuum argument was restated in Abuja following […]