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ADC Emerges Main Opposition in Senate After Wave of Defections

March 15, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emerged as the main opposition party in Nigeria’s Senate following a wave of defections by several lawmakers from other political parties. The development occurred during a Senate plenary session where letters of defection were read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. According to reports from the Senate chamber in […]

PDP Remains Strong Opposition Platform Despite Crisis, Chieftain Says

March 14, 2026

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adetokunbo Pearse, has said the party remains a strong opposition platform in Nigeria despite its ongoing internal challenges. Pearse stated that the PDP continues to pose a significant political challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Pearse made the remarks in an interview with the News […]

Anambra PDP Crisis: Party Chieftain Petitions Wike Over Alleged Congress Hijack

March 14, 2026

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Amaechi Onowu, has petitioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, alleging irregularities in the ongoing party congress process in Anambra State. Onowu raised the concerns during a press conference in Abuja, where he alleged that the process meant to elect new party leaders […]

PDP Crisis Deepens as Internal Rift Raises Questions Ahead of 2027

March 14, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing renewed scrutiny over internal divisions as political developments and legal disputes continue to affect the party’s structure ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Recent events have raised questions about the party’s unity and its ability to maintain cohesion within its leadership ranks. The discussion gained attention following political […]

INEC Delay Affects NNPP Membership E‑Registration, Party Founder Says

March 12, 2026

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has stated that a delay by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in uploading the party’s current leadership information on its electronic platform is affecting the party’s nationwide membership registration drive, the party’s founder said on Thursday in Lagos. Dr Boniface Aniebonam, founder and Chairman of the NNPP Board […]

Senators Explain Reasons for Leaving Former Parties to Join NNPP

March 12, 2026

A group of Nigerian senators who recently left their previous political parties have explained their reasons for joining the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), citing the need for leadership recognition, alignment with collective objectives and structural support, they said on Thursday in Abuja. The lawmakers addressed the matter at a press briefing held at the […]

2027 Enugu Race: Political Narrative Puts Mbah, Nnaji in Spotlight

March 12, 2026

A political commentary circulating online has claimed that the governor of Peter Mbah has effectively conceded the 2027 governorship contest in Enugu State to former federal minister Uche Geoffrey Nnaji. However, no official statement from the Enugu State Government or relevant political authorities confirms that the governor has withdrawn from or conceded any future electoral […]

2027: It’s Time to Bury the Hatchet, Natasha Tells PDP Leaders

March 10, 2026

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central in the Senate, has called on leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to embrace reconciliation and unity in the interest of the party and the country. The senator made the appeal following the recent judgment of the Court of Appeal concerning the party’s national convention. She […]

Wike: Court Ruling Clears Way for PDP Rebuild and Reconciliation

March 9, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the recent ruling of the Court of Appeal nullifying the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan in November 2025 as an opportunity for the party to rebuild and reconcile its members. The appellate court ruled that the party acted […]

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC

March 9, 2026

Dauda Lawal, the Governor of Zamfara State, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on Monday at the Government House in Gusau by the Deputy Governor, Mani Mallam Mummuni, who represented the governor during the declaration. According to Mummuni, the decision followed […]