17 Reps Members Defect To Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC)
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s political terrain is witnessing a major realignment as no fewer than 17 members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), in a move that underscores shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defections were formally announced during […]
Nalaraba Dumps 2027 Governorship Bid, Backs Wadada
By Zainab Bakare The lawmaker representing Awe/Doma/Keana Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abubakar Nalaraba, has withdrawn from the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship race and declared support for the preferred candidate of Governor Abdullahi Sule, Senator Ahmed Wadada. Nalaraba, who had earlier signalled interest in contesting for the governorship under the All Progressives Congress […]
Insecurity: Kaduna Inaugurates First State-Level DDR Committee
By Zainab Bakare Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has inaugurated the State Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR), Peace and Security Committee, pledging strong political backing to ensure its effectiveness. The initiative facilitated by the Office of the National Security Adviser and the National Counter Terrorism Centre marks the first time a subnational government in Nigeria […]
Former NASS Director Ogunsanya Declares for Badagry Reps Seat
By Anayo Akwitti A former Director in the National Assembly of Nigeria, Olufemi Ogunsanya, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Badagry Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ogunsanya led a delegation of supporters to the APC National Secretariat in Abuja to […]
Breaking: Peter Obi Dumps ADC, Cites Political Hostility
By Chinedu Echianu Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing rising political hostility, internal party tensions, and what he described as a worsening national environment that undermines effective leadership. In a statement shared via X on Sunday, Obi clarifies that his decision was not […]
Akpabio Appeals to Igbo Youth to End Armed Agitation
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has pleaded with the people of the South East, to continue to maintain peace in the country and guide the youth appropriately to shun Armed struggle against the Nigerian government. Akpabio made the appeal at the funeral of the former Administrative Secretary of the defunct Oil […]
Coalition Purchases APC Governorship Forms for Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of political stakeholders in Abia State has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms for the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, urging him to contest the 2027 governorship election. The forms were presented in Abuja on Saturday by the group led […]
Abejide Dumps ADC Over Crisis, Court Ruling
By Oluwakemi Kindness The factional National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Leke Abejide, on Friday formally announced his resignation from the party, citing a deepening leadership crisis and adverse court developments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, Abejide described his decision as “painful but necessary,” […]
Sokoto Labour Unions Endorse Governor Aliyu for Second Term
By Zainab Bakare The Organised labour in Sokoto State, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress has endorsed Ahmed Aliyu for a second term in 2027. The endorsement was announced on Friday during the International Workers’ Day in Sokoto. The state chairman of the NLC, Abdullahi Jungle, said the decision was based […]
Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe as Power Minister
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination is disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the appointment is expected to reinforce ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s […]