Defections in Reps as PDP, APC Losses Members
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed another shake-up on Tuesday as defections rattled the House of Representatives, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerging as the biggest loser in the latest wave of cross-carpeting. At plenary, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read multiple defection letters, underscoring a growing trend of political realignment as lawmakers quietly […]
APC Fixes May For Presidential, Governorship Primaries Ahead 2027
By Zainab Bakare The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its presidential and governorship primary elections for May 16 and May 23, 2026, respectively, as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this on Monday, noting that the timetable is signed by the National Organising Secretary, […]
ADC Faction Rejects Abuja Convention, Alleges Forgery
By Oluwakemi Kindnes A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected a convention held in Abuja by a rival coalition group, describing the exercise as illegal, void, and in violation of subsisting court orders. The faction, led by its National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, and National Leader, Leke Abejide, stated this during a news […]
Nyesom Wike Says Opposition Must Win Elections
By sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says political parties can only earn opposition status through electoral victories, not through alliances formed outside the ballot process. Wike made the statement during a visit to the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja. He said parties claiming to lead the […]
Akpabio Urges Peace, Justice at IPU Assembly in Geneva
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, has called on parliaments across the world to take a stronger stand as defenders of peace, justice, and humanity amid rising global conflicts. Addressing delegates at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in Geneva, under the theme, “Nurturing Hope, Securing Peace and Ensuring Justice […]
ADC Overhauls Constitution, Installs Mark-Led NWC at Abuja Convention
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded its national convention in Abuja with sweeping reforms, including a constitutional amendment and the ratification of a new National Working Committee (NWC) led by David Mark. Delegates at the convention overwhelmingly endorsed the constitutional changes, with 1,471 out of 1,576 accredited voters—representing 94 per cent—approving […]
Melaye Vows ADC Convention Will Hold Amid Abuja Venue Row
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has declared that the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will proceed as scheduled in Abuja, despite alleged attempts to disrupt the event. Speaking to journalists at the Rainbow Event Centre on Tuesday, Melaye insisted that the party would not vacate the venue, citing […]
El-Rufai Gets Bail as Court Defers Ruling on Fresh Charges
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been granted bail by a Federal High Court in Kaduna amid ongoing legal battles over allegations of financial misconduct. Justice Rilwan Aikawa, presiding over the Federal High Court, approved the bail application on Tuesday in Kaduna in a case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices […]
ADC Reps Caucus Demands INEC Chairman’s Removal Over Alleged Bias
By Oluwakemi Kindness The caucus of the African Democratic Congress in the House of Representatives has called for the removal and prosecution of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan. The lawmakers alleged bias and misconduct, which they say could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general election. Caucus leader, […]
West Africa’s Democracy Rests on Stronger Institutions –Senate
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin has reiterated the need for the continual strengthening of democratic institutions in the West African sub-region to withstand emerging political and security challenges. Serving as the Special Guest of Honour at this year’s forum of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), in Abuja on Thursday, […]