The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2026 budget, describing it as a “budget of consolidated renewed sufferings” for Nigerians. The opposition party said the budget, presented to the National Assembly under the theme “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” does not reflect the harsh economic realities facing ordinary citizens. In a statement signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the party noted that despite claims by the Federal Government that the economy is stabilising, Nigerians continue to grapple with worsening poverty and hardship. According to the party, more than 30.9…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained its decision to invite the two warring factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for talks. InfoStride News reports that the Commission on Friday intervened in the crisis rocking the opposition party by convening a meeting of the rival factions at its national headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the meeting, INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the decision followed the receipt of conflicting correspondences from the contending parties. According to him, the engagement was aimed at creating an avenue for dialogue and charting a way forward, particularly as it relates to forthcoming…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially welcomed the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) into its fold. InfoStride News reports that the lawmaker formally joined the ADC on Thursday after collecting her membership card in Abuja. Reacting to the development, the party, in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said more defections are expected in the coming days. The ADC commended the senator for what it described as her courage and integrity in choosing the party, noting that it would have been easier for her to align with the ruling party. “The…
The Bauchi State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed party executives loyal to Governor Bala Mohammed to vacate all PDP secretariats across the state within 14 days. The directive was issued on Thursday by the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, during a press conference in Bauchi. Jungudo warned that failure to comply with the order would attract lawful consequences. He said the caretaker committee was appointed by the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) to oversee the affairs of the party in Bauchi State…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said that his decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was an easy one. The governor stated this on Thursday while addressing journalists at the APC national headquarters in Abuja. Fubara’s defection comes after a prolonged political crisis in Rivers State, which saw him locked in a power tussle with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) structure and party affairs in the state. InfoStride News reports that in an effort to ease the political tension, President Bola Tinubu had…
The Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi, has insisted that former Governor Godwin Obaseki cannot be compelled or intimidated into returning to the state, stressing that such a decision remains solely at his discretion. Aziegbemi made the assertion on Wednesday in Benin while reacting to calls by the Edo State Government for Obaseki to return and answer questions over alleged financial impropriety during his tenure. He described the demand as unwarranted and politically motivated, noting that the PDP fully supports the former governor against what he termed attempts to undermine his legacy of reforms and…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by its National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, has suspended several key members of the party over alleged anti-party activities. Those suspended include Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, Balarabe Rufai and others, for actions the party described as detrimental to its unity and stability. The decision was reached at the NWC’s regular meeting held on Thursday, according to a statement signed by Gombe. The statement said the meeting, chaired by the national chairman, also approved new appointments and adopted several organisational resolutions. According to the NWC, some party members…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has criticised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the death of a young man, Good Emiju, who was allegedly knocked down by the governor’s convoy. The opposition party claimed that the incident occurred at Oka-Akoko, the headquarters of Akoko South-West Local Government Area, during Aiyedatiwa’s thank-you tour of communities in the council. In a statement issued by its Director of Media and Public Communications, Wande Ajayi, the PDP faulted the governor’s silence on the matter and expressed concern over what it described as the hurried burial of the deceased. The party demanded a transparent…
The long-running leadership crisis within the Action Alliance (AA) has been resolved, following the recognition of Adekunle Rufai Omoaje as the party’s National Chairman by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC’s decision followed a ruling of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, which ordered the commission to update its records within seven days. The court, presided over by Justice Funmilola Demi-Ajayi, held that the National Executive Committee (NEC) elected at the party’s national convention held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in October 2023, constitutes the authentic leadership of the party. Consequently, INEC removed the name of Kenneth Udeze from…
The recently defected Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday visited the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abuja. Fubara arrived at the party’s secretariat at about 6:50 p.m. and was received by the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru; the National Welfare Secretary, Hon. Donatus Nwapa; and the Deputy National Organising Secretary, Nze Chidi Duru. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), was also present to welcome the governor. Dressed in a white kaftan and red cap, the governor explained to the National Secretary that although he was expected at the Progressive Governors’…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Delta State, has declared that it is politically prepared to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and produce the next governor of the state in the 2027 general elections. Leaders of the party made the assertion while addressing journalists at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting held in Asaba. The Delta State Chairman of the party, Anthony Omonigho, said the ADC was entering the state’s political space without baggage and would present candidates of integrity for elective offices. According to him, the party is determined to rewrite the political history of Delta State…
The National Treasurer of the Accord Party, Chief Abdulazeez Oyeniyi Salaudeen, has declared that the party conducted a valid and lawful governorship primary election in Osun State on December 10, 2025. Salaudeen said the primary was held in full compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022, and under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, with Governor Ademola Adeleke emerging as the party’s candidate. Speaking at a press briefing in Minna, the national treasurer disclosed that the exercise involved 150 accredited delegates, out of which Adeleke secured 145 valid votes, while five votes were voided due…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed speculations that he may defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, amid recent defections by some opposition governors. Makinde spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at the public presentation of Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration, a book authored by former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed. “I am not APC, and I am not about to become APC,” the governor declared. He stressed that Nigeria’s progress depends on genuine collaboration among leaders across political divides to move the country forward. According to Makinde, the growing divisions in the…
The Igbo Community Association has said the Social Democratic Party (SDP) chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Obinna Simon, popularly known as MC Tagwaye, has pledged to end double taxation in parts of the council if elected in the 2026 polls. The association’s President-General, Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, made this known on Monday during a conference in Abuja. According to Ellis-Ezenekwe, MC Tagwaye also promised to curb what he described as needless demolition of properties in AMAC, adding that such actions negatively affect residents of the Federal Capital Territory. “We studied his manifesto. Among other things is his desire…
The Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has accused President Bola Tinubu of incompetence in the running of the country, arguing that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would perform better if given the opportunity. Abaribe made the remarks on Monday night while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He described the Tinubu administration as what he termed a “Kabiyesi government,” alleging that dissenting views are no longer tolerated. “There are many Nigerians who are democrats who can run this country like Peter Obi, and he will be my candidate,” Abaribe said. “The point is not him alone, but…
Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, has confirmed plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The confirmation was made by the governor’s Senior Political Adviser, Mr Istifanus Nwansat, during an interview with journalists in Abuja on Monday. Nwansat disclosed that all outstanding issues hindering the governor’s defection are currently being resolved, stressing that it is only a matter of time before the move is formally announced. “It is just a matter of time before His Excellency, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, moves to the APC,” Nwansat said. He explained that the governor’s decision…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, has rejected calls by the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, urging President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state over alleged links between government officials and bandits. The PDP made the call during a press conference in Ilorin, referencing a viral video of suspected bandits arrested in Auchi, Edo State. In the footage, the suspects allegedly claimed that officials of the Kwara State Government supplied them with AK-47 rifles and a government-branded patrol vehicle. Speaking at the briefing, PDP State Secretary, Abdulrahman Kayode, described the allegations as “grave…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has won all chairmanship and councillorship positions in the 27 Local Government Areas of Borno State. Chairman of the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission, BOSEC, Dr. Tahir Shettima, announced the results on Monday while briefing journalists at the commission’s headquarters in Maiduguri. Dr. Shettima said the local government elections were conducted peacefully across the state and in line with the relevant provisions of the Electoral Act 2022. He commended participating political parties and stakeholders, including security agencies, civil society organisations, journalists and the Inter-Party Advisory Council of Borno State, for their roles in ensuring the…
The Taraba State House of Assembly has approved an estimated ₦653.5 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, barely three weeks after it was presented to the legislature by the state government. Speaker of the House, John Bonzena, described the passage of the appropriation bill as one of the core constitutional responsibilities of the Assembly, commending members of the Appropriations Committee for their diligence and thorough scrutiny that led to the final figures. Bonzena said the timely approval of the budget would enable Governor Agbu Kefas to effectively deliver good governance and the dividends of democracy to the people of…
The Ogun State Police Command has reiterated that the sale and use of fireworks, knockouts and bangers remain prohibited as residents prepare for the 2025 Christmas and New Year celebrations. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, stated that the loud sounds generated by such items could easily be mistaken for gunshots or explosions, thereby causing fear, panic and unnecessary tension among the public. Babaseyi warned that anyone found causing public disturbance, injury or damage to property through the use of fireworks would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law. According to him, the police have put in…