The National Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dipo Olayoku, has dismissed reports suggesting that the party’s former presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is holding talks with the All Progressives Congress (APC) over a possible defection. Olayoku said there was never a time Kwankwaso discussed joining the ruling party, describing the reports as unfounded and misleading. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, the NNPP chieftain said Kwankwaso’s last meeting with President Bola Tinubu took place in January 2024, shortly after the Supreme Court ruling on the Kano State governorship election. “I can say authoritatively and categorically that Rabiu…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that there are no longer “vagabonds” in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying those responsible for past internal crises have been expelled from the party. Makinde made the assertion on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Oyo State PDP Secretariat in Ibadan. According to the governor, individuals he described as “vagabonds” rose within the party following the PDP’s loss of power at the federal level in 2015 and exploited a leadership vacuum for about a decade. “The vagabonds in the PDP grew up in 2015. They had 10 years to do whatever…
There was mild drama on Monday as Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, publicly attempted to persuade his Adamawa State counterpart, Ahmadu Fintiri, to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sule made the remarks at the presentation of a book titled ‘Fintiri, the Man They Could Not Stop’, where he jokingly hinted that he came prepared should Fintiri consider joining the APC. According to Sule, the Adamawa governor has the APC “in his DNA,” adding that both of them share similar political ideals. “You have the APC in your DNA. We’re on the same page with you. I have…
The factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdulrahman Mohammed, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has consistently stood by the party. Mohammed made the assertion on Monday while addressing members during a factional meeting of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) held in Abuja. He said the party had reached a critical point where deliberate efforts must be made to reposition it and restore its strength. In his address, Mohammed expressed appreciation to members of the BoT for their continued support of the National Caretaker Committee under his leadership. “Esteemed…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the party is tactfully addressing the impeachment moves against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Yilwatda made this known on Sunday while responding to questions during an interview on Trust TV. Recall that the Rivers State political scene has in recent weeks been fraught with controversy, following moves by members of the State House of Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. However, the APC national chairman disclosed that the party has initiated steps to reverse the impeachment process, describing the…
A prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has indicated his intention to seek the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi made this known while addressing supporters at a campaign event for ADC candidates in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, held at the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). In his remarks, Obi made it clear that he is aiming for the party’s top position, stressing that he is not interested in playing a subordinate role in the ADC’s long-term political calculations. He linked the AMAC election to his broader political…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that civil servants were compelled to register for the party’s ongoing electronic membership exercise. In a statement issued on Saturday, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the claim as “entirely false and baseless,” accusing the ADC of engaging in a deliberate campaign of disinformation. Morka said the allegation was part of what he called a pattern of misinformation by the opposition party, noting that the ADC had previously circulated what he described as a fabricated APC membership slip falsely linking a known terrorist to…
The Governor of Abia State and leader of the Labour Party (LP), Dr Alex Otti, on Saturday held a meeting with members of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) in Abuja. The meeting came a few days after a court ruling affirmed that Julius Abure was no longer the National Chairman of the party. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Otti said discussions focused on rebuilding the party’s structure and strengthening internal cohesion ahead of forthcoming activities. He disclosed that preparations had begun for party congresses and a national convention. “Very soon the congresses will happen and the national convention…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he is firmly in charge of Rivers State amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. Wike made the assertion on Saturday during the Wakirike Ethnic Nationality’s grand civic reception held in his honour in Ogu, Rivers State, assuring his supporters that there was no cause for concern. “You can go home and sleep with your two eyes closed; we are in charge,” the minister said. Wike spoke while explaining how he recommended Boma Iyaye to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as Executive Director of Finance and…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Imo State chapter, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government in the state, under Governor Hope Uzodinma, of compelling civil servants to register in the ongoing APC e-registration exercise. The party described the alleged action as unacceptable in a constitutional democracy, saying it amounts to a direct violation of citizens’ rights to freedom of association. APGA made the allegation in a statement issued by its Imo State Chairman, John Iwuala, who said the development has caused frustration among civil servants and other residents of the state. Iwuala noted that APGA, as a party…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over what it described as widespread and coordinated attempts to compel Nigerian civil servants to register for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) through its ongoing e-registration exercise. The party made the allegation in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the ADC, it has received reports from various parts of the country alleging that public servants are being pressured to register for the APC as a condition for job security, career advancement or continued access to their livelihoods. The party described the alleged development as…
The Caretaker National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has said the party is stepping up efforts to rebuild internal cohesion and forge broad political alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ogidi made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), where he said the PDP remains committed to defending Nigeria’s democracy and repositioning itself as a strong opposition party despite internal challenges. He acknowledged that the party is currently facing some internal disagreements but stressed that such issues would not derail its wider objective of safeguarding democratic governance and restoring…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has urged Nigerians to comply with tax regulations by submitting their annual tax returns, stressing that the obligation applies to both individuals and employers. Oyedele made the call during a webinar organised in partnership with the Joint Revenue Board and attended by human resource professionals, payroll administrators, chief financial officers, and tax managers. Speaking during the session, which was later uploaded on YouTube on Friday, Oyedele noted that many Nigerians still fail to meet their self-assessment filing obligations. “In terms of filing returns, you need to…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the judiciary to refrain from interfering in its internal matters, warning that such actions could create the impression that courts are engaging in partisan politics. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, made the remarks on Friday during an interview on Arise Television, where he expressed concerns over what he described as growing judicial involvement in party affairs. Ememobong said a recent court verdict reflected the judge’s wisdom, noting that the PDP constitution does not recognise a national caretaker arrangement. “Well, this verdict only shows the wisdom that my lord used in…
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that no politician from Southern Nigeria is better positioned to lead the country beyond 2027 than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ganduje made the assertion in Abuja while hosting a delegation of youth leaders from Northern Nigeria, drawn from the 19 northern states. During the meeting, the former Kano State governor dismissed claims that the North would oppose Tinubu’s re-election bid, describing such speculation as misguided. “There is no better candidate to govern Nigeria beyond 2027 from Southern Nigeria than Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Ganduje stated. He cautioned…
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has announced plans for the state government to take over the management of Onitsha Main Market following the prolonged adherence of traders to the Monday sit-at-home protest. Soludo had last Monday ordered the closure of the market for one week over traders’ continued compliance with the protest, a move that sparked tension and protests from market operators. The governor, however, maintained his stance and subsequently held a closed-door meeting with market leaders at the Government House, known as the Light House, in Awka, where he presented two options to the traders. A source…
Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has directed security agencies to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the recent attack on Oso Edda community in Edda Local Government Area of the state. The governor described the incident, which reportedly resulted in loss of lives and destruction of property, as barbaric and a clear disregard for the sanctity of human life. Nwifuru, who expressed shock over the development, said the attack undermines the state government’s commitment to restoring peace across communities. “I received with rude shock the news of the recent attack on Oso Edda which claimed lives and resulted in the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State has dismissed reports alleging an attempt by the Obidient Movement to hijack the party’s structure in the state. The rebuttal was contained in a press statement issued on Friday by the ADC Enugu State Media Team through the National Coordinator of ADC Like-Minds, Comrade Adolphus Ude. Ude described the report as false, baseless, and unfounded, alleging that it was the handiwork of what he termed failed and confused politicians interfering in the affairs of the party. He maintained that the Enugu State chapter of the ADC remains united under the leadership of…
The Senate has indicated plans to pass the N48.472 trillion 2026 national budget for presidential assent on Tuesday, March 17, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West), disclosed this during a special committee meeting held on Friday. He noted that February 2 to 13 has been scheduled for the consideration of the budget estimates at the committee level. Adeola revealed that the Senate leadership had initially planned to pass the budget on March 12 but granted an additional one week following his appeal. He added that hard copies of the…
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has extended its electronic membership registration from January 31 to February 8, 2026. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the extension was aimed at enabling more supporters and members to register and validate their membership. Morka disclosed that the party’s Ward Congresses will now hold on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, while the National Convention has been rescheduled for March 27 and 28, 2026. He added that Osun State, Ekiti State and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have been excluded from the scheduled congresses due to upcoming…