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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Warns APC National Secretary to Steer Clear of Rivers Politics
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, to steer clear of political affairs in Rivers State. Wike’s warning followed comments attributed to Basiru, who had cautioned the APC National Vice Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, against what he described as disrespect […]
Osun Records Low Turnout as Council Workers Resume After 11 months
Local Government Areas in Osun recorded a low turnout of workers as they resumed duty after an 11-month sit-at-home directive. According to journalists who visited some council areas in the state, only a few workers were seen on council premises, and a heavy police presence was observed in all the local government councils visited. At […]
Rivers Deputy Gov Defects From PDP To APC
The Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Professor Ngozi Odu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. This was contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt by the Head of the Press Unit, Office of the Deputy Governor, Owupele Benebo, and made available to the newsmen. Odu’s defection comes more […]
ADC Faction Denies Peter Obi’s Registration in Enugu, Cites Breach of Party Rules
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by its National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, has disowned reports of the defection and registration of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at the party’s Enugu zonal office. In a statement, the faction, which identified itself as the authentic national leadership of the ADC, said the […]
Rivers Lawmakers Reject N100,000 Christmas Gift From Fubara
The feud between Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, and members of the state’s assembly has taken a new turn. In a statement issued by Enemi Alabo George, chairman of the house committee on information and petitions, the lawmakers said they received a credit alert of N100,000 each on Fubara’s instructions. The legislators, who are loyal […]
Yahaya Bello Announces Intention to Contest Kogi Central Senate Position
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has expressed his interest in contesting the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election. Bello made the declaration during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders from the senatorial district, saying, “I accept […]
Accord Party Welcomes Davido, Encourages Him to Make the Right Choice
The National Chairman of the Accord Party, Prof. Chris Imumolen, has said that afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is welcome to join the party but must align with what he described as its “authentic leadership.” Imumolen made the remark, while responding to reports that Davido plans to collect his Accord Party membership […]
Chairman Hails Adeleke’s Defection as Boost to Accord Party’s Growth
The Accord party announced that it has experienced a surge in nationwide membership following the defection of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to its platform, positioning the party as a growing political force ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The National Chairman of the party, Maxwell Mgbudem, disclosed during a press conference at the […]
Six Rivers PDP Reps Defect to APC
Six members of the House of Representatives, serving under the Peoples Democratic Party, have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to the unresolved leadership crisis in the PDP. The members are Hon Dum Dekor, Hon Solomon Bob, Hon Hart Cyril Godwin, Hon Engr Victor Obuzor, Hon Blessing Amadi, and Hon Felix Nweke. Their letters […]
PDP Factions Hold Talks With INEC Over Party’s Internal Crisis
The two factions of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are currently in a meeting at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters to address the ongoing leadership and internal disputes within the party. Read Also: ‘PDP Is Back,’ Says Turaki as Party Leaders Meet Obasanjo The meeting is expected to clarify positions, ensure compliance with […]