The faction also removed former BoT chair Adolphus Wabara, ex–national vice chair Bode George, and recently elected national chairman Kabiru Turaki. The action followed a contentious national convention in Ibadan, where Wike and his loyalists were themselves expelled. Tensions escalated at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja, where both factions attempted to hold parallel NEC […]
At least 145 people have been kidnapped in Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara states in the past four days. In the run-up to the 2023 general elections, abductions were rampant. According to reports, between January and March 2023 alone, 792 people were abducted across Nigeria. Many of these incidents were tied to banditry and criminal gangs, […]
The defection came ahead of the planned defection of Agbu Kefas, governor of Taraba, to the APC. In a viral video, the lawmakers were seen swapping their caps for those emblazoned with the insignia of President Bola Tinubu. The legislators were also handed brooms, the symbol of the APC. Recall that in a chat with journalists, the […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital territory (FCT); Samuel Anyanwu, its suspended national secretary; and Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti. Their expulsion was announced on Saturday at the party’s national convention in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Others expelled include Umar Bature, Ajibade Kamarudeen, Mao Ohabunwa, […]
In a statement, the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Government House, Gyang Bere, said the rumour was “a blatant lie, a shameless concoction peddled by desperate mischief makers” intent on creating confusion. The government reaffirmed that Mutfwang remains committed to his mandate and “has not defected to any party.” Bere emphasized that any change […]
Before the convention, the National Working Committee, led by Umar Damagum, suspended three top officials, National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, National Organising Secretary Umar Bature, and National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade, for alleged anti-party activities. A court in Abuja first stopped the convention, saying the party didn’t follow its own rules when it failed to get […]
The ceremony was conducted by Kenneth Ikeagu, the Supervising INEC National Commissioner for Anambra State. Speaking during the event, Ikeagu said, “We are here to present the certificates of return to the Governor and Deputy Governor of Anambra State, following their successful outing during the state governorship election held on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Section 72(1) of the […]
This is the second time that the National Convention will be restrained by the court. The court also barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from supervising, monitoring, or recognising the outcome of the Convention, where national officers are expected to be elected. Justice Peter Lifu issued the fresh order while delivering a ruling in […]
Speaking on a national television, Ohuabunwa described the PDP’s internal divisions as self-inflicted, saying they stemmed from a persistent disregard for the party’s founding rules. He said, “We got to this point for no other reason than disobedience to our own constitution. If we had kept to our laws and obeyed our own rules, we […]
The electoral commission said Hassan won 98 percent of the vote. She was sworn into office despite the main opposition party, Chadema, which was barred from running, rejecting the results. It has called for fresh elections, saying the concluded vote was a “sham”. Ahead of her arrival, state television showed officials and foreign dignitaries in […]