Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ready to accommodate “displaced politicians” joining from other parties amid the rising wave of defections. Ndume stated this at the Nnamdi Azikiwe 6th Annual Award Lecture 2025 (121st Posthumous Birthday Celebration) in Abuja. The event, themed “The Power of Pan-African Unity: …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in Ibadan at the weekend, describing it as a “carnival of shame, lawlessness and impunity.” In a statement issued on Sunday, the APC Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, faulted the decision of the faction loyal to Governor Seyi …
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Super Eagles for their efforts in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite losing to DR Congo in a playoff on Sunday. Nigeria’s World Cup hopes were dashed at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, as DR Congo advanced to the intercontinental playoff following a dramatic penalty …
Controversies have continued to grow following the absence of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, over the weekend. While the convention went ahead despite conflicting court orders, the absence of three PDP governors, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, Ademola Adeleke of Osun, and Agbu …
The Presidency on Sunday defended the size and composition of Nigeria’s delegation to the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), saying climate negotiations require officials from multiple ministries and agencies to protect the country’s interests. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, revealed that climate talks cut across energy, finance, …
Ahead of Benin Republic's 2026 Presidential Election, Lawmakers in the country have voted to amend the country’s constitution, extending the presidential mandate from the initial five year-term to seven years. The amendment, adopted late Friday, sailed through the national assembly with a 90–19 vote. According to a statement issued on Saturday, the new provision limits …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s Structures in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom and Rivers will no longer be functioning after the Party dissolved them following a decision concluded at the Party's Saturday's National Convention held in Ibadan. Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, moved the motion, saying the move was necessary to validate executives elected through …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday expelled Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory; Samuel Anyanwu, the party’s suspended national secretary; and Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state. The decision was taken at the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday. Also removed from the party were Umar Bature, …
A major political realignment is underway in Kogi State as former Governor Capt. Idris Ichalla Wada and several notable members of opposition parties are scheduled to formally defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, November 17, 2025. The APC State Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Bello (Dollar), announced the development in an invitation issued to …
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has been honoured with the Exemplary Patriotism and Transformational Leadership Award for his visionary governance and commitment to sustainable development. Governor Namadi was among several eminent Nigerians recognised by the Parliament Diary Newspaper during its first Special Recognition Award ceremony held on Thursday at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja. …
