The Senate was thrown into confusion on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole engaged in a heated argument over the interpretation of the chamber’s amended Standing Rules. The standoff, which lasted more than 15 minutes, began when Akpabio started reading the Votes and Proceedings from Tuesday’s sitting. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Abdulrahman Mohammed is the legitimate National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike made the remark on Wednesday during a media chat in Abuja, where he addressed the party’s lingering internal crisis and criticised the rival faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki. The …
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, has cautioned party leaders against imposing candidates under the guise of consensus ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during a media interaction, Haske said consensus remains a valid option in party politics but must come through dialogue, consultation, and agreement among …
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) declaring the party as “dead” following the defection of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe to the Labour Party. Akpabio made the remark during plenary while reading Abaribe’s defection letter, drawing laughter from fellow lawmakers. “I think ADC is dead,” he said. Abaribe Cites Internal Crisis …
Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). His defection was formally announced in a letter read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, May 5, by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Umeh said the decision followed wide consultations with his family, …
Political figures from Kogi East have reacted angrily to recent political steps taken by Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Kogi governorship election. Ajaka, popularly known as Muri in Kogi political circles, recently declared his intention to contest the Kogi East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of social media influencer and blogger Chidiebere Justice Mark, popularly known as “Justice Crack", in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged false claims concerning the welfare of Nigerian soldiers. Mark, who resides at Plot 88, Sabo Lugbe, Abuja, was arraigned …
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has welcomed former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, into the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Dickson, who is the national leader of the NDC, described the entry of the two politicians as a major boost to …
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria's 2023 election, has responded to critics following his departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement on Sunday, Obi responded to those suggesting he is desperate to become president, emphasising that his political moves are principle-driven and not motivated by …
Ralph Nwosu, former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot conduct the 2027 general election without including the party on the ballot. Nwosu spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the ADC Youths Champion and Prospective Legislative Summit. He said the party has recorded significant growth since …
