Senate President Godswill Akpabio has ordered the withdrawal of all ongoing defamation lawsuits filed in his name, saying the decision followed personal reflection during a New Year Mass. Akpabio made the announcement on Thursday while speaking at Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He said he was deeply moved by the priest’s sermon, …
After losing the All Progressive Congress's (APC) Presidential Primary Election in 2023, former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has declared his intention to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial District seat in the 2027 forthcoming election. Bello, who governed the state for eight years, made his ambition known on Tuesday, signalling his return to active partisan …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he and his political supporters possess the structure and influence to determine electoral outcomes in Rivers State. Boosting his political influence, Wike said his political base played a key role in the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the state during the …
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has released documents he claims show that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, received N50 billion from the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu. Fayose said the funds were approved as emergency intervention following the deadly explosion that rocked Ibadan in January 2024. The former governor made the documents public …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing subsisting court judgments and unresolved legal processes. In a letter dated December 22, 2025, and signed by its Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the commission said it could not …
The immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Maria Edeko, has formally left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Edeko represents Esan North-East II constituency in the state legislature. She served as Deputy Speaker during the closing phase of former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration and …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to implementing the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy in Nigeria. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, Tinubu urged state governors under the party platform to avoid interfering with local government funds. Tinubu emphasised that the implementation …
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally invited him to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Mutfwang made the revelation on Thursday, shortly after officially defecting to the APC. He said the decision was taken in the interest of …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called the two opposing factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a reconciliation meeting at its Abuja headquarters. The meeting brought together the faction led by Tanimu Turaki and the group aligned with former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, represented by Abdulrahman Mohammed. Turaki attended with members …
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Her registration with the party is scheduled for Thursday at the ADC national headquarters in Wuse, Abuja. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Atiku Joins ADC, Signals New Political Alignment Ahead of 2027 The development was confirmed in a statement issued …
