Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking another major shift in his political trajectory. El-Rufai completed his registration and collected his membership card at the ADC office in Ungwar Sarki Ward, Kaduna State. Before officially joining the ADC, Nasir El-Rufai and other coalition of opposition forces, including …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) North-Central Forum has accused the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, of blocking Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s move to join the ruling party. In a statement, the forum alleged that Yilwatda has failed to provide the needed leadership for the North-Central zone and is placing personal political ambitions above …
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has given reasons for his withdrawal from the Osun governorship race less than three weeks before the party’s primary scheduled for December 13. APC National Secretary, Senator Basiru, on Saturday formally announced his exit from the governorship contest, ending weeks of speculation over …
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that politics should not be treated as a playground for unruly conduct, stressing that leadership requires responsibility, nation-building, and restraint. Jonathan made the remarks on Thursday during the 10th anniversary dinner of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, which also marked his 68th birthday. He noted that Nigeria’s democracy is …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for what it described as an irresponsible call for foreign intervention in Nigeria’s internal affairs. In a statement issued on Tuesday, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka criticised the PDP’s new factional chairman, Tanimu Turaki, who urged foreign powers to intervene in Nigeria …
Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kizito Bonzena, on Monday announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing persistent factional crises within the PDP at the national level. Bonzena also disclosed that 15 other PDP lawmakers in the Assembly …
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 …
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 …
Politics in Kano is now telling a different story than the usual. While other opposition politicians are running to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), over 100 members of the APC in Tarai, Kibiya Local Government Area of Kano State, have defected to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian …
