APC Primaries Trigger Fresh Tension Across States
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Fresh tension has erupted within Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), as primaries for the 2027 general elections begin across the country. The primaries, originally scheduled to start on Friday with House of Representatives aspirants, were shifted to Saturday late Friday night. The sudden change followed growing unrest in several states. […]
Wike Denies PDP-APM Alliance, Accuses Makinde of Political Agenda
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of an alliance between the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), insisting that the opposition party has no coalition arrangement with any political platform. Wike spoke on Thursday while inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja, where […]
Wike Slams Makinde, Turaki Over PDP Crisis
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a strong criticism of factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing some leaders of acting outside the law in the party’s ongoing leadership dispute. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja, Wike faulted moves by groups linked to Oyo State […]
Supreme Court Ends PDP Faction Crisis — Wike
APC Gains Upper Hand as Three Senators Dump People Democratic Party
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s opposition ranks thinned further on Wednesday as three senators defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), tightening the party’s grip on the Senate. Among the defectors is Deputy Minority Whip Osita Ngwu, who represents Enugu West and was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Also joining […]
PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike Camp Unveils Primaries Plan
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Fresh tensions have erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a bold move by the camp loyal to Nyesom Wike to commence preparations for nationwide party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. At the centre of the renewed crisis is the outcome of the 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting […]
Defections in Reps as PDP, APC Losses Members
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed another shake-up on Tuesday as defections rattled the House of Representatives, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerging as the biggest loser in the latest wave of cross-carpeting. At plenary, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read multiple defection letters, underscoring a growing trend of political realignment as lawmakers quietly […]
Nyesom Wike Says Opposition Must Win Elections
By sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says political parties can only earn opposition status through electoral victories, not through alliances formed outside the ballot process. Wike made the statement during a visit to the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja. He said parties claiming to lead the […]
PDP Sets March for Convention, as Wike Declares Oyo Interest
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed March 28 and 29, 2026, for its National Convention in Abuja, where new members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and other statutory organs will be elected. This was part of resolutions reached at the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday, February […]
PDP Moves to End Crisis, Sets Stage for Congresses, Convention
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is stepping up moves to end months of internal crisis, shifting attention to unity, reconciliation and preparations for its long-delayed congresses ahead of a national convention. At the 85th Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting in Abuja, BoT Chairman Senator Mao Ohuabunwa said the party stands at a […]