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Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, Wednesday, clashed during plenary over the chamber’s newly amended standing rules on leadership eligibility. The disagreement, which briefly disrupted proceedings for about 10 minutes, came barely 24 hours after the Senate tightened its rules for contesting presiding and principal offices in the upper chamber.Trouble…
A female activist, Aisha Yesufu, has defected from the African Democratic Congress and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, declaring her intention to contest the Federal Capital Territory senatorial seat on the platform of the NDC. She made the announcement in a statement posted on her X handle on Wednesday, saying her decision followed what she…
Tricycle riders across Enugu State on Monday, turned out in their numbers to show their support for the Governor of Enugu state, Dr Peter Mbah, endorsing his reelection bid. They rode their tricycles decorated with stickers and images of Governor Mbah from Abakpa , Emene Agbani Road , Ogui Road t, New Haven, and through…
Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, and his Kano State counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, as both leaders were seen receiving membership cards in a video circulating online. This was disclosed in a Sunday footage from the event…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decamped from the African Democratic Congress, citing worsening internal crises within the party and broader national challenges. He announced his departure from the party in a statement he shared on Sunday on X, Obi said his decision followed deep personal reflection and “silent pains” he had been…
Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday nullified the “status quo ante bellum” order issued in the leadership tussle within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ruling that such a directive cannot subsist after proceedings in a case have effectively been concluded. In a lead judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Garba, the apex court emphasised that while…
.. Reaffirms support for 2027 Enugu North Senatorial District will, on May 2, 2026, host a mega endorsement rally in honour of Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in appreciation of what they described as their impactful leadership and contributions to the development of the zone. The rally,…
Ex-CBN deputy governor and minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from his position to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo State ahead of the next electoral cycle.In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu said his exit would take effect from April 30, 2026, to…
All Progressives Congress has released its timetable for the 2027 general elections, fixing its presidential primary for May 15–16, 2026, and pegging the cost of its nomination form at ₦100m. The schedule, signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, outlines a tight election calendar:April 25 – May 2, 2026: Sale of nomination &…
Uncertainty is mounting within the All Progressives Congress over its preferred consensus strategy ahead of the 2027 elections, with indications that the party may adopt direct primaries in states where agreements fail.Party sources revealed that deepening rivalries and stalled negotiations across several state chapters are threatening cohesion, forcing the leadership to consider a shift from…