Things are not beyond repair, tackle indiscipline frontally ―Obasanjo tells Turaki-led PDP

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by its National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, to remain steadfast in their mission, stating that ‘things are not beyond repair’ for the party. Obasanjo told the PDP leaders led by Turaki on Saturday during a visit […]

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Turaki, Wabara, PDP leaders, former govs, Obasanjo in closed-door meeting (Photos)

Leadership of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by its chairman Alhaji Taminu Turaki, SAN, held a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Turaki, alongside former chairman of the Board of Trustee (BoT), Adolphus Wabara; former governors of Niger and Plateau States, Alhaji Muazu Babangida and Sen Jonah Jang; and other […]

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We’re worried about Peter Obi, Atiku over 2027 presidential ticket ―ADC Admits

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has voiced out its concern over what it called the growing “conundrum” involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the statement on Friday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, noting […]

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Governor Fubara dumps PDP, defects to APC

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has dumped the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Fubara announced the move on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Speaking at the meeting, the governor said, “We can’t support President (Tinubu) if we don’t […]

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Tinubu gave Wike assignment to destroy PDP ―Emma Ogidi, PDP chieftain, claims

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Emma Ogidi, has accused President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of collaborating to weaken and destabilise the opposition party. Ogidi, while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, claimed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is interfering in PDP affairs in a manner he described as “a threat to democracy.” “This […]

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Amaewhule leads Rivers Assembly mass defection, 10 PDP lawmakers remain loyal (List of the 10 members)

Sixteen (16) members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). After the mass defection of several members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), […]

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Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke resigns from PDP

Osun State Governor, Ademola Jackson Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent leadership turmoil at the party’s national level. In a statement shared on his Instagram page late on Monday night, Adeleke confirmed that he submitted his resignation to party officials in Sagba Abogunde, Ward 2, Ede North Local Government, […]

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Like Atiku, El-Rufai too officially joins ADC

Following the footsteps of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after leaving the All Progressives Congress. The former governor registered with the ADC and collected his membership card at the party office in Unguwar Sarki Ward, Kaduna State. […]

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PDP govs Makinde and Bala Mohammed resist Wike’s secretariat takeover plan

A theatre of the absurd day for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday as Wadata Plaza, the party’s national secretariat, became a centre of chaos, factional power play, and intensified scheming by rival factions seeking control of the party and its head office. The crisis was sequel to the release of two separate […]

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Former Minister, Kabiru Turaki, emerges new PDP National Chairman

Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, Nigerian Minister during the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, has been elected the new national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, which could fuel speculations that Jonathan may seek re-election on the party’s platform. Turaki, who served as minister of special duties, was elected at the 2025 Elective National Convention of […]

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PDP expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Ajibade, Nwachukwu, others for anti-party activities

Main opposition political party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its ongoing 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday expelled high-profile members including Federal Capital Minister, Nyesom Wike, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN, former Governor Ayo Fayose, Austin Nwachukwu, and many others for anti-party activities. It was Chief Olabode George, […]

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Governor Mutfwang did not defect to YPP ―Plateau State government

Plateau State government in Nigeria has dismissed the persistent rumours claiming that Governor Caleb Mutfwang has defected to the Young Progressives Party (YPP). In a statement released on Friday, the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Government House, Dr Gyang Bere, described the claim as “a blatant lie, a shameless concoction peddled by desperate mischief […]

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Court stops PDP from conducting national convention over Chairmanship tussle

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from going ahead with its scheduled national convention pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit filed by ex-Gov Sule Lamido of Jigawa. Justice Peter Lifu, in a ruling, also restrained the Independent National Electrical Commission (INEC) from monitoring, supervising […]

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PDP NWC suspends national secretary, national legal adviser, others

National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade; National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; Deputy Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha; and National Organizing Secretary, Umaru Bature for one month following a court ruling that halted the party’s planned national convention. Addressing the press, the PDP National Publicity […]

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APC disqualifies Kayode Ojo from Ekiti governorship primary

Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has disqualified prominent governorship aspirant, Engr. Kayode Ojo, from its forthcoming primary election in Ekiti State, in a move party insiders say reshapes the contest in favour of the incumbent governor, Abiodun Oyebanji. The decision, taken at Thursday’s meeting of the APC National Working Committee (NWC), followed the report of […]

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Atiku says he will step down if a younger aspirant wins ADC presidential ticket

Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said he will withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if a younger aspirant defeats him to clinch the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket. He stated this in an interview with BBC Hausa published on Wednesday, where he also noted that he would support and mentor such a […]

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Seven Nigerian govs may lose their second term bid ―Primate Ayodele

Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church (IESC), Primate Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned seven Nigerian governors about their second-term ambitions, stating that their return to office isn’t guaranteed. Those governors being warned include that of Akwa Ibom, Delta, Enugu, Cross River, Ondo, Kaduna, and Zamfara. In a statement signed by Osho Oluwatosin, his media aide, […]

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Dino Melaye resigns from the Peoples Democratic Party

Former Senator representing Kogi West District at Nigeria’s national assembly, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s inability to provide credible leadership and deliver good governance to Nigerians. In a resignation letter shared on his official X account on Thursday, dated July 4, 2025, and addressed to the […]

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SDP expels El-Rufai, bans him for consecutive 30 years

In a statement signed and made available to newsmen by the National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, in Abuja on Monday, the National Working Committee, Social Democratic Party (SDP), has expelled former Kaduna Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, from the party. The Party declared El-Rufai as ineligible to associate with the party in any capacity for the […]

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