Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC
Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.
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Rivers Assembly Members Plan Defection to APC
Political tensions escalate as Rivers lawmakers plan defection to APC, reportedly driven by Nyesom Wike's waning influence. Get the latest details on the unfolding crisis.
Zamfara: Two APC Lawmakers Defect to PDP
Two Zamfara State House of Assembly members have resigned from the APC, citing poor leadership and internal divisions. They have officially joined the PDP, strengthening the opposition's position in the state. Read more.
5 Kidnapped Rivers University Students Rescued Unhurt
Five Rivers State University students kidnapped from Emohua have been rescued unharmed. Police and community leaders collaborated in a successful operation. Read the full story.
Otti Breaks Silence on Tinubu Meeting, Denies APC Defection
Abia State Governor Alex Otti clarifies his meeting with President Tinubu was solely about Nnamdi Kanu's case, dismissing rumours of a planned defection to the APC ahead of 2027 elections.
Rivers Assembly Endorses Tinubu for 2027 Re-election
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, citing federal projects and crisis resolution. Read the full details and reactions.
Rivers Assembly Attacks Fubara Over Poor School Conditions
Fresh political tension erupts in Rivers State as lawmakers accuse Governor Siminalayi Fubara of neglecting public schools. Get the full details on the latest clash.
Fubara Recalls 1,000 Teachers After Assembly Pressure
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the recall of 1,000 teachers employed in 2023 following pressure from the Rivers State Assembly over poor school conditions. Read the full story.
5 Rivers Varsity Students Kidnapped by Suspected Cultists
Suspected cultists kidnapped five Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police have launched a rescue operation. Get the latest details on the security crisis.
Four RSU Students Abducted, Police in Pursuit
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have abducted four Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police vow to rescue victims and arrest perpetrators. Students protest, demand safety.
ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.
Tinubu meets Taraba Governor Kefas at Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu met Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas at the State House, Abuja. This marks Kefas's first official visit since defecting from PDP to APC. Read the full details.
Taraba Governor Kefas Meets Tinubu in Closed-Door Session
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas met President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. Details emerge on his planned defection from PDP to APC. Read the full story.
Rivers 2026 Budget: Education Gets Top Priority
Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.
Ex-PDP Spokesman Metuh Defects to Ruling APC
Former PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, has officially defected to the APC, citing abandonment by his former party during his legal trials. He revealed President Tinubu's crucial support. Read his full statement and the implications for 2027
El-Rufai Declares for ADC, Targets 2027 Election
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai officially joins African Democratic Congress, receives membership card 000002. He aims to replicate 2015 coalition success against PDP in 2027 elections.
Benue Governor Alia Dismisses APC Defection Rumours
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia denies defection rumours to ADC, reaffirms commitment to APC while highlighting opposition collapse into ruling party. Read full details.
Lagos APC faults Atiku's defection to ADC
Lagos APC criticizes Atiku Abubakar's move to ADC, calling it political inconsistency. Spokesperson Seye Oladejo questions his commitment as Tinubu leads reforms. Read more.
Rivers Police Deny Fulani Herdsmen Attack Rumors
Rivers State Police dismiss viral social media claims of Fulani herdsmen attacks as false. Authorities urge public to disregard unverified content and maintain peace.
APC Women Reject Mutfwang's Alleged Defection Bid
Hundreds of Plateau APC women protest Governor Caleb Mutfwang's alleged plan to join their party, endorsing Tinubu's second term. Leader Elizabeth Samson Yerse warns against welcoming him.
APC Women Reject Plateau Governor's Defection Move
Plateau State APC women wing protests Governor Caleb Mutfwang's alleged plans to join their party, endorsing Tinubu's second term bid. Read full details of the political showdown.
Rivers revokes land for waste disposal facility
Rivers State Government acquires 65,757.74m² land in Igwuruta for REWAMA waste disposal project under public interest. Read details on the Land Use Act invocation.
Atiku formally joins ADC in 7th political defection
Former VP Atiku Abubakar officially joins African Democratic Congress after leaving PDP, marking his 7th party switch in over three decades of political career. Full details inside.
APC Councillors Reject Mutfwang's Defection Bid
Former APC councillors in Plateau State oppose Governor Caleb Mutfwang's alleged plans to join APC, citing governance failures and past anti-party rhetoric. Read full details.
Adeleke's Re-election Threatened by PDP Crisis
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke faces uncertain re-election prospects amid PDP factional crisis. Sources reveal he may explore alternative platforms if party disputes persist.
Former Kogi Governor Wada Defects to APC
Former Kogi Governor Idris Wada defects to APC in high-profile ceremony attended by VP Shettima. Political analysts see this as strategic move ahead of 2027 elections. Read more.
Idris Wada defects to APC, Ohere eyes Senate comeback
Former Governor Idris Wada defects to the APC in a major Kogi political shift. Senator Ohere hails the move and outlines his 2027 Senate comeback bid, highlighting his legislative record.
Ex-AGF Malami Announces Kebbi Governorship Ambition
Former Attorney General Abubakar Malami declares intention to contest Kebbi governorship election in 2027 under ADC, citing insecurity and economic hardship.
Taraba Gov Postpones APC Defection Over Kebbi Abduction
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas postpones his planned defection to APC following the heartbreaking abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, urging security agencies to intensify rescue efforts.
Taraba PDP Chairman Joins APC in Major Defection
Abubakar Bawa, Taraba PDP chairman, defects to APC hours after resignation. Governor Kefas postpones defection ceremony following Kebbi schoolgirls abduction. Full details.
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