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.
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Obasanjo Returns $20k to Fayose After Birthday Row
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has returned $20,000 to ex-Governor Ayo Fayose after their public disagreement during Fayose's 65th birthday celebration in Lagos.
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.
SWDC Gains Governors' Backing for Regional Integration
Southwest governors endorse SWDC's plan for unified economic bloc and coordinated security. Learn how six states will collaborate for development and safety.
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.
Northern Governors Security Meeting on November 29
Northern Nigeria's 19 governors schedule crucial security meeting with traditional rulers in Kaduna to address escalating attacks and kidnappings. Citizens urged to support security agencies.
Omokri: Kanu Should Have Formed Political Party
Reno Omokri suggests Nnamdi Kanu could have used his massive popularity to start a political party and elect governors and senators for peaceful change in Southeast Nigeria.
6 Southwest Governors Make 3 Key Demands from Tinubu
Governors from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states have presented three crucial demands to President Tinubu, including state police creation and enhanced security measures to combat regional insecurity.
South-West Governors: State Police Can't Wait
South-West Governors declare state police a national urgency, approve Security Fund & digital platform. They insist decentralizing policing can't be delayed. Read the full communiqué.
SW Governors Meet in Ibadan Over Rising Insecurity
Six Southwest governors convened in Ibadan for emergency security talks following the Eruku church attack in Kwara. Meeting focused on regional safety and economic stability.
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.
Lamido: PDP Govs Sabotaged My Chairmanship Bid
Former Jigawa governor Sule Lamido alleges PDP governors blocked his national chairman bid over independence concerns. He calls for party reorganization.
Northern Nigeria Closes Schools Over Security Threats
Ten northern states close schools as insecurity worsens. Governors implement emergency measures following attacks. Read about the security crisis affecting education.
Nigeria's LG Autonomy: Court Win Meets Reality
Expert analysis reveals why Nigeria's 2024 Supreme Court ruling on local government financial autonomy faces political resistance and constitutional challenges. Discover the path to true grassroots governance.
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.
Kefas delays APC defection after Kebbi kidnapping
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas postpones planned APC defection following Kebbi schoolgirls abduction. Security crisis takes priority over political move as state officials defect.
Mass Defection: Ondo Transport Workers Join APC
Hundreds of PDP members in Ondo, mainly transport workers, defect to the APC, pledging support for President Tinubu's re-election. Read the full story.
Taraba Governor Suspends APC Defection Indefinitely
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas postpones defection from PDP to APC following schoolgirls' kidnapping in Kebbi. Read about the political implications and national security concerns.
PDP Crisis: Bala Mohammed Says 'Enough is Enough'
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed vows PDP Governors' Forum will not allow party dismantling after violent Abuja secretariat clash. Read the full details on the political crisis.
Taraba Speaker, 15 lawmakers join APC
Speaker Kizito Bonzena and 15 Taraba Assembly members defect from PDP to APC, citing national party factionalization. All 24 members now belong to APC.
Taraba PDP Chairman Resigns From Party
Abubakar Bawa resigns as Taraba PDP chairman citing national leadership crisis. His exit comes ahead of Governor Agbu Kefas's planned defection to APC.
Taraba Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC from PDP
Taraba State House Speaker Kizito Bonzena and 15 assembly members resign from PDP, join APC ahead of 2027 elections. Full list of defectors revealed.
Dolly Parton Accepts Honorary Oscar from Home
Music legend Dolly Parton wins the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, delivering a heartfelt virtual speech about her lifelong commitment to philanthropy. Read her inspiring message.
PASAN Strike Halts Taraba Assembly Operations
Taraba State Assembly staff begin indefinite strike over financial autonomy and CONLESS. Meanwhile, all 16 PDP lawmakers defect to APC, reshaping the state's politics.
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