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.
Taraba State House Speaker Kizito Bonzena and 15 assembly members resign from PDP, join APC ahead of 2027 elections. Full list of defectors revealed.
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.
Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Jigawa PDP chapters distance themselves from the party's national convention in Ibadan, calling it unlawful and invalid. INEC boycott praised.
Samuel Anyanwu declares himself PDP's legitimate National Secretary, dismissing Ibadan convention as illegal jamboree. Internal party crisis escalates ahead of December leadership expiration.
All 16 PDP members of Taraba State House of Assembly defect to APC, citing leadership crisis. The move comes ahead of Governor Agbu Kefas's expected defection. Read more about this political realignment.
Nyesom Wike's PDP faction announces emergency BoT and NEC meetings in Abuja, challenging the legitimacy of the Ibadan convention that expelled him and other senior members for anti-party activities.
Three PDP governors absent from crucial Ibadan convention as party suspends Wike, Fayose. Internal crisis deepens with INEC observers missing. Full details inside.
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas reveals he will officially defect from PDP to APC on November 19, citing state destiny. President Tinubu approves move.
The Peoples Democratic Party elects Kabiru Turaki as national chairman while expelling Nyesom Wike and Ayodele Fayose. Two governors reject the expulsions as party faces internal crisis.
Two PDP governors from northern Nigeria oppose party's expulsion of Nyesom Wike, Ayodele Fayose, citing concerns about party unity and stability ahead of 2027 elections.
Governors Adeleke, Fubara, and Kefas absent from PDP national convention in Ibadan, fueling concerns about party unity amid court orders and internal crisis. Read more.
Former Ogun NNPP governorship candidate Olufemi Ajadi defects to PDP, attends national convention in Ibadan. Massive turnout signals party's 2027 election preparations.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike urges PDP to respect court judgments postponing national convention ahead of 2027 elections. Read his full analysis of the party crisis.
PDP faces crucial survival test at Ibadan 2025 convention as Kabiru Tanimu Turaki emerges as unifying force. Will the party reclaim its position ahead of 2027 elections?
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago transmits list of 30 commissioner-nominees for legislative screening. Move aligns with constitutional requirements for inclusive governance under New Niger agenda.
President Tinubu, Southwest governors, and Sultan of Sokoto to attend MUSWEN's 10th General Assembly in Osun State. Event focuses on Nigeria's economy and addresses US religious freedom designation.
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri explains his approach to handling deputy who refused to join APC. Read about the resolved impeachment case and security assurances.
Former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose discloses PDP governors planning to defect to APC, including Taraba's Agbu Kefas and Plateau's Caleb Mutfwang. Read Nigerians' reactions.
Senator Agom Jarigbe has officially defected from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable divisions within the opposition party. Read about the political implications ahead of 2027 elections.
Former Army Chief Bello Dambazau reveals bandits and insurgents now control communities, impose taxes and make laws in Northern Nigeria. Thousands killed, millions displaced in security crisis.
Former Interior Minister Dambazau reveals bandits and insurgents have taken over Northern communities, imposing taxes and laws. Thousands killed, millions displaced in security crisis.
Nigerian PDP governors mobilize state chairmen in strategic move to maintain Umar Iliya Damagum as acting national chairman ahead of critical convention.
The Peoples Democratic Party in Ebonyi State faces deepening turmoil as multiple leaders face suspension, threatening the party's unity ahead of crucial elections.
The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has refuted claims of imposing conditions for Governor Agbu Kefas's potential defection, calling such reports 'fabricated propaganda'.
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Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas appears to be on the verge of a major political defection as top APC chieftains make strategic visit to Government House in Jalingo, signaling potential realignment ahead of 2027 elections.
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State is reportedly finalizing plans to defect from PDP to APC, a move hailed by the APC Reconciliation Forum as a significant boost for the ruling party.
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has officially defected to the APC, declaring his efforts to salvage the PDP were unsuccessful. Read the full story of this major political shift.
Audu Maikori, former PDP chieftain and Southern Kaduna native, defects to APC, commending Governor Uba Sani's leadership and commitment to regional inclusion in Kaduna politics.