Akpabio Calls for Stronger Police Protection for Lawmakers
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urges enhanced police security for National Assembly members, citing rising economic hardship and insecurity. Read his full address and analysis.
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INEC Mediates PDP Crisis Between Wike, Makinde Camps
INEC intervenes in PDP's deepening crisis, holding talks with rival factions led by Wike and Makinde-backed groups. The meeting aims to resolve parallel leadership threatening the party's legal standing.
Nationwide Defections Tilt Political Balance Towards APC
A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.
Wike-Led PDP Faction Dissolves 14 State Excos
The Nyesom Wike-backed PDP Caretaker Committee has dissolved 14 state executives and announced fresh congresses for January 2026. Get the full list of affected states and details.
PDP Faces Forced Alliances if Reconciliation Fails - Lamido
Former Governor Sule Lamido warns the PDP may be forced into political alliances if internal reconciliation fails. He reveals high-level talks with Obasanjo, Saraki to save the party.
Lamido Mulls Alliance, PDP Loyalists Reject Party
Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido hints at an alliance with an alternative party if PDP reconciliation fails. Loyalists, led by state chairman Babandi Ibrahim, seek a new political home amid national crisis.
Lamido: PDP Will Form Alliances if Reconciliation Fails
Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido warns that the PDP must reconcile or seek alliances for 2027. He criticises defections and tribal politics. Read the full details.
PDP Faction Plans Rival Convention, BoT Meets in Abuja
The Wike-backed PDP faction plans a rival national convention. The party's BoT meets in Abuja, pledging to restore confidence and conduct pending state congresses. Key decisions expected.
US Congress Members Assess Security in Benue State
Governor Hyacinth Alia hosts US lawmakers to discuss Benue's security crisis. The visit follows President Trump's controversial 'Christian genocide' allegation and military threat against Nigeria.
PDP Moves to Sack Rivers Lawmakers Over Defection
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vows to use constitutional means to remove 17 Rivers State lawmakers, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who defected to the APC. Read the full details and political implications.
Wike on Rivers Assembly Defection to APC
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says 16 Rivers lawmakers who defected to APC are free to go. He vows to work with remaining PDP members, urging party unity. Full details.
17 Rivers Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC, Wike Speaks
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reacts as 17 Rivers State lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, calling it unfortunate but constitutional. Get the full details and analysis of the political shift ahead of 2027.
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.
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.
PDP Factions Led by Wike and Turaki Issue Counter-Disclaimers
The PDP crisis escalates as factions led by Nyesom Wike and Kabiru Turaki expel each other. Get the full details on the battle for the party's soul ahead of 2027.
Akwa Ibom Assembly Rejects Motion to Ban Dog Meat
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly rejects a bill seeking to ban dog meat consumption over health risks. Lawmaker's motion collapses without a seconder. Read full details.
US Presses Nigeria to End Sharia Law, Disband Hisbah
US lawmakers are urged to push Nigeria to abolish Sharia law and disband Hisbah commissions amid rising anti-Christian persecution. Experts warn extremist groups exploit these frameworks.
PDP expels Wike, Fayose, 9 others in major purge
The PDP has expelled FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and ex-governor Ayodele Fayose among 11 members. However, governors from Adamawa and Plateau states have rejected the decision, warning it could further polarise the party. Read the full details.
PDP Holds Factional Osun Guber Primary After Adeleke Quits
Factional PDP delegates proceed with Osun governorship primary despite Governor Adeleke's resignation and state chairman's cancellation. Get the latest on the party crisis.
Adebayo Emerges Osun PDP Governorship Candidate
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola (FRYO) has been elected as the PDP flagbearer for the 2026 Osun governorship election, securing a decisive victory in the party primary held in Osogbo.
Adedamola Wins PDP Ticket for Osun 2026 Election
Adebayo Adedamola secures the PDP nomination for Osun's 2026 governorship race with 919 votes. Get the full details on the primary held in Osogbo.
Adebayo emerges PDP candidate for Osun 2026 election
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola (FRYO) secures PDP ticket for Osun 2026 governorship race, polling 919 votes in a primary where Governor Adeleke's name appeared despite resignation. Read full details.
Factional PDP holds Osun primary after Adeleke quits
A faction of the PDP in Osun State is conducting its governorship primary election despite Governor Ademola Adeleke's resignation from the party. The exercise is ongoing in Osogbo under tight security.
PDP Holds Osun Primary Amid Security, Adeleke's Exit
PDP delegates in Osun converged for a tense governorship primary under heavy security, proceeding despite Governor Adeleke's resignation and initial suspension claims. INEC monitored the exercise.
Adeleke May Quit PDP 2026 Race Over Internal Crisis
Osun PDP reveals Governor Ademola Adeleke may withdraw from the 2026 gubernatorial race unless the party's national leadership crisis is resolved before INEC's December 15 deadline. Full details inside.
Osun PDP Suspends Governorship Primary Over Crisis
Osun PDP halts its governorship primary for 2026, blaming national leadership turmoil and court cases. Governor Adeleke's candidacy hangs in the balance. Get the full story.
PDP's 2027 Election Hopes at Risk Amid Crisis
Political analyst warns PDP faces electoral irrelevance in 2027 without resolving internal conflicts. Learn about the expulsion of Wike, Fayose and party divisions threatening Nigeria's main opposition.
PDP Needs Internal Crisis to Return to Glory - Analyst
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf explains why the PDP's recent factional clashes are necessary for the party's revival ahead of 2027 elections. Read exclusive insights.
Kaduna PDP Defends Ibadan Convention Outcome
Kaduna PDP defends the resolutions of its Ibadan national convention as final. Read how the party is addressing leadership disputes and positioning for future elections.
National Assembly Declares Security Crisis, Seeks Death Penalty
Nigerian lawmakers declare security system near collapse, demand death penalty for kidnappers and sweeping security reforms amid escalating nationwide attacks.
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