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.
Nigeria's electoral body, INEC, has summoned rival PDP factions to a closed-door meeting in Abuja to resolve a deepening leadership crisis. Details inside.
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.
Nigerian lawmakers say decades of rigged elections are the core of the nation's leadership failure. Discover why credible polls and ethical mentorship are non-negotiable for Nigeria's future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Abiola Laseinde reveals why she founded The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa to celebrate tech leaders who kept the world running during COVID-19. Discover her mission for recognition and female inclusion.
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.
ABUAD VC Prof. Smaranda Olarinde and UK's Prof. Adetoro Adegoke call for more women in higher education leadership at a British Council-funded workshop. They address barriers like imposter syndrome and systemic bias.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 the resolutions of its Ibadan national convention as final. Read how the party is addressing leadership disputes and positioning for future elections.
Fresh confusion rocks PDP as rival factions exchange letters in court over legitimacy. Senator Anyanwu and Ambassador Arapaji in leadership tussle. Read full details of the deepening crisis.
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has officially declared his intention to run for Oyo State governor in 2027 under the PDP banner. Discover his vision for continuity and development.
The Peoples Democratic Party raises concerns over repeated assignment of its cases to three Federal High Court judges in Abuja, citing potential partiality and internal party disputes.
Four tenants killed, five injured in violent land clash at Asaba-Benin Expressway. Armed vigilantes opened fire during attempted eviction. Read full details of the tragedy.
PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has been recognized among Africa's most influential personalities in the 2025 Times Africa Who's Who. Discover his journey and impact on Nigerian politics.
African Democratic Congress declares Atiku Abubakar's membership registration invalid. Party urges former VP to regularize status with authentic ward executives. Details on the constitutional violation.
Senior PDP figures in Jigawa accuse the party's national leadership of sidelining democracy and former Governor Sule Lamido. Read the full story on the internal crisis.