A fresh political showdown has erupted between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and activist-turned-politician Aisha Yesufu following her failed bid for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) FCT senatorial ticket. Speaking at a political event in Rivers State, Wike mocked Yesufu, arguing that social media influence does not automatically translate into electoral […]
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is rapidly taking shape as major political parties unveil their candidates, setting the stage for one of the most competitive elections in recent history. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) officially presented Peter Obi as its presidential candidate, with former Kano State Governor Musa Kwankwaso named as […]
In a major twist ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, Bala Mohammed has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Allied Peoples Movement—signaling a significant shake-up in the opposition landscape. Announcing the move at the Bauchi Government House, the governor said the decision followed “extensive consultations” and was aimed […]
The Nigerian political landscape was rocked this weekend as the Kwankwasiyya Movement officially announced that its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, March 30, 2026. This bombshell announcement follows a high-stakes “courtesy visit” between […]
The internal crisis tearing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) apart exploded into full view Monday as Nyesom Wike launched a blistering attack on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde—just hours after a party chairman declared the faction would not field a presidential candidate in 2027 and would instead back President Bola […]
Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, says members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remain confident despite the party now having only two governors following a wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The latest exit came after Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State announced his move to the […]
Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, is facing renewed internal turmoil after a Court of Appeal ruling intensified leadership disputes and triggered fresh political realignments. Following the judgment delivered by a panel led by Mohammed Ambi-Usi Danjuma, the party announced plans to challenge the decision at the Supreme […]
The ink is barely dry on President Bola Tinubu’s signature, but the Electoral Act 2026 is already facing a firestorm of rejection. On Wednesday night, February 18, 2026, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Omoyele Sowore (AAC) separately condemned the new law as a “calculated betrayal” designed to legalize electoral […]
In a major legal twist ahead of the 2025 political season, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an immediate halt to the planned National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing non-compliance with constitutional and electoral procedures. Delivering judgment on a suit filed by three aggrieved members […]
Wike Appeals to Tinubu: “Help Nigerians, Release the NDDC Audit Report” Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has made a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to release the long-awaited Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) forensic audit report. In a live interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, […]
