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PDP’s Crisis Deepens: Wike’s Group Seeks Nullification of National Convention

The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shows no sign of ending, following a move by supporters of FCT Minister Nyesom...

Just In: PDP Crisis: Police Take Control of National Secretariat in Abuja

Amid heightened internal tensions, the Nigeria Police on Wednesday, November 19, sealed off the National Secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at...

Just In: Enugu North LP Senator Okey Ezea is dead

The Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Okey Ezea, has passed away. Ezea was elected under the Labour Party, and he is the...

APC Slams PDP Chairman as ‘Confused and Incoherent’ Over Call for Trump’s Intervention

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has sharply criticised the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) following a call by its factional chairman, Tanimu Turaki, urging...

Just In: Wike-Led PDP Faction Expels Govs. Makinde, Mohammed, Lawal Amid Party Turmoil

The internal strife plaguing Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated dramatically on Monday when the faction led by Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike...

Wike-Makinde Showdown at PDP HQ: Police Fire Teargas as Factional Clash Escalates

A violent confrontation erupted at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday, pitting supporters of Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike against those...

Ex-Justice Minister Malami Throws Hat into Ring for 2027 Kebbi Guber Poll

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is set to pursue the governorship of Kebbi State, officially declaring...

Just In: PDP Crisis Deepens: Wike-Backed Faction Calls Emergency NEC, BoT Meeting

The faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called an emergency meeting...

I Won’t Let You Down – Turaki Assures After Emerging PDP Chair

Following his emergence as the new Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the National Convention in Ibadan, Kabiru Turaki has promised...

Breaking: Ex-Minister Turaki Takes the Helm as PDP’s New National Chairman

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) concluded its 2025 elective National Convention in Ibadan by electing former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs,...

Just In: PDP Boots Out Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others in Major House Clean-Up

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) wielded the big stick on Saturday, expelling high-profile members in a move aimed at cleansing the party and...

Ondo Assembly in Turmoil as Speaker Faces Impeachment Threat

Twelve members of the Ondo State House of Assembly have initiated impeachment proceedings against Speaker Olamide Oladiji, citing allegations of gross misconduct and...

Just In: Another Abuja Court Restrains PDP from Holding Ibadan National Convention

For the second time in two weeks, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been blocked from holding its planned National Convention. The Federal...

Anambra Poll: Soludo Clinches Victory with Clean Sweep of 21 LGs

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) resumed the collation of results for the Anambra State governorship election after an earlier adjournment announced by...

Peter Obi, Soludo, Moghalu vote in Anambra guber poll, allege vote buying

Labour Party leaders, including 2023 presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi and the party’s governorship candidate for the current Anambra election, George Moghalu, have...

APC Reaffirms Sen. Daniel’s Suspension Amid Feud with Gov. Abiodun

The Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has affirmed that the suspension of Senator Otunba Olugbenga Daniel (Ogun East) is...