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List of the 21 Registered Political Parties in Nigeria

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the registration of two new political parties. INEC Chairman,...

Power Shift in Taraba: PDP’s Gov. Kefas’s Move to APC Reshapes State Politics

In a major political realignment, Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas has formally defected from the PDP to the APC. The transition was finalized in...

PDP Crisis Worsens: Court Nullifies Ibadan Convention, Sacks Turaki-Led NWC

Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court on Friday in Ibadan nullified the PDP’s November 2025 convention held in Ibadan and sacked...

Rivers Crisis: APC Taps Wike for Resolution – National Secretary

The APC National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, has confirmed that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is being actively engaged to resolve the ongoing political...

Just In: Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf Dumps NNPP, Cites Internal Crisis

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the political establishment, Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned from the New Nigeria...

Wike Fully Compensated, Presidency Sides with Fubara in Rivers Crisis

Amidst an escalating political crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s authority as the state’s APC leader. Addressing...

Court Declares Nenadi Usman as Valid Labour Party Leader

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), declaring Senator Esther Nenadi...

Just In: Fubara on the Brink: Rivers Lawmakers Ask CJ to Constitute Impeachment Panel

The resolution was reached during Fridays plenary, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing impeachment proceedings against the state’s top executive officers” The...

Impeachment Saga: Rivers Lawmakers Got N350m Each for Constituency Projects – Fubara’s Aide

Darlington Orji, Special Adviser to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has accused members of the State House of Assembly of accepting N350 million...

Atiku’s Son Defects to APC, Throws Support Behind Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection Bid

The political landscape shifted this Thursday as Abubakar Atiku, son of PDP stalwart and 2023 Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, crossed the carpet to...

Real Reason I Defected to APC – PDP Plateau Gov. Mutfwang

In a move he claims is for the greater good of Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of the People’s Democratic Party has formally...

Wike vs. Fubara: “A Barking Dog Made You Governor,” Wike Fires Back as Feud Re-ignites

Tensions between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and his estranged protégé, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, have returned to a boiling point as the two engage...

Just In: PDP’s Plateau Gov. Mutfwang Joins APC

Following months of intense speculation and political maneuvering, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The...

Just in: New Year Gesture: Akpabio Withdraws Suits Against Natasha, Others

Inspired by a New Year’s message on forgiveness, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has instructed his legal team to drop all pending defamation lawsuits....

Tinubu’s Peace Deal in Rivers Hits Snag as Wike Accuses Fubara of Breach

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged to reveal the specifics of the President Bola Tinubu-brokered peace agreement intended to end the Rivers State...

Gbajabiamila Remains Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Presidency Sets Record Straight

The Presidency has debunked rumours claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the Principal...