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2027: Northern Governors Declare Support for Tinubu, Cite Gains in Infrastructure, Security

The Northern States Governors’ Forum, under the leadership of Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election...

Ex-Ekiti PDP Gov. Fayose Throws Weight Behind Tinubu, Oyebanji’s Re-election Bids

Mr. Ayodele Fayose, a former Governor of Ekiti State and a member of the opposition PDP, has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu and...

SDP Cracks Whip: El-Rufai Expelled, Gets 30-Year Ban

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and prohibited him from any association with the party for...

Reports of rift between Akpabio and Bamidele ‘baseless, misleading’ – Senate

The Senate has dismissed as baseless and misleading reports suggesting a clash between the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senate...

2026: Oyetola Steps Down, Drops Guber Ambition for APC Aspirants

Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and immediate past governor of Osun State, has announced his decision not to...

Pres. Tinubu Reunites with 1999 Class of Governors

In a symbolic reunion, President Bola Tinubu on Friday hosted his former colleagues – the 1999 Class of Governors – at the State...

Unity, Expansion on the Cards as New APC Chairman Unveils Vision

The newly appointed National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has vowed to unite all party organs and stakeholders...

Meet APC’s new national chairman, Prof. Yilwatda Nentawe: 10 quick facts about him

1. Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda was APC governorship candidate in the 2023 election in Plateau State 2. He is a technocrat and politician...

‘Abandon Sinking Ship’, Tinubu Extends Olive Branch to Defecting Politicians

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed politicians from opposition parties to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying it’s not too late for them...

BREAKING: APC Picks Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has settled on a new national chairman, with Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda emerging as the leader of Nigeria’s ruling...

APC gains four more PDP senators

The ruling All Progressives Congress’ (APC) ranks in the National Assembly continued to swell as four senators from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)...

Just In: Defection on hold: Osun Gov. Adeleke, PDP adopt Tinubu for 2027

Despite widespread speculation of his imminent defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke affirmed on Tuesday his commitment...

ADC Gains Ex-Adamawa APC Guber Candidate Aishatu Binani as She Defects

Amid the gale of defections in the country’s political landscape, former Adamawa gubernatorial candidate, Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani has dumped the ruling All...

PDP Suffers Another Blow: Another Osun Senator Fadeyi Quits Over Internal Crises

Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, representing Osun Central in the National Assembly, has officially withdrawn his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) few hours...

Dele Momodu quits PDP for ADC, cites party takeover by ‘anti-democratic forces’

Veteran journalist and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to pitch his tent with...

Updated: Atiku Cites PDP’s New Trajectory as Reason for Quitting

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has cited a divergence from the PDP’s foundational principles...