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Rivers Crisis: Wike’s 27 Loyalists Cleared for 2027 as Fubara’s 32-Slate Faces Rejection

By Samuel Akpan In a sweeping victory for Nyesom Wike’s faction, the APC screening committee for Rivers State House of Assembly has purged...

NDC Clears Path for Peter Obi with Southern Presidential Ticket Zoning

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a strategic move widely expected to favour recent...

Breaking: Oshiomhole Demands Akpabio’s Resignation Over Proposed Senate Rule Change

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Senator Adams Oshiomhole representing Edo North in the 10th Senate has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to resign...

I’m Taking Activism Into Politics, Vows Aisha Yesufu

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Aisha Yesufu has declared her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senate seat, citing a need to...

Presidency Dismisses Interference Claims, Insists Opposition Parties’ Crises are Self-inflicted

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Presidency has dismissed claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is destabilising opposition parties, insisting that ongoing crises...

PDP Turmoil: Agbedi Blasts Wike Over ‘Party Overreach’

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The tension within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) continues to escalate as Representative Fred Agbedi (Sagbama/Ekeremor, Bayelsa) publicly criticized FCT...

Goodluck Jonathan Breaks Silence on 2027, Sets Stage for Presidential Consultation

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is keeping his 2027 options open, stating on Thursday that he will “consult widely” before making any official announcements....

Just In: Obedient Movement Expels Peter Obi, Yunusa Tanko, Others

By Omoyeni Ojeifo, Abuja The New Obedient Movement Worldwide has announced the expulsion of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi, Alhaji...

2027: New Leadership, Vision Unveiled for Obidient Movement

By Omoyeni Ojeifo In a move to strengthen civic and political engagements ahead of 2027 polls, a New Obidient Movement Worldwide has formally...

Igbo Presidency Not Feasible Now – Sen. Nwebonyi

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Sen. Onyekachi Nwebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, has said the South-East must wait for a more “favourable...

Integrity Deficit: Ex-PRP Presidential Aspirant Peter Ameh Quits Party

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Chief Peter Ameh, Ex Presidential Candidate and former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has resigned his membership...

Finger-Pointing Erupts: ADC and NDC Trade Barbs as Lawmaker Jumps Ship

By Omoyeni Ojeifo, Abuja Tensions boiled over on national television Tuesday as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) squared off against Rep. Ifeanyi Uzokwe...

Atiku Should Be Held Responsible if Opposition Fails — Buba Galadima

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Elder statesman Buba Galadima has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should be held accountable if efforts to unify opposition...

“Political Disaster”, Jarigbe Unleashes Fury on Ayade, Accuses Ex-Governor of Lies, Betrayal, and Electoral Failure

A fierce political war has erupted in Cross River North as Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe launched a blistering attack on former Governor Ben...

Breaking: Peter Obi Exits ADC, Cites Infiltration, Internal Sabotage

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Persecondnews reports that Obi, while announcing his...

PDP Rocked as Bauchi Governor Mohammed Jumps Ship to APM

In the wake of nationwide political shifts, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has officially defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied...