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Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, representing Osun Central in the National Assembly, has officially withdrawn his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) few hours...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

Breaking: Ex-VP Atiku Quits PDP

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has resigned his membership from the opposition party....

How I Missed Buhari’s Burial – Peter Obi

Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has clarified his absence from former President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial on Tuesday in Daura,...

Just In: LP’s Factional Chair Abure Engages in Closed-Door Talks with Wike

Julius Abure, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), made a surprise visit to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory...

Just in: ADC Gains Prominent Senator: Ireti Kingibe Quits Labour Party

Sen. Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, has officially resigned from the Labour Party (LP). She...

Updated: Supreme Court dismisses Ighodalo’s appeal as lacking merit, upholds Okpebholo’s election

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed as lacking merit an appeal filed by Asuerinme Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, seeking to...

Senate Awaits Certified Judgment on Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Reinstatement

The Nigerian Senate has announced it will wait for the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Abuja Federal High Court’s ruling before acting...

Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan set to resume legislative duties following court ruling

Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, has announced she will return to the Senate on Tuesday. Her resumption follows a...