The North‑Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has intensified its efforts to persuade Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The Forum, led by Chairman Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, asserted that their campaign is “based on a directive from above” from the party’s national leadership. The Forum
In a significant development within Nigeria’s political landscape, discussions are intensifying among opposition factions to present a unified front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Central to these deliberations is the consideration of Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation, as a potential consensus presidential candidate. The impetus
Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has refused to respond in kind to recent jabs from the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing the remarks as “childish” and unworthy of engagement. Amaechi’s statement was made during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, in response
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, alleging that the government is pursuing policies detrimental to Nigerians while attempting to suppress opposition voices and create a one-party state. These claims were outlined in a communiqué issued at the party’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approached the House of Representatives, seeking approval for a new external borrowing plan worth over $21.5 billion, alongside a ₦757.9 billion domestic bond issuance intended to address outstanding pension obligations. In his letter to the Green Chamber, the President outlined the necessity of the proposed 2025–2026 borrowing framework, citing
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has instituted legal action against Hon. Oluwole Oke, the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demands that Oke be removed from his position in the House of Representatives
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced his withdrawal from all reconciliation agreements previously brokered within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that key party leaders have repeatedly acted in bad faith, violated mutual understandings, and undermined the spirit of unity. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday. Wike
A fresh wave of internal conflict has hit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, formally announced his withdrawal from all reconciliation agreements previously made to resolve the party’s lingering crises. In a strongly worded statement on Sunday titled “PDP Crisis: My Position”, Wike accused several
The former Governor of Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi and his counterpart in Cross River State, Liyel Imoke, have been saddled with the responsibility of deciding whether to float a new party or fuse into an existing platform. This was disclosed in the communique read by Convener of the League of Northern Democrats, Dr Umar Ardo, while
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the creation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division, under its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department. The commission disclosed this through Mr Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, on Thursday in Abuja. Olumekun said that the division was to allow the commission
