2027 Election: South-South Politicians Begin Early Moves for 2027
Political alignments and strategic positioning are already shaping preparations for the 2027 elections across Nigeria’s South-South region, with major contests expected in Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states, while Bayelsa and Edo will hold off-cycle governorship polls later in the electoral cycle. In Edo State, early permutations are emerging around the Edo South […]
BREAKING: Court Orders Senator Kingibe to Respond to ADC Suspension Dispute
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a request by the Wuse Ward leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in party activities following her alleged suspension. In a ruling on Thursday, Justice Lifu directed the ward leaders, reportedly aligned with Minister of […]
Wike Emerges as Key Figure Amid PDP Factional Struggle
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide Reuben Abati has said that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reasserted himself as a central figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), even as the party continues to grapple with internal divisions. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Abati highlighted that recent events […]
PDP to Hold Convention Despite Internal Disputes — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will proceed with its national convention scheduled for March 29 and 30, despite ongoing internal disagreements within the party. Wike said reconciliation efforts with aggrieved members would continue after the convention, stressing that internal disputes are common in […]
Wike Hosts Rivers APC Leaders After Zonal Congress
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday hosted delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Rivers State at his residence in Abuja. Among those in attendance were the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, senators, members of the House of Representatives, and Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, […]
Kwara PDP Stakeholders Approve Convention Participation
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has resolved to participate in the party’s national convention scheduled for March 29, 2026, in Abuja, following an emergency meeting of party leaders and stakeholders in Ilorin. State Chairman Isa Bawa announced the decision after deliberations on the party’s ongoing national leadership crisis and the implications for […]
Wike Seeks Stronger Japan Partnership for Abuja Development
Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s commitment to deeper collaboration with the Japan to accelerate the transformation of Abuja in line with its master plan. Wike gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by Japan’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo, alongside officials of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Abuja. The […]
Lamido Urges PDP Unity, Backs Wike’s Caretaker Committee Plan
Former governor of Jigawa State Sule Lamido has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to support a caretaker committee arrangement proposed by Nyesom Wike as part of efforts to stabilise the party. Lamido, a founding member of the PDP, made the appeal while speaking with journalists during a Ramadan Iftar gathering with party […]
Akinoso Emerges PDP Faction Chairman in Oyo
A professor at the University of Ibadan, Abdulrahman Akinoso, has been elected chairman of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State aligned with Nyesom Wike. Akinoso emerged alongside 38 other executive members during a party congress held on Saturday in Ibadan. Among those elected were Abiola Olaonipekun as secretary, Latifah Latifu as […]
Analysts Split As Seyi, Wike Exchange Political Blows
A major development has emerged in the ongoing internal crisis within Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as political heavyweight Seyi declared that “No vagabond can hijack PDP again,” in a statement directed at Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. The statement reflects growing tension within the party and underscores efforts to reclaim control and restore order […]
