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Kefas suspends defection to APC over abduction of Kebbi schoolgirls

Promise Eze 18 November 2025 0

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has postponed his anticipated defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State. Armed men stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in

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‘If I Were President, I’d Order Military to Occupy Terrorist-Hit States’ — Atiku

Awwal Owolabi 18 November 2025 0

Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has expressed “deep shock and sadness” over the reported killing of a brigadier general, M. Uba, by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State. General Uba was reportedly killed when terrorists ambushed a convoy of soldiers and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operatives on Friday along the

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ADC denounces ‘new headquarters’ by David Mark faction as illegal

Promise Eze 18 November 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians and the international community to disregard a so-called “new party headquarters” inaugurated by a faction led by former Senate President, David Mark. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians and the international community to disregard a so-called “new party headquarters” inaugurated by a faction

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PDP Crisis: Rival Factions Set for Clash as Wike Group, New NWC Schedule Meetings at Same Venue

Awwal Owolabi 18 November 2025 0

A clash appears imminent within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as two rival factions have scheduled conflicting meetings at the national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja for Tuesday. Earlier on Monday, a faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, summoned an emergency session of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and

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Ndume says APC must accept ‘displaced politicians’ amid rising defections

Promise Eze 18 November 2025 0

Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has no choice but to accommodate “displaced politicians” from other parties amid rising defections. Ndume spoke at the 6th Annual Award Lecture of Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe (posthumous birthday celebration) in Abuja, themed “The Power of Pan-African Unity: Strengthening Nigeria’s Role in African […]

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Makarfi Resigns as PDP BoT Secretary, Cites Zoning Conflict with New Chairman

Awwal Owolabi 18 November 2025 0

Ahmed Makarfi, former governor of Kaduna state, has resigned as secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), insisting that the party must uphold its zoning principle. In a letter dated November 17, 2025, and addressed to Adolphus Wabara, the PDP BoT chairman, Makarfi said he could not remain in office following […]

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Anyanwu Rejects Expulsion, Says PDP Convention Was Illegitimate

Awwal Owolabi 17 November 2025 0

Samuel Anyanwu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has rejected his expulsion from the party, calling the national convention held in Ibadan at the weekend a “jamboree”. Anyanwu, who was the suspended national secretary, reacted on Sunday during an interview with Channels Television. At the convention, the party expelled Anyanwu along with Nyesom […]

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PDP Crisis Deepens: Wike-Backed Faction Summons Emergency NEC, BoT Meetings

Awwal Owolabi 17 November 2025 0

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has summoned emergency meetings of its National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) for Tuesday. The meetings are scheduled to take place at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja, not in Ibadan, where a parallel convention was […]

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Oyo APC berates PDP convention, calls it carnival of shame, lawlessness

Adegboyega Stephen 17 November 2025 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has berated the organisers of the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, at the weekend, saying that “what they did was not only a charade, but also a condemnable carnival of shame, lawlessness and impunity.” It said “amidst […]

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Over 3,000 opposition supporters defect to APC in Akwa Ibom

Theresa Donatus 17 November 2025 0

In what has been described as a political realignments in recent times, Elijah Jack, General overseer of His Divine Redeemed World Ministries, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), pulling along a massive crowd of more than 3,000 loyal supporters across Onna Local Government Area. The event, […]

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Agbo Kefas set to defect from PDP to APC on November 19

Promise Eze 16 November 2025 0

Agbo Kefas, governor of Taraba State, has announced that he will formally leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, 19 November. Kefas revealed this on Saturday during an inspection tour of renovation works at the Jolly Nyame Stadium in Jalingo. He said his decision to abandon the PDP […]

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‘No More Impunity’: New PDP Chairman Kabiru Turaki Vows to Restore Discipline

Awwal Owolabi 16 November 2025 0

Kabiru Turaki, the newly elected national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the new leadership will restore internal discipline and return the party to its members. Turaki, a former minister of special duties, was elected on Saturday at the party’s national convention in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The exercise, held at the […]

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Former Kogi Governor Idris Wada Dumps PDP for APC

Awwal Owolabi 16 November 2025 0

Idris Wada, a former governor of Kogi state, has formally left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wada received his APC membership card on Saturday at his country home in Odu, Dekina LGA of Kogi state. David Alfred-Dogwo, his media aide, also revealed that his principal, Wada is optimistic […]

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2027: Matawale endorses Tinubu for second term in Zamfara

john bassey 16 November 2025 0

Bello Mohammed Matawale, the All Progressive Congress (APC) leader in Zamfara state and the Minister of state for defence, alongside major stakeholders and supporters of the party have endorsed Presidents Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a sole candidate for presidential position come 2027. The endorsement was done at the secretariat of the party in Gusau, the […]

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Dozens of opposition members defect to APC in Plateau

Kingsley Chukwuka 16 November 2025 0

Dozens of party loyalists from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) on Saturday dumped their parties to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Among those who joined the ruling party were the Political Adviser to Governor Caleb […]

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Mutfwang, Fintiri Distance Selves from Wike’s Expulsion at PDP Convention

Awwal Owolabi 16 November 2025 0

Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau, says he does not support the expulsion of Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), and other leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued on Saturday by his director of press and publicity, Gyang Bere, Mutfwang said he was not part of any consultation […]

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Kabiru Turaki, Sole Contender, Elected PDP National Chairman

Awwal Owolabi 16 November 2025 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected Kabiru Turaki, the former minister of special duties and intergovernmental affairs, as its new national chairman. The election took place on Saturday during the party’s national convention in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Turaki, who was the sole candidate for the top position, secured 1,516 votes. His election […]

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PDP Convention Dissolves Party Structures in Rivers, Akwa Ibom, 3 Other States

Awwal Owolabi 16 November 2025 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the dissolution of its party structures in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers states. Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, moved the motion for the dissolution at the PDP national convention in Ibadan, the state capital, to “validate the executives elected through congresses conducted across the country.” Makinde

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Court upholds order compelling PDP to stick to convention timetable

Promise Eze 15 November 2025 0

The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has affirmed that its earlier directive ordering the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to adhere to its timetable for the national convention remains in force. On November 4, the court instructed the PDP and its national chairman, Umar Damagum, to proceed with the party’s national convention scheduled for […]

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Lamido Set To Shun PDP Convention After Court Order

Awwal Owolabi 15 November 2025 0

Sule Lamido, former governor of Jigawa, says he went to court to “reclaim his right” to contest the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and will not attend the party’s national convention scheduled for November 15. Lamido spoke on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, describing the case as a “personal […]