The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has strongly denied reports claiming its Chairman, Governor Bala Mohammed, or his associates filed a lawsuit in Gusau, Zamfara State, to compel the party to hold its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting as scheduled. In a statement issued by Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, Director General of the PDP-GF, the […]
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Internal Struggles Deepen in PDP as Acting Chairman Delays Crucial NEC Meeting
Tensions are escalating within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, faces pressure from party stakeholders to hold the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024. Despite the constitutional requirement to hold NEC meetings quarterly, Damagum has delayed convening the gathering, prompting concerns among members that […]
Police Clarify Arrest of Labour Party Vice Chairman in Abia Over Impersonation Allegations
The Abia State Police Command has clarified the arrest of Labour Party’s National Vice Chairman for the South-East, Ceekay Igara, on Saturday. According to the police, Igara was invited for questioning following a petition by the party’s acting state chairman, accusing him of impersonation and conduct likely to breach the peace. Igara was questioned and […]
Delays In Election Materials Disrupt Local Government Elections In Kaduna
Local government elections in Kaduna State have faced significant disruptions due to delays in the arrival of election materials and officials. Voting, which was scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Saturday, had not started in many polling units by 10:00 AM, causing widespread frustration among voters and party agents. Key areas such as Tudun […]
CUPP Criticizes Tinubu, Shettima’s Foreign Trips Amid National Crises
The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has condemned the simultaneous foreign trips of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, calling it a “dereliction of duty.” As Nigeria faces economic decline, rising insecurity, and a depreciating naira, the CUPP expressed deep concerns over the absence of the nation’s top leaders. Peter Ahmeh, National […]
Edo Deputy Governor Shaibu Offers N1 Million Reward for Information on Alleged Looting in Obaseki’s Administration
Edo State’s reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has announced a N1 million reward for information related to the alleged looting of government property as Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration winds down. Shaibu, speaking at a press briefing in Benin City, claimed to have evidence of misconduct, including last-minute loans and misappropriation of funds. Shaibu also called […]
APC North Central Forum Halts Push for Ganduje’s Removal Ahead of Key NEC Meeting
The North Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has put a pause on its demand for the ousting of Abdullahi Ganduje as the party’s National Chairman in light of the upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Previously, the forum had strongly opposed Ganduje’s appointment, claiming that the chairmanship should belong to the North Central region […]
NNPP Leaders in Niger State Reject Kwankwaso’s Leadership, Burn Kwankwasiya Red Caps
Several chieftains of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Niger State have distanced themselves from Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s leadership, dramatically burning the iconic Kwankwasiya red caps. During a North Central Zonal meeting in Minna, Dr. Gilbert Agbo, the factional National Chairman, declared that Kwankwaso’s suspension by the party’s National Working Committee in Lagos […]
Ex-APC Chair Challenges Legitimacy of Lokpobiri and Lyon’s Suspension
A former Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Ogeibiri Enkumor, has strongly condemned the indefinite suspension of Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), and former governorship candidate Chief David Lyon, alongside several others, for alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was announced by the APC in […]
Isaac Fayose Declares Himself PDP National Chairman, Suspends Atiku, Wike, Makinde, and Others
Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has declared himself the new national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) amidst the party’s ongoing crisis. In a video shared on his social media, Fayose announced the suspension of key figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Nyesom Wike, Seyi Makinde, and his own brother […]