Amaechi Returns To Rivers As ADC Leader, Vows Party Reforms
Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, has returned to Rivers State, arriving at the Port Harcourt International Airport in Omagwa as a prominent member and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Amaechi, formerly a leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), was welcomed by a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters who gathered at...
Why We Declined Gov. Adeleke’s Defection Move — Osun APC Explains
Following weeks of speculation about his potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has opted to remain with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). However, the APC has claimed it rejected any overtures from the governor, labelling his administration as underperforming and a liability to the party. In a statement released on Wednesday by APC’s...
Hon. Ibe Okwara Congratulates Prince Emeka Kalu On Emergence As RATTAWU National President
The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, popularly known as Magic Fingers, on his emergence as the National President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU). In a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday, Hon. Osonwa described Prince Kalu’s...
ADC Fumes As Adeleke, Oyinlola Backs Tinubu’s Re-election
The political landscape in Osun State became charged on Tuesday as Governor Ademola Adeleke, alongside former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola and key leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, openly declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The decision, announced in a communiqué issued after a high-profile stakeholders’ meeting, also confirmed Adeleke’s resolve to remain in the PDP,...
APC To Elect Ganduje’s Successor At NEC Meeting
A new National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress may emerge on Thursday during its National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, The PUNCH has learnt. In June, former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, resigned as the party’s national chairman citing health issues but political analysts believe his exit from the party was tied to internal power play and strategic...
Rep. Ogah Proposes Bill To Ban Public Servants, Their Families From Patronizing Private Schools, Hospitals
A bold legislative proposal seeking to overhaul public service accountability and boost confidence in Nigeria’s education and health sectors has been introduced at the House of Representatives by Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, the lawmaker representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State. The bill, titled “Private Institutions and Health Care Services (Prohibition) Bill, 2025,” seeks to prohibit public and civil servants...
Natasha To Consult Legal Team, Request Court Clarification Following Senate Blockade
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to consult her legal team and take further legal steps after being denied entry into the National Assembly on Tuesday, despite a valid court order directing her reinstatement. The senator, who was suspended by the Senate for six months earlier this year, had planned to resume her legislative duties following a Federal High Court ruling...
Ex-Bauchi SSG Steps Down From PDP
Ibrahim Kashim, the former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, has officially resigned from the party, effective July 21, 2025. In a resignation letter obtained by Vanguard on Monday, Kashim thanked the PDP leadership for the trust placed in him and for offering him the party’s governorship ticket...
PDP Sets Date For 101st NEC Meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the dates for its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. A statement posted on the party’s official X handle and signed by National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba on Tuesday confirmed that the meeting will take place on Wednesday, 23rd; Thursday, 24th; and Friday, 25th July 2025 at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. “Distinguished...
Gov Adeleke Dismisses Defection Claims
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has dismissed his rumoured defection, disclosing that he is going nowhere and remains in the Peoples Democratic Party. Governor Adeleke, who spoke after the flag-off of the dualisation of the 3.5km Ila township road in Ila-Orangun, said his promise path is to serve the people and would not relent in doing so. His words: “I am...
