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ADC Pledges Free, Fair, Credible Primary Ahead Of Ekiti 2026 Poll
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Ekiti State, Ilesanmi Omolayo, has assured party members of a free, fair and transparent primary election to select the party’s candidate for the June 20, 2026, governorship election. Omolayo said the primaries, scheduled for November 6, would be conducted through the direct mode across the 177 wards in the state. He appealed to...
PDP Crisis Deepens As Makinde Bloc Regroups, Ortom, Fayose Support Wike
The deepening crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party has further widened, as former governors Samuel Ortom (Benue) and Ayo Fayose (Ekiti) have thrown their weight behind the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the party’s National Working Committee. This development comes as loyalists of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and other governors regroup to remobilise support and challenge the Wike camp ahead...
“I Am Joining APC For The Sake Of Bayelsa Progress” – Gov. Diri
Ahead of his formal reception into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on November 3, Bayelsa Governor Senator Douye Diri stated his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was made in the state's best interest. Speaking at the 14th Bayelsa Thanksgiving Day in Yenagoa, Diri said the move, though not fully understood by some, aims at unity and...
Opposition Slams Tinubu Of Forcing Defections Using Public Resources
Opposition parties have accused President Bola Tinubu of using public resources and anti-graft agencies to pressure opposition members into joining the All Progressives Congress. The parties stated that the APC was on the verge of collapse following the recent wave of defections from opposition parties into its ranks. In separate interviews with Sunday PUNCH, spokespersons for the Peoples Democratic Party, New Nigeria...
Abian, Ukonu Obasi Elected Councillor In UK
An indigene of Abia State, Ukonu Elisha Obasi, has made history as he emerged the new Councillor for St John’s Ward in Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Kent, United Kingdom. According to the official results announced by the Returning Officer, William Benson, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Obasi, who contested under the platform of the Liberal Democrats, secured a decisive victory...
PDP Slams Court Judgement On National Convention, Describe As Assault On Democracy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is appalled by the judgement of the Federal High Court Abuja, presided over by Honorable Justice Kolawole Omotosho today, (yesterday) describing it as an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process. However, the PDP states that the judgment of the court does not vitiate its ability to proceed with the processes and activities towards the National Convention...
ADC Cautions Tinubu Against Imposing More Pain On Nigerians Over Petrol Tax
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against imposing further economic hardship on Nigerians following his approval of a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel. The opposition party says the new tax would worsen the already severe cost-of-living crisis and could push citizens to the brink of revolt. In a statement by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi,...
Okpebholo Predicts Easy Victory For Oyebanji In Ekiti 2026 Poll
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said that Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, needs little stress or campaign to win the June 20, 2026, governorship election, given his outstanding performance in office over the past three years. Okpebholo stated this on Wednesday in Ikere Ekiti, while inaugurating the Ikere–Igbara Odo Road and a farm dormitory constructed by the Oyebanji...
Defections Rock Zamfara As Top PDP Lawmakers Join APC, Hail Matawalle And Yari’s Grassroots Leadership
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, and former Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, for their steadfast support and leadership, which continue to strengthen the party across the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Gusau, the APC Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Yusuf Idris, said the duo’s motivation...
“You Can’t Own The PDP”: Bode George Blasts Sule Lamido Over Threat To Sue Party
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Chief Bode George, has criticised former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, for threatening to take legal action against the party over alleged denial of access to the nomination form for the position of national chairman. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, George said while Lamido has every...
