Atiku Alleges Tinubu’s Government Bribes Opposition Leaders With N50m
Former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s government of paying opposition leaders N50 million each to undermine Nigeria’s democratic process. Atiku disclosed this at a national conference on strengthening democracy, organized by various civic organizations in Abuja on Monday. He, however, cautioned that Nigeria’s democracy was at risk of collapse if urgent action wasn’t...
“I No Longer Recognise APC” – El-Rufai Blasts Ruling Party
The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party of deviating from its founding principles and enabling poor leadership. Speaking at a national conference in Abuja on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, El-Rufai described the state of governance and opposition in the country as a "national emergency." In a post...
PDP Crisis: Only National Convention Has Power To Remove Me – Anyanwu
The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has stated that he was elected at a national convention and can only be removed through the same process at a national convention. Anyanwu made this declaration during a meeting with members of the National Working Committee (NWC) from the South East, along with other stakeholders from the...
El-Rufai Slams APC Over Lack Of Internal Democracy
Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has criticized his party, the All Progressives Congress, claiming that it has deviated from its basic principles and promoted poor leadership. Speaking at a national conference in Abuja on strengthening democracy in Nigeria on Monday, El-Rufai described the state of governance and opposition in the country as a “national emergency.” El-Rufai, who posted the report...
‘I Rely On Rent For Feeding After Eight Years As President’ – Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that after serving two terms as Nigeria’s leader, he depends on income generated from renting out one of his houses in Kaduna State to meet his feeding needs. Buhari made this revelation during the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting held at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Katsina State. He emphasized that he did...
“Wike A Threat To PDP” – Bauchi Gov
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has described Nyesom Wike, a serial betrayal and a threat to PDP, advised him to resign and align fully with the ruling All Progressives Congress. In a press release issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the Bauchi governor criticised Wike for his alleged divisive actions and perceived betrayal...
Stop Creating Bye-Election Chains, Field Fresh Candidates – INEC Tells Political Parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on political parties to prioritize nominating fresh candidates for upcoming bye-elections into state and federal legislative positions to address the recurring issue of multiple vacancies. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this appeal during the Commission’s first quarterly meeting with political parties for the year. He revealed that since the inauguration of...
Obi, Otti’s Caretaker Panel Drags Abure Before S’Court
The 29-man committee set up by Gov. Alex Otti and Mr. Peter Obi is said to drag Julius Abure to Supreme Court over the party's leadership dispute This was disclosed in a statement jointly signed by the committee’s National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, and the National Secretary, Darlington Nwokocha, in Abuja. The committee expressed dissatisfaction with the Friday verdict of...
PDP Crisis Deepens As Fubara-Wike Tussle Splits Party Hierarchy
The ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a dramatic turn as divisions emerge among members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) over their allegiance to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. The two political heavyweights have been locked in a fierce battle for control of the party, following...
Appeal Court Confirms Julius Abure As Labour Party National Chairman
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has ruled that Julius Abure remains the National Chairman of the Labour Party. In a judgment delivered on Friday by Justice Hamma Barka, a three-member panel of the appellate court upheld its earlier judgment of November 13, 2024, which recognises Abure as National Chairman. The court confirmed that no other court has overturned this...
