Author: Clement Oluwafemi Abayomi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, May 4, 2026 began a fresh plan to rebuild its leadership after a Supreme Court ruling removed its National Working Committee, with the party’s Board of Trustees stepping in to take control and guide the next steps. The Board of Trustees Chairman, Adolphus Wabara spoke at the 103rd National Executive Committee meeting, saying that the action followed the court judgement delivered on April 30, 2026. The ruling cancelled the 2025 national convention that produced the party’s former leadership and also voided another disputed convention held in March. Read Related News Updates 2027: PDP…

Ambassador Designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has argued that the smooth relationship between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly is a strong reason Nigerians should return him to office in 2027. Omokri in a statement shared on Facebook on Monday said the current administration stands out from past governments because it has avoided the long history of conflict between the executive and legislative arms. This calm working relationship shows what he described as Tinubu’s strength in political strategy. Omokri compared the present situation with previous administrations. Under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, there were, according to him, repeated clashes…

The National Media Director of ADC Voice Worldwide, Abdulhadi Adam, has accused Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of working for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing a series of private meetings between both men since 2023. Adam made the claim in a statement released on Monday, where he said Kwankwaso had met Tinubu at least six times in closed-door meetings in different locations, including Paris and the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He insisted that the meetings were not made public and their details remain unknown. The first meeting, according to Adam, took place in Paris on June 9, 2023, just days after Tinubu…

Rivers State politics has taken a new direction as the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, reportedly wants former Commissioner Alabo George Kelly to become governor in 2027. This came at a time when there is tension between Wike and the current governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Alleged Kelly’s endorsement followed a private meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday, where politicians gathered to discuss strategies ahead of the next elections. The meeting, sources claimed, included notable personalities such as former militant leaders Asari Dokubo and Ateke Tom, signalling that Wike’s camp is consulting widely before making major decisions. Read Related News Updates Wike-backed PDP…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said its recent leadership crisis was the result of internal sabotage, as the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) stepped in to take control after a court ruling. The BoT Chairman, Adolphus Wabara, made this known on Sunday, May 3, 2026, during the opening of the party’s 84th BoT meeting. He explained that the board assumed leadership following a judgement by the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered on April 30, 2026. Read Related News Updates Supreme Court ruling leaves PDP without clear leadership Wabara says BoT has taken over leadership of PDP Supreme court nullifies…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it will present candidates in the 2027 general elections, rejecting claims that it may not taket part. The party made this known in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. The ADC said that the claims were false and meant to confuse the public, while stressing that it is preparing to contest and win elections across the country. Reports that claimed the party will not present candidates in 2027 have been dismissed as “unfounded and mischievous”. Read Related News Updates ADC promises credible alternative ahead of 2027 elections…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has renewed its demand for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, following a Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that confirmed the party’s legitimate leadership. Despite the court’s decision in their favour, the party insists that the INEC Chairman must step down due to previous attempts to de-recognise the leadership of Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The Supreme Court’s five-man panel issued a unanimous judgement, which the ADC described as a victory for the rule of law. Read Related News Updates Opposition parties reject Amupitan…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a leadership crisis after the Supreme Court, on Thursday, April 30, nullified the party’s Ibadan convention and dismissed an appeal by party members. A statement signed by the PDP spokesperson Comrade Ini Ememobong on Thursday noted that the court ruling posed a serious setback. As maintained by the statement, the Supreme Court in a split decision of three to two upheld earlier judgements by the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court, which had declared the Ibadan convention invalid. Read Related News Updates Supreme court voids PDP Ibadan convention: What next for…

The African Democratic Congress on Thursday celebrated a judgement by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, saying the decision strengthens democracy and gives the party clear direction as it looks towards the 2027 general elections. The party, in a press release issued on Thursday by ADC National Media Frontiers and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Honourable Muhammed MJG GKAF, said the ruling settled issues in its leadership dispute. The court, in a unanimous decision, affirmed David Mark and his team as the legitimate leaders of the party. Read Related News Updates Supreme Court vacates status quo order against Mark-led ADC…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited revealed the River Niger crossing on the OB3 gas pipeline in Nigeria has been completed, a move expected to improve gas supply, support power generation, and boost industry. This was made known on Thursday, April 30, in a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh. The company explained that its subsidiary, the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), carried out the work with its contractor using advanced drilling technology to pass beneath the river. NNPC said the crossing marks a major step in linking gas supply across the country. The project…