In another blow to Nigeria’s opposition ranks, two federal lawmakers from the Labour Party (LP) — Senator Neda Imasuen and Hon. Chimaobi Atu — have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the country’s ruling party. Their exits come amid a wave of defections reshaping the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections.  Imasuen: “I Must Align With National Priorities” During Thursday’s Senate plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has stepped down from his position following internal tensions over the party’s zoning formula. Sources of the party who disclosed this to New Daily Prime say Ganduje’s planned resignation is aimed at addressing mounting pressure from stakeholders in the North-Central region, who have repeatedly called for the national chairmanship to return to their zone, where it was previously held…

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly agreed to reinstate Siminalayi Fubara as the Governor of Rivers State, but under strict conditions, including a commitment not to seek re-election in 2027. The agreement was reached during a closed-door meeting held Thursday night at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Present at the meeting were Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, Governor Fubara, suspended Rivers Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule, and a…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has slammed Governor Seyi Makinde for his administration’s decision to allocate a hefty N63.5 billion towards the renovation of the Agodi Government House, describing the plan as an outrageous show of “profligacy, insensitivity, and impunity.” The party argued that such spending could place unnecessary strain on the state’s economy and questioned the priorities of the state government. The controversial announcement came last…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has hinted that Governors Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and Douye Diri of Bayelsa may soon join the All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling a potential political realignment in the South-South region. Akpabio made the statement on Saturday during a reception held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, to formally welcome Governor Umo Eno into the APC. Eno had earlier announced his defection…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says the President’s running mate for the 2027 elections will be determined after the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds its next convention. Onanuga clarified in an interview with Daily Trust amid swirling rumours that Tinubu may replace Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the next election cycle. The speculation gained momentum after some speakers at a recent APC…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that while President Bola Tinubu enjoys strong backing from party leaders to contest the 2027 presidential election, the matter of selecting his running mate remains undecided. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, the APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, clarified that the choice of vice-presidential candidate will not be addressed until the party holds its national convention— typically scheduled around a…

The Eko Mi Eko E magazine held its annual Eko Best 11 awards on June 19 2025, honouring 11 outstanding individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the development of Lagos State. In his welcome address, the Publisher of Eko Mi Eko E, Bestman Jumbo-Nze, stated, “It is with great pleasure that I welcome you, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, to this year’s Eko Mi Awards that we have…

Mustapha Salihu concluded his remarks by endorsing Tinubu as the party’s sole candidate for 2027, failing to mention Vice President Kashim Shettima.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has suggested that Nigeria’s opposition parties are unlikely to unite ahead of future elections due to their consistent antagonism towards President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He spoke in Abuja yesterday at the inauguration of the newly built Left- Service Carriageway. Mr Akpabio said opposition leaders would struggle to build cohesion if their focus remains solely on criticising the government. READ…

Former Minister of Transportation and two-term Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed readiness to support the formation of a broad opposition alliance to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing worsening economic hardship and insecurity across the country. Amaechi, who ran in the 2022 APC presidential primaries, positioning himself as a candidate with proven governance and national experience, said current national conditions demanded “real…

On Monday, a major political shake-up struck the Lagos chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The party’s spokesperson, Hakeem Amode, and several prominent party leaders defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Amode and other which cited disillusionment with the PDP’s leadership and direction, joined a wave of defectors who made their switch public at a press briefing held in Ikeja. Mr Amode noted that the decision…