The Youth Party (YP) has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is “very beatable” and standing on “weak footing” ahead of the 2027 general elections, as millions of Nigerians grow increasingly desperate for credible alternative leadership. National Publicity Secretary of the Youth Party, Ayodele Adio, made the assertion on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. Read also: EFCC declares youth ‘potent force’ against corruption, urges…

Following the recent defection of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside his core supporters, reports indicate that the decision emerged from a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Monday. The governor made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt, claiming…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has called for deeper national consensus, enhanced collaboration, and sustained civic engagement among all stakeholders to protect Nigeria’s democracy. Amupitan made the remarks today at the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room’s 9th annual National Stakeholders’ Forum on Elections, held at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, under the theme: “Securing Nigeria’s Democracy: Building Consensus for Credible Elections and Accountable Governance.” Describing…

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, has urged the party’s National Ex-Officio members to embrace sacrifice as an imperative step in the collective effort to move Nigeria forward. Turaki made the plea during an interactive meeting with the National Ex-Officio members yesterday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. The event was framed as a strategic engagement for leadership consolidation and commitment to the…

The state chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their full weight behind the National Working Committee (NWC) headed by National Chairman Dr Tanimu Turaki, SAN, declaring their “solid and unanimous” support for the current leadership. At a well-attended interactive meeting held on Wednesday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, 27 of the 36 state chairmen and the FCT reaffirmed their loyalty to the Turaki-led NWC…

The Rivers State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Leader Sampson, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of indecisiveness following his announcement that he is defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking in an exclusive interview on wednesday, Sampson criticised the governor for failing to consult the people of Rivers State before taking the decision. He argued that convening a small group of…

At least seven governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have withdrawn from the race and endorsed Bola Oyebamiji as the party’s consensus candidate ahead of the forthcoming primary election. Their decision followed a meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The gathering was aimed at resolving internal disputes and unifying the party’s ranks in Osun ahead of the 2026…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has inaugurated the 28.4-kilometre extension of the Ahoada-Omoku Dualised Road. He assured citizens of his administration’s focus despite political challenges. Speaking during the inauguration, Fubara stated that the project was a campaign promise to the people of Ahoada, extending the road previously started by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to Omoku. “We are here today to tell you that the promise made has been fulfilled,” the…

Former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, was on Wednesday docked before an Abuja High Court by the Federal Government on a five-count charge bordering on alleged N2.4 billion fraud. Oduah, who served as Aviation Minister from 2011 to 2014, was docked alongside her former aide, Gloria Odita. Aside from their alleged involvement in contract fraud, the defendants were further accused of criminal breach of trust and obtaining by false pretence,…

The screening committee of the Accord Party has cleared Governor Ademola Adeleke to participate in the party’s governorship primary, ongoing on Wednesday in Osogbo. The development was confirmed in a statement by the chairman of the screening committee and National Organising Secretary of the party, Ibe Thankgod. Thankgod said Adeleke met all the requirements for nomination and was subsequently cleared as the sole aspirant for the party’s governorship ticket. He…

PDP speaks on defection of Fubara to APC

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has formally defected to the Accord Party just days after resigning his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The defection marks a significant realignment in the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The governor announced his defection on Tuesday evening through a personal statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle. READ ALSO:  Osun gov Adeleke to unveil…