Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday disclosed the content of a strongly worded “Thank You” text message sent to him by former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose after attending Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration in Lagos. The message, released in Abeokuta through Obasanjo’s media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, expressed gratitude for the former president’s presence at the event but harshly criticised his remarks at the ceremony. In the text, Fayose accused the…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister Nyesom Wike has scheduled an emergency meeting of the party’s national executive committee (NEC) and board of trustees (BoT) for Tuesday, deepening the party’s internal crisis. The meetings will hold at the PDP national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. According to a notice issued by Samuel Anyanwu, a close ally of Wike, the BoT session is…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, has described his appointment as a “divine calling”. Dr Doro said this during a church service held on Sunday at ECWA Gospel 2 Church, Jenta, Jos, Plateau State. Addressing the congregation at the church where he gave his life Christ more than two decades ago, Dr Doro expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for considering him suitable for national service.…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved its party structures in five states—Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers—following a resolution adopted at its national convention on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State. The announcement, delivered during the plenary session, marked one of the most sweeping organisational shake-ups in recent years. The decision was introduced via a motion moved by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who played a central role…

The contentious expulsion of Nyesom Wike and several other senior figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has triggered an open revolt among key governors, deepening the crisis that engulfed the party’s convention in Ibadan on Saturday. Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, distanced himself from the expulsion while delivering remarks at the convention ground, citing the absence of officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as one of the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Southwest Zone, has applauded Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for what it described as his decisive role in safeguarding the party from “aggressors” intent on destabilising Nigeria’s largest opposition platform. In a statement issued on Sunday in Ado Ekiti, the PDP Southwest Zonal Publicity Secretary, Chief Sanya Atofarati, praised Makinde for displaying “exemplary leadership” during the turbulent build-up to the party’s 2025 National Convention in…

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has confirmed that he will officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on November 19, marking a major political shift in the state’s history. Speaking with journalists on Saturday, Kefas disclosed that he is set to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling party, describing the move as one driven by the future of Taraba. “There is going to be a major shift…

Former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, has been elected the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party at the party’s national convention held on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State. His victory was announced by Senator Ben Obi, who represented Anambra Central in the National Assembly. Obi explained that Turaki ended up as the sole contender for the position after Katsina governorship candidate in the 2023…

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has distanced himself from a recent motion seeking to expel prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose. In a press statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere on Saturday, Mutfwang clarified that he does not support the move to expel Wike,…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention, tagged “Ibadan 2025”, commenced on Saturday at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, with host Governor Seyi Makinde declaring the event would usher in a massive turnaround for the party nationwide. In his welcome address, Makinde, who is the host of the convention, hailed the delegates and members as resilient, acknowledging the “long stretch of battle” the party had fought to hold the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken sweeping disciplinary action at its ongoing 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, expelling several high-profile members, including former Rivers State Governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike; former PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kamaldeen Ajibade; former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose; and Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, among others. The decision, which was adopted by an overwhelming majority of…