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…

At least two governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were noticeably absent on Saturday as the party’s national elective convention commenced in Ibadan, Oyo State, despite ongoing legal and internal disputes. The governors missing from the high-profile gathering are Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and Agbu Kefas of Taraba State. Their absence has reignited speculation, particularly as both men were previously accused of flirting with…

The National Working Committee of the Accord Party has dismissed as “laughable” the purported suspension of its National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, describing the move as the handiwork of “political jobbers seeking relevance”. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Omorogbe, the party condemned the claim made at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Keffi, Nasarawa State. According to the statement, the action was spearheaded by former presidential…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) descended into fresh controversy, after its influential Board of Trustees (BoT) issued a firm and unequivocal rejection of a purported “Reconciliation Committee Report” circulating in the media. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Adolphus Wabara, the BoT distanced itself entirely from the document, stressing that its contents “do not represent the official position of the board.” READ ALSO: Fintiri insists PDP’s Ibadan convention will hold…

Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) has stepped down from his position as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) as he intensifies his preparations for the 2026 governorship race in Osun State. His resignation was confirmed in a statement released by Adebayo Adedeji, Coordinator of the AMBO Media Fronts. In the statement, Oyebamiji expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting…

The Elders’ Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has appealed to governorship aspirants to exercise patience in purchasing nomination forms for the 2026 governorship election. The advisory came on Friday following the submission of a key report detailing preparations for the party’s internal processes. In a statement signed by the caucus chairman, Mr Sola Akinwumi, the group confirmed that its Adhoc Committee on the 2026 Osun…

By: Yunusa Umar Amnesty International, a non-governmental organization focusing on human rights, has condemned the arrest of Abba Abiyos, a social media activist over attacking Abba Ya’u, the chairman of the Roni area of the state. This is contained in a Facebook post shared on Friday that the activist was arrested on Wednesday by the Police for defaming Roni chairman, Abba. The statement partly reads, “Amnesty International strongly condemns the…

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Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has said the state is positioning itself for major industrial growth, driven by the imminent completion of its 60-megawatt (MW) independent power plant. Speaking at the 41st Annual General Meeting and Exhibition of the Bayelsa/Rivers branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Yenagoa, Diri stated that Bayelsa is “poised to become a hub for industrial growth” once the power facility comes onstream. The…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has launched the construction of the Akure–Imafon Road, reaffirming his administration’s deep commitment to infrastructure renewal and service delivery across the state. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony at the NNPC–Imafon Junction yesterday, Aiyedatiwa characterized the project as a strategic move to address the long-held aspirations of the area’s residents. He stated that the event marked a key milestone in fulfilling the promises made during…

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Convention Planning Committee and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has reaffirmed that the party will proceed to Ibadan for its scheduled elective convention despite growing internal tensions. Fintiri made the declaration on Thursday night while speaking to journalists shortly after a high-level stakeholders’ meeting at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. The gathering brought together prominent party figures, including…