By Helen Okechukwu and Fatimah Idera Ever since the emergence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 general election, the political space has witnessed a series of mass defections from key political actors, particularly from members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). The defection of prominent figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Dele Momodu of the PDP, and…

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has thrown his weight behind Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State over the controversy trailing the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi’s recent visit to Benin City. Speaking at the commissioning of the new Edo Line transport terminal on Tuesday, Wike accused Obi of politicising a matter that should have been handled with discretion. He urged the former Anambra governor to stop “playing to…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the warning issued by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Okpebholo insisted that Obi must obtain security clearance before entering the state. READ ALSO: “Deaths followed your visit” – Okpebholo tells Obi to stay away from Edo without clearance Reacting to the development, Atiku, who recently announced his resignation from the…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has disclosed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term. In a statement shared on his X page on Tuesday, Adeleke said the endorsement followed a meeting with the PDP Leadership Caucus in Osogbo. He added that the decision came after weeks of consultations with various stakeholders across the state, including traditional rulers,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the convening of its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, set to take place over three days from Wednesday, 23rd July to Friday, 25th July 2025 at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The announcement was made public through an official statement posted on the party’s verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. The statement…

Senator Babajide Omoworare, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, has officially declared his ambition to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during a meeting with APC State Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, and other party stakeholders, Omoworare unveiled his manifesto and vowed to lead the party back to power. The former federal lawmaker expressed strong confidence…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has firmly denied reports suggesting his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he remains committed to both the party and his mandate to serve the people of Osun. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the dualisation of a 3.5km township road in Ila-Orangun, Adeleke dismissed the speculation, asserting, “I was elected on the platform of the PDP and so shall I remain…

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has declared that the coalition movement under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is doomed to fail and will not survive Nigeria’s political landscape. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Ortom firmly stated that he has no intention of leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he claims to lead in Benue State. He also dismissed speculation about joining the newly formed coalition. “People…

By Alade Adisa  The National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, fixed for Thursday this week is generating anxiety among party leaders and members. The main reason, according to findings by New Daily Prime, is that the turnout may be too low. READ ALSO: Ortom defends G5’s rebellion against PDP in 2023, Atiku, party hit back The reason for the anticipated poor attendance is because members that…

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he once turned down a ₦120 million house gift during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, choosing instead to have classrooms built in its place. Obi, who marked his 64th birthday on Saturday, July 19, made this known while expressing gratitude to Nigerians for their birthday wishes. Though appreciative of the goodwill shown, he explained that he does not indulge…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has addressed growing questions around the delay in the full membership of former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. The clarification came as the former Director-General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Mr. C.I.D. Maduabum officially resigned from the PDP and joined the ADC. In a related development, APC chieftain in Delta State,…

By Damilola Olufemi and Fatimah Idera  A recent statement by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, warning Peter Obi not to enter the state without obtaining prior security clearance, has sparked controversy and debate. Renowned lawyer and professor at Afe Babalola University, Prof. Sesan Fabamise, has weighed in on the issue, describing the governor’s demand as ‘null and void’ and ‘politically tone-deaf.’ He emphasised that the statement is not only illegal but…