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Senate Minority Whip Tony Nwoye Defects from ADC to NDC Amid Party Crises

Robert Imoh — Wed, 06 May 2026 15:10:40 +0000

Senate Minority Whip, Senator Tony Nwoye, has officially defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing the ongoing internal crises and multiple litigations affecting the ADC’s stability. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read Nwoye’s resignation letter during Wednesday’s plenary session in Abuja, directing the Senate Clerk to update the chamber’s […]

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Court to Rule on Ireti Kingibe’s ADC Suspension on May 18

Robert Imoh — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:58:51 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 18 to deliver a judgment on the case challenging the indefinite suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe by the Wuse Ward chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). During the hearing on Wednesday, Kingibe’s lawyer, Mr. Marshall Abubakar, argued that the case lacked merit, as it concerned […]

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Akpabio and Oshiomhole Clash Over Senate Leadership Rules Amendment

Robert Imoh — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:50:29 +0000

A fresh disagreement erupted in the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo North) clashed over newly amended rules governing the election of the upper chamber’s presiding officers. On Tuesday, the Senate amended its standing rules, stipulating that only senators with at least two consecutive terms in office, […]

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Senator Ifeanyi Okowa Denies Allegations of Missing N1.3 Trillion, Prepares for Senate Bid in 2027

Robert Imoh — Wed, 06 May 2026 11:06:41 +0000

Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, former Governor of Delta State, has dismissed allegations of missing funds amounting to N1.3 trillion, asserting his readiness to contest for a Senate seat in the 2027 General Elections. Okowa’s former Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, addressed the claims at a press conference in Asaba on May 5, 2026. He responded […]

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Senators Umeh and Abaribe Defect from ADC, Join NDC and Labour Party

Robert Imoh — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:45:43 +0000

Senators Victor Umeh (ADC-Anambra) and Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC-Abia) have announced their defections from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to new political parties, citing internal leadership crises and ongoing disputes within the party. Umeh, who represents Anambra Central Senatorial District, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), while Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District, has moved […]

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PDP inaugurates Turaki, others as Interim NWC

Robby Akeju — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:03:29 +0000

The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, took a new dimension as a group backed by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State inaugurated a 13-member Interim National Working Committee (INWC) to steer the affairs of the party. The interim NWC, with Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as Chairman and Taofeek Arapaja […]

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Rep. Leke Abejide Resigns from ADC, Joins APC Amid Leadership Crisis

Robert Imoh — Sat, 02 May 2026 14:13:32 +0000

Rep. Leke Abejide, the former National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has officially announced his resignation from the party, citing ongoing leadership crises as the primary reason for his departure. Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency in Kogi State in the House of Representatives, confirmed that his decision to leave ADC was a […]

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Supreme Court Overturns Court of Appeal’s Decision on ADC Leadership Dispute

Robert Imoh — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:32:51 +0000

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday, April 30, 2026, set aside the Court of Appeal’s ruling that had ordered parties involved in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to maintain the status quo. However, the apex court upheld the appellate court’s directive for the parties to return to the Federal High […]

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Borno Deputy Speaker Abdullahi Askira Bows Out of Senate Race, Supports Ali Ndume

Robert Imoh — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:44:57 +0000

In a surprising turn of events, Abdullahi Askira, the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, has officially withdrawn from the 2027 senatorial race. Askira, who had previously launched a campaign for the Southern Borno Zone seat, announced his decision at a press conference in Maiduguri on April 30, 2026. Standing alongside a […]

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PDP’s Adeoye Raises Red Flags Over APC’s Consensus Process, Vows to Strengthen Lagos Democracy

Robert Imoh — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:09:49 +0000

Prince Laja Adeoye, a governorship aspirant for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has voiced concerns regarding the internal democracy within the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly in light of recent endorsements of Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos State Deputy Governor, as the APC’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship race. In a statement issued on […]

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Jandor Purchases APC Governorship Nomination Forms for 2027, Supports Direct Primaries

Robert Imoh — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:59:58 +0000

Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, widely known as Jandor, has officially acquired the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to vie for the Lagos State governorship seat in the upcoming 2027 elections. The announcement was made in a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos, through Jandor’s spokesperson, Mr. Gbenga Ogunleye. This […]

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Court Stops INEC from Recognising ADC Congresses Led by David Mark

Robert Imoh — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:26:09 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against the recognition of congresses conducted by a faction of the African Democratic Congress led by David Mark. In a landmark judgment, the court directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to refrain from participating in or acknowledging any congress organised by the disputed leadership. Delivering the judgment, […]

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Court Fixes May 8 to Hear Suit Challenging Jonathan’s 2027 Eligibility

Robert Imoh — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:52:57 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 8 to hear a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in the 2027 presidential election. The case, which came up for mention, was adjourned by Justice Peter Lifu for substantive hearing. Justice Lifu directed that hearing notices be issued and served on […]

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IPAC Warns Rising Nomination Fees Threaten Nigeria’s Democracy

Robert Imoh — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:39:39 +0000

The Inter-Party Advisory Council has raised alarm over the rising cost of nomination forms by major political parties, warning that the trend could weaken democratic participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The body described the development as a growing threat to inclusivity and fairness in Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaking in Lagos, James Adeshina said […]

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ADC Crisis: Mark Faction Urges CJN to Speed Up Supreme Court Judgment

Robert Imoh — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:21:51 +0000

A faction of the African Democratic Congress aligned with David Mark has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to expedite the delivery of judgment in the party’s ongoing leadership dispute. The request was formally communicated through a letter submitted to the CJN’s office on Tuesday. The appeal, signed by the faction’s lead […]

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