The long-awaited National Working Committee (NWC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), presided over by Acting National Chairman Umar Damagun, concluded on Wednesday with a dramatic shift in the party’s power structure.In a decisive move, thirteen NWC members voted to officially recognise Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s substantive National Secretary, while five members abstained.ContinueContinue reading “Power Play in PDP: Acting Chair Damagun, NWC Bow to Pressure, Confirm Ude-Okoye as National Secretary, Expel Anyanwu from WhatsApp Group”
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“Return to Nollywood, You Don’t Belong Here” – Labour Party Blasts Kenneth Okonkwo Over Resignation
The Labour Party (LP) has disowned its former Presidential Campaign Council spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo, following his decision to dump the party, telling him to return to Nollywood as politics is not his forte.Okonkwo, a veteran actor-turned-politician, had on Tuesday announced his resignation from the LP, citing internal wranglings, leadership struggles, and the party’s lack ofContinueContinue reading ““Return to Nollywood, You Don’t Belong Here” – Labour Party Blasts Kenneth Okonkwo Over Resignation”
Ganduje Warns Northern Politicians: Drop 2027 Ambitions, Tinubu Will Serve Two Terms
Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has issued a stern warning to northern politicians nursing presidential ambitions for 2027, urging them to abandon their plans. According to Ganduje, President Bola Tinubu is poised to complete two full terms, making any bid from the North premature.Ganduje’s remarks appear to be aContinueContinue reading “Ganduje Warns Northern Politicians: Drop 2027 Ambitions, Tinubu Will Serve Two Terms”
Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party, Cites Leadership Vacuum and Internal Crisis
Veteran actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s presidential campaign, has officially announced his resignation from the Labour Party (LP). His decision, made public on Tuesday via a lengthy post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, signals deep-seated concerns about the party’s leadership and structural integrity.Okonkwo stated that his resignation will takeContinueContinue reading “Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party, Cites Leadership Vacuum and Internal Crisis”
From Fierce Critic to Loyal Aide: Atiku’s Ex-Spokesman, Daniel Bwala, Dismisses Past Attacks on Tinubu
In a dramatic political turnaround, Daniel Bwala, the former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s presidential campaign, has declared that all his past criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are now irrelevant.Bwala, who now serves as the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, made this revelation on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Tuesday, FebruaryContinueContinue reading “From Fierce Critic to Loyal Aide: Atiku’s Ex-Spokesman, Daniel Bwala, Dismisses Past Attacks on Tinubu”
Lagos Assembly Power Struggle: Fresh Plot to Oust Speaker Meranda Unfolds
The political drama within the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a new twist as forces loyal to the ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, intensify efforts to remove his successor, Mojisola Meranda. The latest plot, insiders say, is a calculated move to orchestrate Meranda’s downfall and pave the way for Obasa’s return to power.According toContinueContinue reading “Lagos Assembly Power Struggle: Fresh Plot to Oust Speaker Meranda Unfolds”
Breaking the Chains of Political Backwardness And Marginalization: Barr Dennis H. Gapsiso—The Chamba Hope for Adamawa Governorship in 2027
For decades, the Chamba people of Ganye Chiefdom have been a formidable force in Adamawa State’s socio-economic and cultural landscape. As one of the largest ethnic groups in the state, with a significant presence across multiple local government areas, their contributions to Adamawa’s development are undeniable. Yet, despite their unwavering dedication to the state’s progress,ContinueContinue reading “Breaking the Chains of Political Backwardness And Marginalization: Barr Dennis H. Gapsiso—The Chamba Hope for Adamawa Governorship in 2027”
2027 Political Realignment: The Battle to Unseat APC Gains Momentum
With the 2027 general elections fast approaching, the political landscape in Nigeria is witnessing intense realignments, as key opposition figures explore fresh alliances to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Prominent political heavyweights, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, and New Nigeria Peoples PartyContinueContinue reading “2027 Political Realignment: The Battle to Unseat APC Gains Momentum”
Anambra 2025: Ganduje Declares Political Battle, Says ‘Game Over’ for Soludo, APGA
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that the 2025 governorship race in Anambra State is effectively over for Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Speaking in Awka on Saturday, Ganduje and other APC chieftains delivered a bold statement of intent, vowingContinueContinue reading “Anambra 2025: Ganduje Declares Political Battle, Says ‘Game Over’ for Soludo, APGA”
Betrayed Titans: How El-Rufai and Amaechi Became Fiercest Critics, Armed with Axe To Grind Against APC
Once towering figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir El-Rufai and Rotimi Amaechi have now become some of the party’s most vocal adversaries. These two political heavyweights, who played pivotal roles in APC’s rise to power, have found themselves sidelined, their influence diminished, and their loyalty seemingly unreciprocated. El-Rufai, a former governor of KadunaContinueContinue reading “Betrayed Titans: How El-Rufai and Amaechi Became Fiercest Critics, Armed with Axe To Grind Against APC”
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