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Former member of the House of Representatives in Rivers State, Farah Dagogo, has asserted that the unresolved rift between ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan and the former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, is still hunting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News reports that Dagogo made this known in an interview with Daily Post, stating that…

The Director of Publicity of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bala Ibrahim, has said members of the Labour Party are defecting to the ruling party to learn how the game of politics is played. Bala Ibrahim stated that the acquisition of power is central in politics and for every politician. He noted that APC has…

A former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Bolaji Abdullahi, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News reports that his decision was conveyed in a resignation letter dated December 16, addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Ubadawaki, Kwara State. The former minister confirmed the move to TheCable on Monday, stating…

The Senior Special Assistant to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike on Public Communications, Lere Olayinka, has blamed the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. He submitted that Atiku has always been putting his personal interest above party interest, and the leadership of the PDP have…

The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Obiorah Ifoh, has maintained that there was no division within the opposition party. Naija News understands that Ifoh stated this amidst reports that two senators elected on the party’s platform are set to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Recall that last week, Ajang…

Amid widespread criticism over the recent defection of a federal lawmaker to the All Progressives Congress (APC), reports indicate that the ruling party is strategizing to lure additional lawmakers from the Senate to strengthen its numbers in the Red Chamber. Last week, Ajang Iliya, who represents Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency in Plateau State, announced…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that it is unperturbed about the visit of ex-presidential flag-bearer of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo “to discuss the political future of Nigeria.” At the weekend, Kwankwaso and Duke, a 2007…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked wooing former President, Goodluck Jonathan, to run the 2027 presidential election on its platform. Naija News reports that the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, in an interview with BBC Hausa, said the party did not issue its presidential ticket to Jonathan. Clarifying his earlier interview on…

Ahead of the 2027 presidential elections, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of making monetary promises to opposition political parties to support its candidate during the election. He alleged that the APC is deploying financial offerings, intimidations, and other tactics to ensure…

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has disclosed that he is not a supporter of the idea of zoning in Nigeria’s politics. The elder statesman argued that zoning has not brought equity and has not impacted governance in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview with Vanguard, which was published on Sunday,…

The Ondo State chapter chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ade Adetimehin, has been suspended from the party for gross misconduct and allegedly issuing statements that could incite unrest. Naija News learnt that a group of disgruntled youths on Saturday besieged the Ondo State secretariat of the APC in Akure, the state capital, demanding…

A chieftain of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has asserted that there is a vacancy in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa ahead of the 2027 elections. He said his position is supported by the Nigerian constitution and guided by the will of the people. The elder statesman made the submission in response…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned all orders barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing funds to the Rivers State Government. A three-member panel, presided over by Justice Hamman Barka, ruled that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction over the matter, which concerned state…

The Law Firm of Afe Babalola has submitted a petition to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee seeking the removal of a lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, from the roll of Nigerian legal practitioners. The petition alleged that Farotimi violated certain provisions of the rules of professional conduct for lawyers. The 90-page petition, dated…

For the thirteenth consecutive year, Nestlé Nigeria has empowered more than twenty young Nigerians through the Technical Training program in its factory at Agbara. The participants received scholarships and training for the highly recognized City & Guilds certifications. In addition, the top five students were given the opportunity to conclude their training with an eight-week…

The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has set January 7, 2025, to decide on the objection raised by former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, regarding the $4.5bn and N2.8bn fraud charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Emefiele, along with his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, is facing…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja, has described Nyesom Wike as a loyal and committed party man. The PDP Deputy National Chairman (South), stated this during a book launch held in his honor, on Friday, marking his 57th birthday, in Port Harcourt. The PDP chieftain, Arapaja, said despite the internal…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has vowed that the party will capture Rivers State in the 2027 elections. Naija News reports that Ganduje made this declaration while inaugurating the newly elected state executive of the APC, led by Chief Tony Okocha, in Port Harcourt on Saturday. Acknowledging the dominance…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence in its ability to retain power in the 2027 presidential election, citing the expected positive impact of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms. This assurance was given by Bala Ibrahim, a Director in the party’s Publicity Directorate, in reaction to reports of opposition parties plotting to merge…

A prominent northern politician has shed light on the mounting calls for the removal of President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, citing concerns over lopsided appointments and declining public trust in the administration. Speaking to Saturday Sun under the condition of anonymity, the source disclosed that…