Four Senators Dump PDP for APC, Governing Party Now three Short of Absolute Majority in Senate
Four senators have defected from the PDP to APC, raising governing party’s membership to 70, three short of absolute majority.
Four senators have defected from the PDP to APC, raising governing party’s membership to 70, three short of absolute majority.
ADC says the rebased GDP is a misleading PR stunt, not reflective of Nigerians’ daily economic realities.
Datti Baba-Ahmed says he remains unconvinced about dumping the Labour Party, despite mounting coalition pressure from opposition ranks.
Atiku states that any threat against Peter Obi represents a threat to the entire Nigerian populace
Wike supports Governor Okpebholo’s stance that Peter Obi must obtain security clearance before entering Edo State.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry says ambassadorial appointments need reform, not haste, and accusing the ADC of politicising a sovereign process.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was blocked from entering the National Assembly on Tuesday while trying to resume legislative activities
Constitutional lawyer Auwalu Yadudu has warned that a total overhaul of Nigeria’s constitution is “impracticable” and could trigger serious legitimacy concerns.
Kenneth Okonkwo says only a Northern candidate can disrupt President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election due to political and structural realities.
Kenneth Okonkwo condemned Okpebholo’s threat barring Peter Obi from Edo, calling it unconstitutional and largely illiterate.
Farouk Aliyu stated that politicians have failed Nigerians and has called for reforms to rebuild voter trust ahead of 2027 elections.
ADC says Tinubu’s two-year delay in appointing ambassadors is embarrassing and harmful to Nigeria’s diplomacy.
Anioma State creation proposal has garnered support from about 90 senators, surpassing the constitutional threshold for state creation.
Pastor Tunde Bakare says the deaths of former president Buhari and Awujale marks a significant turning point in Nigeria
The ADC says Nigerians should hold Tinubu accountable, vote in 2027 based on delivery of his campaign promise to provide constant electricity
COSEYL says the attack on PDP’s Jude Ezenwafor is an assault on democracy and political freedom, demanding arrest of gunmen
ADC guber candidate John Nwosu says the coalition will use the upcoming Anambra poll to test its strength
South-East governors say Nigeria’s Constitution review should provide two new states in the region, decentralised police structure, rotational presidency
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says she’ll resume duties July 22 despite an appeal by Senate President Akpabio.
Babatunde Fashola says the emergence of a new opposition coalition proves Nigeria is not becoming a one-party state
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