Kenneth Okonkwo has said the APC will soon be “blown to smithereens,” as Tinubu’s government has punished Nigerians with “hunger and hardship”

Hope Uzodimma has said APC’s growing strength in Delta State signals that more defections are coming nationwide

The presidency insists Nigeria’s democracy remains strong under Tinubu, dismissing opposition claims of a drift toward authoritarianism and one-party rule. 

CDS Chief General Musa has said military personnel must stay fit to tackle terrorism and Nigeria’s security threats

APC governors predict more defections, saying the party’s growing popularity shows Nigerians increasingly admire the APC-led government’s performance.

Trump, Biden, Macron, Starmer and other world leaders gathered in Rome to pay final respects to Pope Francis on Saturday.

Trump and Zelensky have met for the first time since Oval Office clash at Pope Francis’ funeral, engaging in “very productive” talks.

Pope Francis’ coffin has arrived at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, marking his final resting place in Rome. 

The funeral mass of Pope Francis is ongoing, after his coffin was carried into St Peter’s Square

Atiku defends freedom of association, expressing that defection in politics is part of democratic rights and processes.

Nigeria’s Senate President, Akpabio, leads a five-member delegation to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis

Valentine Ozigbo has defended his defection from Labour Party to the APC, saying he wasn’t comfortable with LP any longer

PDP should openly approach Peter Obi ahead of 2027, says Dan Ulasi, urging alliance built on credibility and unity.

Saraki has reassured PDP members that despite Okowa’s defection to APC, the party would reposition and prepare strongly for 2027.

Former Governor Amaechi has condemned Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration in Rivers, calling it a breach of the sacredness of Nigeria’s Constitution.

Ex-PDP National Legal adviser Mark says current party defections are driven by personal gain, adding that political parties lack clear ideologies 

The PDP has suffered a major blow in its 2027 election plans as Delta PDP leaders defect to APC

Tinubu has directed security chiefs to intensify efforts, collaborate with locals to solve the insecurity particularly in Plateau, Benue, Borno States

Former governor of Delta State and Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2023 presidential election, Ifeanyi Okowa, has defected from the PDP to the APC

Delta State Governor Oborevwori has defected from the PDP to the APC, citing long-term development and stakeholder consultations.