PDP Crisis Deepens as Makinde Loyalists Dump Party in Oyo
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened on Thursday as several key allies and associates of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced their resignation from the party amid growing internal divisions. PDP has faced persistent factional disputes in recent months, with rival camps reportedly loyal either to Governor
El-Rufai’s Son Dumps APC for ADC Ahead of 2027
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The lawmaker, who is the son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai,
Mark: Obi, Kwankwaso Exit Won’t Hurt ADC Ahead of 2027
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has said the defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from the party would not weaken its chances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a meeting with members of the Forum of ADC Former and Serving Federal
Shehu Sani Backs Fani-Kayode on Ambassadorial Redeployment
Former Senator Shehu Sani has confirmed that former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode personally requested his redeployment from Germany to South Africa following reports surrounding his diplomatic posting. Sani, in a statement posted on X on Thursday, said he was fully aware that Fani-Kayode initiated the request to have his posting
Lawyer Sues BLord for ₦1bn Over Defamation
Abubakar Marshall, legal counsel to social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has filed a ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit against entrepreneur Linus Williams, widely known as BLord, for allegedly referring to him as an “ex-convict.” The suit, filed before a High Court in Abuja, accuses Williams of
FG Shortlists 65 Students for ₦50m Innovation Grant
The Federal Government has shortlisted 65 student innovators from a total of 30,639 applicants drawn from 404 tertiary institutions across the country for the award of a ₦50 million innovation grant aimed at supporting youth-driven research and technological development. The selection was announced by the Federal Ministry of Education as
Saudi Arabia Orders Umrah Pilgrims to Exit Country by April 18
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has directed all Umrah pilgrims currently in the country to depart on or before April 18, as authorities begin preparations for the upcoming Hajj season. The directive was issued by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, which said the move is part of routine
Police Arrest Baruwa After NURTW Secretariat Takeover in Abuja
Police in Abuja have arrested Tajudeen Baruwa after he allegedly led members of his faction to forcefully take control of the national secretariat of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) during a leadership dispute within the union. Security sources said the incident occurred at the union’s national headquarters
Enugu–Onitsha Expressway Section to Open by March 31
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed that the completed 15-kilometre section of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway be opened to traffic on or before March 31 as part of efforts by the Federal Government to ease transportation challenges in the South-East. Umahi gave the directive during an inspection of ongoing
Wike Warns PDP Members Against Political Fights Ahead of Convention
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday cautioned members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against engaging in avoidable political battles, taking a swipe at Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde during the party’s 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Speaking at the session, Wike described as