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Edo LP senator, Ned Imasuen backs Julius Abure's sack as National Chairman

Labour Party Urges Members to Return, Offers Reconciliation

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

The Labour Party in Nigeria has called on members who have aligned with rival political formations to return to its […]

I've no regret working against Atiku in 2023 — Ortom

Ortom: No Regrets Backing Tinubu Over Atiku in 2023 Polls

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

Samuel Ortom, former governor of Nigeria’s Benue State, has firmly doubled down on his decision to oppose ex-Vice President Atiku […]

Labour Party crisis: Datti meets Abure in bid to reconcile warring factions

Baba-Ahmed Drives Labour Party Unity Bid for 2027 Polls

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

A prominent figure in Nigeria’s Labour Party has stepped forward to mediate internal divisions threatening the party’s unity ahead of […]

Bauchi Ex-SSG Kashim Quits PDP, Eyes 2027 Governorship Bid

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

A prominent Nigerian politician and former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim, has resigned from the Peoples […]

Alleged sexual harassment: What Senator Natasha told UN Inter-Parliamentary Union

Nigerian Parties Need Clear Ideologies, Strong Structures Beyond Individuals

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

In a candid critique of Nigeria’s political landscape, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has urged the nation’s political parties to prioritize ideological […]

2027: 'Fat lie' - NNPP denies members’ defection to ADC in Katsina

Katsina NNPP Denies ADC Defections, Ex-APC Members Cited

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has firmly denied media reports claiming that its local government chairmen in Katsina State […]

Anambra Poll: LP guber aspirant, Nwosu dismisses Moghalu's emergence as candidate

Anambra ADC Candidate John Nwosu Backs 2027 Coalition, Vows Tech-Driven Reforms

By Ifunanya / July 20, 2025

Anambra State’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) gubernatorial candidate, John Nwosu, has voiced confidence in a growing political coalition’s ability to […]

Jigawa: NNPP, APC conduct primaries for by-election in Garki/Babura

NNPP, APC Hold Primaries for Garki/Babura By-Election in Jigawa

By Ifunanya / July 20, 2025

Two major Nigerian political parties have finalized their candidates for an upcoming parliamentary by-election in Jigawa State’s Garki/Babura Federal Constituency, […]

ADA: APC Chieftain congratulates Atiku, Amaechi, others, tells Tinubu to start packing his luggages

ADC Slams Tinubu Over Failed 24/7 Power Pledge Amid Nigeria’s Grid Crisis

By Ifunanya / July 20, 2025

Nigeria’s main opposition party has intensified criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration for falling short of its pledge to provide […]

Akpabio: I'll resume on Tuesday - Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan dares Senate

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Senate Duties After Court Ruling

By Ifunanya / July 20, 2025

Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has announced plans to return to legislative duties this week, defying a contentious six-month suspension imposed […]

Tinubu describes coalition as 'political IDPs'

ADC Slams Tinubu’s Northern Appointments as Tokenism Amid Alleged Marginalization

By Ifunanya / July 20, 2025

Nigeria’s opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent political appointments, characterizing them as superficial attempts […]

Tinubu's endorsement shows APC in panic mode, desperate - Atiku

Calls Grow for Atiku to Back Peter Obi in 2027 ADC Presidential Race

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

Supporters of Nigerian politician Peter Obi have called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw his anticipated 2027 presidential […]

PDP to hold special Expanded National Caucus meeting Monday

PDP NWC Constitutes South-South Caretaker Committee to Manage Zone Affairs

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has established a temporary leadership body to oversee its operations in the oil-rich South-South […]

Lagos LG poll: Tension in Yaba APC as stakeholders call for fresh primary

APC Slams ADC Over Baseless Tinubu-Buhari Memorial Claims

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

The ruling party in Nigeria’s Lagos State, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has strongly rebuked the opposition African Democratic Congress […]

LP Reps Caucus warns against any harm on Obi, urges Tinubu to caution Okpebholo

Labour Party Condemns Edo Governor’s Alleged Death Threat Against Peter Obi

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

Nigerian opposition lawmakers have sharply criticized Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo over alleged threats made against Labour Party presidential candidate […]

Osun Senator, Fadahunsi resigns from PDP, cites irreparable differences

Senator Fadahunsi Exits PDP Over Internal Strife, Legal Woes Post-2023 Polls

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Nigeria’s Osun East Senatorial District, has formally resigned from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), […]

Otti praises police for killing six kidnappers, rescuing four victims alive in Abia

Labour Faction Voids Otti’s NEC Meet, Seeks Development Focus

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

A faction of Nigeria’s Labour Party, led by Julius Abure, has rejected the legitimacy of a National Executive Council (NEC) […]

Coalition: ADC presents membership cards to David Mark, Aregbesola

ADC Slams Tinubu Over Buhari Burial Political Exploitation Claims

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

Nigeria’s opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has leveled sharp criticism at President Bola Tinubu, accusing his administration of orchestrating a […]