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Factional PDP holds Osun primary after Adeleke quits

A faction of the PDP in Osun State is conducting its governorship primary election despite Governor Ademola Adeleke's resignation from the party. The exercise is ongoing in Osogbo under tight security.

Kaduna PDP Defends Ibadan Convention Outcome

Kaduna PDP defends the resolutions of its Ibadan national convention as final. Read how the party is addressing leadership disputes and positioning for future elections.

APC Women Reject Mutfwang's Alleged Defection Bid

Hundreds of Plateau APC women protest Governor Caleb Mutfwang's alleged plan to join their party, endorsing Tinubu's second term. Leader Elizabeth Samson Yerse warns against welcoming him.

Nigerian lawmakers investigate rising POS fraud cases

House of Representatives investigates escalating POS fraud reaching N52.26bn. Committee reveals security breaches, cloned terminals, and urgent need for regulatory framework. #POSFraud #FinancialSecurity

Lawmakers Ask Tinubu to Pardon Nnamdi Kanu

South-East lawmakers appeal to President Tinubu to grant presidential pardon to Nnamdi Kanu, arguing it would bring peace and national healing. Read full details.

Falz Urges Nigerians to Hold Lawmakers Accountable

Nigerian rapper Falz calls for citizens to demand security accountability from lawmakers beyond social media activism. He questions government handling of recent kidnappings in Kwara and Niger states.

Kano APC backs Tinubu for 2027 presidency

Kano APC stakeholders unanimously endorse President Bola Tinubu as party's sole 2027 presidential candidate during strategy meetings hosted by Abdullahi Ganduje.

US Lawmakers Divided Over Trump's Nigeria Actions

US Congress debates Trump's designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern amid conflicting views on religious persecution. Key lawmakers disagree on characterization of violence.

APC NWC Faults Gbenga Daniel's Suspension

APC National Working Committee declares Senator Gbenga Daniel remains bona fide party member, rejecting Ogun State chapter's suspension over alleged anti-party activities. Read full details.

44 Lawmakers Call for Nnamdi Kanu's Release

44 federal lawmakers from across Nigeria have written to President Tinubu, demanding Nnamdi Kanu's release and political dialogue to address Southeast tensions and national unity.

PDP Crisis: 3 States Reject Ibadan Convention

Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Jigawa PDP chapters distance themselves from the party's national convention in Ibadan, calling it unlawful and invalid. INEC boycott praised.

16 Taraba lawmakers dump PDP for APC

All 16 PDP members of Taraba State House of Assembly defect to APC, citing leadership crisis. The move comes ahead of Governor Agbu Kefas's expected defection. Read more about this political realignment.

Wike's Camp Defies PDP Convention, Calls Meetings

Nyesom Wike's PDP faction announces emergency BoT and NEC meetings in Abuja, challenging the legitimacy of the Ibadan convention that expelled him and other senior members for anti-party activities.

PDP Elects New Chairman, Expels Wike and Fayose

The Peoples Democratic Party elects Kabiru Turaki as national chairman while expelling Nyesom Wike and Ayodele Fayose. Two governors reject the expulsions as party faces internal crisis.

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