Peter Obi, key lawmakers, and the Obidient movement are set to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on December 31, 2025, reshaping Nigeria's political landscape ahead of 2027. Get the full details.
Somalia's president condemns Israel's recognition of breakaway Somaliland, calling it an attack on sovereignty and a threat to regional stability. Get the full story on the diplomatic crisis.
Mogadishu residents voted in the region's first direct local election since 1969. The poll, a test ahead of 2026 presidential vote, saw high security but opposition boycott. Read more.
Six PDP lawmakers in Zamfara State House of Assembly defect to APC, citing constitutional disregard and the legislature's role as a rubber stamp for Governor Dauda Lawal. Read the full details of the political shift.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara welcomes Rivers National Assembly members to APC, calling it a bold step for state progress. He vows to deliver Rivers for Tinubu in 2027. Read more.
Grammy-nominated singer Davido announces he will visit Osun State to formally join the Accord Party, following his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke's recent defection. Get the full story on this major political move.
Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia claims politicians find God in APC, reveals six PDP lawmakers are set to defect. Get the full details on the political shift.
Two Rivers State senators have officially switched from the PDP to the APC. The defection, announced in Senate plenary, is tied to internal PDP divisions. Full details inside.
Tragic road accident claims life of Senate President's outrider, Hassan Husseini, just months before retirement. He leaves behind a widow and four children. Read full details.
The APC announces a colourful reception for Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang in January. Party leaders say his defection will strengthen APC dominance in the state. Details inside.
Former Governor Peter Odili hails Governor Fubara's switch to APC, calling it a timely move for greater federal benefits and alignment with Tinubu's reforms for Rivers State.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara's defection to the APC alters Rivers State's political landscape. Is it a path to peace or a strategic move to sideline Nyesom Wike? Read our analysis.
Analysis of why Tanzania's December 9, 2025, passed peacefully despite calls for mega protests. Citizens chose stability, rejecting external narratives of chaos. Read the full story.
Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), leaving the Labour Party. This move makes her the ADC's only serving Senator, reshaping opposition politics in Abuja. Read the full story.
APC confirms Governor Caleb Mutfwang's move from PDP, making APC the ruling party in all North Central states. Analysis of the political shift ahead of 2027 elections.
Six former PDP governors, including Fubara and Mbah, attended their first high-level APC National Caucus meeting in Abuja, signaling a major political realignment. Read the full details.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state has defected from the PDP to the ruling APC, shifting the entire North-Central geopolitical zone to the APC's control. Get the full details.
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara details his defection to the APC, citing gratitude to President Tinubu and a desire to develop the state. Full story inside.
Four Rivers State House of Representatives members have defected from the PDP to the ruling APC. Get the full list and analysis of this major political shift.
Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige granted bail by Federal High Court in Abuja. Case adjourned to 2026. Details on the bail conditions and allegations inside.
Key political allies of former Sokoto Governor Attahiru Bafarawa, including a 2023 deputy governorship candidate, have joined the APC. The move strengthens Governor Ahmed Aliyu's administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Read more.
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas and the entire State House of Assembly have formally defected from the PDP to the APC, reshaping the state's political landscape. Explore the details and implications.
Peter Obi's potential defection from the Labour Party sparks reactions. Reports cite internal crises as the cause. Discover the implications for the 2027 elections and the Obidient movement.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed rumours of defecting to the APC. He reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP and called for unity beyond party lines. Read his full statement.
Kaduna-South Senator Sunday Marshall Katung defects to the APC, stating the PDP is fractured. Details of the Senate announcement and his reasons revealed.
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has commissioned critical medical equipment and renovated the Accident & Emergency Ward at the Military Hospital, Ikoyi. This initiative aims to expedite patient recovery.
Dangote Group strengthens its economic advisory team with the appointment of renowned economist and former CBN Director, Dr. Mahmud Hassan. Discover his role and vast experience.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang is set to defect from the PDP to the APC, citing party instability and a desire to align with President Tinubu's agenda. Full details inside.
Former Minister Chris Ngige remanded in Kuje prison until December 18 over N2.2bn fraud charges. Court to rule on bail after EFCC alleges flight risk. Read the full details.
Atiku Abubakar's meeting with Goodluck Jonathan after his ADC defection fuels political debate. Get the full story on this key development for Nigeria's 2027 elections.