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8 Yoruba Republic Agitators Arrested in Ogun

Ogun State Police arrest eight persons linked to the Democratic Republic of Yoruba for alleged public disturbance, unlawful assembly, and assault on officers on Christmas Day in Sango-Ota.

6 PDP Lawmakers in Zamfara Defect to APC

Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have officially defected from the PDP to the APC, citing unresolved internal crises and poor governance. Get the full list of defectors and their reasons.

ADC Chieftain Calls Umahi 'Efulefu' Over Igbo Marginalisation

A top ADC stakeholder in Enugu, Comrade Adolphus Ude, has strongly criticised Works Minister Dave Umahi for claiming Igbos are satisfied with Tinubu's government. Ude insists marginalisation has worsened, citing exclusion from major projects. Read the ful

FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Defects to ADC

Senator Ireti Kingibe has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), leaving the Labour Party. This strategic move is set to reshape opposition politics ahead of 2027. Read the full story.

Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello: I am not contesting in 2027

Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello clarifies she is not campaigning for the 2027 elections despite ADC's invitation and billboards. She prefers her life as a US-based professor. Read her full statement.

Ex-PDP Spokesman Ologbondiyan Resigns from Party

Former PDP National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan has formally resigned, deepening the party's crisis in 2025. Read the full story on the wave of defections shaking Nigerian politics ahead of 2027.

Zamfara: Two APC Lawmakers Defect to PDP

Two Zamfara State House of Assembly members have resigned from the APC, citing poor leadership and internal divisions. They have officially joined the PDP, strengthening the opposition's position in the state. Read more.

True Local Govt Autonomy Needs More Than Supreme Court

Nigeria's 2024 Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy is just the start. Experts argue real change requires good governance, anti-corruption measures, and cooperative federalism to empower grassroots development. Read the full analysis.

Group Faults ADC's Position on Yakubu's Nomination

The Network for Good Governance in Nigeria (NGGN) has condemned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for claiming Prof. Mahmood Yakubu's ambassadorial nomination confirms 2023 election partisanship. Read the full details.

Coalition: Nigeria's Crisis is Governance Failure

Multi-faith coalition warns Nigeria's insecurity stems from governance failure, not religious war. They reject international labels and call for homegrown solutions to protect all citizens.

Nigeria's Policy-Trust Gap Among Africa's Widest

New RPI African Policy Index 2025 reveals Nigeria suffers one of Africa's largest trust gaps between policy delivery and citizen confidence. Discover the governance crisis and solutions.

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