Chief Olabode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has insisted that Nigeria will not become a one-party state despite the wave of defections rocking the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an interview, George expressed confidence in the resilience of the opposition party and questioned the motives of …
Founding father of PDP Chris Ekpenyong says “Tinubu has captured PDP and it ‘ll be difficult to recover”
The defections of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his deputy Sir Monday Onyeme, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and their supporters from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have deepened fears that Nigeria is drifting towards a one-party state. Speaking on the situation in an interview with Vanguard, Senator Chris Ekpenyong, …
Governor Otti dismisses defection rumours
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has dismissed reports suggesting he is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Labour Party (LP), describing the claims as “false, baseless, and unfounded”. In a statement issued on Saturday, April 26, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, the governor clarified …
Governor Buni dismisses claim of joining Atiku’s coalition
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has denied any involvement in the opposition coalition reportedly being spearheaded by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and other opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued by Mamman Mohammed, the director-general of press and media affairs in the governor’s office, Buni dismissed claims circulating in a …
UK Tories consider replacing Kemi Badenoch as party leader after poor ratings
Six months after Kemi Badenoch was elected leader of the UK Conservative Party, internal discussions have already shifted toward the possibility of replacing her. With local elections in England approaching, many Conservative MPs and officials are increasingly dissatisfied with Badenoch’s leadership and have expressed concerns that she is not the right person to lead the …
Obi Launches Identity Cards And Online Registration Portal For Obidients
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has launched an online registration portal and identity cards for members of his Obidient Movement, both in Nigeria and abroad. This was announced in a joint statement by the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, and the …
Macron: Ukraine Ready For Ceasefire, Now It’s Putin’s Move
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday that Ukraine is ready to agree to an unconditional ceasefire, urging Russia to take the next step toward ending the war. After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome, Macron called their talks “very positive” and emphasized their shared goal of …
2027: Rivers PDP Lawmakers Back Tinubu For Re-Election
Members of the Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly have publicly declared their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The group, made up of two Senators and seven House of Representatives members—all from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—urged other presidential hopefuls to step down, …
Trump And Zelensky Hold Brief Talk At Pope’s Funeral
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky briefly met at Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, marking their first encounter since a tense White House meeting earlier this year. The interaction took place on the sidelines of the ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, according to aides from both sides. Zelensky’s spokesperson, Sergiy Nykyforov, …