71 m. ago Leave PDP Ways, Embrace The APC Vision – Nwoko To Oborevwori

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to leave behind old political habits following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). While Nwoko welcomed Oborevwori’s move in a press statement on Sunday, he cautioned that the governor should avoid bringing practices […] The post Leave PDP Ways, Embrace The APC Vision – Nwoko To Oborevwori appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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96 m. ago “Don’t Blame Me For Your Incompetence” – Tinubu To Oppositions, Denies Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections To APC

President Bola Tinubu has responded to criticisms from opposition factions regarding the growing trend of political defections, asserting that their failure to manage party affairs should not be blamed on his administration. He emphasised that party-switching is not a phenomenon unique to Nigeria, pointing to numerous examples from established democracies where politicians frequently change affiliations. […] The post “Don’t Blame Me For Your Incompetence” – Tinubu To Oppositions, Denies Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Defections to APC are out of free will and not coercion, says Presidency

On Sunday, the Presidency rejected accusations that recent political defections from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress read more Defections to APC are out of free will and not coercion, says Presidency

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3 h. ago APC Condemns VeryDarkMan’s Comments On Akpabio’s Rome Trip, Demands Apology

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded that social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, issue an apology within seven days for what it called disparaging remarks against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. VeryDarkMan, in a trending video, criticised the Senate President for travelling to Rome despite the ongoing insecurity in the country. […] The post APC Condemns VeryDarkMan’s Comments On Akpabio’s Rome Trip, Demands Apology appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Opposition defections: Presidency assures democracy remains strong, dismisses alarmist claims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency on Sunday rejected recent allegations from opposition figures and some human rights activists that the country is drifting toward a one-party state following a series of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a detailed statement, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described such […] The post Opposition defections: Presidency assures democracy remains strong, dismisses alarmist claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Defections To APC: Stop Whining, Fix Your Parties, Presidency Hits Opposition

  The Presidency, on Sunday, lashed out at opposition parties over recent defections of key figures to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), telling them to “stop whining” but rather fix their internal problems. Reacting to claims by opposition elements and some human rights activists that democracy was under threat and that Nigeria drifting towards […]

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4 h. ago “Focus On Building Your Party, Ignore Calls To Rejoin PDP” – LP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi

Deputy National Chairman of the Labour Party, Ayo Olorunfemi, has urged former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to ignore all calls to dump the party ahead of 2027 general election. Olorunfemi led this out on Sunday, during an interview with News Agency of Nigeria, saying that Obi should rather focus on rebuilding the party. He added […] The post “Focus On Building Your Party, Ignore Calls To Rejoin PDP” – LP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Group Pressures Jonathan To Return, Cites Need For Unity And Stability

Dr. Jibril Mustapha, the President of the Nigeria Rescue Mission Organisation, has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to run for the presidency in the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Saturday from Lagos, Mustapha emphasized that the country is facing numerous challenges, including economic hardship, insecurity, and unemployment, which require strong leadership to […] The post Group Pressures Jonathan To Return, Cites Need For Unity And Stability appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago World Bank’s 56% poverty rate projection for 2027 worries NACCIMA, OPS 

The World Bank’s projection that Nigeria’s poverty rate could soar to 56 percent by 2027 is now a source of read more World Bank’s 56% poverty rate projection for 2027 worries NACCIMA, OPS 

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7 h. ago Osun 2026: Oyetola tasks State APC stakeholders on common political goal

From Idu Jude Abuja The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged APC Chieftain and stakeholders in Osun State to work towards a common political goal to achieve desired results come 2027. In A strategic meeting held over the weekend with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, […] The post Osun 2026: Oyetola tasks State APC stakeholders on common political goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Why Nasarawa’s Traditional Political Architecture Should Be Sustained

As the 2027 general elections approach, the political atmosphere in Nasarawa State is gradually heating up, with permutations already flying across the political landscape. At the centre of discussions is the growing national influence of certain political figures who have begun positioning themselves for the governorship ticket. However, several political observers, stakeholders, and analysts argue […]

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10 h. ago 2027: Tompolo Endorses Tinubu, Declares Fubara Will Return In Rivers

High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has rallied support for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Arise News Channel on Saturday, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-2-Door Movement 2027, described Tinubu as a seasoned leader with the experience to […]

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16 h. ago “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Surest Path To Prosperity” – Rivers PDP NASS Caucus

Some members of the Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly have declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. They also called on those aspiring for presidential post in the next general election to shelve their ambitions. The group noted that Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda remains the surest path to […] The post “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Surest Path To Prosperity” – Rivers PDP NASS Caucus appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Abia govt revokes Enyimba Shoe Company’s land titles, assets

The Abia State Government has revoked the land title granted to Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO). This move, it says, read more Abia govt revokes Enyimba Shoe Company’s land titles, assets

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18 h. ago How mass defections expose Nigeria’s weak political structure

Defection does not guarantee automatic electoral victory – Oduwole The wave of defection in Nigerian politics has become a recurring read more How mass defections expose Nigeria’s weak political structure

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18 h. ago Alleged defection: I didn’t meet with Uzodimma to join APC – Gov Otti

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, has denied holding any meeting with his Imo State counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodimma with an aim to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial was coming against the backdrop of reports making the rounds in the social media, insinuating that Otti has […] The post Alleged defection: I didn’t meet with Uzodimma to join APC – Gov Otti appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Oborevwori, Okowa, others’ defection ‘ll strengthen APC in South

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Chairman of National Agency for The Great Green Wall (NAGGW), Senator Magnus Abe, has said the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, his deputy and entire cabinet as well as former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, is a move that would strengthen and consolidate the All Progressives Congress (APC), support base […] The post Oborevwori, Okowa, others’ defection ‘ll strengthen APC in South-South – Abe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker

By Daniel Kanu Hon. Rotimi Makinde, who represented Ife Federal Constituency, Osun State in the 7th National Assembly, was the deputy chairman, Human Rights Committee in the Assembly. He was notable  for his great contributions in legislative matters. Makinde, an APC chieftain was in the forefront in the formation of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju […] The post 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Cross River Opposition Parties Forge Alliance To Battle Gov. Otu In 2027

In Cross River State, ten opposition parties have joined forces to challenge the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu in the upcoming 2027 elections. The coalition, formed after a crucial meeting in Calabar, aims to present a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which has faced criticism for its governance. Party leaders expressed […] The post Cross River Opposition Parties Forge Alliance To Battle Gov. Otu In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago “Don’t Abandon PDP, We Have Better Structures” – Bode George Appeals To Fubara

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Bode George, has appealed to Rivers State Governor, Similaye Fubara, to remain with the party amid talks of a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, George stressed that the PDP remains strong despite facing internal challenges, and urged Fubara to stay committed to […] The post “Don’t Abandon PDP, We Have Better Structures” – Bode George Appeals To Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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