5 h. ago Defections: We’ll soon receive you into APC, Ganduje replies Sule Lamido

Tribune Online Defections: We’ll soon receive you into APC, Ganduje replies Sule Lamido National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed defection rumours and, in a bold counter to opposition criticism, declared that former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido will soon join the ruling party. Defections: We’ll soon receive you into APC, Ganduje replies Sule Lamido Tribune Online

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65 h. ago BREAKING: Three Kebbi Senators meet Tinubu, declare defection to APC

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Three serving senators from Kebbi State-Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South)-all elected on People’s Democratic Party (PDP) platform, have officially declared their intention to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House […] The post BREAKING: Three Kebbi Senators meet Tinubu, declare defection to APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Edo PDP suffers major blow as political titan, Irehovbude leads supporters to join APC

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost one of its most formidable figures, Chief (Amb.) Tom Irehovbude, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. Chief Irehovbude, the Egbonghon of Ekpoma, a revered grassroots mobilizer from Esan West Local Government Area, led thousands of PDP loyalists into the APC. Addressing […] The post Edo PDP suffers major blow as political titan, Irehovbude leads supporters to join APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago New Wave Of Crisis Hits Kano NNPP As Senator Laments Disunity, Joins APC

Senator representing Kano South, Suleiman Kawu, has formally announced his defection from New Nigeria Peoples Party to All Progressives Congress. Senator Kawu on Wednesday, cited deepening internal crises and legal disputes within his former party. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that his defection letter was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary session in Abuja. The […] The post New Wave Of Crisis Hits Kano NNPP As Senator Laments Disunity, Joins APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Mulling Over May Day And The Challenges Facing Nigerian Workers

The labour force has been caught again between renewed governmental assurances and the persistent realities of economic hardship. President Bola Tinubu, during his May Day address to workers, promised his administration’s readiness to address pressing challenges. The organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has highlighted […]

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5 d. ago 6 Delta Reps dump PDP for APC, 2 LP members join PDP in Enugu

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Six members of the House of Representatives from Delta State have dumped the Peoples  Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The six members, who announced their defection, at yesterday’s plenary, in separate letters to the speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, are Nnamdi Ezechi, Ukodhiko Jonathan, Victor Nwokolo, Julius Pondi, Nicholas […] The post 6 Delta Reps dump PDP for APC, 2 LP members join PDP in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Defection Drama: APC Accuses Adeleke Of Secret Move To Join Party

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of dishonesty over rumours surrounding his alleged move to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The party claimed that Adeleke did make attempts to switch allegiance but was rejected after being told he would not be […] The post Defection Drama: APC Accuses Adeleke Of Secret Move To Join Party appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago I can’t join PDP, APC is my home – Kebbi Gov dismisses defection rumours

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi  Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has vowed that he will be the last man standing in APC. Idris spoke in Birnin Kebbi while reacting to a viral online report that five Governors are pondering on defecting from APC to another enclave including himself. Addressing hundreds of APC  stakeholders, including […] The post I can’t join PDP, APC is my home – Kebbi Gov dismisses defection rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago May Day: NLC demands action on economic hardship, slams Tinubu’s unfulfilled promises

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja As Nigerian workers mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2025, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a list of demands to the federal government, expressing alarm over worsening economic conditions. NLC President Joe Ajaero, speaking to reporters on April 30, outlined grievances ranging from harmful economic policies to rising […] The post May Day: NLC demands action on economic hardship, slams Tinubu’s unfulfilled promises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Defectors Joining APC To Escape EFCC’s Prosecution — Ex Minister

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has attributed the recent wave of defections into the ruling All Progressives Congress to the need for protection over alleged corruption cases. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview with Channels Television, Dalung said that only Nigerians can decide such if an elected officeholder should defect to a […] The post Defectors Joining APC To Escape EFCC’s Prosecution — Ex Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “More Governors Will Join APC After Oborevwori’s Defection” – Ganduje

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed confidence that more governors currently in opposition parties will soon defect to the ruling APC. Ganduje made the statement on Monday during a special event in Asaba, Delta State, organized to officially welcome Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa into […] The post “More Governors Will Join APC After Oborevwori’s Defection” – Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oborevwori Pledges Support For Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection After Joining APC

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has pledged his full backing for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 reelection campaign after formally defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). At a rally held in Asaba on Monday, Oborevwori explained that the move to the APC was necessary to ensure Delta State’s alignment with the federal government. He argued […] The post Oborevwori Pledges Support For Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection After Joining APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Okowa’s defection to APC not about evading EFCC investigation – Oborevwori’s CPS

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Chief Press Secretary, CPS to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has dismissed claims that former Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa joined the APC to dodge EFCC investigations. Ahon dismissed the allegations making the round in the state following the governor’s switch along with former Governor […] The post Okowa’s defection to APC not about evading EFCC investigation – Oborevwori’s CPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027: More Opposition Govs ‘ll Join APC, Ganduje Says At Meeting With Kano NNPP Defectors

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Thursday, said the ruling party was expecting the defection of more governors from the opposition into its fold in the build-up to the 2027 general election. Ganduje spoke when he formally received some defectors from the Kano State chapter of the […]

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2 w. ago 2027: Atiku is a loser again – Presidency on PDP members joining APC

The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is a loser amid the mass defections in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Daily Sun reported that Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after dumping the PDP, alongside his predecessor, Ifeanyi […] The post 2027: Atiku is a loser again – Presidency on PDP members joining APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027: Defections hit PDP, party loses Delta gov, Osun reps member joins APC

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) further depleted yesterday with the defection of the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori and other government officials to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection puts to rest speculations about his political direction. Announcing the defection in Asaba, the state capital, […] The post 2027: Defections hit PDP, party loses Delta gov, Osun reps member joins APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Cabinet reshuffle looms in Delta as Oborevwori, deputy, commissioners join APC

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday may prompt a cabinet reshuffle, according to a senior state House of Assembly member who attended a PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba. The anonymous source stated, “In a few days’ […] The post Cabinet reshuffle looms in Delta as Oborevwori, deputy, commissioners join APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Releases ₦50bn Earned Academic Allowance To Varsity Unions

The Federal Government had released the sum of ₦50 billion to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities for the settlement of their Earned Allowances as promised by President Bola Tinubu. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, in Abuja on Wednesday. The Federal Government of Nigeria and the […]

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2 w. ago Massive Defection Hits PDP As Delta Gov, Okowa, Others Joins APC

Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and some members of Peoples Democratic Party in the state have defected to All Progressives Congress. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by Senator James Manager, shortly after a meeting that lasted over six hours at Government House, Asaba. […] The post Massive Defection Hits PDP As Delta Gov, Okowa, Others Joins APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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