4 h. ago My Political Loyalty Is To Nigeria, Not Any Party Or Individual – El Rufai

Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has asserted that his political decisions have always been driven by loyalty to Nigeria rather than any individual or political party. Speaking on Monday, April 28, 2025, during a visit to Kano, where he met with Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), […] The post My Political Loyalty Is To Nigeria, Not Any Party Or Individual – El Rufai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago My Political Loyalty To Nigeria, Not Individuals Or Parties, Says El

Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has declared that his political decisions have always been driven by loyalty to Nigeria rather than personal interests, individuals, or political parties. Speaking during a visit to Kano, where he met the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), El-Rufai explained […]

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11 h. ago Anambra guber: Revolt with your votes, says BOOT Party candidate Chika Jerry

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Okeke Chika-Jerry, the BOOT Party candidate for the November 8 Anambra governorship election, has urged Anambra voters to spark a revolution with their ballots by electing the right leader. Speaking in Onitsha on Monday, Chika-Jerry criticised career politicians for deceiving Nigerians since the return of civilian rule in 1999, leaving the […] The post Anambra guber: Revolt with your votes, says BOOT Party candidate Chika Jerry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago INEC Manipulated Labour Party’s 2023 Election Votes – Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has once again criticized the conduct of the last general elections, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of manipulating the process. Speaking during an interview with news men on Sunday, Okonkwo alleged that the votes declared for the Labour Party candidate were not […] The post INEC Manipulated Labour Party’s 2023 Election Votes – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Defections: As APC tightens grip, opposition goes comatose in National Assembly

By Adesuwa Tsan The recent wave of defections by prominent opposition figures including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s dramatic switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape. But perhaps more significantly, it is creating a dangerous silence within the National Assembly, where a robust opposition […] The post Defections: As APC tightens grip, opposition goes comatose in National Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. 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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32 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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43 h. ago Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has urged former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to stop demarketing Nigeria especially at international forums. Sowunmi led this out on Friday, while reacting to Obi’s X post on Friday, in where the former governor of Anambra State compared Nigeria’s economic growth with some countries. […] The post Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Defections: Wabara accuses Tinubu of turning Nigeria into one

APC’ll soon pay dearly for it From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), has accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. He warned that this move would backfire, predicting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will soon […] The post Defections: Wabara accuses Tinubu of turning Nigeria into one-party state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago PDP crisis: Opposition Lawmakers Coalition alerts of move by 40 PDP lawmakers to decamp to APC 

…2 Govs to decamp, wants NWC to take control of party   From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Nigeria’s Opposition lawmakers coalition has disclosed that two more state governors and 40 lawmakers on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will soon defect. Speaking during a live broadcast through their spokesperson, and House of Representatives member […] The post PDP crisis: Opposition Lawmakers Coalition alerts of move by 40 PDP lawmakers to decamp to APC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Damagum Faults Okowa, Delta Gov’s Defection To APC, Says Nigerians Will Decide In 2027

Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Damagum has faulted recent massive defection from the major opposition party to ruling All Progressive Party. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, commissioners and some stakeholders in the state on Wednesday announced their defection to […] The post Damagum Faults Okowa, Delta Gov’s Defection To APC, Says Nigerians Will Decide In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Abia: 25,000 APGA members defect to SDP, boosting party’s 2027 prospects

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Over 25,000 members of a faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) from 184 wards in Abia State have defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The defectors, led by Azubuike Peter Chijioke, were received by SDP National Chairman Shehu Gabam in Abuja. Gabam welcomed the group, stating their defection […] The post Abia: 25,000 APGA members defect to SDP, boosting party’s 2027 prospects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago “No Factions Here, Only Expelled Members Using Old Logos” – NNPP To Ganduje

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has responded strongly to allegations made by APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, regarding internal divisions within the party. Speaking during an interview with news men on Wednesday, the NNPP’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, dismissed Ganduje’s comments and questioned his understanding of political terms. “Well, the first thing I […] The post “No Factions Here, Only Expelled Members Using Old Logos” – NNPP To Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Shehu Sani backs Uba Sani for revoking school lands sold by El

Asks Old Boys Associations nationwide to protect their alma matter From Sola Ojo, Abuja Senator who represented Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, on Wednesday applauded Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani for taking decisive action in revoking lands belonging to public schools that were previously allocated to private individuals under the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. […] The post Shehu Sani backs Uba Sani for revoking school lands sold by El-Rufai appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago You’re a Political Passenger – Ganduje Replies Galadima’s Criticism

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday, fired back at Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), branding him a politician with no relevance or stronghold. Galadima had earlier stated that Ganduje owed his position as APC Chairman to President Bola Tinubu, claiming he lacked […] The post You’re a Political Passenger – Ganduje Replies Galadima’s Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago We’ll Stop Mbah From Joining APC – Enugu Party Chair Declares

The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to resist any attempt by Governor Peter Mbah to join the party, declaring that he is not welcome under any circumstance. This stance was reiterated during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday at the party’s secretariat in Enugu, where hundreds of defectors […] The post We’ll Stop Mbah From Joining APC – Enugu Party Chair Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Persons With Disabilities Panic Over Kwankwaso’s ‘Defection’

The APC Persons With Disabilities Support Organisation in Kano State has expressed fear over the planned defection of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) factional leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal crisis as the main reason. This was revealed on Saturday during an emergency press conference by the […]

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9 d. ago Kano APC Divided Over Kwankwaso’s Potential Return Amidst Strong Opposition

The Kano chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently experiencing internal divisions over the potential return of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State, to the party. Kwankwaso, who was recently expelled from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) after serving as its 2023 presidential candidate, has reportedly shown interest in […] The post Kano APC Divided Over Kwankwaso’s Potential Return Amidst Strong Opposition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Planned Defection: Kano APC Rules Out Special Treatment For Kwankwaso

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the speculations of the alleged defection plan by the factional leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Musa Kwankwaso, to the ruling party as a welcome development. It, however, said that Kwankwaso would not be given any special treatment if he decamped […]

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