4 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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12 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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14 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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15 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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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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Defections to APC driven by fear, not love for Tinubu – Dele Momodu

By John Ogunsemore Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Dele Momodu said those defecting from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were driven by fear and not love or belief in President Bola Tinubu. The Ovation publisher stated this as a guest on Channels TV‘s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Wednesday. Daily Sun […] The post Defections to APC driven by fear, not love for Tinubu – Dele Momodu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 150 PDP, LP members defect to APC in Enugu, back Utazi’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu At least 150 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, strengthening the opposition party. Prominent defectors include Peter Okonkwo, former Commissioner for Local Government; Nonso Ochi, LP’s 2023 Awgu North candidate; Onyeka Chukwuedo, PDP Awgu South […] The post 150 PDP, LP members defect to APC in Enugu, back Utazi’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Directing Nigeria’s Affairs From Europe, Returns Home After Easter — Presidency

The Presidency has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu remained fully in charge of the country’s affairs despite his ongoing stay in Europe, adding that he is expected to return to Nigeria after the Easter holidays. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […]

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1 week ago Okpebholo predicts PDP’s collapse after lawmaker’s defection

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has predicted the imminent collapse of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the state, following the defection of yet another lawmaker to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Nicholas Asonsere, who represents Ikpoba-Okha constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, formally defected to the APC on Wednesday, bringing the party’s Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu Prioritising IDPs’ Welfare Ahead Kampala Convention Domestication, Kalu Tells UN

The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has assured the United Nations (UN) that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was taking deliberate and effective steps to address the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country. He gave the assurance during a high-level United Nations Special Online event on […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria to build productive trade alliances with US – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has assured the United States’ Government of Nigeria’s readiness to build a productive trade alliance based on read more Nigeria to build productive trade alliances with US – Tinubu

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2 w. ago “Those Who Can’t Govern, Protect Their States From Insecurity Won’t Be Permitted To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has berated some opposition members calling for the removal of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Okpebholo assured President Tinubu that Edo people will massively vote for All Progressive Congress in the next general election. In a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Saturday, said that the […] The post “Those Who Can’t Govern, Protect Their States From Insecurity Won’t Be Permitted To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Deputy Senate President assures justice for 16 slain hunters in Edo

Tribune Online Deputy Senate President assures justice for 16 slain hunters in Edo During his visit to the families of the 16 Hausa hunters killed in Uromi, Edo State, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, reassured the families that the perpetrators would be brought to justice according to the laws of the land. Senator Barau Jibrin expressed deep sympathy and sorrow for the victims, who […] Deputy Senate President assures justice for 16 slain hunters in Edo Tribune Online

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