9 h. ago “I’m Not Leaving PDP, But Anything Can Still Happen” – Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has shut down rumours that he is planning to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). The rumour started after the PRP Publicity Secretary in Bauchi claimed the governor was secretly trying to join their party to escape the crisis in the PDP. But in […] The post “I’m Not Leaving PDP, But Anything Can Still Happen” – Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns

The Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakar, said the events in Benin a few days ago proved that democracy still holds firm in Africa. The post Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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32 h. ago I Love PDP But Crisis Made Me Leave For Accord Party – Gov Adeleke

Now officially the Accord Party’s candidate for the August 2026 election, Adeleke explained that he had tried to resolve the PDP crisis, but it seemed to worsen over time. The post I Love PDP But Crisis Made Me Leave For Accord Party – Gov Adeleke appeared first on Channels Television.

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51 h. ago Osun 2026: Adeleke may emerge Accord Party gov candidate today

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially joined the Accord Party to seek re-election in the 2026 governorship election, citing the crisis in the PDP. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-adeleke-may-emerge-accord-party-gov-candidate-today/

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60 h. ago Kebbi lawmaker defects from PDP to APC, cites ‘unending crisis’ 

A PDP lawmaker representing Kebbi State, Mansur Musa, defects to the APC. He cites deep-seated internal fractures and unending crisis within the PDP. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-lawmaker-defects-from-pdp-to-apc-cites-unending-crisis/

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3 d. ago PDP crisis gets messier, as Wike faction plots fresh National Convention

• We will restore sanity, Ohuabunwa, BoT chairman, vows There seems to be no end in sight to the leadership tussle rocking the erstwhile ruling party, the People’s Democratic Party. Checks by the Nigerian Tribune revealed that the Mohammed Abdulrahman-led faction of the party, which enjoys the support of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom […]

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4 d. ago PDP crisis deepens as Wike loyalists push party restructuring, move to replace Mohammed, Makinde

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Sunday as the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led faction announced plans to inaugurate read more PDP crisis deepens as Wike loyalists push party restructuring, move to replace Mohammed, Makinde

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4 d. ago Tinubu hails Nigerian Army for protecting democracy in Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday praised the Nigerian military for its swift response to a request from the Government of read more Tinubu hails Nigerian Army for protecting democracy in Benin Republic

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4 d. ago PDP crisis: Wike bloc plans state congresses, national convention

The PDP crisis intensifies as the faction loyal to Nyesom Wike announces plans for separate state congresses and a national convention to elect new leaders Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-crisis-wike-bloc-plans-state-congresses-national-convention/

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4 d. ago Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military For Swift Response In Foiling Benin Coup

President Tinubu saluted the Nigerian armed forces for standing firm as a protector and defender of democracy. The post Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military For Swift Response In Foiling Benin Coup appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago PDP: ‘I’ll Never Allow It,’ Wike Rejects Expulsion, Flays Bala Mohammed, Seyi Makinde

The PDP has been engulfed in a leadership crisis since 2023, when it lost the presidential election to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post PDP: ‘I’ll Never Allow It,’ Wike Rejects Expulsion, Flays Bala Mohammed, Seyi Makinde appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago ‘Direct Assault On Democracy’, Nigeria Condemns Attempted Coup In Benin Republic

Nigeria commended the Beninese authorities for their prompt actions to protect the nation’s democratic structures and restore order. The post ‘Direct Assault On Democracy’, Nigeria Condemns Attempted Coup In Benin Republic appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago PDP hangs on INEC, court for survival as crisis gets messier

December 8 remains crucial for party The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had maintained an enviable position, as the ‘biggest Political read more PDP hangs on INEC, court for survival as crisis gets messier

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6 d. ago UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 16 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and other defectors hinged their decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party on the crisis in the PDP. The post UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 16 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Nigeria must protect democracy as Sahel faces coups – Ribadu

NSA Nuhu Ribadu warns Nigeria must protect its democracy, as it remains the only stable one in the Sahel region amid widespread military coups and instabil Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-protect-democracy-as-sahel-faces-coups-ribadu/

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7 d. ago At 100, Yakasai Embodies A Century Of Service To Freedom, Democracy — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman and nationalist, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, describing him as the embodiment of a century-long commitment to Nigeria’s freedom, democracy, and national unity. In a statement personally signed by him on Thursday, the President honoured the centenarian ahead of his 100th birthday on December 5, calling him […]

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7 d. ago PDP dragged crisis for too long, now in fragile — Party chieftain

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Niyi Aborisade, has said the expulsion of former governors Nyesom Wike, Ayodele Fayose and

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7 d. ago Nigeria only country with functioning democracy in Sahel, needs protection — Ribadu

NSA Nuhu Ribadu warns that Nigeria’s democracy is the only functioning one in the Sahel and must be protected from terror and internal division. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-only-country-with-functioning-democracy-in-sahel-needs-protection-ribadu/

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9 d. ago PDP crisis: Makinde bloc issues Wike, others expulsion certificates

The PDP crisis deepens as the Seyi Makinde-backed bloc issues expulsion certificates to Nyesom Wike, Ayodele Fayose, and nine others. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-crisis-makinde-bloc-issues-wike-others-expulsion-certificates/

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9 d. ago PDP crisis: Democracy under threat, Bode George tells Tinubu

He called for the protection of democratic institutions and cautioned that Nigerians’ silence should not be mistaken for indifference....

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