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‘The very best of progressive politics in Nigeria’ — Yilwatda celebrates Bisi Akande at 87
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (262+ words) In a statement issued on Friday for Akande's 87th birthday, Yilwatda hailed the APC leader's "lifelong commitment to integrity, principled leadership and democratic values, which he said played a critical role in the formation, growth and stability of the party. "At…...
No presidential aspirant will step down in ADC, says Atiku
1+ week, 3+ day ago (366+ words) He said all qualified aspirants would "present themselves freely" when the party begins its selection process. The former vice-president spoke amid reports that he was under pressure to step down for a southern aspirant to emerge as the ADC's flagbearer....
I’ll only defect to another party if offered 2027 presidential or VP ticket - Kwankwaso
1+ week, 6+ day ago (283+ words) Rabiu Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), says he would only consider defecting to another party if offered the presidential or vice-presidential ticket for the 2027 general election. Speaking to NNPP supporters at his residence in…...
Ohanaeze president to Wike: Rivers not your property, we’ll resist you in 2027
2+ week, 1+ day ago (518+ words) The minister reportedly opposed Fubara's move, particularly after the political structure of the PDP in Rivers aligned with that of the ruling APC at the centre. Wike recently said he would soon reveal the full details of the peace accord…...
You’re not 001 – Wike rubbishes claims of Fubara being APC leader in Rivers
2+ week, 5+ day ago (199+ words) Fubara had made the declaration after defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. During his registration with the APC in Rivers State, he was assigned 001 on his membership. However, speaking during his end-of-the-year media parley in Port…...
'I'm where Wike is' - Fayose speaks on defection
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (203+ words) Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has downplayed the possibility of defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Fayose disclosed that he would stay in any party the Minister of the Federal Capital…...