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The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pushed back against claims of its demise, acknowledging internal challenges but insisting it remains a viable political force despite high-profile defections and unresolved conflicts. The party’s National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN...

The Digest: Abuja-based doctors have begun an indefinite strike after the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, failed to address their demands. The Association of Resident Doctors, FCT Administration (ARD-FCTA), announced the strike following a seven-day warning strike that yielded no results. The...

The Digest: As Rivers State marked the impending end of its six-month emergency rule with a thanksgiving service, the two central figures in the political crisis, suspended Governor Sim Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, were notably absent. The ceremony, led by State Administrator Vice...

The Digest: Former Rivers APC governorship candidate Tonye Cole has publicly called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to formally defect to the All Progressives Congress, arguing that his current cross-party position undermines Nigerian democracy. Key Points: Cole described Wike's dual...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has imposed a N5 million penalty on property owners in high-value Abuja districts, including former APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and ex-Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, for illegally converting residential buildings to commercial use. Affected owners have 30...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has directed Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd) to prepare handover notes, signaling the imminent reinstatement of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Professor Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly. The move follows a...

The Digest: The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT) has commenced a seven-day warning strike to protest longstanding systemic issues within the FCT health system. According to their president, Dr. George Ebong, the strike follows failed dialogues with the...

The Digest: The recently concluded Local Government Elections in Rivers State have ignited a new political storm, with many calling the process a mockery of democracy. The bulletin for a storm-proof Nigeria offers a factual breakdown of the events and their implications, as the results are...

The Digest: In a recent interview on Channels Television's 'Politics Today,' Senator Aminu Tambuwal, representing Sokoto South, addressed long-standing claims that he betrayed Nyesom Wike during the 2022 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary. Tambuwal refuted the betrayal...

The Digest: A show of force from within the opposition. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has reaffirmed its support for the party's November national convention, directly rejecting the demands of a group led by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike...

The Digest: In the run-up to its November convention, the People's Democratic Party faces a deepening internal battle. According to reports in Vanguard and Channels TV, Nyesom Wike’s camp has tabled six demands, while the party leadership insists it will not be held hostage. Key Points...

The Digest: The PDP has clarified why it has not sanctioned Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, for alleged anti-party activities. According to the party’s Deputy National Legal Adviser, Barrister Okechukwu Osuoha, no petition has been submitted, and without one, no action can be taken. Key...

The Digest: A group of PDP leaders loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has laid down Wike's Red Lines for the upcoming National Convention. The group, calling themselves "Eminent Leaders," issued fresh conditions that they insist must be met to ensure the convention's validity Key Points...

The Digest: In a strategic huddle, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is hosting a meeting with leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at his Abuja residence. The meeting aims to address the state of the party and map a way forward after its recent electoral losses. Key Points: FCT Minister...

The Digest : FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has delivered Wike's Political Verdict on the 2027 presidency, commenting on three key figures. He warned that those pushing for Goodluck Jonathan to run are the same people who "betrayed him in 2015" and that a return by Peter Obi would "destroy the party...

The Digest: A political feud has erupted between Nyesom Wike and Nasir el-Rufai following the former Kaduna governor's prediction that President Tinubu would finish third in the 2027 election. Wike, the FCT Minister, openly criticized el-Rufai, accusing him of making "wrong maths." Key...

The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has publicly condemned discussions about Peter Obi's potential return to the People's Democratic Party (PDP). His comments have exposed the political rift within the party, as other leaders actively seek to woo the former...

The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed hope that the state of emergency in Rivers State will expire on September 18. Speaking after casting his vote in the local government elections, Wike's statement signals a potential Political Ceasefire in the...

The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, cast his vote in the Rivers local government elections, defending the non-use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). This act of Political Influence highlights his continued relevance and authority in the...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned the 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move aimed at re-stabilizing the party. While some welcome it, others criticize it as too little, too late. Key Points: PDP zones 2027 presidential ticket to the South in a bid to regain...