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The Digest: Former Kaduna Governor Ahmed Makarfi has resigned as Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party's Board of Trustees, declaring that the party's national chairman and BoT secretary cannot come from the same geopolitical zone following Kabiru Turaki's election. Key Points: Makarfi...

The Digest: The newly elected PDP National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, and party leaders have marched to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja to formally protest against expelled members Nyesom Wike and Samuel Anyanwu, who are convening a rival National Executive Committee meeting. Key...

The Digest: Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has reignited his feud with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, labeling him “irresponsible” and suggesting he “belongs in the zoo” just days after a public reconciliation at Fayose’s birthday event. Key Points: Fayose sent a scathing thank-you...

The Digest: A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has summoned urgent meetings of its National Executive Committee and Board of Trustees for Tuesday in Abuja. According to TheCable, the sessions called by Abdulrahman Mohammed's group will address...

The Digest: Two prominent governors were notably absent as the Peoples Democratic Party gathered for its crucial national convention in Ibadan on Saturday. Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke's missing presence highlighted growing fractures within the...

The Digest: Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has publicly distanced himself from the PDP's decision to expel key figures, including Nyesom Wike and Ayo Fayose. Fintiri described the expulsion move as detrimental to the party's stability, emphasizing his commitment to peace and...

The Digest: The camp of Nyesom Wike has dismissed his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party with sarcastic humor, framing the convention as an early festive gathering. According to Vanguard, Wike's aide described the event as "Detty December in November," suggesting decisions made there...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party has taken decisive disciplinary action by expelling several high-profile members during its national convention in Ibadan. The motion to remove the prominent figures was unanimously supported by delegates, signaling a major purge within the opposition...

The Digest: An Oyo State High Court has reaffirmed its order for the PDP to proceed with its national convention, directly conflicting with a Federal High Court in Abuja, which restrained the party from holding the event, plunging its plans into deeper uncertainty. Key Points: An Oyo State...

The Digest: Banners promoting Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for the presidency in 2027 have been prominently displayed at the main entrance of the PDP national convention venue in Ibadan, overshadowing the internal party elections. Key Points: Banners promoting Seyi Makinde for president...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party is proceeding with its national convention in Ibadan despite a restraining court order, with delegates arriving and the venue prepared as party leadership calls the dates "irrevocable." Key Points: The PDP is preparing to hold its national convention...

The Digest: A former party leader withdraws his backing, arguing that a legal and political quagmire threatens to shatter an already fragile unity. Bukola Saraki declared the PDP's planned national convention lacks his support, citing conflicting court orders and deep internal fractures. Key...

The Digest: People's Democratic Party leaders and delegates have begun arriving in Ibadan as the party prepares to proceed with its contentious national convention, bolstered by an Oyo State High Court order forbidding interference with Saturday's gathering. Despite conflicting rulings from...

The Digest: Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has declared its planned national convention will proceed as scheduled, directly challenging both court injunctions and the faction backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The party accuses the ruling APC of...

The Digest: Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has declared the opposition Peoples Democratic Party effectively "dead," citing mass defections, internal disunity, and a deepening leadership crisis. In an interview on Channels Television, Fayose stated the party is now "comatose" and blamed...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party faces another legal setback as the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the party from proceeding with its scheduled national convention. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the ruling followed an application by former Jigawa...

The Digest: In a significant political shift, Cross River North Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has defected from the opposition PDP to the ruling APC. According to Daily Trust, his move was formalized during Tuesday's plenary, increasing the APC's Senate majority to 77 seats. Senator Jarigbe...

The Digest: Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The high-profile switch, celebrated at a packed rally in Yenagoa, marks a major blow to the opposition and realigns the oil-rich state...

The Digest: A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has postponed its Ekiti State governorship primary, revealing how logistical challenges can reshape political timelines and internal dynamics. According to a letter to INEC, the exercise was stalled by...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed an Oyo State High Court order permitting the PDP's national convention, creating a direct clash with a prior Federal High Court injunction from Abuja that restrained it, plunging the opposition party deeper into a crisis of authority and...