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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...

The Digest: An Oyo State High Court has mandated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to proceed with its scheduled national convention in Ibadan, delivering a decisive ruling that prevents any attempt to truncate the crucial party event. Key Points: Justice Ladiran Akintola issued the order...

The Digest: A faction of the PDP's National Working Committee, led by National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, has suspended the party's National Chairman, Umar Damagum, escalating the party's internal crisis. The group also suspended the party's spokesperson and four other officials, appointing an...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party has suspended its National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and three other senior officials for one month. The disciplinary action follows a court order that halted the party's planned national convention, plunging its internal leadership into...

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognizing the results of the PDP's forthcoming National Convention. Justice James Omotosho issued the order, ruling that the party failed to comply with essential legal requirements...

The Digest: Six members of the House of Representatives have crossed from the PDP and Labour Party to the ruling APC, signaling a shift not just in allegiance, but in the very currents of political loyalty. According to reports, the defectors cited “irreconcilable differences” and internal...

The Digest: A wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is threatening to push Nigeria toward a one-party state, as governors from Taraba, Plateau, and Adamawa face intense pressure to abandon the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The APC is actively courting...

The Digest: Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has publicly disclosed facing significant pressure to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, during a public gathering in Jos, the governor affirmed that only "God and the people...