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The Digest: Amid the internal storms that reshape political futures, a key player’s ambition is cast into doubt. The Osun State chapter of the PDP has stated that Governor Ademola Adeleke may no longer be interested in the party’s nomination for the 2026 gubernatorial election, citing...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party has demanded that President Tinubu withdraw his list of 32 ambassadorial nominees, describing it as “reprehensible” and a setup for diplomatic failure. The opposition party explored the nominees' integrity, engaging a fierce debate over democratic...

The Digest: The National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja has been barricaded by police, sealing off the crisis-hit Wadata Plaza a day after violent clashes between rival factions. The move underscores the deepening institutional turmoil within Nigeria’s main opposition...

The Digest: A dramatic power struggle erupted at the PDP's national secretariat as former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom was forcibly escorted out of a press briefing. The confrontation, captured on video, saw Governors Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed, and new Chairman Taminu Turaki consolidating...

The Digest: A tense political standoff unfolded at the PDP national headquarters as FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed faced off in rival factions, refusing to leave the premises in a dramatic power struggle over control of the opposition party. Key Points...

The Digest: Newly-elected PDP National Chairman Kabiru Turaki has made an urgent appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump and the international community to "save democracy in Nigeria," accusing a government minister of leading police-backed thugs to attack the party’s headquarters. Key Points...

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...