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The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has explicitly declared his interest in the internal affairs of the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), escalating his political feud with Governor Seyi Makinde. Speaking at the party's National Executive Committee meeting, Wike stated...

The Digest: A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has scheduled its national convention for March 28-29, 2026, where new party leaders will be elected. The faction, chaired by Abdulrahman Mohammed, announced the dates after a National Executive...

The Digest: Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was received at a ceremony in Jalingo by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, who presented him with the party flag and affirmed his...

The Digest: The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has announced it will appeal the Federal High Court ruling that nullified the party's November 2025 national convention and barred them from acting as its national officers. Addressing the press, Turaki stated his...

The Digest: The Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held on November 15, 2025. Presiding Judge Uche Agomoh ruled the convention was organised in flagrant disregard of multiple court orders and barred the elected National...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has publicly criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, stating it has become difficult to "speak truth to power" under the current government. Speaking at an event in Ibadan attended by former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Makinde...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, describing the engagement as a governance-focused discussion on issues like security and poverty alleviation. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Makinde, a key figure in the opposition...

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu seeking official recognition as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Justice Mohammed Umar struck out the case after it was established that Anyanwu's tenure in the office...

The Digest: The PDP and civil society groups in Osun State have called for APC local government chairmen to vacate council secretariats, alleging their tenure expired in October 2025. The APC insists its officials were lawfully reinstated by court order Key Points: Civil society groups and...

The Digest: Key factions within the crisis-ridden Peoples Democratic Party, loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, are actively seeking alternative political platforms, including the African Democratic Congress and the All Progressives Congress, over fears the...

The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party, pledging active support ahead of key upcoming elections. PDP National Chairman Tanimu Turaki announced after leading a National Working Committee delegation to a closed-door meeting...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party has stated that the ruling All Progressives Congress has no moral or legal standing to criticize FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, insisting the APC must “manage the political consequences” of engaging him. PDP National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong argued...

The Digest: A deepening political crisis in Rivers State has escalated as Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike publicly vowed to prevent Governor Siminalayi Fubara from securing a second term in 2027, exposing the bitter and unresolved fallout from a presidential peace deal and...

The Digest: Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the need for "purposeful leadership" and a clearer political direction. In a letter dated December 29, 2025, he expressed gratitude to the party but stated he was compelled...

The Digest: The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Peter Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), labeling it a politically calculated move by a “coalition forged in grievance” rather than a genuine ideological shift. Key Points: The...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the personal details of governorship candidates for the 2026 Ekiti State election, but conspicuously omitted the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, reflecting the party’s deep internal leadership crisis. While...

The Digest: Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has issued a stark warning that the Peoples Democratic Party risks political extinction by 2027 unless its leadership becomes more focused, accountable, and strategic. Speaking during an end-of-year media chat, Wike criticized the...

The Digest: Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has strongly denied allegations by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde that he promised President Bola Tinubu he would “hold down” the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 election. In an end-of-year media chat, Wike described the...

The Digest: Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has responded to comments made by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, criticizing what he described as Nigeria’s unusual contract culture, where profit equals the entire contract value. Speaking to supporters in Rivers State, Wike...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the Federal Government for failing to inform Nigerians about recent U.S. airstrikes in Sokoto before former President Donald Trump announced them publicly. Who owns the narrative when sovereignty is shared? Key Points: PDP...