Nat’l Secretary Feud: Anyanwu fights back, accuses PDP govs of plan to form new political parties

Embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Sam Anyanwu, has accused party governors and the Board of Trustees (BoT) of orchestrating efforts to remove him due to his close relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Tribune, Anyanwu claimed that the … [Read more…]

Meranda to continue as Lagos speaker as stakeholders say Tinubu never directed Obasa’s reinstatement

The Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) will, on Monday, meet to discuss the speakership crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly and not the possibility of Mudashiru Obasa returning as speaker. A member of the apex advisory body in the state, who spoke in confidence with the … [Read more…]

PDP Governors Endorse Udeh-Okoye as National Secretary, Calls for Postponement of NEC Meeting

BREAKING: PDP Govs Back Rivers Gov Fubara, Urge Proper Implementation of SC Decision on LG Autonomy to Forestall "Trust Deficit Between Federal, Sub-national Govts"

…Urges FG to revisit macroeconomic policies over hardship The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors Forum rose from its first 2025 monthly meeting held in Asaba, Delta State capital, on Friday, with a resolution backing the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which pronounced the former National Youth Leader of the party, Hon. S.K.E Udeh-Okoye, as … [Read more…]

Enugu: 2023 LP Guber Candidate, Edeoga Meets State PDP Chairman, Says He’ll “Consult Widely” on Returning to the Party

The Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, Hon. Chijioke Edeoga, have reopened talks that could pave way for the return of the erstwhile party member to the PDP fold. Edeoga, a former PDP Member of the House of Representatives between … [Read more…]

Gov Duoye Diri Emerges South-South Governors Forum Chairman

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has emerged as the chairman of the South-South Governors Forum. Diri, a serving two-term governor, emerged during the ongoing meeting of the South-South Governors Forum taking place in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. This was disclosed in a communique issued on Tuesday after their meeting. “The South-South Governors’ Forum … [Read more…]

Meranda Assumes Office as Lagos Assembly Speaker

Mojisola Meranda has officially assumed office as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. She was accompanied to her new office by all the lawmakers, with the exception of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Following the formal ceremony, Meranda and the lawmakers posed for photographs, symbolizing their collective support for her leadership. In a … [Read more…]

Okpebholo Swears in Six Commissioners, Others in Edo 

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in the new Chairman of the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), and six commissioners. Also sworn in were members of Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC), Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), and State Secondary Education Board (SSEB). Addressing the newly sworn in … [Read more…]

I Won’t Join Issues with Wike – PDP BoT Chair Wabara 

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Chairman, Board of Trustees of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said he would not join issues with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, despite his disparaging outburst against him. Wabara made the statement in Umuahia while fielding questions from journalists. The PDP BoT chairman’s comments came as the … [Read more…]

Trump sworn in a second time, says he was ‘saved by God’ to rescue America

Donald Trump pledged to rescue America from what he described as years of betrayal and decline in his inaugural address on Monday, prioritizing a crackdown on illegal immigration and portraying himself as a national savior chosen by God. “First, I will declare a national emergency at our southern border,” he said. “All illegal entry will … [Read more…]

LP’s Caretaker panel to head to Supreme Court over judgment recognising Abure as Nat’l Chairman

The Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP) has said it will seek further clarification on the party’s leadership dispute at the Supreme Court. The Court of Appeal on Friday affirmed Julius Abure as LP’s National Chairman. In the judgment delivered by Justice Hamma Barka, the Appeal Court held that its November 2024 decision recognising Abure as … [Read more…]