Wike Stakes Cabinet Seat on FCT Projects, Nigerians Divided
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday raised the political stakes over the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, declaring that he would resign from the Federal Executive Council if anyone could prove within 48 hours that his claims on road construction across Abuja’s satellite towns were false. The bold declaration […]
Court Strikes Out Lawsuit Backing Turaki-Led PDP Leadership
—Faction Vows to Appeal A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out a legal challenge instituted by the Board of Trustees (BoT) and several founding leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which sought judicial recognition for the interim National Working Committee (NWC) led by Kabiru Turaki. Delivering judgment on Friday, the presiding […]
Court Rejects Bid to Unseat Wike-backed PDP Leadership
The Federal High Court in Abuja decided on Friday. It said no to a lawsuit that wanted the Independent National Electoral Commission to stop recognizing the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party that’s currently in charge. This committee is led by National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed and National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu. The lawsuit […]
Court to Rule Friday on PDP Leadership Dispute, INEC Recognition
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Friday, July 17, to deliver judgment in the suit seeking to determine the authentic leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the party’s Interim National Working Committee (NWC) led by Tanimu Turaki. TPCN recalls that Justice Salim […]
PDP Candidate Applauds Conduct of Polls, Questions BVAS Efficiency
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Rivers South-East Senatorial Bye-Election, Senator Olaka Nwogu, has raised concerns over challenges associated with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during the election, while also commending the smooth conduct of voting at his polling unit in Alesa Community. Speaking with journalists after casting his vote at Ward […]
PDP Crack down on Defectors, Warns against Identify Claims
Individuals of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who have defected from the party to other political platforms, have been warned to stop presenting themselves as members of the PDP, as such persons no longer have any legitimate claim to its structure or identity. The party’s National Organising Secretary, Hon. Umar Bature gave the warning during […]
“Focus on Aviation Sector”—PDP Fires Back At Keyamo Over 2027 Jonathan Ticket Mockery
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, who had spoken about former President Goodluck Jonathan and the presidential election of 2027. In its response, the opposition political party stated that Mr. Keyamo should concentrate on the problems associated with the aviation industry and not make statements […]
Kingsley Chinda Quits Minority Leadership, Defects to APC Following Rivers Primary Win
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has vacated his leadership seat and crossed the aisle from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made by the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, during Tuesday’s plenary session on June 2, 2026, as the legislature reconvened […]
PDP Schedules Special Convention To Ratify Jonathan’s Presidential Nomination
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to hold a Special National Convention for the ratification of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the party’s presidential candidate. According to the party leadership, the convention is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the ‘A’ Class Event Centre, Kassim Ibrahim Way, Wuse […]
Wike-backed PDP faction announces nomination fees, sets dates for 2027 primaries
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike led-faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday announced the party’s nomination fees. They pegged the presidential form at ₦51 million and the governorship form at ₦21 million, according to a timetable signed by National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature. Bature said the faction is […]
Can The New Trending Political Party Change Things In 2027?
There’s a fresh face in Nigeria’s political landscape. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) was recently registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and has quickly become one of the most talked‑about movements ahead of the 2027 general elections. What started as a relatively obscure political platform has, within weeks, drawn widespread attention for the […]
Court Sets Date for Hearing Suit Against Aaron Chukwuemeka
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has fixed the 14th of April, 2026 to hear all pending motions in a suit filed by three aggrieved members of the People’s Democratic Party in Rivers State against the State factional Chairman of PDP, Amb. Aaron Chukwuemeka, Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC. Also listed […]