PDP Says It Did Not Impose ₦10,000 Levy On Members
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly denied that it plans to impose a ₦10,000 levy on members to fund its activities. The PDP said claims about a ₦10,000 levy are false, misleading, and based on a misunderstanding of its comments. PDP leaders made this clear in a statement after reports spread that the party wanted members to pay…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) insists NNPP will win Kano in 2027 even if Gov Yusuf joins APC, a senior party chieftain declared this week. The statement came amid rising speculation that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf might leave the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of next year’s governorship…
Troops clear terrorist camps and foil attack in Borno as part of Nigeria’s intensified offensive against insurgents in the North East. The Joint Task Force of Operation Hadin Kai pushed deep into Borno State on Sunday, January 18, 2026, to strike at entrenched terrorist hideouts. Troops clear terrorist camps in key enclaves such as Chilaria, Garin Faruk and Abirma after deliberate…
The Federal Government has officially declared public holidays to mark the Christmas and New Year celebrations, giving Nigerians time to celebrate, reflect, and spend quality moments with family and loved ones. The announcement forms part of the government’s annual tradition of recognising major national and religious festivities.
The minister also called on citizens to reflect on the year…
A high-level federal delegation arrived in Rivers State on Monday, December 22, 2025, for meetings and inspections with Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Port Harcourt as part of efforts to address long standing development and environmental issues in the region. The visiting officials held discussions with the governor before proceeding to key project sites around the state.
Leading the delegation…
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Friday, December 20, 2025, in a bid to resolve the internal crisis tearing Nigeria’s main opposition party apart. The interactive session was called by INEC at its headquarters as the party grapples with rival leadership claims that have undermined its cohesion and raised…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate and ex-Anambra State governor Peter Obi has sharply criticised the House of Representatives for rejecting a provision that would have made vote-buying at party primaries a criminal offence. He described the decision as a major blow to Nigeria’s democratic progress and warned that it weakens efforts to build credible elections.
Obi took to X…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State used the platform of the 2025 Unity Christmas Carol to call for peace, togetherness, and shared purpose among residents, urging people to look beyond divisions and embrace the true meaning of the season. The event was organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in partnership with the state government and held at the Umaru Yar’Adua Conference Centre…
A major political movement linked to former Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, has announced its decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State. Members of the bloc say the move is driven by a desire to remain relevant and play a stronger role in shaping the state’s future.
The decision followed a wide-ranging…
The Sokoto State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against crime, following the arrest of key suspects linked to cult activities, abduction, and sexual violence in the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Musa, shared the updates during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Sokoto, assuring residents that the police remain committed to protecting lives…