In a strategic move to fortify Nigeria’s financial integrity, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ has launched a €111,000 project aimed at empowering journalists and civil society organizations (CSOs) to lead the offensive against Illicit Financial Flows ,IFFs. The initiative is a critical component of the broader €46.5 million SecFin Africa project,…
The Peoples Democratic Party has commenced the screening of aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan successfully completing the process for the Kogi Central Senatorial District. The screening exercise, held in Lokoja, Kogi State, marks the beginning of internal party activities leading to the PDP primaries for the 2027 elections. Speaking after the exercise, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan…
ABUJA — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally declared her intention to seek re-election in the 2027 Kogi Central Senatorial District race, pledging to deepen her development agenda and expand opportunities for her constituents. Speaking after obtaining her nomination forms on Tuesday, the senator expressed appreciation to the people of…
ABUJA — The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Monday as a faction aligned with the party’s ousted leadership announced the appointment of a new interim National Working Committee (NWC), despite an ongoing leadership dispute and a recent Supreme Court-related ruling. The faction, which held a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting…
ABUJA — The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Abdulrahman Mohammad has rejected the validity of a recently held National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and the formation of an interim National Working Committee (NWC), describing both actions as illegitimate and without constitutional backing. The party dismissed claims that a 103rd NEC meeting…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), alongside loyalists aligned with the Tanimu Turaki-led faction. The announcement was made at the Government House in Bauchi, where the governor appeared alongside APM National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, and other party stakeholders. Mohammed said the decision followed extensive consultations and was…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday invalidated the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, further intensifying the party’s leadership crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a split decision by a five-member panel, the court dismissed an appeal filed by a faction led by former…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in the ongoing leadership crises within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), further increasing uncertainty in the opposition as preparations for the 2027 general elections continue. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, reached the decision after hearing…
The Peoples Democratic Party faction led by Abdulrahman Mohammed has unveiled its timetable and nomination fees for the 2027 general elections, setting the cost of its presidential expression of interest and nomination forms at a combined ₦51 million. The party also fixed ₦21 million for governorship aspirants, according to a schedule released by the National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature. Under…
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in two appeals filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging rulings that voided the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November last year. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, announced on Wednesday that the…
