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How Fubara deceived us – Rivers PDP

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection from the PDP to the APC represents a profound betrayal of his party’s mandate and is the culmination of a broken political pact mediated by President Tinubu. The core crisis stems from Fubara’s alleged refusal to honor key agreements, including term limits and staff changes, which led to a state of emergency and his subsequent realignment with the ruling party. Critically, the governor is now accused of leveraging presidential support to strong-arm the state assembly and

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PDP urges FG to prioritise security, welfare in 2026

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The opposition PDP has issued a stark New Year’s warning that Nigeria’s democracy is imperiled by unchecked insecurity, economic hardship, and institutional failure. It calls for an urgent governance pivot away from partisan survival and toward decisive, people-centered action that prioritizes citizen welfare and security as non-negotiable constitutional duties. The party frames the coming year as a critical turning point, demanding that all state institutions resist corruption and arbitrariness to restore accountability and justice. Ultimately, this statement positions the PDP as the

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I will deliver Abia to APC in 2027– says Orji Kalu

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Senator Orji Kalu has pledged to leverage his political influence to secure Abia State for the APC in the 2027 elections, directly challenging the incumbent Labour Party. He frames this as a personal mission, separating political ambition from personal friendships, while also using the platform to critique governors on security, positioning his own past tenure as a model. The visit underscores the strategic importance of personal loyalty and regional political alliances in Nigerian politics, as Kalu highlights his mentorship of the Ebonyi APC chairman

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2026: Mark urges Nigerians to join ADC to better Nigeria 

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In a 2026 New Year’s address, ADC Chairman David Mark positions his party as the nucleus of a resurgent opposition coalition, directly capitalizing on widespread public hardship caused by rising living costs and stringent taxes under the incumbent APC government. The core value proposition is a historic, duty-driven mission to rescue Nigeria, leveraging the documented momentum from the coalition’s launch in mid-2025. The unique insight is the ADC’s strategic move to unify opposition forces under a single banner, transforming economic

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ADC coalition formed to halt one-party drift, says Mark

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Senator David Mark frames the newly formed ADC-led opposition coalition as a necessary democratic rescue mission to counter Nigeria’s slide into a one-party state and restore accountable governance. While acknowledging public skepticism from past failures, he asserts the coalition is gaining significant momentum and bases its credibility on a commitment to integrity, civic participation, and peaceful political engagement. The core argument is that national renewal in 2026 is achievable only if citizens overcome despair and collectively reclaim their democratic power through unity and hope.

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Defection: Obi has returned to his vomit —APC

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The APC has launched a scathing political attack against Peter Obi, framing his defection to the ADC as a profound moral and strategic failure that exposes his political brand as hypocritical. They argue this move reveals a “coalition of grievance and convenience” driven by personal ambition rather than ideological principle, stripping him of his reformist credibility. The statement further attempts to delegitimize the opposition by accusing it of dangerous complicity through its silence on terrorism and violent extremism. Ultimately, the APC positions itself

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IPAC calls for correction of gazetted tax laws 

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Nigeria’s Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has issued a critical call for the Federal Government to rectify discrepancies between passed and gazetted tax laws, framing this as a fundamental issue of legal credibility and the rule of law. Simultaneously, IPAC urges INEC to proactively ensure the integrity of the 2027 elections through technical preparedness and strict neutrality to prevent glitches and bolster public trust. The council also challenges politicians to shift from violence and vote-buying to issue-based competition while

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PDP appoints caretaker committees in Cross River, Akwa Ibom

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The PDP has established interim caretaker committees to lead its Cross River and Akwa Ibom chapters, a strategic move to stabilize and reorganize the party at the state level. This action, authorized under the party’s constitution, installs appointed leadership for up to three months to manage affairs pending fresh congresses. The detailed listing of committee members underscores a deliberate effort to create inclusive, representative interim structures. This initiative is a critical component of the PDP’s broader national reorganization, aiming to consolidate internal governance before

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APC invites Yusuf, pledges unity, progress

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The APC is strategically courting Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf to defect from the NNPP, framing the move as essential for state unity and progress. This high-level political maneuver, endorsed by national leader Ganduje, aims to consolidate power by absorbing a rival’s key figures. The public invitation signals a shift from electoral competition to co-option, seeking to strengthen the APC’s dominance through reconciliation rather than confrontation. Ultimately, this reflects a calculated effort to unify political control under the APC banner

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