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PDP Crisis Deepens As Wike-Backed Faction Schedules May 25 Presidential Primary Amid Reconciliation Push

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Wike-aligned PDP faction fixes May 25 presidential primary despite reconciliation talks as party BoT rejects appeal court ruling. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fixed May 25, 2026 for its presidential primary, despite fresh moves toward reconciliation by members...

Sanwo-Olu Commissions Major Power Projects In Badagry

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Lagos state Governor Sanwo-Olu inaugurates power infrastructure in Badagry, promising improved electricity supply, economic growth and expanded energy regulation across Lagos. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State today commissioned electrification projects in the Badagry axis, saying that investments in such projects will be of lasting benefit to the people....

APC Tightens Grip On National Assembly As Senate Defections Push Party Near Two-Thirds Majority

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Three PDP senators defect to APC, strengthening ruling party’s dominance and edging it closer to unilateral constitutional amendment power. Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has almost effectively secured the parliamentary numbers required to alter the country’s constitution without relying heavily on opposition support, consolidating an overwhelming majority in the...

Terrorism: Court Sentences Three Arrested by DSS to 10 Years in Prison for Arms Trafficking

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

*Female arms’ courier pleads guilty to charges The Chief Magistrate Court Grade 1 sitting in Jalingo, capital of Taraba State, has convicted three persons arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), for arms trafficking. They were sentenced to 10 years im prison without the option of fine. The convicts,...

Row In Senate As Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Dropped From UN Summit Delegation

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

Controversy erupted in the Senate after Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was excluded from Nigeria’s delegation to the UN women’s summit. A fresh controversy has erupted in the Senate over Nigeria’s delegation to the 2026 session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York, as Senator Natasha...

Peter Obi Accuses Nigerian Government Of Persecuting Political Opponents

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

Peter Obi calls on the Nigerian government to stop alleged persecution of political opponents under the guise of criminal prosecution. Presidential hopeful, Mr. Peter Obi, has asked the current administration to put an end to the perceived persecution of political opponents disguised as criminal prosecution. Obi made this call in...

US Embassy Warns Of Possible Terrorist Threat To American Facilities In Nigeria

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

The US Embassy has warned of possible terrorist threats targeting American facilities and US-affiliated schools in Nigeria. The United States Embassy in Abuja has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting American facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in Nigeria, urging U.S. citizens in the country to take additional security precautions. In...

Zamfara Governor Lawal Dumps PDP For APC, Says Party Crisis Forced Decision

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal defects from PDP to APC after consultations, citing prolonged party crisis and governance concerns. Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after what he described as extensive consultations with stakeholders, political leaders,...

Nigerian Military Reviews Strategy After Setbacks In Counter-Terror Operations

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

Nigeria’s Armed Forces review strategies after insurgent attacks, as defence chief urges public confidence and warns collaborators aiding terrorists. The leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces has met to review its operational strategies following recent setbacks in various theatres of operation across the country. The high-level meeting was convened by...

Lagos Assembly Proposes Relocation Of Makoko, Other Waterfront Residents To Epe

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

Lagos State House of Assembly has proposed relocating residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro waterfront communities to Agbowa in Epe. The Lagos State House of Assembly has proposed the relocation of residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro waterfront communities to Agbowa in Epe Local Government Area following the demolition of...