Governor Diri, Speaker Lead Mass Resignation from PDP in Bayelsa
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), his office confirmed today, Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, in a move that was accompanied by the resignation of the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and a large number of state lawmakers. Governor Diri in a state broadcast […]
Diri, Deputy, Bayelsa Lawmakers Quit PDP Amid Speculations
NIGERIA, BAYELSA – Governor Doye Diri of Bayelsa State has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ending weeks of political speculation and intense public debate across party lines in the state. Speaking during a live broadcast monitored on AIT Online, Governor Diri said his decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders, members of […]
Gov Radda, Refutes Claims Of Negotiating With Bandits
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Katsina State Governor Umaru Dikko Radda has refuted the claims making the rounds that his administration is engaged in negotiations with leaders of bandit groups operating in parts of the state. Addressing journalists during the commissioning ceremony of 100 new officers for the Community Watch Corps, a state-backed security initiative […]
Bayelsa Gov, 19 Assembly members Quit PDP
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Daniel Alabrah revealed this in a terse post on Facebook on Wednesday. Alabrah said the governor resigned alongside 19 members of the Bayelsa State House of […]
Diri, Deputy, Bayelsa Lawmakers Quit PDP Amid Speculations
NIGERIA, BAYELSA – Governor Doye Diri of Bayelsa State has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ending weeks of political speculation and intense public debate across party lines in the state. Speaking during a live broadcast monitored on AIT Online, Governor Diri said his decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders, members of […]
US Revokes Visas Of Foreigners From South Africa, Argentina, Others Who Mocked Kirk’s Murder
The United States has revoked the visas of several foreign nationals who publicly celebrated the killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31. Recall that, Kirk, co-founder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA and a strong ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead during a political rally on 10 September. His […]
U.S. Revokes Visas for 50 Mexican Politicians, Officials in Cartel Crackdown
The Trump administration has revoked the visas of at least 50 politicians and government officials in Mexico as part of its aggressive campaign against drug cartels and their suspected political enablers, according to a Reuters report. The sweeping action targets members of Mexico’s ruling Morena Party, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, alongside dozens from […]
JUST IN: Obi Sues Deji Adeyanju with N1.5 Billion Defamation Suit
The former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi has launched a N1.5 billion defamation lawsuit against human rights activist Deji Adeyanju. The suit, filed at the High Court of Anambra State in the Onitsha Judicial Division (case No: 0/254/25), accuses Adeyanju of unleashing a torrent of […]
‘Thank Me for Leading the Way’ — Wike Tells PDP Governors Defecting to APC
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has hailed the recent wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as validation of his support for President Bola Tinubu, claiming that governors who once accused him of undermining the opposition are now joining the ruling […]
After Mbah’s Defection Shock, PDP Names New Convention Secretary
NIGERIA, ABUJA – The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has appointed Senator Ben Ndi Obi as the new Secretary of its National Convention Organizing Committee. According to Punch E-paper, the appointment follows the unexpected defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, who formerly held the position, to the ruling All Progressives Congress […]