May 29: Tinubu to assess ministers’ performance reports
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Political Landscape
Ambitions, fear of anti-graft probes fuel defections to APC — Sources
“So, the defection is more or less a political confession where grave sinners, looters of the national treasury, political bandits and so on go. So that is it. It has no impact on the political situation.”
Umahi urges Obi to align with Tinubu for South-East development
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says all South-East governors support President Bola Tinubu and urges Peter Obi to join hands with the President for regional development.
Defections are unavoidable in Nigerian politics, says APC chieftain
Most of those who defect do so to escape consequences of their actions while in office.
El-Rufai accuses Nigerian judiciary of corruption
El-Rufai warns that justice in Nigeria is perceived as “for sale.”
Nasarawa Governor declares intent to contest for senatorial seat in 2027
The announcement was made by Suleiman Musa Nagogo during a meeting with APC stakeholders in Wamba.
Anambra 2025: INEC recognises Abure-led Labour Party’s candidate
“We can tell the public that the rift in the LP is due to a power tussle between Obi and Otti.” — Dr Barry Johnson
PDP stalwart joins APC, hails Gov Otu’s performance
“I saw that Governor Otu is a different politician who is doing well in infrastructural development… PDP is divided, and they lack formidable leadership… My crossing over has nothing to do with fear of persecution.”
Obidient Movement dismisses reports of Obi-Atiku alliance ahead of 2027 election as false
The Obidient Movement has dismissed as false a media report claiming that Peter Obi has agreed to be Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in 2027.
Abure faction slams alleged plot to overturn Supreme Court ruling amid LP crisis
The Julius Abure-led Labour Party faction has condemned an alleged bid by a rival group to undermine the Supreme Court’s ruling on the party’s leadership, accusing them of “court order shopping.”