The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has hailed a Supreme Court ruling that affirms David Mark as its National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, describing the judgment as a decisive victory for the rule of law and party legitimacy. In a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the apex court’s unanimous decision validates its leadership structure and confirms that the earlier de-recognition by the Independent

The Supreme Court on Thursday, dismissed the decision of the court of appeal, ordering parties to maintain status quo antebellum, in the leadership dispute withing the ADC. The apex court however maintained that the appellate court was right in ordering parties to return back to the federal High court where party leadership tussle exists. On the issue of jurisdiction, the court faulted the appellant noting that the apex court has the jurisdiction to entertain appeals from the

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been plunged into a leadership vacuum following a seismic Supreme Court ruling today, forcing the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) to invoke emergency powers and take over national operations. The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assumed control of the party’s national leadership following a Supreme Court judgment that nullified its November 2025 national convention. In a press release issued on Thursday b

The Supreme Court has voided the national convention the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, 2025. In a split decision, three out of five justices, the apex court held that the appeal filed by the Turaki-led faction of the PDP lacked merit. Delivering the lead judgment , Justice Stephen Adah held that the appellants acted in violation of a subsisting order of the Federal High Court, which had restrained them from proceeding with

A governorship aspirant under the People's Democratic Party, Sunday Garba Biggs, has formally declared his intention to contest for the top office in Plateau State, outlining a broad vision focused on security, economic growth, and inclusive governance. Biggs made the declaration during a public address to party stakeholders, supporters, and community leaders, describing his ambition as a response to the growing need for effective leadership and renewed direction in the state

The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Thursday deliver judgments in two high-stakes political appeals involving the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party. The official website of the apex court showed that the matters, listed under “Political Appeals”, have been added to the cause list for Thursday, April 30, 2026. Further checks showed that judgment in the ADC matter, marked SC/CV/180/2026, has been fixed for 2 pm. Our cor

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has disbursed grants and equipment worth over N280 million to more than 1,400 micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises in Plateau State, in a move aimed at boosting grassroots economic development. The intervention, carried out in Jos under the Renewed Hope Agenda, attracted key stakeholders including Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who was represented by his deputy, Mrs. Josephine Piyo. The selection

The Senate has approved ₦709,845,381,000 naira syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. This followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts during plenary on Wednesday The approval followed a letter from President Bola Tinubu dated April 20, requesting legislative backing for external borrowing in line with the provisions of the Debt Management Office Establishment Act 2011 an

Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, has assured legacy members of the party that political defectors will not be allowed to take over leadership structures. He gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen after a closed-door meeting with the party’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stakeholders on Tuesday in Abuja. He drew a clear distinction between those who were in the party from the beginning and those who just joined it, saying

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expelled Nafiu Bala and others from the party over alleged anti-party activities. Their expulsion was announced at the party’s 8th National Convention held on Tuesday in Abuja. A motion for their expulsion was moved and seconded during the convention. The report of the party’s disciplinary committee, as read at the convention, stated: “Mr. Nafiu Bala, Odion Kennedy, Mrs. Stella Chukwuma, Johnny, Derek, and Elias have been given time t

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear an appeal filed by Sen. David Mark, the embattled National Chairman, African Democraric Congress (ADC). Mark is seeking an order staying the execution of the March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal. The apex court, in a hearing notice with appeal number: SC/CV/180/2026 between Sen. Mark vs Hon. Nafiu-Bala Gombe and four others, said the proceeding is scheduled for April 14. The hearing notice, sent to the parties in the case through the

The Nigeria Police Force has reopened the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat, Wadata Plaza in Abuja, restoring access to a faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Sam Anyanwu , PDP National secretary seen at the National secretariat on Sunday to oversee renovation activities. This is sequel to the Court granting the reopening and use of the secretariat by the party's leadership. Factional National Chairman, Abdulrahman

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that has sparked sharp reactions from his former party. The governor was formally received into the APC on Friday in Jos, where the state chairman of the party, Rufus Bature, presented him with his APC membership card. Speaking at the event, Governor Mutfwang said his decision to join the APC was taken in the overall interest

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, is set to formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday, January 2, 2026, following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Mutfwang announced his resignation in a letter dated December 29, 2025, addressed to the Ward Chairman of the PDP in Ampang West Ward, Mangu Local Government Area. In the letter, he stated that his decision to withdraw from the party took i

Governor of Plateau state, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., has formally resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing the need to pursue purposeful leadership, clarity of direction, and effective service delivery through an alternative political platform. In a resignation letter dated 29th December, 2025 , and addressed to the Ward Chairman of the PDP, Ampang West Ward, Mangu Local Government Area , Mutfwang announced his decision to leave the party wi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. This comes only days after he submitted an initial batch of three nominees. In two separate letters addressed to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio , the President requested the expedited consideration and confirmation of 15 career ambassadors and 17 non-career ambassadors . The nomination list features four women among the career ambassado

A coalition of lawyers and civil society organisations (CSOs) has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Nigeria Police Force to re-open the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat or face immediate legal action. The coalition, comprising Lawyers for New Nigeria (LNN), Good Governance Initiative Coalition (GGIC), and Arewa Lawyers Union (ALU), issued the threat at a joint news conference on Monday in Abuja. Mr Hassan Saraki, the National Coordinator of LNN, who spoke on be

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Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly have elected Hon. Nanloong Daniel as the new Speaker, following the resignation of Hon....