Politics

Tuesday May 5, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as “dead” following a wave of defections by lawmakers…

Tuesday May 5, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the appointment of a 13-member Interim National Working Committee (NWC) to steer the party’s affairs and oversee…

Tuesday May 5, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Fresh trouble seems to be looming for Peter Obi and Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso as the promoter of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Dr Umar…

Monday May 4, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Monday, May 4, 2026, as a faction aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi…

Sunday May 3, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has taken aim at former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi following…

Sunday May 3, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has confirmed his exit from the African Democratic Congress, citing deepening internal crises and a hostile political environment. Obi…

Sunday May 3, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The African Democratic Congress has released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, outlining key dates for nomination, screening, appeals, and…

Sunday May 3, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng An exodus of key party members is about to hit the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), which is already hard pressed by ongoing litigation…

Saturday May 2, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has kicked off its first round of nationwide congresses, marking a key phase in its internal processes as it…

Thursday April 30, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Supreme Court has overturned the “status quo ante bellum” directive earlier issued by the Court of Appeal in Abuja in the ongoing leadership…