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Taraba PDP Defends Party Leadership Structure After Supreme Court Verdict.

By Jako Keke, May 13, 2026. The in Taraba State has defended what it described as the prevailing legal position of the party’s national leadership structure following the recent Supreme Court judgment on the protracted leadership crisis within the opposition party. In a detailed legal position paper issued Wednesday by the PDP Media Situation Room and signed by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Justice Simon Maisamari, the Taraba chapter said the clarification became necessary due to what it termed sustained misinformation and politically motivated interpretations of judicial pronouncements surrounding the party’s internal disputes. The party maintained that the legal disputes, which culminated in a 139-page Supreme Court judgment delivered on April 30, 2026, had clearly invalidated the controversial November 2025 Ibadan National Convention conducted by a faction of the party leadership. According to the statement, the crisis originated from disagreements pre...
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TRAINING: INEC Holds National Workshop for Political Parties in Lagos.

By our Correspondent, May 13, 2026. The Independent National Electoral Commission, , has commenced a three-day national workshop for selected national officers of registered political parties across the country. The workshop, which began on Tuesday in Lagos, is focused on strengthening political party administration, regulatory compliance and financial accountability ahead of future electoral activities. The training, themed “The Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2026 and the Political Party Finance Reporting and Audit Systems (PFRAS)” , is taking place at the BON Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos State. According to information released by the , the party is being represented at the workshop by key national officers following the directive of the party’s National Chairman, . The PDP delegation includes the National Secretary, ; the National Organizing Secretary, ; and the Deputy National Financial Secretary, . The party disclosed that its representatives successfully partici...
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POLITICS: PDP Aspirants Submit Nomination Forms Ahead of Primaries in Taraba.

. By our Correspondent. As preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections, aspirants seeking elective positions under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Taraba State have continued to troop to the party secretariat in Jalingo to submit their Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. The development comes as the timeline approved by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the conduct of party primaries draws closer, prompting aspirants across various constituencies to complete the necessary documentation required by the party. Among those who recently submitted their forms is Hon. Jonah Bakari, an aspirant for the Ardo Kola/Karim Lamido/Lau Federal Constituency seat. Also at the party office was Hon. Fredrick Umaru, who is contesting for the Karim I State Constituency seat. Others include Hon. Rimam Shawulu Kwenum, an aspirant for the Takum/Ussa/Donga and Yangtu Special Development Area  Federal constituency, as well as retired Sergeant I...
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COURT: Court Dismisses GMCN Stay Request, UMCN Bishop Urges Peace and Reconciliation.

By Jako Keke, May 10, 2026. The Resident Bishop of the Ande Emmanuel has described the Federal High Court ruling dismissing the application for stay of execution filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the GMCN as a reaffirmation of the lawful continuity and trusteeship of the church in Nigeria. During the national and international press conference in Jalingo on Monday, Bishop Emmanuel said the judgment delivered by the strengthened confidence in the rule of law, constitutional processes and the independence of the judiciary. The bishop stated that the ruling was not a moment for celebration against opposing parties, but rather an opportunity for healing, reconciliation and renewed commitment to the Christian mission.  He urged members and supporters of the church across the country to avoid inflammatory remarks, intimidation or retaliatory actions capable of threatening public peace and Christian unity. According to him, members, clergy and congregations of the chu...
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2027: Coalition Endorses APGA’s Danji SS for Taraba Governorship.

By our Correspondent, May 10, 2026. A coalition of citizens under the aegis of the Taraba Concerned Group has thrown its weight behind the governorship ambition of Danjuma Shiddi ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the state needs a new direction to overcome years of stagnation and underdevelopment. The group announced its endorsement on Monday in Jalingo, describing the aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance as a credible leader with the capacity to reposition Taraba for growth and sustainable development. Addressing journalists, the spokesperson of the group, Emmanuel Umaru, said the endorsement followed consultations across the 16 local government areas of the state. He noted that the decision was based on what he described as Danji SS’s track record in accountability, transparency, and grassroots engagement. According to Umaru, the coalition carefully assessed the leadership qualities of various political actors before arriving at its decision, ...
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TARABA NORTH:Nyame Camp Denies Withdrawal from Taraba North Senate Race.

By Jako Keke, May 10, 2026. The media team of former Taraba State Governor, Jolly T. Nyame, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the ex-governor has withdrawn from the race for the Taraba North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a press briefing issued on Monday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Zeal Obidah Bitrus, the camp described the publication allegedly authored by Mr. James Amie as false, misleading, and politically motivated. The statement specifically refuted claims that Nyame had stepped down in favour of Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau, insisting that no such decision had been taken by the former governor. According to the release, any official position regarding Nyame’s political ambition would only be communicated through recognized channels, including formal press conferences, official statements, and credible print or electronic media platforms. The media aide urged members of the public and suppor...
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CONVENTION: NDC Flexes Political Muscle at Abuja Convention, Targets 2027 Victory.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has successfully concluded its national convention in Abuja, with party leaders and delegates from across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory converging to chart a new political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. The convention attracted party faithful, stakeholders and supporters from different parts of the country, signalling what party leaders described as a renewed drive to strengthen the NDC’s grassroots presence and national relevance within Nigeria’s political landscape. Leading the Taraba State delegation to the convention was the state chairman of the party, Ambassador Charles Tiuda, alongside other top officials and supporters. Also present at the gathering was National Assembly hopeful for Ardo-Kola, Karim-Lamido and Lau Federal Constituency, Bernard Anthony Nuki . Speaking shortly after the convention, Ambassador Tiuda described the exercise as peaceful, successful and impactful, noting th...
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TARABA: Shiddi Declares Interest in Taraba Governorship Race Under APGA.

By Jako Keke, May 9, 2026. A former federal lawmaker and politician, , has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA. Shiddi, popularly known as Danji SS, made the declaration in a statement addressed to the people of Taraba State, saying his decision was borne out of a deep sense of duty, responsibility and commitment to the future of the state. According to him, the state has continued to face numerous developmental challenges, including poor road infrastructure, inadequate healthcare services, under-equipped schools, insecurity and rising unemployment among youths. He lamented that many families in the state were struggling daily amid worsening economic conditions and diminishing hope. The governorship hopeful also decried what he described as a growing culture of silence over the challenges confronting the state, stressing that many people had become afrai...
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2027 GUBER BID: Nyameh Bets on Accord after PDP Exit.

A former governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Professor Jerome Nyameh, has explained his decision to dump the party for the Accord Party ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State. Nyameh, in a statement titled “Oneness and Progress,” said his exit from the PDP was informed by his desire to pursue what he described as a free, fair and credible political process without compromising his integrity and principles. The politician noted that his experience during the 2022 PDP gubernatorial primary election influenced his decision to seek a new political platform to actualise his “New Taraba Project” through what he called the “Taraba Therapy Agenda.” According to him, he challenged the outcome of the 2022 PDP governorship primary from the Federal High Court in Jalingo up to the Supreme Court in Abuja, insisting that he rejected several offers of personal gain in order not to betray the trust of Tarabans. Nyameh maintained that joining the A...
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