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Senator Ipalibo Banigo's defection from PDP to APC highlights Nigeria's opposition party crisis as internal factions hold emergency meetings and party leaders predict returning defectors.

Nigeria's ruling APC gains a Rivers State senator from the opposition PDP while President Tinubu nominates tax reform architect Taiwo Oyedele for ministerial confirmation, signaling continued political realignment.

The Peoples Democratic Party's Senate representation has collapsed from 36 to 17 members following a wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress, as internal leadership crises continue to fracture Nigeria's main opposition party.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to channel grievances through elected officials rather than social media, while INEC warns parties against excluding women from primaries ahead of 2027 elections.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, intensifying the leadership crisis in Nigeria's main opposition party.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has abandoned the opposition PDP for the ruling APC, citing internal party crises, while a Court of Appeal judgment raises questions about the party's eligibility for the 2027 general elections.

President Tinubu's appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as UN envoy draws widespread support, while the opposition PDP heads to Supreme Court over nullified convention, deepening internal party divisions.

Nigeria's Court of Appeal ruled Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ineligible to seek another term in office, while the ruling APC gains momentum with Governor Dauda Lawal's defection from PDP ahead of 2027 polls.

Nigeria's Court of Appeal upheld judicial restraint on PDP's convention while opposition figures challenged prolonged detention of former officials, as Zamfara governor's defection to APC strengthened ruling party control.

Nigeria's ruling APC faces internal tensions over National Working Committee slots ahead of its March convention, while the opposition PDP's leadership crisis could result in the party boycotting the 2027 presidential election.

Nigeria's opposition PDP awaits a crucial Court of Appeal ruling on its factional leadership dispute, while the ruling APC faces internal controversies and parties scramble to meet Electoral Act deadlines for 2027 elections.

Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress strengthens its position ahead of 2027 elections as Power Minister Adelabu prepares to resign for Oyo governorship bid, while opposition governors reportedly consider defection.

Internal crises plague Nigeria's major opposition parties including PDP, LP, and ADC, while the ruling APC maintains inclusive cabinet appointments, raising questions about opposition readiness for 2027 polls.

Nigeria Police Council approves Olatunji Disu as Inspector General ahead of swearing-in, while ruling APC conducts state congresses and opposition PDP faces leadership disputes.

Nigeria's main opposition party dismisses reports of internal congresses as expelled members spread misinformation, while a northern governor faces mounting pressure to defect ahead of 2027 elections.