The Glenlivet AD
ADVERTISEMENT
  • PT Insider
  • #EndSARS Dashboard
  • PT Hausa
  • About Us
  • PT Jobs
  • Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
  • Digital Store
Monday, May 11, 2026
Premium Times Nigeria
  • Home
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Investigations
    • All
    • Alabuga Reports
    • Blood on Uniforms
    President Bola Tinubu, and Former minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun

    EXCLUSIVE: Why Tinubu fired Wale Edun as finance minister

    Governor Hope Uzodimma

    Fiscal Breach Uncovered: How Imo under Uzodinma spent N101.5 billion in unapproved funds

    President Tinubu, an oil platform and Gov Otu of Cross River state

    Oil-well Dispute: Inside the report that restores Cross River’s hope

    A section of Becheve Community in Cross River

    Modern Slavery: Inside Nigerian communities where children are sold into marriage (II)

    A collage of the Nigerian communities

    INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigerian communities where children are forced into marriage (1)

    A trailer loading planks at a sawmill in Kaiama / Yakubu Mohammed

    INVESTIGATION: The illegal timber trade fuelling terrorism in North-central Nigeria, Benin

    Rofiyat and Thaibat in their home at Aguo, Oyo East LGA, Oyo State

    SPECIAL REPORT: How families coped with 10-year closure of 23 schools in Oyo

    At 3-33 on 9th oct, some children Playing inside Aayin Camp Benue [Photo Credit Popoola Ademola Premium Timesv]

    Born into War: The harrowing world of child survivors of Plateau, Benue bloodbaths

    Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji (PHOTO CREDIT: Uche Nnaji's Facebook Page)

    EXCLUSIVE: FG panel nails Uche Nnaji, confirms ex-minister forged UNN certificate

  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Trade Insights
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Opinion
    • All
    • Analysis
    • Columns
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
    Africa at the turning point: From managed expectations to strategic agency, By Wale Osofisan

    Africa at the turning point: From managed expectations to strategic agency, By Wale Osofisan

    Uddin Ifeanyi writes about the two-state solution as the best pathway to peace for Israel and Palestine.

    Nigerian economy: Stability 1: Reforms 0, By Uddin Ifeanyi

    President Cyril Ramaphosa

    EDITORIAL: Xenophobic Attacks: Ramaphosa, urgently show leadership

    Haroon Aremu writes about the healthcare innovation mandate in Kano.

    ICPC, artificial intelligence and the new frontline in Nigeria’s anti-corruption war, By Haroon Aremu

    Wole Olaoye writes about e-jackasses who are on the prowl.

    Afrophobia!, By Wole Olaoye

    Shuaib Agaka writes about how the implosion of Okra.

    Are Nigerian talents really “not up to global standards”?, By Shuaib S. Agaka

  • Health
    • News Reports
    • Special Reports and Investigations
    • Health Specials
    • Features and Interviews
    • Multimedia
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Special Reports/Investigations
    • Features
    • Interviews
    • Multimedia
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
    • Casino
      • Non AAMS
      • Online Kaszinó Magyar
      • non Gamstop casinos
      • Kasyna online
    • Games
      • كازينو اون لاين
      • Geriausi kazino internetu
      • Онлайн казино Казахстан
  • Elections
    • 2024 Ondo Governorship Election
    • 2024 Edo Governorship Election
    • Presidential
    • Gubernatorial
  • Home
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Investigations
    • All
    • Alabuga Reports
    • Blood on Uniforms
    President Bola Tinubu, and Former minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun

    EXCLUSIVE: Why Tinubu fired Wale Edun as finance minister

    Governor Hope Uzodimma

    Fiscal Breach Uncovered: How Imo under Uzodinma spent N101.5 billion in unapproved funds

    President Tinubu, an oil platform and Gov Otu of Cross River state

    Oil-well Dispute: Inside the report that restores Cross River’s hope

    A section of Becheve Community in Cross River

    Modern Slavery: Inside Nigerian communities where children are sold into marriage (II)

    A collage of the Nigerian communities

    INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigerian communities where children are forced into marriage (1)

    A trailer loading planks at a sawmill in Kaiama / Yakubu Mohammed

    INVESTIGATION: The illegal timber trade fuelling terrorism in North-central Nigeria, Benin

    Rofiyat and Thaibat in their home at Aguo, Oyo East LGA, Oyo State

    SPECIAL REPORT: How families coped with 10-year closure of 23 schools in Oyo

    At 3-33 on 9th oct, some children Playing inside Aayin Camp Benue [Photo Credit Popoola Ademola Premium Timesv]

    Born into War: The harrowing world of child survivors of Plateau, Benue bloodbaths

    Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji (PHOTO CREDIT: Uche Nnaji's Facebook Page)

    EXCLUSIVE: FG panel nails Uche Nnaji, confirms ex-minister forged UNN certificate

  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Trade Insights
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Opinion
    • All
    • Analysis
    • Columns
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
    Africa at the turning point: From managed expectations to strategic agency, By Wale Osofisan

    Africa at the turning point: From managed expectations to strategic agency, By Wale Osofisan

    Uddin Ifeanyi writes about the two-state solution as the best pathway to peace for Israel and Palestine.

    Nigerian economy: Stability 1: Reforms 0, By Uddin Ifeanyi

    President Cyril Ramaphosa

    EDITORIAL: Xenophobic Attacks: Ramaphosa, urgently show leadership

    Haroon Aremu writes about the healthcare innovation mandate in Kano.

    ICPC, artificial intelligence and the new frontline in Nigeria’s anti-corruption war, By Haroon Aremu

    Wole Olaoye writes about e-jackasses who are on the prowl.

    Afrophobia!, By Wole Olaoye

    Shuaib Agaka writes about how the implosion of Okra.

    Are Nigerian talents really “not up to global standards”?, By Shuaib S. Agaka

  • Health
    • News Reports
    • Special Reports and Investigations
    • Health Specials
    • Features and Interviews
    • Multimedia
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Special Reports/Investigations
    • Features
    • Interviews
    • Multimedia
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
    • Casino
      • Non AAMS
      • Online Kaszinó Magyar
      • non Gamstop casinos
      • Kasyna online
    • Games
      • كازينو اون لاين
      • Geriausi kazino internetu
      • Онлайн казино Казахстан
  • Elections
    • 2024 Ondo Governorship Election
    • 2024 Edo Governorship Election
    • Presidential
    • Gubernatorial
Premium Times Nigeria
XiUX AD
BUA Group Ad BUA Group Ad BUA Group Ad
David Umahi, minister of works

David Umahi, minister of works [PHOTO CREDIT: David Nweze Umahi]

Consensus Fallout: Umahi’s ally quits APC in Ebonyi

It is unclear for now which party the former APC chieftain is defecting to.

byAgency Report
May 6, 2026
Reading Time: 1 min read
0
Google Logo Add us on Google

Christain Nwali, an aspirant for the Ebonyi Central Senatorial District seat, has confirmed his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Nwali, an ally of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, was among the aspirants not favoured by the consensus arrangement adopted by the Ebonyi APC in its primary elections.

FIRST BANK AD Do you live in Ogijo

In a letter addressed to the state APC Chairman, Ekpelu Ward in Ikwo LGA, he stated that his resignation was “with immediate effect”.

“This decision is personal and made after careful reflection.

Premium Times

Stay Ahead with Premium Times

Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investigations, and in-depth reporting.

Google Logo Add as a preferred source on Google

“I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences I had during my time in the party.

PT WHATSAPP CHANNEL

READ ALSO: Senate minority whip defects to NDC amid ADC crises

“This serves as an official notice of my formal withdrawal from party activities and responsibilities,” the letter read in part.

When contacted by a NAN correspondent for clarification on why he dumped the APC and his next political direction, he declined to offer further comments.

“There is no need for such clarifications,” Mr Nwali said.

It is unclear for now which party the former APC chieftain is defecting to

Share this:

  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
Premium Times

Stay Ahead with Premium Times

Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investigations, and in-depth reporting.

Google Logo Add as a preferred source on Google
Previous Post

Senate minority whip defects to NDC amid ADC crises

Next Post

Akpabio, Oshiomhole clash over amended Senate rules barring new lawmakers from presiding officer race

Agency Report

Agency Report

More News

NDLEA

NDLEA uncovers N5.8 billion cannabis in Lagos mansion

May 11, 2026
Laurita Nwakaego Agbo, the deceased

Enugu information commissioner loses mum, GOCOP mourns

May 11, 2026
Group picture of Chiamaka Nnadozie with her teammates Credit: Brighton Women on X

“We are going to Wembley” — Nnadozie celebrates historic FA Cup final qualification with Brighton

May 11, 2026
Police operatives

Police dismantle IPOB hideout, arrest three suspected members

May 11, 2026
Governor Hope Uzodimma [PHOTO CREDIT: Hope Uzodimma]

Uzodimma joins Senate race, may resign as governor

May 11, 2026
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, South-West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr Charles ‘Diji Akinola (left) and FTID Programme Director Prof. Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka at the launch of TransComs and co-creation roundtable held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan

Development commission inaugurates committee to execute South-west rural development transformation

May 10, 2026
Leave Comment

  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Our Digital Network

  • PT Hausa
  • Election Centre
  • Human Trafficking Investigation
  • Centre for Investigative Journalism
  • National Conference
  • Press Attack Tracker
  • PT Academy
  • Dubawa
  • LeaksNG
  • Campus Reporter

Resources

  • Oil & Gas Facts
  • List of Universities in Nigeria
  • LIST: Federal Unity Colleges in Nigeria
  • NYSC Orientation Camps in Nigeria
  • Nigeria’s Federal/States’ Budgets since 2005
  • Malabu Scandal Thread
  • World Cup 2018
  • Panama Papers Game

Projects & Partnerships

  • AUN-PT Data Hub
  • #EndSARS Dashboard
  • Parliament Watch
  • Panama Papers
  • AGAHRIN
  • #PandoraPapers
  • #ParadisePapers
  • #SuisseSecrets
  • Our Digital Network
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Resources
  • Projects
  • Data & Infographics
  • DONATE

All content is Copyrighted © 2025 The Premium Times, Nigeria

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

DMCA.com Protection Status
  • Home
  • Elections
    • 2024 Ondo Governorship Election
    • 2024 Edo Governorship Election
    • Presidential & NASS
    • Gubernatorial & State House
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • Gender
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Trade Insights
    • Business Specials
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Health
    • COVID-19
    • News Reports
    • Special Reports and Investigations
    • Data and Infographics
    • Health Specials
    • Features
    • Events
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Research & Innovation
    • Data & Infographics
    • Special Reports/Investigations
    • Features
    • Interviews
    • Multimedia
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
    • Casino
      • Non AAMS
      • Online Kaszinó Magyar
      • non Gamstop casinos
      • Kasyna online
    • Games
      • كازينو اون لاين
      • Geriausi kazino internetu
      • Онлайн казино Казахстан
  • #EndSARS Dashboard
  • AUN-PT Data Hub
  • Projects
    • Panama Papers
    • Paradise Papers
    • SuisseSecrets
    • Parliament Watch
    • AGAHRIN
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • PT Hausa
  • The Membership Club
  • DONATE
  • About Us
  • Dubawa NG
  • Advert Rates
  • PT Jobs
  • Digital Store
  • Contact Us

All content is Copyrighted © 2025 The Premium Times, Nigeria