The All Progressives Congress (APC) has increased its Senate seats to 88 following recent by-elections, reinforcing its majority in the Senate despite some defections from the party.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has officially sworn in four new senators who won their seats in recent by-elections. The ceremony marks the addition of these new members to the Senate following their electoral victories.

The Nigerian Senate has welcomed four new senators who were sworn in after bye-elections conducted in Ondo, Nasarawa, Enugu, and Rivers States. This addition is expected to enhance the legislative body.

Umar Ajiyan, the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Sokoto East, has presented his Senate agenda, emphasizing security, youth empowerment, and effective legislative oversight as key priorities. He expressed that his ambition is motivated by the desire to provide tangible benefits to the people of the district during a press conference in Sokoto.

A conflict has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding its updated list of National Assembly candidates submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Aggrieved aspirants are taking legal action against the party, while stakeholders are calling for new representation. Additionally, a party chieftain has warned of growing discontent among members, according to Vanguard.

The leadership crisis within the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) escalated as Chief Ifeanyi Osegbo's executive took control of the party's state secretariat on Sunday. This development follows ongoing tensions with the current executive led by Senator Emma Anosike, indicating a significant shift in the party's internal dynamics, according to Vanguard.