With Yameen’s re-election bid in full swing, PPM appears stronger than ever

Ministers, lawmakers and heads of state-owned companies are out campaigning in the Maldives far-flung atolls and signing up new members in the capital.

Ex prosecutor general, arrested over coup plot, released from remand

Muhthaz Muhsin, the former prosecutor general arrested over an arrest warrant for President Abdulla Yameen, was released from remand custody on Friday.

Majority leader faces storm of criticism for spitting at female MP

Majority leader Ahmed Nihan has attracted a storm of criticism for spitting at a female opposition MP’s face during a heated exchange over corruption allegations on the parliament floor on Wednesday.

Majority leader spits at female opposition MP

Majority leader Ahmed Nihan spat at a female opposition MP over allegations of corruption prompting screaming matches, issuing of threats and fistfights between MPs today.

Majority leader hospitalised with a lung infection

Majority leader Ahmed Nihan has been admitted today at the Intensive Care Unit because of a worsening lung infection. His family is hoping to fly him to India for further treatment tomorrow.

President Yameen’s plans for a new deputy unclear

The ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives says it does not know if President Abdulla Yameen’s plans to appoint a new deputy, but said MPs are considering amending the constitution to reduce the number of votes required to impeach the vice president.

Police chief, majority leader abruptly depart Maldives

The police chief and the majority leader of the ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) abruptly left the Maldives last night, in a sign of escalating struggle for influence at the country’s top leadership.

PPM to reject bill stripping Gayoom of PPM leadership

PPM’s parliamentary group has issued a three-line-whip against the a bill that if passed would strip former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom of the party’s presidency.

PPM to file no-confidence motion in vice-president

Gayoom ‘unhappy’ with age limits for presidency

Penal code delayed amid opposition MPs’ protest

Maldives human rights watchdog under siege

President Yameen will not resign and go home, says PPM MP Nihan

Hundreds march in support of President Yameen

PPM parliamentary group leader Nihan criticises US for comments on judiciary

Dr Shakeela alleges conspiracy to drive her from office

“Police did not beat them enough,” says Majlis majority leader Ahmed Nihan

Government submitting bills to Majlis at “remarkable speed”, says PPM group leader

Rock Paper Scissors are ‘Mindfunck’d’

Voting ongoing in PPM primaries