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22 Kano Lawmakers Join APC After Governor Yusuf Exits NNPP

January 26, 2026

Twenty‑two members of the Kano State House of Assembly have defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), shortly after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf formally resigned from the NNPP and announced his intention to join the ruling party. The defections were announced during a plenary session in Kano on...

APC Rejects Claims Tinubu Lured Governor Yusuf and Others to Defect

January 26, 2026

The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has denied claims that President Bola Tinubu or the party orchestrated the defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State and other governors from opposition parties, saying the moves were voluntary decisions by the respective leaders. APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka stated this during an appearance on Channels Television’s...

Amosun Tells North to Respect Power Rotation, Backing Tinubu for 2027

January 25, 2026

Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former governor of Ogun State, has called on Nigeria’s geopolitical zones particularly in the North, to respect the country’s presidential rotational arrangement by allowing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to complete a full tenure and be supported for a second term in the 2027 general election. Amosun made the appeal on Sunday, January...

“Stop Dividing the Party” ADC Warns Presidential Aspirants’ Supporters

January 24, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned supporters of its presidential aspirants against promoting division and exceptionalism in their campaign rhetoric, stressing that such behaviour could harm the party’s unity and electoral prospects as it prepares for its June 2026 presidential primaries. Party officials say a united front is essential for success in the 2027...

Makinde Says He’s “Comfortable in PDP” After Meeting Tinubu Amid Defection Rumours

January 22, 2026

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed speculation about defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he remains “comfortable in the PDP” after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Makinde addressed questions from journalists after the closed-door meeting,...

Senate Showdown: Akpabio Drags Natasha Akpoti to Nigeria’s Highest Court

January 22, 2026

The legal dispute over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has escalated as Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court of Nigeria seeking final determination of the case, legal filings show. The suit marks the latest phase in the prolonged constitutional battle over the legality of the...

North‑Central APC Forum Warns Against Dropping Shettima Ahead of 2027 Election

January 22, 2026

The North‑Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has urged the Federal Government and APC leadership to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 general election, cautioning that any move to drop him could pose political risks for the ruling party. The position was outlined in a statement...

Sowunmi Says ‘Coalition Playbook’ Belongs to Tinubu, Buhari; Faults ADC Model

January 22, 2026

Segun Sowunmi, convener of the political group The Alternative, has criticised the ongoing coalition efforts around the African Democratic Congress (ADC), asserting that the successful coalition strategy in Nigerian politics was developed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari, and cannot be simply replicated by newer opposition alliances. Sowunmi made the remarks...

Court Bars Rivers Chief Judge from Acting on Impeachment Panel Request in Fubara Crisis

January 16, 2026

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyibo Local Government Area, Port Harcourt, has barred the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, from receiving or acting on any communication from the Rivers State House of Assembly relating to moves to investigate and impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu,...

Rivers Assembly Postpones Sitting Amid Rumoured Plot Against Speaker

January 16, 2026

The Rivers State House of Assembly did not hold its scheduled sitting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, amid rumours that some lawmakers were planning to remove Speaker Martins Amaewhule, observers and officials said. The Assembly, led by Speaker Amaewhule, had adjourned its last session one week earlier after beginning impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara...

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School Kidnappings Crisis: NLC Threatens Solidarity Strike Over Rising Abductions

June 3, 2026

The school kidnappings crisis in Nigeria has prompted the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to threaten a nationwide solidarity strike if authorities fail to address the growing wave of abductions targeting schools. The labour movement expressed concern over the increasing attacks on educational institutions, particularly the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. NLC...

ISWAP Commander Killed as Troops Eliminate 50 Terrorists in North-East

June 3, 2026

An ISWAP commander killed during ongoing military operations in Nigeria’s North-East was among at least 50 terrorists neutralised by troops of Operation Hadin Kai, according to military authorities. The operation, which targeted Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and other insurgents, was carried out as part of intensified efforts to dismantle terrorist networks operating...

Enugu Teachers Besiege Government House, Demand Release of Abducted Oyo Pupils

June 2, 2026

Teachers in Enugu State on Tuesday joined a nationwide solidarity rally organised by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), marching to the Government House in Enugu to demand the immediate release of abducted Oyo pupils and their teachers. The demonstration followed a directive from the national leadership of the union after the abduction of dozens...

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