Category: Politics
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KANO GOV RELIEVES HEAD OF SERVICE, APPOINTS ACTING REPLACEMENT
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has relieved Alhaji Abdullahi Musa as Head of Service with immediate effect, appointing Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu-Maimota as acting Head of Service. The move is part of the administration’s push to reposition the civil service for efficiency, discipline, and improved service delivery across the state. Governor Yusuf thanked Musa for his…
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BREAKING: ZAMFARA GOV. DAUDA LAWAL DUMPS PDP, JOINS APC
In a major political shake-up, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after weeks of speculation. The announcement was made on Monday in Gusau by Nuhu Salihu-Anka, Director-General of Media and Communication in the governor’s office. According to the statement, Lawal’s decision…
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STAKEHOLDERS PUSH FOR MORE WOMEN IN POLITICS AS AREMU BACKS RESERVED NASS SEATS
Stakeholders have renewed calls for stronger policies to boost women’s participation in politics, with labour leader Issa Aremu advocating reserved seats for women in Nigeria’s National Assembly. Speaking in Ilorin during the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration organised by the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies and the Development Research and Projects Centre, Aremu…
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PDP GOVERNORS URGE CALM AS APPEAL COURT SET TO RULE ON PARTY LEADERSHIP CRISIS
With the Court of Appeal set to deliver judgment on the PDP leadership dispute, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has called on members and supporters to remain calm and respect the rule of law. In a statement issued by its Director-General Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, the forum—chaired by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed—urged party…
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PDP GOVERNORS URGE CALM AHEAD OF APPEAL COURT VERDICT ON PARTY CRISIS
With the Court of Appeal set to rule on the PDP leadership dispute, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has appealed to members and supporters to remain calm and respect the judicial process. In a statement issued by the forum’s Director-General, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, and backed by its chairman Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi…
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APC CELEBRATES WOMEN, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERMENT
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, has marked International Women’s Day 2026 by celebrating women’s vital role in society and reaffirming its pledge to empower them across governance, business, and communities. Spokesman Seye Oladejo said women are the backbone of families, the economy, and society, noting that successive APC administrations have expanded leadership roles,…
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ADC RESERVES 40% PARTY POSITIONS FOR WOMEN, PLEDGES INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is putting its money where its mouth is on gender inclusion, reserving 40% of all party positions at every level for women, the party confirmed on International Women’s Day. Speaking in Abuja, National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said the move underscores ADC’s commitment to moving women from the margins…
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INVEST IN WOMEN FOR STRONGER DEMOCRACY – IPC
As the world marks *International Women’s Day 2026, the International Press Centre (IPC) is urging governments, political parties, and media institutions to *invest more in women to strengthen democracy, press freedom, and inclusive leadership. IPC Programme Officer Melody Akinjiyan said empowering women through affirmative action, leadership opportunities, and safer media spaces for female journalists would…
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ENUGU WOMEN PUSH FOR POLITICAL INCLUSION AND EQUALITY
Women groups in Enugu State are calling for greater inclusion and equal opportunities in politics, stressing that achieving gender balance is key to stronger governance. Marking International Women’s Day 2026, the groups highlighted that women remain underrepresented, with only *2 out of 24 members in the state assembly being women, far below the UN-recommended 35%…
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TINUBU DEPLOYS 65 AMBASSADORS TO FOREIGN MISSIONS, UN
Nigeria is set to strengthen its diplomatic presence worldwide as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate to various foreign missions and the United Nations. The list includes 31 non-career and 34 career diplomats whose nominations were earlier confirmed by the Senate in December 2025. According to a statement by presidential…
