Tag: #NigerianPolitics
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KANO CHEERS YUSUF’S NNPP EXIT
“No godfathers, just governance.” That’s the mood on the streets of Kano. Residents across the state are applauding Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for resigning from the NNPP, saying the move gives him full independence to govern, appoint key officials, and deliver on campaign promises without political interference. From Gwale to Fagge, Hotoro to Bunkure, citizens…
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APC CLOCKS 70,000 NEW MEMBERS IN YOBE
The numbers are rising—and the party says it’s just getting started. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has registered over 70,000 members across Yobe’s 17 local government areas through its ongoing e-membership registration drive. State APC Chairman, Alhaji Muhammadu Gadaka, revealed the figures in Damaturu, noting that Yobe now ranks among the top states in the…
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COURT ENDS LP LEADERSHIP SAGA, NAMES NENADI USMAN BOSS
The gavel has finally dropped in Labour Party’s long-running leadership crisis. A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognise former Finance Minister, Sen. Nenadi Usman, as the legitimate leader of the Labour Party (LP). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Peter Lifu relied on an earlier Supreme…
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POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE IN TARABA: ACHO RIGHTEOUS DUMPS ADC FOR APC
Taraba politics just took a dramatic turn. Hon. Acho Righteous, widely seen as the strongest contender in the 2023 Gassol I State Assembly race, has officially resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and pitched his tent with the All Progressives Congress (APC) — alongside thousands of loyal supporters. In a resignation letter addressed to…
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PDP BOARD OF TRUSTEES BACKS TURAKI-LED NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE AFTER IBADAN CONVENTION
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), headed by Senator Adolphus Wabara, has reaffirmed its support for the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) elected at the party’s National Convention in Ibadan. Wabara declared the convention compliant with the party’s constitution, guidelines, the Electoral Act, and all relevant laws, reflecting…
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APC EXPANDS COALITION, SHETTIMA HAILS TINUBU’S UNITY VISION
President Kashim Shettima has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for broadening its coalition, reflecting President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to inclusivity, competence, and national unity. Speaking in Lokoja as former Kogi governor Alhaji Idris Wada and other key politicians officially joined the APC, Shettima said the move was driven by national, not personal, interests. “This…
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APC’S UKACHUKWU TO CONSULT PARTY BEFORE DECIDING ON ANAMBRA ELECTION OUTCOME
Nicholas Ukachukwu, the APC governorship candidate in Anambra’s November 8 election, has said he will consult with party leaders and supporters before reacting to the results. Reacting in Awka after the election, Ukachukwu acknowledged incumbent Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s landslide victory with 422,664 votes against his 99,445. Ukachukwu denied allegations of vote buying by the APC,…
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PDP CRISIS DEEPENS: FACTION SACKS BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN, CALLS FOR UNITY
The ongoing crisis rocking Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated as the faction led by acting National Chairman Alhaji Muhammed Abdulrahman sacked the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, citing loss of moral authority and political neutrality. This decision came at an emergency meeting of the newly constituted BoT, with Nyesom Wike…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP KAIGAMA IN ABUJA, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO UNITY AMID TENSIONS
President Bola Tinubu welcomed Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, to the Presidential Villa for a private meeting focused on fostering national unity, peace, and social cohesion. Although details were not disclosed, the engagement is part of Tinubu’s ongoing dialogue with religious leaders to strengthen interfaith harmony and support national development. This…
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GIVES 7-DAY ULTIMATUM FOR PAYMENT TO LOCAL CONTRACTORS
The Nigerian House of Representatives has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget, Atiku Bagudu, demanding immediate payment to local contractors for work done under the 2024 and 2025 Appropriations. The resolution came after Minority Leader Rep. Kingsley Chinda highlighted the plight of contractors protesting strongly…
