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APC Convention: Yilwatda, Basiru, Other Elected National Executive Committee Members (Full list)

Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda and Surajudeen Basiru have taken the reins of the APC as National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. The duo emerged...

Kano Deputy Governor Gwarzo Quits

In an abrupt end to his term, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has stepped down as Deputy Governor of Kano State. The resignation, confirmed by...

Tinubu Vows to Overhaul Power Sector Amid Nationwide Blackout Crisis

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is tackling the nation’s frequent power outages head-on, promising tangible improvements in the near...

Abuja Hosts APC Convention as Thousands of Delegates, 32 Governors Arrive

A heavy contingent of 32 governors and nearly 8,500 delegates is descending on Abuja for the APC’s National Convention on Friday, March 27,...

Turaki Moves to Quash Bench Warrant Amid PDP Factional Row

Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), former Minister of Special Duties and current factional PDP National Chairman, has formally appealed an arrest warrant issued by...

Stop Sidelining Us”: Okun Summit Demands Equity for Kogi Yoruba Ahead of 2027 Poll

The Okun Development Association (ODA), the umbrella body for the Okun and Oworo people, has raised the alarm over the continued marginalization of...

Kano APC ‘Caught Off Guard’ by Kwankwaso, Obi, Makinde, Dickson Kano Meeting

Kano’s political landscape shifted briefly on Sunday as Rabiu Kwankwaso hosted a surprise Eid-el-Fitr summit that included Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and Seriake...

ADC Crisis: Bala Faction Writes INEC to Sack Mark, Aregbesola

The leadership struggle within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reached a breaking point as the faction led by Nafiu Bala formally petitioned...

Despite APC’s 31-State Dominance, Dele Momodu Still Predicts Atiku Victory in 2027

Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former presidential aspirant, has expressed the optimism that Atiku Abubakar can still...

Ondo Gov. Aiyedatiwa’s Tenure Capped: Court Rejects Bid for Second Elected Term

A Federal High Court sitting in Akure has ruled that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is constitutionally barred from seeking another term in office. In...

Breaking: Mass Defection Hits Senate as Nine Senators Ditch Parties for ADC

The Nigerian Senate witnessed a significant political realignment on Thursday as nine senators from various parties formally defected to the African Democratic Congress...

PDP Implosion: Four Federal Lawmakers Defect to APC Amid Leadership Crisis

A significant political shift has swept through the National Assembly as four members of the House of Representatives defected to the All Progressives...

Saraki to PDP Leaders: End All Litigations Now to Secure Victory in 2027

Former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has urged the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leaders and stakeholders to cease all internal legal battles...

Real Reasons Behind Zamfara Gov. Lawal’s Exit from PDP

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal, has broken his silence on his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the “endless internal wrangling” and...

Ondo Gov. Aiyedatiwa’s 2028 eligibility battle hits snag as court rejects amendment

The Abuja Court of Appeal has dismissed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s challenge against a lower court ruling regarding his 2028 eligibility. A three-member panel...

PDP Loses Zamfara as Gov. Dauda Lawal Joins APC

Following weeks of mounting speculation, the political tide in Zamfara has officially turned. Governor Dauda Lawal has exited the PDP to join the...