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Senator Barau and Governor Yusuf during the defection ceremony at Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano

Aftermath of defection: DSP Barau adds Gov. Yusuf’s name to his campaign organization

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Senator Barau, representing Kano North Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, was a major rival to…
Senator Barau, representing Kano North Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, was a major rival to Governor Yusuf in the 2027 governorship election in Kano.

Now that Abba has returned to APC

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

From Chris Ngige’s rebellion against Chris Uba in Anambra to Godwin Obaseki’s defection from the APC to escape Adams Oshiomhole’s…
Kwankwaso and Kano governor Yusuf

Understanding Kano politics: Beyond anointment and allegiances

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Yes, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso remains influential and deserves every respect. But influence is not ownership, and mentorship is not…
Gada

‘Never our member’: ADC refutes Gada’s party claim

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“It’s also regrettable and unfortunate that a politician of Gada’s status would publish such claim in spite of the fact…
Ganduje

‘You will win in 2027,’ Ganduje assures Yusuf

Paul Dada

2 months ago

He described Yusuf as a progressive whose policies aligned with APC values, assuring him of equal treatment within the party.
Umar

Another Kano Commissioner resigns after Yusuf’s defection to APC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

The Kano State Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Ibrahim Umar (rtd), has resigned his appointment with immediate effect,…
Kwankwaso

Defection Fallout: Kwankwaso’s son resigns as Kano Commissioner

Paul Dada

2 months ago

In his statement on Monday, Mustapha said the decision was taken with a “heavy heart."
Group

‘No one can defeat Tinubu in 2027, not even my father’ – Atiku’s son declares

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially joined the APC and declared that no political party…
Kano

Like Gov Yusuf, 21 Kano lawmakers dump NNPP for APC

Paul Dada

2 months ago

Prominent figures among the defectors include the Speaker of the House, Jibril Ismail Falgore, and Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Bello Butu…
Kogi Central Stakeholders warn APC against Yahaya Bello's Senatorial ambition

Kogi central APC Stakeholders warn against Bello’s senatorial ambition

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

They attributed the loss of the Senatorial election in 2023 to the protest votes of aggrieved APC members from the…
Sen. Abubakar Gada,

Why I dumped ADC, returned to PDP – Senator Gada

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Gada represented Sokoto East Senatorial District between 2007 and 2011 under the PDP. But he joined the ADC in 2025.
Kano APC

2027: Minister pledges two million votes for Tinubu in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Atah spoke glowingly about the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing his first term in office as bold, courageous,…
Keyamo

2027: Kwankwaso at Political Crossroads, boxed into Tightest Corner – Keyamo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has delivered a stinging public assessment of the political future of Rabiu…
Aiyedatiwa

Aiyedatiwa clears air on APC tickets ahead of 2027

Paul Dada

2 months ago

Aiyedatiwa warned against the circulation of rumours and misleading narratives, stressing that such actions could undermine unity within the party
Former Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose comes down heavily on PDP, the party on which platform he was elected two times as governor

Makinde’s criticism of Tinubu driven by failed reconciliation – Fayose

Femi Fabunmi

2 months ago

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has accused Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of turning himself into an “emergency opposition…
Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Sunday received Alh. Usman Waziri Kiru, a chieftain of Kwankwasiyya, the political movement of his predecessor, Rabiu Musa Kwakwaso who is now the presidential candidate of Nigeria Nigeria People's Party, NNPP into the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Governor’s Defection: Kwankwaso receives massive solidarity visit in Kano

Femi Fabunmi

2 months ago

Supporters of Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), gathered in large numbers at…
Ajadi tackles Senate over removal of electronic result transmission

2027 election: Ajadi kicks against war talk as PDP demands arrest of Ajimobi

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

A leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Amb. Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has cautioned against…
The Nigerian presidency has commended Kwankwaso and others who have adopted a 'patriotic stand' over the Trump's threat against Nigeria.

2027: Atiku speaks on Obi–Kwankwaso ‘alliance’

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed speculation about a possible joint presidential ticket involving Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa…
Edo APC

Opposition politicians move en masse to APC in Edo

Isa Isawade

2 months ago

Scores of opposition politicians on Saturday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Iguobazuwa, Ovia South-West, Edo, boosting…
Kwaknkwaso resigns from NNPP ahead of defection to ADC

Kano Speaker, 21 other lawmakers resign from NNPP

Isa Isawade

2 months ago

The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Ismail Falgore, his Deputy, Muhammad Butu- Butu, the Majority Leader,…
Peter Obi mourns victims of attacks in Kwara

2027: ADC strongly warns those “shouting Peter Obi or nothing”

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Abdullahi said that he had engaged with Atiku Abubakar Obi, Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai on the need for strengthening unity…
NNPP urges Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiya Movement to stop distracting Governor Abba Yusuf and allow him to continue his good works in Kano.

Kwankwaso declares Jan 23rd ‘Betrayal Day’ over Gov Yusuf’s defection to APC

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared January 23 as a “Day…
Florence Ajimobi

Ex-Oyo First Lady raises alarm on viral video

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The footage is a "deepfake," where artificial intelligence has been used to manipulate the lip movements and voice to deliver…
Sani

Kaduna targets 100% water supply by 2026

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“When this administration assumed office, we encountered a sector in deep distress,” Sani said, adding that treatment plants were idle…
Kwankwaso and Kano governor Yusuf

Yusuf resigned from Kwankwasiya Movement not NNPP – Founder

Isa Isawade

2 months ago

“The NNPP lifted the governor’s suspension from its membership and directed that he took responsibility of its leadership, being the…
PDP: Ajadi and Ajirotutu

Ajadi welcomes Ajirotutu’s defection to PDP, says victory assured in 2027

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Amb. Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated a…
Kano governor Abba Yusuf dissolves Ministry of Higher Education being overseen by his estranged deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

Gov. Yusuf pulls Kano lawmakers, LG chairs along as he dumps NNPP

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Yusuf, through a letter to the Chairman of the Diso-Chiranchi Ward, NNPP, in Gwale Local Government Area, formally announced his…
Makinde said there are moments in a country’s life when a bipartisan approach is required , not an APC-only or PDP only conversation

What Makinde said after meeting with Tinubu at Aso Rock

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Makinde, had earlier indicated that he would not support President Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Senate

2027: Atiku, Situation Room demand urgent action on Electoral Act

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Although the bill passed second reading in senate on Oct. 22, 2025, it was stepped down over procedural issues and…
Labour Party crisis flares again as party's NEC sack Nenadi Usman Caretaker Committee, affirms support for Julius Abure- led NWC of the party

Court orders INEC to recognise Nenadi Usman-led leadership of Labour Party

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The Judge said the apex court in the judgement recognized Nenadi Usman leadership of the party as it declared that…
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