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2027: APC Must Earn Victory, Defections Alone Not Enough, Says Sen Bala Na’Allah

February 2, 2026

Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that the recent wave of defections to the ruling party does not guarantee its electoral success in the 2027 general elections. Na’Allah made the remarks on Monday, February 2, 2026, while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme. Defections of […]

Kwankwaso Says Yusuf’s Defection Still Feels Unreal as Political Rift Deepens

February 1, 2026

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has said the defection of his former political protégé and son-in-law, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) still feels “like a dream” to him. Kwankwaso made the comments during an interview monitored […]

Kano: Ex-Commissioner Calls Governor Yusuf’s Defection ‘Total Betrayal’

February 1, 2026

Dr Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar-Mata, immediate past Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation in Kano State, has described Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “total betrayal”, saying the governor betrayed his political mentor and the mandate of the Kwankwassiya movement. The comments came […]

2027 Elections: Seven Governors Stand Firm Amid APC Defection Waves

January 31, 2026

As a wave of defections to the All-Progressives Congress (APC) continues to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, seven state governors have maintained their stance outside the ruling party, according to a report by Vanguard. The trend reflects both political resilience and mounting pressure on opposition leadership. Since early 2026, multiple […]

APC Says It Is Engaging Wike to Resolve Rivers State Political Crisis

January 30, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that it is actively engaging the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in efforts to resolve the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, despite his not being a registered member of the party. The disclosure was made by the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, […]

2027: Oshiomhole, Tambuwal on Senate’s High‑Stakes Electoral Act Review Panel

January 30, 2026

The Senate has constituted a seven‑member ad hoc committee tasked with harmonising and distilling senators’ input on proposed amendments to the Electoral Act, a key legislative reform ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement followed a closed‑door executive session on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025, currently before […]

Tinubu Surrounds Himself with People Who Don’t Know Politics, Ndume Says

January 29, 2026

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South in the National Assembly, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s inner circle, alleging that many of the President’s closest aides lack political experience and grassroots connection. The remarks were made on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme. Ndume said growing dissatisfaction in northern […]

Battle for Kano Intensifies as Kwankwaso Criticises Yusuf’s APC Defection

January 29, 2026

Tensions in Kano State’s political landscape intensified on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), criticised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Meanwhile, Governor Yusuf approved fresh appointments to strengthen his administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. […]

Investigation Identifies Army Colonel Behind Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu

January 28, 2026

An interim investigation report has identified a serving Army Colonel as the central figure allegedly coordinating a plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government. The findings were disclosed on Tuesday, January 28, 2026, and follow arrests of multiple military officers in late 2025 over alleged misconduct linked to the conspiracy. In October 2025, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced the […]

Gov Yusuf Abandoned Kwankwaso Three Months into Office, Galadima Alleges

January 28, 2026

The Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party’s (NNPP) Board of Trustees, Engr. Buba Galadima, has alleged that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf severed ties with his political mentor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, just three months after assuming office and before formally defecting to the All-Progressives Congress (APC). Galadima spoke on Wednesday, January 28, […]