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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, […]

Why I Rejoined APC, Ex-Ondo PDP Governorship Candidate Ajayi Says

January 27, 2026

AKURE, Ondo State – Chief Agboola Ajayi, former deputy governor of Ondo State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2024 election, has explained his decision to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) and fully participate in the party’s activities. Ajayi spoke on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Igbekebo, Ese-Odo Local Government […]

Ganduje Assures Kano Governor of APC Ticket and Victory After Defection

January 27, 2026

Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has assured Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the ruling party’s full support for his re‑election bid and the governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. The assurances followed Yusuf’s formal defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the APC on […]

Osun APC Says Governor Should Stop Meddling as Adeleke Blames Oyetola for LG Crisis

January 27, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to cease interference in local government administration following ongoing tensions over control of local councils. The party’s response came after Governor Adeleke criticised former governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for allegedly fuelling the dispute over council leadership. […]

Wike Loyalists Win APC Assembly Bye-Election Tickets Amid Tension in Fubara Camp in Rivers

January 26, 2026

Loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominations to contest the Rivers State House of Assembly bye-elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. The development has generated tension within the camp of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct bye-elections to […]

Kwankwaso, NNPP Say Governor Yusuf Betrayed Trust Over APC Defection

January 26, 2026

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been described as a betrayal of trust by the NNPP national spokesman, Ladipo Johnson. The comments came during a televised interview on Monday following Yusuf’s formal announcement of the move at the Government House […]

APC Risks Losing North if Shettima Is Dropped, Musawa Warns Ahead of 2027

January 25, 2026

The Minister of Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against altering President Bola Tinubu’s expected 2027 presidential ticket by dropping Vice President Kashim Shettima or replacing him with a non-Northern Muslim running mate. Her comments reflect growing debate within political circles about the religious and regional […]