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Atiku Meets Kwankwaso in Kano, Calls for Unity in ADC Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar visited Rabiu Kwankwaso in Kano, calling for unity within the ADC to restore governance, development and security in Nigeria. Kwankwaso welcomed the visit, confirmed his commitment to the party, and pledged to work with leaders nationwide to strengthen its electoral...

April 2, 2026

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Bandits Kill Two, Abduct 11 Residents in Sokoto Village Night Raid

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits attacked Malamawar Yari village in Sokoto, killing two residents and abducting 11 others including women and a child. Two victims sustained gunshot injuries and are receiving treatment, while residents blamed recurring attacks on inadequate security presence. Police confirmed the incident...

April 2, 2026

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The PDP says a coalition of Atiku, Obi, and El-Rufai could defeat President Tinubu in 2027 if unity and strategy are prioritized.

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Stop Attacking President Tinubu Over USA Allegations- UK Prof

A UK-based professor has spoken out to defend Tinubu over the legal cases he faced in the United States.

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Three Kebbi Senators Defect from PDP to APC

KEY POINTS Three Kebbi senators—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Maidoki—defected from the PDP...

May 14, 2025

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Ganduje, Wike Say PDP’s Collapse Is Near

APC leaders, Ganduje and Wike, say the PDP is having a hard time because of rising defections and internal problems. Wabara, who leads the Board of Trustees in PDP, says the party will return in force by 2027.

May 13, 2025

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Fubara Says He No Longer Desires to Return as Governor

Suspended Rivers State Governor Fubara says he doesn't wish to return to office and asks his supporters to avoid worsening the political crisis.

May 13, 2025

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Ex-Ondo Governorship Candidate Olugbenga Edema Resigns from NNPP

KEY POINTS Olugbenga Edema, NNPP’s 2024 Ondo governorship candidate, resigned from the party citing...

May 12, 2025

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Chaos Erupts in Lagos APC Primaries as Conflicting Consensus Lists Fuel Allegations of Imposition

KEY POINTS APC primaries in Lagos Mainland and Yaba collapsed amid conflicting “consensus” candidate lists...

May 10, 2025

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Ikpeazu Built And Inaugurated Uninhabitable Government House

According to Abia’s Information Commissioner, ex-Governor Ikpeazu was in a hurry to open an uninhabitable Government House that lacks basic features.

May 10, 2025

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Tinubu Vows to Fix Anambra’s Roads, Rail and Erosion Crisis

Tinubu visits Anambra, pledges federal help on roads, erosion, and gas development while receiving traditional support

May 9, 2025

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Tinubu’s IMF Loan Payoff Is Economic Masterstroke — Delta APC

The Delta State chapter of the APC has praised President Tinubu’s repayment of IMF debt, describing it as a historic move that signals Nigeria’s economic revival.

May 9, 2025