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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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Akpabio Criticizes Peter Obi Over Labour Party Crisis

KEY POINTS Senate President Godswill Akpabio criticized Peter Obi, urging him to resolve internal...

May 9, 2025

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Jonathan Warns One-Party Rule Will Suffocate Nigeria, Cause Anarchy

Jonathan warns one-party system in Nigeria will spark instability and urges leaders to uphold multiparty democracy and prevent political manipulation.

May 8, 2025

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Senator Kawu Sumaila Defects to APC

KEY POINTS Senator Kawu Sumaila of Kano South has officially defected from the NNPP...

May 8, 2025

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Labour Party Suspends Governor Alex Otti, Top Lawmakers Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

KEY POINTS Labour Party suspends Governor Alex Otti, two senators, and three lawmakers indefinitely...

May 7, 2025

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Olu of Warri Condoles With Rowland Owie Over Wife’s Death

A delegation from the Olu of Warri paid their respects to former Senator Rowland Owie following his wife Lady Helen's passing whom Owie believed had been instrumental to securing a crucial 1979 political endorsement.

May 7, 2025

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Six PDP Lawmakers in Delta Join APC as Labour Party Loses Two Reps to PDP

KEY POINTS Six Delta State PDP representatives defected to the APC, while two LP...

May 7, 2025

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Delta PDP Defectors Hesitant as APC Registration Hits Snag

Nigerians affiliated to Delta state Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and ex-governor Ifeanyi Okowa have reservations about joining the APC registration process which produces internal difficulties and demands party intercession.

May 5, 2025

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Tinubu: Hunger and Poverty Are Nigeria’s Biggest Threats to Peace

President Bola Tinubu declared in his Katsina State working tour that hunger and poverty posed the greatest dangers to Nigeria’s peace by demanding enhanced attention to both agricultural development and grassroots government initiatives.

May 4, 2025

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Rep Urges INEC Probe of Minister Over Forgery

Rep. Amobi Ogah has petitioned INEC to investigate Minister of State for Labour, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, over alleged submission of forged polling unit results to the 2023 Election Tribunal in a bid to overturn his victory.

May 2, 2025

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Imo Government Bows to NJC Over Judge Appointment

Imo State agrees to reverse appointment and comply with NJC’s verdict on chief judge selection

May 2, 2025

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Tinubu Determined to Unleash Nigeria’s Potential – Shettima

The Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu works towards achieving national potential by implementing strategic reforms and developing human capital with international partnerships to enforce sustainable policies.

May 1, 2025

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Obasanjo, Anyaoku, Obi, Others Honour Adebanjo’s Legacy

Former President Obasanjo, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Peter Obi, and other dignitaries paid tribute to the late Chief Ayo Adebanjo in Lagos, hailing him as a fearless patriot, nationalist, and advocate for federalism.

May 1, 2025