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Tell Nigerians reason for abrupt change of Service Chiefs, ADC charges Tinubu 

Tunde Opalana 25 October 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be honest with Nigerians on the real reasons behind the sudden and rather abrupt change in the leadership of the Nigerian military. While acknowledging Tinubu’s constitutional power  as  the Commander-in-Chief,

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Constitution Review: Nigerians Request Creation of 55 States, 278 LGs – Senate 

Tunde Opalana 25 October 2025 0

As the National Assembly begins a two-day joint retreat of the Senate and the House of Representatives’ Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution in Lagos, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment to delivering people-centred and timely amendments to the 1999 Constitution. Setting the tone

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PDP Chairmanship: Gov Lawal says opposition to Turaki’s endorsement is normal

Tunde Opalana 25 October 2025 0

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has described the opposition to the endorsement of former Minister Tanimu Turaki as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus candidate for national chairman as “normal” and part of internal party politics. His reaction followed reports of disagreement among northern leaders of the PDP over Turaki’s endorsement ahead of the party’s

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Obasanjo: Why I rejected proposal to make El-Rufai my successor

Promise Eze 25 October 2025 0

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he turned down a proposal to endorse Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, as his successor in 2007. El-Rufai served as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and later as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during Obasanjo’s administration between 2003 and 2007. Speaking […]

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Why I rejected el-Rufai as my successor in 2007 — Obasanjo

Awwal Owolabi 25 October 2025 0

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he declined a proposal to endorse Nasir el-Rufai as his successor in 2007 because he felt the former Kaduna governor “needed time to mature.” Obasanjo made the revelation on Friday while speaking at the second annual symposium of the Ajibosin Platform in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. El-Rufai served as […]

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15 top PDP leaders defect to APC in Zamfara, Matawalle assures equal treatment

john bassey 24 October 2025 0

No fewer than 15 top leaders of the Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). They were formally received by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the APC Publicity Secretary, Comrade Yusuf Idris […]

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APGA declares total support for APC in Zamfara

john bassey 24 October 2025 0

Members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and supporters of Hon. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi in Zamfara State have declared their allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to submit their political structures to the ruling party. This was disclosed in a statement by APC Publicity Secretary, Comrade Yusuf Idris Gusau, following a meeting […]

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Race for PDP Chairmanship Commences As Northern Stakeholders Adopts Turaki As Candidate

Tunde Opalana 24 October 2025 0

High wire politics ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party’s elective national convention commenced Wednesday night at Utah the adoption of former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Tanimu Kabiru Turaki, SAN, as the consensus candidate for National Chairmanship position by northern stakeholders of the party. The stakeholders comprising of serving

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SDP expels Shehu Gabam, others over financial misconduct

Awwal Owolabi 24 October 2025 0

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled Shehu Gabam, its former national chairman, and other top officials over “allegations of misconduct, financial misappropriation, and abuse of office.” The party announced the expulsion on Thursday after its National Working Committee (NWC) adopted the findings of an independent disciplinary committee. Other expelled

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North-West PDP leaders reject Turaki as consensus chair candidate

Awwal Owolabi 24 October 2025 0

Some north-west stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected the endorsement of Kabiru Turaki as the consensus candidate for national chairman. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Umar Bature, PDP national organising secretary, said Turaki’s endorsement was not a unanimous decision by the zone. Bature, who was flanked by other north-west leaders

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Northern PDP endorses Tanimu Turaki as consensus candidate for National Chairman

Tunde Opalana 23 October 2025 0

Tanimu Kabiru Turaki, former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs,has been adopted as the consensus candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the North for the position of National Chairman ahead of the party’s national convention scheduled for November in Ibadan, Oyo State. The decision was reached at a meeting of Northern PDP […]

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Tinubu remains your ally, will protect press freedom — Shettima assures journalists

Tom Okpe 23 October 2025 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration remains a strong ally of the media and is committed to safeguarding press freedom and promoting the journalism profession in Nigeria. Shettima gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received the NUJ leadership at the Presidential Villa, […]

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Ekiti Guber: Attack on ADC secretariat barbaric, undemocratic – Fayose

Adegboyega Stephen 22 October 2025 0

Governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ekiti State, Otunba Emmanuel Oluwayose (Fayose), has condemned the violent attack and burning of the ADC state secretariat in Ado-Ekiti by suspected political thugs on Tuesday. The incident occurred before the inauguration of newly-nominated State and Local Government Executives of the ADC, an event Otunba

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Zamfara PDP commends Gov Lawal over reinstatement of 103 sacked teachers

john bassey 22 October 2025 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Zamfara State Chapter, heartily commends Dauda Lawal, for approving the reinstatement of 103 teachers who were earlier dismissed from service due to administrative errors discovered during the state’s civil service verification exercise. The decision, announced by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mallam

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Tinubu’s appointments favours North than South – FCC Chairman

Promise Eze 20 October 2025 0

Kayode Oladele, acting chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), says appointments under President Bola Tinubu reflect a numerical advantage for the northern region. He spoke in Abuja at the opening of a one-day workshop titled ‘Strengthening Leadership and Management Excellence in the Federal Character Commission in Line with the Renewed Hope Agenda’. Oladele

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Wike not eyeing presidency, fully committed to Tinubu — Aide

Promise Eze 19 October 2025 0

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has debunked claims that his principal is nursing a presidential ambition. In a statement issued on Friday, Olayinka dismissed media reports alleging that some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were mounting […]

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Abbas urges South South Devt Commission to prioritise people’s welfare, transparency

Msugh Ityokura 18 October 2025 0

Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has charged the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to focus on delivering tangible development at the grassroots and addressing the socio-economic challenges confronting the region. Abbas made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with the board and management of the Commission. He urged […]

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Zamfara APC commends chieftain for philanthropy

john bassey 17 October 2025 0

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Comrade Anas Abdullahi Kaura, former adviser on Urban and Regional Planning (ZUREP) to ex-governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for his charitable contributions to party members in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area. In a statement signed by the APC publicity secretary,  Yusuf Idris Gusau, the […]

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APC governors meet in Kebbi Friday

john bassey 17 October 2025 0

The Kebbi State Government says all arrangements have been concluded for the successful hosting of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) meeting scheduled to take place in Birnin Kebbi today, Friday, October 17, 2025. Announcing this during a media briefing on Wednesday, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barrister Attahiru Maccido, said the state was […]

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Kano files fresh charge against Ganduje over alleged diversion of Dala Inland Dry Port shares

Promise Eze 17 October 2025 0

The Kano State Government has filed a fresh 10-count charge against former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje over the alleged diversion of the state’s equity stake in the Dala Inland Dry Port. According to the Cable, the charges, filed on Thursday at the Kano State High Court, also list several others as co-defendants — Abubakar Sahabo […]