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Kano North Group Rejects Alleged Plot To Replace Barau Jibrin, Backs Re-election

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

A Kano North group has opposed moves to replace Barau Jibrin, reaffirming support for his re-election ahead of 2027 polls. A group in Kano North Senatorial District has kicked against an alleged plot to replace Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin with former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development...

Sanwo-Olu Endorses Hamzat For Lagos APC Governorship Ticket

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

Babajide Sanwo-Olu has endorsed deputy Obafemi Hamzat for the Lagos state APC governorship ticket. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, endorsed his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Lagos. The endorsement followed a series of consultations by Hamzat with key...

Kano Assembly Confirms Garo As Deputy Governor

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

Kano Assembly confirms Murtala Garo as deputy governor after screening, following resignation of former deputy governor Aminu Abdussalam. The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed the approval of Alhaji Murtala Garo as the new Deputy Governor of the state. Lawmakers approved Garo’s appointment during a plenary session presided over...

Katsina APC Adopts Consensus For 2027 Primaries

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Katsina APC adopts consensus model for 2027 primaries to strengthen unity and reduce internal party tensions. The Katsina State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted a consensus approach for its forthcoming 2027 primary elections aimed at strengthening the party’s unity.The party also unveiled consensus and reconciliation committees...

Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji’s Performance Guarantees Re-Election, Says Kaduna Governor Uba Sani

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani says Oyebanji’s performance ensures re-election, citing achievements in infrastructure, education, and youth empowerment ahead of polls. Kaduna State Governor and National Chairman, Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council, Senator Uba Sani, has said that his Ekiti State counterpart, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has already earned victory ahead...

APC Condemns Makinde Over ‘Operation Wetie’ Remarks, Says Governor Inciting Violence

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

APC accuses Makinde of invoking violent history to incite unrest, calls him unfit for office and threatens security. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned remarks by Seyi Makinde, accusing the Oyo State Governor of inciting violence and threatening national security. In a press statement issued in Abuja on April...

APC Youth Leader Dayo Israel Convenes Renewed Hope Talks, Connects Students With Top Government Officials

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Dayo Israel hosts Renewed Hope dialogue at University of Abuja, linking students with ministers to discuss reforms and opportunities. The APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, has convened the maiden edition of Renewed Hope Conversations at University of Abuja, weekend, drawing a gathering of ministers, heads of government agencies, and over 1,000 students...

Utomi Urges Opposition To Tackle ‘Ponzi Economics’

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Utomi calls on opposition parties to confront current economic policies and pursue production-driven growth to reduce poverty and inequality. A political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has charged opposition parties to rescue Nigeria from what he described as “ponzi economics” of the current administration led by the All Progressives Congress (APC)....

Alleged No-Confidence Vote a Hoax, Group Defends Senator Karimi, Blasts ‘Political Jobbers’

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

A civil society group, the Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership, has dismissed as “baseless and politically motivated” claims that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lokoja passed a vote of no confidence on Sunday Karimi. In a statement signed by its Country Director of Mobilisation, Joseph Ezejiegu,...

APC Names Uba Sani As Ekiti Governorship Campaign Council Chairman

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

The All Progressives Congress has appointed Uba Sani to lead Ekiti governorship campaign efforts. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State as Chairman of its Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council, signalling the party’s push to consolidate its efforts ahead of the forthcoming election....