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Barau moves to block Garo as Kano deputy Governor

NewsDeskNgApr 5, 2026April 5, 20260

A fresh political storm is brewing in Kano State as indications emerge that Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau is making strategic moves to frustrate the expected nomination of Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor. Multiple sources within political circles reveal that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has concluded plans to appoint...

David Mark: I Remain ADC Chairman, No Plans To Resign

NewsDeskNgApr 5, 2026April 5, 20260

David Mark insists he remains ADC chairman, describes resignation claims as false and politically motivated misinformation. The African Democratic Congress faction led by David Mark has dismissed as false and malicious reports alleging that he has stepped down from his position. Describing the claim as “an insidious fabrication” orchestrated by...

Frank to INEC, APC: Illegal action against ADC ‘ll set Nigeria on fire’

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2026April 2, 20260

… Urges U.S. urgent intervention to safeguard democracy A political activist and former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the ruling APC of taking actions capable of destabilising Nigeria’s democratic system, warning that recent...

ADC Crisis Deepens As INEC Delists Mark, Aregbesola, Suspends Recognition

NewsDeskNgApr 1, 2026April 1, 20260

INEC removes Mark, Aregbesola from ADC leadership records and halts recognition of party activities pending court ruling. The crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) escalated on Wednesday as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) moved to strike out the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its records...

Akpabio Announce Three Senate Seats Vacant As Niger South Senator Joins APC

NewsDeskNgApr 1, 2026April 1, 20260

Senate President Godswill Akpabio declares Enugu North, Nasarawa North, and Rivers South East seats vacant; Niger South senator defects to APC. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Tuesday, declared three senatorial seats vacant following the demise of their occupants. That was as the senator for Niger South, Peter Jiya, defected...

Nine Kano Reps Defect From NNPP To APC Amid Political Realignment

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Nine Kano lawmakers defect from NNPP to APC as Abba Yusuf, Ganduje and other leaders witness the political shift. Nine members of the House of Representatives have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party to the All Progressives Congress, in a development signalling a major political realignment in Kano State....

Nasarawa: Call Senator Wadada to order, APC group urges Tinubu, party leaders

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

A sociopolitical group, Nasarawa People Mandate Group, has warned about the implications of alleged high-handed actions of All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant Senator Ahmed Wadada which they said are capable of bringing chaos in the party and eventually cost it anticipated victory in the upcoming elections. In a statement...

France APC chapter hails Tinubu, party leadership over flawless convention, jabs opposition

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

The France Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded the resounding success of the party’s just-concluded national convention, describing it as seamless, well-coordinated, and a testament to the strength and unity of the ruling party. In a statement signed by its Chairperson, Hajia Amina Suzuki, released to newsmen...

2027: CSO alleges plot by presidency to discredit ADC, opposition leaders

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

A Civil Society Organization known as Nigeria Democratic Rights Advocacy (NDRA) has alleged of a plot by the presidency aimed at dislodging the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). The allegation by the group against the presidency is contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary-General of the (NDRA), Hon....

APC Forum commends Gov. Sule, party leaders for adopting direct primaries mode

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

The Emerging Progressives Leaders’ Forum (EPLF) has lauded Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, alongside party leaders in the state, for adopting the direct primaries mode of elections in selecting the candidate for 2027 general elections. The Forum described the move as a bold and progressive step toward deepening democracy....