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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....

Shettima Urges Media To Strengthen Democracy Through Constructive Criticism

NewsDeskNgMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Vice President Kashim Shettima urges media to promote democracy through critical thinking, praising Babajide Kolade-Otitoju’s journalism legacy. Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the Nigerian media to strengthen democracy by embracing constructive criticism and critical thinking in their reportage. Shettima made the call in Abuja during the public presentation...

Borno Gov Zulum Dissolves Cabinet

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2026March 30, 20260

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has dissolved his entire cabinet, directing commissioners to relinquish their positions. The directive was contained in a statement on Monday by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, Bukar Tijani. Although no reason was given for the directive, it may not be unconnected with the...

Gawuna Resigns As FMBN Chairman Ahead Of ‘Expected’ Defection

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2026March 30, 20260

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Nasiru Gawuna, has formally resigned from his position, signaling a major political shift ahead of upcoming activities in Kano State and beyond. Gawuna, a former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, submitted...

Northern Govs Back Tinubu, Seek Stronger Security Reforms

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2026March 30, 20260

Governors of the 19 northern states, under the aegis of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), on Monday reaffirmed their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in tackling insecurity and driving development across the region. The governors pledged continued collaboration with the Federal Government and security agencies to address evolving...