The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned from office, bringing a sudden twist to the state’s political landscape.The resignation was confirmed on Friday by his spokesperson, who stated that the decision had been formally communicated, although no immediate detailed explanation was provided. Punch Newspapers +1Gwarzo’s exit comes amid rising political tension…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reiterated its commitment to conducting a transparent and credible national convention as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections.This assurance was given by Lateef Fagbemi, Chairman of the National Convention Coordination Committee Secretariat (NCCCS), during a meeting in Abuja. He was represented by Bello Goronyo.Fagbemi noted that the party…
PDP Says It Did Not Impose ₦10,000 Levy On Members
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly denied that it plans to impose a ₦10,000 levy on members to fund its activities. The PDP said claims about a ₦10,000 levy are false, misleading, and based on a misunderstanding of its comments. PDP leaders made this clear in a statement after reports spread that the party wanted members to pay…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) insists NNPP will win Kano in 2027 even if Gov Yusuf joins APC, a senior party chieftain declared this week. The statement came amid rising speculation that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf might leave the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of next year’s governorship…
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Friday, December 20, 2025, in a bid to resolve the internal crisis tearing Nigeria’s main opposition party apart. The interactive session was called by INEC at its headquarters as the party grapples with rival leadership claims that have undermined its cohesion and raised…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate and ex-Anambra State governor Peter Obi has sharply criticised the House of Representatives for rejecting a provision that would have made vote-buying at party primaries a criminal offence. He described the decision as a major blow to Nigeria’s democratic progress and warned that it weakens efforts to build credible elections.
Obi took to X…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has plunged deeper into leadership uncertainty, forcing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to step in and call a meeting with rival party factions in Abuja on Friday, December 19, 2025. The session was hosted at the INEC headquarters as tensions grew over conflicting claims of who leads the main opposition party.
INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan…
President Bola Tinubu held a late-night meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and allied labour unions at the State House in Abuja as the unions prepared for a nationwide protest over rising insecurity across Nigeria. The talk happened on Tuesday night, hours before the protest scheduled for the next day.
The meeting was part of what government officials described as…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. This move gives legal force to the budget that will guide the state’s spending in the 2026 fiscal year.
The ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Usman Muhammad-Zuru, formally handed the approved bill to the governor. Soon…
A faction of the PDP connected to Nyesom Wike has officially confirmed that 18 senior party members have been expelled. The announcement was made by its National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu.
The confirmed list includes sitting governors: Seyi Makinde (Oyo State), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi State), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State). Also expelled are veteran party figures and former National Officers…