Category: Politics

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has effectively lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Rivers State after withdrawing from the party’s primary election, leaving loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Kingsley Chinda, as the sole aspirant. Fubara announced his withdrawal from the APC governorship primaries in a personally signed statement, saying the decision was taken after consultations with associates and in the interest of peace, unity and stability in Rivers State. The development followed months of intense political tension within the Rivers APC, fuelled by…

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Loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara were noticeably absent as the All Progressives Congress released the final list of cleared aspirants for the Rivers State House of Assembly primary election scheduled for Wednesday. Among those excluded from the final list were former factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Victor Oko-Jumbo, and former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chijioke Ihunwo, both considered strong allies of Governor Fubara during the prolonged political crisis that rocked the state. Ihunwo had earlier been speculated to emerge as the anointed Speaker of…

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No fewer than 17 members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), citing internal leadership crises rocking their former party. The defections were formally announced during plenary through separate letters read by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the session. According to the lawmakers, the lingering instability within the ADC made their continued membership untenable, prompting their decision to seek political alignment elsewhere. The development follows a similar move by prominent political…

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Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. Yusuf Buhari announced his bid on Thursday in Daura, stating that he would run on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to represent the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency. The declaration came shortly after he paid a visit to Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Wednesday to seek political backing for his ambition. Addressing party stakeholders and supporters during the meeting, Yusuf…

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, resulting in the exit of two key ministers from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and the appointment of new replacements aimed at strengthening economic governance. In an official statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume confirmed that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, have been directed to step down. Edun is to hand over…

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With the deadline for political appointees seeking elective positions expiring today, a wave of resignations has begun within the Federal Executive Council, signaling the start of intense political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections. The directive requiring cabinet members and other government appointees to step down before participating in party primaries has heightened expectations over who else may exit the administration in the coming days. So far, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Yusuf Sununu, have resigned their positions to…

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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sacked the Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry, Shehu Wada Sagagi, with immediate effect. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Sagagi has been directed to hand over the affairs of the ministry to the Director of Commerce pending further directives from the government. Governor Yusuf, however, commended the former commissioner for his contributions during his tenure, particularly in political engagement, religious affairs, and the development of small…

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Damilola Marshal, daughter of Fuji legend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, has declared her intention to contest for Surulere Constituency 2 seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Marshal, a legal practitioner and current Senior Special Assistant on Tourism to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the announcement via her Instagram page on Tuesday. In her declaration, she expressed readiness to represent the constituency, promising to champion youth interests and grassroots development. She emphasised that her over a decade-long legal career has equipped her with the experience needed to drive…

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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai, has defended his refusal to answer questions from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), describing the investigation against him as politically motivated. In handwritten statements made under caution on February 19 and 20 while in ICPC custody, the former governor said his decision to remain silent was deliberate and rooted in his constitutional rights. He maintained that he would only respond to any allegations in a court of law. The statements were written in the presence of his lawyer,…

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