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Kano Gov’s Fear Of Losing Re-Election Fuelling NNPP Crisis

24.01.2026

A lawyer and politician, Chief Ladipo Johnson is the National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). In this interview with Saturday Telegraph’s OLAOLU OLADIPO, Johnson talked about Kano Governor Kabir Abba Yusuf’s impending defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He also revealed efforts being made to mitigate the impact of...

ADC Might Present Strong Opposition In 2027 But APC Will Still

24.01.2026

A lawyer by training and a political analyst by inclination, Mr. Dayo Ogunjebe is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In this interview with OLAOLU OLADIPO, Ogunjebe appraised the emerging political scenario presenting itself before Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. He also talked about his impression of the government of...

80 Years After: Remembering Herbert Macaulay

24.01.2026

Eighty years after his death, the memory of Herbert Samuel Heelas Macaulay remains deeply etched in Nigeria’s political and nationalist history. Widely regarded as the father of Nigerian nationalism, Macaulay’s life, work and ideals continue to resonate in a country still grappling with questions of identity, justice, leadership and self-determination. Born on November 14, 1864,...

Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, El-Rufai In Race For ADC Presidential Ticket

24.01.2026

The political temperature in Nigeria is rising as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) prepares for the 2027 general elections. Once considered a minor player, the party is now at the centre of speculation over who will emerge as its presidential candidate. Among the frontrunners are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Peter Obi, former...

Yusuf’s Defection To APC, Cold Betrayal Of Sacred Trust

24.01.2026

The leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has described the defection of Kano State Governor, Engr. Kabir Abba Yusuf’s defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was a betrayal of a sacred trust. NNPP’s reaction to the move is contained in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the party,...

Leadership Crisis: We Reject Justice Abdulmalik Judgement

24.01.2026

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said the judgment of Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, on its leadership tussle, “Its fair hearing as we have indicated our complete loss of trust in her ability to be fair in the matter, or any other matter concerning the PDP.” PDP, in a statement by...

PDP, APC Clash Over Planned Floating Of Airline

24.01.2026

The Edo State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday disagreed over the plan by the Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpehbolo, to float a state-owned airline. The PDP, in a press statement signed by the state publicity secretary, DAN Osa-Ogbegie, urged Okpebholo to consider projects...

Delta APC Stakeholders Meet In Asaba, Harp On Unity

23.01.2026

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State on Friday converged at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Asaba, for a high-level meeting that underscored unity, E-Registration, grassroots mobilisation and preparedness ahead of forthcoming party congresses. Addressing leaders and members, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori stressed that leadership derives its legitimacy from the people and must...

KDI Charges Nigerians To Vote In Credible Leadership

23.01.2026

A non-governmental organisation, Kimpact Development Initiative has enjoined Nigerians, especially young electorates to vote wisely in forthcoming elections. The group also charged the voters on the need to elect credible leaders that would engender good governance, saying Nigerians should ignore sentiment and vote wisely. The group asked youths to shun voter apathy and imbibe fresh...

Kano Gov, Abba Yusuf Resigns From NNPP

23.01.2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and persistent leadership disputes within the party. The governor’s resignation, effective January 25, 2026, was communicated in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the NNPP in Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area,...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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