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In a move bound to inject life into opposition politics in Nigeria ahead of 2027 general elections, former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, yesterday resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The action is believed to pave the way for him to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and team up with major opposition figures to contest the forthcoming elections. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi; former Senate President, David Mark and former governors of Osun and…

The family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has announced the arrival of the remains of the ex-governor’s mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, in Abuja for burial. Hajiya El-Rufai passed away on Friday, March 27, in Cairo, Egypt, after a brief illness. She had reportedly been living with her son in Cairo before her passing. Her death came at a time when Nasir El-Rufai was in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission following his arrest over allegations of corruption and money laundering. He was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on March…

The lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has announced the burial rites for the late Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. Hajiya Umma was mother to a former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. She passed away this week in Cairo, Egypt, following a prolonged illness. The family has now confirmed Hajiya Umma will be buried at the Gudu Cemetery in Apo, Abuja, after prayers at the National Mosque in Central Area. Bello, in a statement on Saturday night, said: “In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful. “On behalf of the elders of our…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said he is not in a position to oppose the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The governor made the remark while responding to questions during his monthly media chat on Friday at the Government House in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. I am not in a position to oppose President Tinubu’s candidacy. I have no basis to challenge his re-election, as I am not contesting for the presidency but seeking a second term as governor of Abia State. Otti, a member of the Labour Party (LP), also dismissed reports of a crisis…

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has directed its members to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement on Saturday, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, spokesperson of the Movement, said Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, National Leader of Kwankwasiya, has concluded plans to join the coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu. The Kwankwasiyya Movement wishes to formally inform all its members across Nigeria and the general public that our Supreme Leader Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has concluded all necessary arrangements to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In furtherance of this decision, he will officially register with the party on Monday, 30th March…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI on Saturday morning 28 March, 2026 over powered multiple attacks by ISWAP terrorists on Forward Operation Base in Mandaragirau sector- 2 by eliminating 38 of the insurgents A statement by the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba says, Troops engaged the attackers with a well-coordinated offensive response, forcing the criminals to disorderly withdraw while the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI provided close air support. Subsequent exploitation along the terrorists’ withdrawal routes inflicted further losses, eliminating 38 terrorists. Within the immediate…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, at his residence in Abuja. Yilwatda visited to commiserate with El-Rufai over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, after a period of illness. Several prominent political figures have also visited El-Rufai to offer their condolences at his Abuja residence. Among those who have paid visits are Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Rivers State Governor…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has paid a condolence visit to former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai at his Abuja residence on Saturday. El-Rufai had lost his mother on Friday afternoon following age-related health challenges, which worsened in recent times. The former governor was released from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC immediately after the news of his mother’s death broke. He earlier received former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, former Accountant General of the Federation, AGF Abubakar Malami and a host of other top leaders mainly from the opposition.

Prominent Lagos politician, Funso Doherty, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing a recent court ruling he said effectively handed control of the party to individuals aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Saturday, Doherty said his decision followed deep reflection after two years of efforts to strengthen the PDP as a cohesive opposition platform. “The events of recent weeks, however, have proven decisive,” he stated. He referenced a public letter he had written to the President of the Court of Appeal, urging a timely resolution of pending PDP litigations ahead of…

The leadership of Nigeria’s National Assembly on Friday intensified calls for the adoption of automatic tickets for serving lawmakers under the All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that such a move is critical to sustaining ongoing reforms championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The demand emerged as a major highlight of the party’s 4th Elective National Convention held at Eagle Square, where party stakeholders converged to elect new national officers and outline the APC’s future direction. Speaking on behalf of APC caucuses in both chambers, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, argued that granting automatic return tickets to…