Makinde Rules Out Defection After Meeting Tinubu, Reaffirms Commitment to PDP

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed speculation about defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Speaking to journalists, Makinde said the discussion centred on governance issues and national interest, stressing that bipartisan engagement does not amount to party realignment as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections.
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Kwankwaso Says “I’m Not for Sale” Amid NNPP Defections and Political Uncertainty

Former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has reaffirmed his political convictions, declaring that he will not compromise his principles for personal gain amid defections from the NNPP. Speaking to supporters in Kano, the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement urged early mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing loyalty to ideology over political expediency.
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Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Dumps NNPP Amid Prolonged Party Crisis

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, citing persistent internal crises and leadership disputes. The decision, formally communicated to party officials, marks a significant political shift in Kano and could trigger wider realignments ahead of future elections, as key lawmakers and local government leaders are also reported to be exiting the party structure.
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Atiku, Civil Groups Warn Senate Over Electoral Act Delay Ahead of 2027

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and civil society organisations have urged the Senate to expedite amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, warning that delays could weaken safeguards ahead of 2027. The calls, delivered through statements and advocacy reports, frame the debate around legislative accountability and reform timelines, as lawmakers consider changes following concerns raised after the 2023 elections.
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Tinubu Declares Fubara APC Leader in Rivers Amid Impeachment Tensions

President Bola Tinubu has formally affirmed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the leader of the APC in Rivers State, amid ongoing impeachment tensions and political rivalry with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The clarification, conveyed by presidential aides, reinforces party hierarchy and underscores the administration’s position on due process and constitutional order during the unfolding political crisis.
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Supreme Court Ends Kudirat Abiola Murder Case as Lagos Abandons Appeal

Nigeria’s apex court has formally closed the long-running Kudirat Abiola murder case, ruling that Lagos State abandoned its appeal by failing to act for nine years. The decision ends all legal efforts to revive the prosecution of former military officer Hamza Al-Mustapha, bringing final judicial closure to one of Nigeria’s most politically significant criminal cases nearly three decades after the assassination.
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