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Fayose Attacks Makinde Over Claim That Tinubu Rejected PDP Support

Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose has launched a sharp attack on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over claims that President Bola Tinubu rejected PDP support during the 2023 election. Fayose accused Makinde of political revisionism, reopening deep divisions within the PDP and exposing unresolved tensions over cross-party alignments and post-election narratives.

FCT Strike Fallout: Wike Confirms ₦12bn Salary Approval as NLC Warns Against ‘Scapegoating’

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The fallout from the suspended FCT workers’ strike deepened on Tuesday after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike confirmed a ₦12bn salary approval, while the Nigeria Labour Congress warned against scapegoating officials. Labour leaders insisted the dispute stemmed from delayed implementation, as court-ordered mediation moves the parties back to negotiations.

Court Orders FCT Workers to Suspend Strike

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The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered FCT workers to suspend their ongoing strike following an interlocutory injunction sought by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration. The court ruled that once a trade dispute is before it, industrial action must cease pending determination, paving the way for mediation.

NULGE FCT Joins JUAC, Begins Indefinite Strike

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The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees in the Federal Capital Territory has joined the Joint Union Action Committee in an indefinite strike, escalating labour unrest within the FCT. The unions say the action follows unresolved disputes over workers’ welfare, outstanding entitlements and compliance with agreements, raising concerns over service delivery across local government councils.

Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over IPOB Sit-at-Home Defiance

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Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the closure of Onitsha Main Market following alleged defiance of the proscribed IPOB’s sit-at-home directive by traders. The state government says the decision is aimed at restoring order, enforcing the rule of law and preventing economic sabotage, amid rising security concerns and disruptions to commercial activity in the state.

NNPP Condemns Abba Yusuf’s Defection, Calls It ‘Historic Betrayal’

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The New Nigeria Peoples Party has condemned the defection of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing his exit as a “historic betrayal” of the party and the Kwankwasiyya movement. The party accused Yusuf of abandoning the mandate that brought him to power, warning that his decision could weaken party cohesion as political realignments continue in Kano State.

Rivers APC Faction Welcomes Tinubu’s Affirmation of Fubara as Party Leader

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A faction of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s affirmation of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the party’s leader in the state, describing the move as a clarification of party constitution and convention. The faction said the declaration should end internal disputes and help stabilise party administration amid ongoing political tensions.

Rivers Crisis: APC Leaders Call on National Assembly to Assume State Assembly Functions

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Leaders of Nigeria’s ruling party have urged the National Assembly to consider assuming the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, citing an escalating political crisis in the state. The call follows stalled impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and a refusal by the state’s chief judge to constitute an investigative panel amid subsisting court orders.

Kwankwaso Declares January 23 ‘World Betrayal Day’ After Abba Yusuf’s NNPP Exit

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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, national leader of the NNPP, has declared January 23 as “World Betrayal Day” following Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s resignation from the party. The declaration, made during an address to supporters in Kano, underscores growing internal divisions within the Kwankwasiyya movement and highlights deepening political tensions after Yusuf’s planned defection.

Abba Yusuf Fires Political Adviser as Kano Power Blocs Realign After NNPP Exit

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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has dismissed his political adviser barely 24 hours after resigning from the NNPP, signalling a major political realignment in the state. The move comes amid mass defections of lawmakers and council chairmen, deepening tensions within the Kwankwasiyya movement and reshaping Kano’s political landscape ahead of 2027.