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

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.

Tinubu Declares Fubara APC Leader in Rivers Amid Impeachment Tensions

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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.

Protest Rocks PDP Secretariat as Wike Faction Seizes Control — Damagum Ousted Amid Power Struggle

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Chaos erupted at Wadata Plaza on Monday as Nyesom Wike’s loyalists stormed the PDP national secretariat, installing Mohammed Abdulrahman as acting chairman. The move deepens the opposition’s crisis, displacing Umar Damagum’s leadership and signalling a full-scale takeover by the Wike bloc. Security operatives intervened as the party teetered on the edge of open fracture.

Constitution Review: NASS Approves Creation of Six New States Across Nigeria

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Nigeria’s National Assembly has endorsed a proposal to create six new states across its geopolitical zones, a decision that could increase the country’s federating units...

APC Secures Two-Thirds Majority in Senate After New Wave of Defections

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Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has achieved a two-thirds majority in the Senate following fresh defections from opposition lawmakers across multiple states. The new alignment strengthens the party’s legislative control and gives President Bola Tinubu unprecedented leverage over reform bills and confirmations.

Tinubu Ends Rivers State of Emergency, Orders Fubara Back in Office

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President Bola Tinubu has declared an end to the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, restoring Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the House of Assembly to office from September 18. The move closes a turbulent chapter that left the oil-rich state under federal control.

Atiku Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared he will run in the 2027 presidential election. He says Nigeria must be “rescued from the intensive care unit” and promises decisive leadership. His announcement sharpens divisions within the opposition coalition and sets up a clash with southern heavyweights already preparing for the race.

PDP NEC Zones Presidency to South – Jonathan, Obi in Play for 2027

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The PDP has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, opening the door for Goodluck Jonathan and Peter Obi to emerge as frontrunners. With Atiku Abubakar’s northern bloc sidelined, the opposition party moves closer to a decisive convention in Ibadan, setting up a heavyweight contest for Nigeria’s political future.

Babachir Lawal Says He Couldn’t Work Under Tinubu, Slams Governance Style

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Former SGF Babachir Lawal says he could never work in President Bola Tinubu’s government, citing nepotism, economic mismanagement, and flawed policies. In a televised interview, Lawal accused Tinubu of sidelining non-Yoruba allies, mishandling fuel subsidy removal, and presiding over a government that still covertly funds subsidy despite declaring its removal.

Farotimi Dismisses Goodluck Jonathan Comeback Talk,

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Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has dismissed speculation about former President Goodluck Jonathan’s return to frontline politics, insisting Nigeria’s deep-rooted structural flaws cannot be solved by leadership changes alone. He warned that recycling past leaders will only perpetuate failure.