January 26, 2026

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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....

Tax Reform Acts Controversy: House Releases CTCs as Minority Insists Laws Were Altered

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives has released the Certified True Copies of the 2025 Tax Reform Acts, declaring an end to controversy over alleged post-passage alterations. However, the Minority Caucus insists discrepancies remain between the versions passed by lawmakers and earlier gazetted copies, renewing debate over legislative authority, due process, and the integrity of Nigeria’s law-making process....

Malami Accuses DSS of Blocking Legal Access, Violating Right to Fair Hearing

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Former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami has accused the Department of State Services of denying him access to his lawyers, actions he says undermine his constitutional right to fair hearing. The allegation follows his rearrest after meeting bail conditions in an EFCC case, raising fresh concerns about due process and the enforcement of court orders....

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....

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

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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....

Kwankwaso Says “I’m Not for Sale” Amid NNPP Defections and Political Uncertainty

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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....

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Dumps NNPP Amid Prolonged Party Crisis

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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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