January 26, 2026

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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....

Atiku, Civil Groups Warn Senate Over Electoral Act Delay Ahead of 2027

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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....

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....

Supreme Court Ends Kudirat Abiola Murder Case as Lagos Abandons Appeal

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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....

Kano Defection Watch: Abba Yusuf–Tinubu Meeting Fuels Realignment Talk

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A closed-door meeting between Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and President Bola Tinubu has triggered renewed speculation about political realignments in the North-West. While both camps confirmed the engagement, officials declined to discuss outcomes, insisting no defection decision has been taken amid growing manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 elections....

APC 2027 Warning: Baba-Ahmed Says Defections Do Not Guarantee Votes

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Former political adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress that high-profile defections ahead of the 2027 elections may not translate into electoral success. He argued that voter behaviour is shaped more by performance and trust than by elite movements, cautioning that political arithmetic does not always reflect realities at the polls....

Makoko Demolitions: Lagos Government Defends Clearance as CAPPA Reports 10,000+ Displaced

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Fresh demolitions in Makoko have reignited debate over urban safety and social justice in Lagos after civil society groups reported that more than 10,000 residents were displaced. While the Lagos State Government insists the exercise was necessary to protect lives under high-tension power lines, rights advocates argue that the operation lacked adequate safeguards and humane resettlement plans....

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