29 m. ago Deputy Governor Absent As Principal Yusuf Formally Defects To APC In Kano

Kano State deputy governor, Comrade Abdulsalam Gwarzo, was conspicuously absent on Monday when his principal, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant political realignment in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor announced his defection at an event held at the Coronation Hall of […]

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35 m. ago Shettima, Yilwatda, Akpabio To Receive Mutfwang, Others Into APC

National attention has shifted to Jos, the Plateau State capital, ahead of the formal reception for Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold at the Jos Polo Field today. LEADERSHIP reports that Vice President Kassim Shetima is expected to receive the governor into the APC. He will […]

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4 h. ago Inside Borno community where residents travel to Cameroon to access potable water

Residents of Kirawa, a Borno border community, travel to Cameroon daily for potable water due to a lingering crisis and unfulfilled government promises. Read More: https://punchng.com/inside-borno-community-where-residents-travel-to-cameroon-to-access-potable-water/

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6 h. ago Lawmaker’s widow, one other clinch Rivers APC Assembly tickets

Rivers APC elects candidates for assembly bye-elections in Ahoada East and Khana constituencies, backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Read More: https://punchng.com/late-lawmakers-widow-one-other-clinch-rivers-apc-assembly-tickets/

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7 h. ago Late lawmaker’s widow, one other clinch Rivers APC Assembly tickets

Rivers APC elects Napoleon Ukalikpe and Bulabari Loolo for Assembly bye-elections, backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s ‘Renewed Hope Family’. Read More: https://punchng.com/late-lawmakers-widow-one-other-clinch-rivers-apc-assembly-tickets/

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7 h. ago ‘Mischievous,’ APC Dismisses Reports Of Shettima’s Replacement As Tinubu’s 2027 Running Mate

The speculation had largely gained public attention in mid-2025.  The post ‘Mischievous,’ APC Dismisses Reports Of Shettima’s Replacement As Tinubu’s 2027 Running Mate appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago No plan to replace Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate in 2027

…as Northern youths raise ₦200m to buy Tinubu’s re-election form The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports suggesting that Vice read more No plan to replace Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate in 2027- APC

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10 h. ago Atiku’s Son, Abba Abubakar, Registers As APC Member In Adamawa

Abubakar said he was optimistic about his political journey within the party. The post Atiku’s Son, Abba Abubakar, Registers As APC Member In Adamawa appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Kwankwaso’s son quits Kano cabinet as APC decamping rally reshapes power equation

As the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) stages a high-profile decamping programme at the Coronation Hall, Government House, cracks have read more Kwankwaso’s son quits Kano cabinet as APC decamping rally reshapes power equation

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11 h. ago “I Don’t Know Why Opposition Politicians Are Defecting To APC” — Nenadi Usman

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has said she does not know the reasons opposition politicians are defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the trend does not spell the end of opposition influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Usman made the remarks during an interview […] The post “I Don’t Know Why Opposition Politicians Are Defecting To APC” — Nenadi Usman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Gov Yusuf Defects To APC With 22 State, Nine Federal Lawmakers

He explained that the move was aimed at strengthening governance and accelerating development in the state. The post Gov Yusuf Defects To APC With 22 State, Nine Federal Lawmakers appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Osun Speaker dismisses letter removing Ooni as Oba’s council permanent chairman

The Osun Speaker has dismissed a rumored letter seeking rotational chairmanship for the Osun Council of Obas, calling the claim false and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-speaker-dismisses-letter-removing-ooni-as-obas-council-permanent-chairman/

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13 h. ago Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns As Kano Youth And Sports Commissioner

The resignation comes amid the planned defection of Governor Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday (today). The post Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns As Kano Youth And Sports Commissioner appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago No party or person can defeat Tinubu in 2027, Atiku’s son declares 

Abba Atiku, son of former VP Atiku Abubakar, joins the APC and declares that no party or person can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-party-or-person-can-defeat-tinubu-in-2027-atikus-son-declares/

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13 h. ago Trump sends top official to Minneapolis after killing sparks backlash

Amid growing Minneapolis protests over fatal ICE shootings, President Trump sends a top official to the city as political and legal backlash intensifies. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-sends-top-official-to-minneapolis-after-killing-sparks-backlash/

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14 h. ago 2027: APC dismisses speculation over Shettima’s replacement as Tinubu’s running mate

The APC has dismissed speculation about Shettima’s replacement as Tinubu’s running mate for 2027, calling the reports baseless and designed to cause divisi Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-dismisses-speculation-over-shettimas-replacement-as-tinubus-running-mate/

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15 h. ago Adeleke decries illegal tenure elongation by APC chairmen, fingers Oyetola

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has decried the illegal extension of self-awarded tenure by chairmen and councillors of the read more Adeleke decries illegal tenure elongation by APC chairmen, fingers Oyetola

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15 h. ago 22 Kano lawmakers defect to APC after Yusuf’s exit from NNPP

Twenty-two members of the Kano State House of Assembly have defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress. The lawmakers announced their defection during a plenary session on Monday, shortly after Governor Abba Yusuf formally resigned from the NNPP following his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Read More: https://punchng.com/22-kano-lawmakers-defect-to-apc-after-yusufs-exit-from-nnpp/

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15 h. ago PICTORIAL: FCTA Workers, NLC Picket Industrial Court As Wike Sues Unions Over Strike

Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday, stormed the premises of the National Industrial Court in Abuja, joined by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in protest against what they described as persistent violations of their rights by the FCTA management and political leadership. The demonstration, which drew hundreds of workers […]

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15 h. ago All set in Kano as APC prepares grand reception for Abba Yusuf

All is now set in Kano State for the formal reception of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf into the All Progressives read more All set in Kano as APC prepares grand reception for Abba Yusuf

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