3 h. ago I can’t join PDP, APC is my home – Kebbi Gov dismisses defection rumours

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi  Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has vowed that he will be the last man standing in APC. Idris spoke in Birnin Kebbi while reacting to a viral online report that five Governors are pondering on defecting from APC to another enclave including himself. Addressing hundreds of APC  stakeholders, including […] The post I can’t join PDP, APC is my home – Kebbi Gov dismisses defection rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Group Dismisses Rumoured Rift Between Gov Bago, Deputy, Says Report Politically

A prominent Northern youth group has debunked rumours suggesting a rift between the governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and his deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba. The group described the allegations as baseless, politically-motivated, and a calculated attempt to discredit the governor’s rising popularity and sterling performance. In a press statement issued in Kaduna and […]

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2 w. ago Adamu Waziri reaffirms PDP commitment, denies defection rumours

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Alhaji Adamu Waziri, a former Yobe State gubernatorial candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, has clarified the party’s stance on coalition talks ahead of the 2027 elections while dismissing rumours of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to PDP members in Potiskum, Yobe’s largest town, over the […] The post Adamu Waziri reaffirms PDP commitment, denies defection rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Michelle Obama Opens Up On Life Choices, Denies Divorce Rumours

Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, has dismissed rumours claiming that she and former President Barack Obama are heading for divorce. Michelle addressed the rumours during a conversation with Hollywood actress Sophia Bush on a recent episode of her podcast, Work in Progress, which was shared on social media on Thursday. […] The post Michelle Obama Opens Up On Life Choices, Denies Divorce Rumours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago PDP zonal congress: Ajiya debunks rumour of withdrawal from race

By Idu Jude, Abuja As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Zonal Congress gains momentum, Honourable Abraham Ajiya, a leading contender for the North Central National Vice Chairman position, has firmly dismissed rumours of his withdrawal. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9, ahead of the elective congress scheduled for April 12 […] The post PDP zonal congress: Ajiya debunks rumour of withdrawal from race appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago INEC chairman presides over management meeting amid dismissal rumours

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, is currently presiding over the commission’s weekly management meeting, barely 24 hours after rumours of his removal circulated on social media. On Monday, a viral WhatsApp message falsely claimed that Yakubu had been sacked and replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Bola Tinubu. Read More

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3 w. ago Abia gov rules out senatorial ambition, plans retirement after tenure

Abia Governor, Alex Otti, has firmly ruled out any plans to contest for a Senate seat after his tenure ends. He made the declaration on Saturday during a reception held in his honour by the Anambra Development Unions Association, Aba branch. Otti dismissed speculations of a senatorial ambition, describing the rumours as baseless and misleading. Read More

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4 w. ago CBN Denies Purported Introduction Of N5,000, N10,000 Banknotes

The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied a viral claim circulating on social media, saying that it has introduced two new denomination, N5,000 and N10,000 notes. In a statement on Thursday, CBN described the report as fake. The purported Whatsapp message quoted one Deputy CBN Governor, Ibrahim Tahir Jr., saying that the move is aimed […] The post CBN Denies Purported Introduction Of N5,000, N10,000 Banknotes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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