19 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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4 h. ago ‘Budget delays, electioneering threaten IMF’s 4.4% growth outlook’

The IMF projects a 4.4% growth for Nigeria in 2026, but analysts warn that stalled budgets and pre-election politicking threaten this optimistic economic o Read More: https://punchng.com/budget-delays-electioneering-threaten-imfs-4-4-growth-outlook/

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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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9 h. ago Kwankwaso, NNPP Feel Betrayed By Gov Yusuf’s Defection — Party Spokesperson

Governor Yusuf was long regarded as Kwankwaso’s political protégé within the highly organised movement, known for its grassroots strength and red-cap symbolism. The post Kwankwaso, NNPP Feel Betrayed By Gov Yusuf’s Defection — Party Spokesperson appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Budget, tax, Electoral Act take centre stage as N’Assembly resumes

As the National Assembly resumes plenary for 2026, attention is firmly fixed on an ambitious and politically sensitive agenda that read more Budget, tax, Electoral Act take centre stage as N’Assembly resumes

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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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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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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 Soldiers rescue eight kidnapped Cameroonians, 80 militants surrender in Cross River

The Defence Headquarters, on Monday, said troops of Operation UDO KA have rescued eight Cameroonian nationals abducted by sea pirates along the Ikang waterways in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The military high command said the Cameroonians were rescued during an offensive operation carried out by troops in the coastal area. Also Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-eight-kidnapped-cameroonians-80-militants-surrender-in-cross-river/

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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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16 h. ago Ganduje returns from London, heads to Kano for APC engagements

A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria from London and is expected to proceed to Kano on Monday for key political engagements amid ongoing political realignments in the state. Ganduje arrived in Abuja aboard a British Airways flight at about 5:30 am on Monday after attending Read More: https://punchng.com/ganduje-returns-from-london-heads-to-kano-for-apc-engagements/

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20 h. ago NLC, FCTA workers protest at Industrial court, demand Wike’s removal

FCTA workers, backed by the NLC, protest at the National Industrial Court in Abuja, demanding payment of arrears and the removal of Minister Wike. Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-fcta-workers-protest-at-industrial-court-demand-wikes-removal/

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20 h. ago Beyond 2031: Gbajabiamila canvasses legal framework for power rotation

Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on political actors to preserve the principle of rotational presidency read more Beyond 2031: Gbajabiamila canvasses legal framework for power rotation

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20 h. ago NMDPRA Working To Ensure Adequate Gas Supply At Affordable Prices — CEO Mohammed

He spoke during his three-day tour of facilities in the midstream oil and gas sector in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, at the weekend. The post NMDPRA Working To Ensure Adequate Gas Supply At Affordable Prices — CEO Mohammed appeared first on Channels Television.

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21 h. ago 48 Hours After Arrest, Whereabouts Of Rivers Association’s Leaders Remains Unknown

More than 48 hours after armed operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) whisked away the president-general of the National Association of Plants Operators (NAPO), Harold Benstowe, alongside two of his members, Tuwonimi Benstowe and Michael Mbata, their whereabouts remain unknown. The counsel for NAPO, Marx Ikongbeh, who disclosed this to newsmen in Port […]

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21 h. ago 2027: We Shouldn’t Be Scared About Asking For Religious Balance — Dogara

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said that discussions about religious balance in Nigeria’s political leadership should not stem from fear or pressure but from a genuine desire to uphold justice and inclusion. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Today’ on Sunday night, Dogara said that calls for a […]

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