Top Northern Nigeria Politician Dies in Egyptian Hospital
A Top Northern Nigeria Politician has died in an Egyptian Hospital. Philips News reports that the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Ankwai is dead.T his newspaper understands that the Top Northern Nigeria Politician died…
World’s Oldest Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya, Appoints Son as Vice President
President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest sitting head of state, has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President of Cameroon and Head of the Armed Forces. The announcement, made via an official presidential decree dated April 4, 2026,…
‘You are not the court’ — ADC fires back at INEC chairman over congress warning
‘You are not the court’ — ADC fires back at INEC chairman over congress warning The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over his comments on the party’s planned congresses…
INEC Begins Nationwide Voter Revalidation April 13
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that it will begin a nationwide voter revalidation exercise on April 13, 2026, in what it describes as a critical step to clean up Nigeria’s voter register and safeguard the integrity of future…
Another Kano Lawmaker Defects to ADC
Hon. Murktar Umar, the representative for Tarauni Federal Constituency in Kano, has announced his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a public statement, Hon. Umar confirmed his resignation from the NNPP,…
2027: Millions may lose vote in INEC revalidation plan — ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised alarm over an alleged plan by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a nationwide voter revalidation exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that the move could disenfranchise millions of…
HURIWA Urges DSS to Arrest Sunday Igboho Over Alleged Threats to Opposition Figures
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to immediately invite and, if necessary, arrest Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over alleged threats against opposition politicians….
2027: Minister, commissioners, board chairmen, others resign
A wave of resignations has hit Nigeria’s political landscape as ministers, commissioners, board chairmen, and other political appointees step down ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development follows a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mandating all political appointees…
Kano Deputy Governor Reportedly Resigns
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam, has resigned from office. His resignation was announced in a statement released on Friday, March 27, by the spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed. “The Kwankwasiyya Movement wishes to…
PDP Will Shock Nigerians in 2027 — Wike Declares
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), scheduled for March 29 and 30, will proceed as planned, noting that efforts to reconcile aggrieved members will continue…