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The defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), did not come without drama, triggering a wave of resignations by commissioners and senior government appointees loyal to the Kwankwasiyya movement led by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The resignations, which began quietly and gathered momentum …

Kwankwaso and Abba Yusuf

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports suggesting that Vice-President Kashim Shettima may be replaced as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement issued on Monday, Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the party, described the reports as “speculative, untrue and utterly baseless”. According to the APC, …

Kashim Shettima and Tinubu

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move was formalized on Monday, January 26, 2026, at a ceremony held at the Coronation Hall of the Kano State Government House. This comes three days after Yusuf announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), a platform …

Kano Governor, Yusuf, Formally Joins APC

Twenty-one members of the Kano State House of Assembly have formally defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers announced their defection on Monday, days after Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano State, officially resigned from the NNPP. Yusuf’s resignation followed shortly after his meeting with President Bola …

21 Kano Assembly Members Finally Defect from NNPP to APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State says it is positioning itself to deliver no fewer than one million additional votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The party said it is relying on the political structure of the bloc led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), …

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, remains the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The position was conveyed through the President’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala. The clarification comes amid the impeachment proceedings against Fubara being pushed by members of the Rivers State House …

Fubara Explains Visit to Tinubu After Resumption

President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of four ambassadors-designate to key diplomatic missions in the United States, United Kingdom, France and Turkey. The approvals are part of the postings of 68 ambassadors-designate earlier confirmed by the Senate in December 2025. According to the postings, Ayodele Oke has been named ambassador-designate to France, while Lateef …

Tinubu Approves Posting of Four Ambassadors to US, UK, France, Turkey

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Simeon Amadi, has declined to constitute a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara, citing existing court injunctions. The Rivers State House of Assembly had requested the formation of a seven-member panel to probe allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. The request …

Impeachment: Rivers Chief Judge Declines Request to Set Up Panel to Probe Gov Fubara

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has kicked against moves to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 general election, warning that such a decision would amount to a grave "political miscalculation." The Forum’s position followed recent indications that some elements within the ruling party are pushing …

Tinubu and Shettima

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