Former Kano Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Resigns From NNPP

Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned from the party with immediate effect. Kwankwaso announced his decision in a statement on Sunday, citing the need for “strategic realignment” amid the country’s evolving political landscape. “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect,” he said. The former governor, who served as the party’s...

CDHR Warns Parties on Fielding Candidates With Questionable Character

… Charges Anti-Graft Agencies To Beam Searchlight On Outgoing Govs, Others LAGOS – The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has warned political parties against fielding individuals with criminal records, questionable credentials, or those who have previously failed the Nigerian people in positions of trust. The pro-democracy organisation, in a statement on Friday, jointly signed by its National President, Comrade ‘Yinka Folarin, and National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Adewunmi Adesina, noted that it’s imperative...

APC Advises Opposition to Focus On 2031 Elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised the opposition not to dissipate energy contesting in the 2027 elections, but should focus on 2031. A statement on Wednesday signed by the Lagos APC Spokesman, Mogaji (Hon) Seye Oladejo, noted that the opposition has demonstrated a glaring lack of preparation, cohesion, and seriousness- further reinforcing doubts about its capacity to mount any credible challenge in the forthcoming electoral cycle. The statement reads, “The Lagos State chapter of...

New Southwest APC EXCO Rallies Support For Oyebanji’s Re-election 

The newly elected Southwest Zonal Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed strong confidence in the re-election of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, stressing that his performance has positioned him as a unifying force within the party and beyond. This assurance was given by the Zonal Chairman, Isaac Kekemeke, in his acceptance speech, shortly after his emergence at the party’s Southwest Zonal Congress held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on...

Atiku Demands Immediate Release Of Sheikh Sani Khalifa

Former Vice President of Nigeria and leading figure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called for the immediate release of Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Sani Khalifa Zaria, describing his continued detention without trial as a grave violation of his fundamental rights. Sheikh Khalifa has reportedly been held since December 2025 over allegations of involvement in a coup plot, yet has not been formally charged before any court of law. This prolonged detention, without...

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has re-elected Mr. Isaac Kekemeke as South-West Zonal Chairman. At the APC South-West Zonal Congress held on Wednesday at Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium) in Lagos, where Kekemeke alongside seven other zonal exco emerged via consensus arrangements. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Zonal Congress Committee, Mr. Jide Jimoh said that no fewer than 1,398 delegates drawn from all the South-West states including Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti...

CDHR Calls For Reduction Of Working Days, Distribution Of Palliatives

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has expressed concern over the deepening economic crisis that has plunged millions of Nigerians into unprecedented hardship, and has suggested solutions to ameliorate the sufferings. The organisation, in a statement on Tuesday, signed by its National President, Comrade Yinka Folarin, and National Secretary, Comrade Idris Afees, demanded urgent action by governments at all levels. It sought to reduce official working days for civil servants to three...

Ozoro Festival: PANDEF Seeks Urgent Investigation Into Alleged Female Harassment, Assault  

Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEL), the apex social and political body of the people of the Niger Delta region, has called on the Nigerian police to act without further delay and investigate the alleged female harassment and assault at the Ozoro festival, Delta State. The socio-cultural and political organisation, in a statement on Monday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini, noted that on no account should any traditional practice jeopardise the...

APC Rejoices With Muslims, Urges Nigerians To Pray For Peace, Unity

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejoiced with Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. The party, in a goodwill message on Friday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, urged Nigerians to sustain their prayers for peace, unity, and progress of  the nation. The message reads, “A major Islamic festival to express gratitude to Allah for strength during the holy month of Ramadan, Eid-el-Fitr marks the successful completion of...

George Weah Slams CAF’s Decision To Strip Senegal Of AFCON Title

…Urges CAS To Overturn Verdict Former Liberian President and African football legend, George Weah, has faulted the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to the hosts, Morocco. In a statement yesterday, Weah slammed the move, insisting that football matches must be decided on the pitch. Weah’s comments come as he clarified that social media posts claiming he supported...

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