The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State has rejected the rerun election for the Tsanyawa/Ghari State Assembly constituency held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of manipulation and bias. In the same vein, the Kano State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) said the conduct of the just-concluded bye-election for the Shanono/Bagwai State Assembly was marred by intimidation and thuggery. The state chairman of NNPP, Hashimu Suleman Dungurawa,...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, Prof. Lawal Sa’adu of the Federal University Gusau has declared the Kaura Namoda South State Constituency by-election in Zamfara State inconclusive. Prof. Sa’adu said the decision followed the cancellation of results from polling units in Sakajiki and Kambarawa wards. The Returning Officer explained that the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 7,001 votes while the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) scored 5,339, leaving a margin of 1,662 votes. According...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaduna State has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has swept all the three by-elections conducted on Saturday. In Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency election, APC’s candidate, Felix Bagudu, polled a total of 34,580 votes to defeat the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, who scored 11,491 votes to come second. The results shows that APC won for the first time in Kajuru with 10,487 votes, while PDP got 6,789...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated former military president, Ibrahim Babangida at 84, describing him as a visionary leader. Atiku, in a goodwill message on Sunday, stated that IBB has distinguished himself remarkably. He said, “As General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, former military President of Nigeria celebrates his 84th birthday anniversary, it’s my honour and privilege to join millions of Nigerians to felicitate with him and his family on this special occasion. IBB’s life is...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated former military President Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd) on the occasion of his 84th birthday. Jonathan also hailed his contributions to Nigeria’s unity and national development. In a goodwill message released yesterday, Jonathan described Babangida as a “remarkable leader” whose impact on Nigeria’s political and economic landscape remains significant. “On this special occasion of your 84th birthday, I celebrate your remarkable life, leadership, and dedication to our nation’s growth...