Kano Governor Gives Appointees Seeking Election 7 Days to Resign

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKano Governor Gives Appointees Seeking Election 7 Days to Resign

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2026

Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all political appointees and public servants who intend to contest the 2027 general elections to resign within seven days. The directive, issued through a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, gives affected officials until 31 March 2026 to step down or retire from service. Those affected include commissioners, special advisers, directors-general, managing directors, and various categories of aides. “In line with the provisions of the...

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VP Shettima Receives Gov Fintiri Into APC Fold

NewsNigeriaPoliticsVP Shettima Receives Gov Fintiri Into APC Fold

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 25, 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside some APC Governors and party officials, has officially received Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri into the APC fold following the defection of the governor from PDP. The Vice President, while welcoming Fintiri into the APC at Ribadu Square, Yola, the Adamawa State capital, during a grand reception, commended the governor’s leadership style, saying the APC would continue to build a stronger and more inclusive political platform across the country....

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Minister Assures Nigerians of Improved Power Supply Within 2 Weeks

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMinister Assures Nigerians of Improved Power Supply Within 2 Weeks

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2026

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that efforts are underway to stabilise electricity supply nationwide, even as many households and businesses continue to grapple with recurring power outages. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance on Tuesday during a press briefing in which he outlined the ministry’s performance over the past three years. He acknowledged the current difficulties in the electricity sector but insisted that improvements were imminent. According to him, Nigerians should...

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Labour Party Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to the South

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLabour Party Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to the South

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2026

The Labour Party (LP) has announced that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southern part of Nigeria. The National Chairperson of the party, Nenadi Usman, made the declaration on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with party stakeholders. Usman said the decision had already been concluded within the party structure and would guide the selection process ahead of the next general election. “We have one certain decision that we have taken, and...

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Insecurity Giving President Tinubu Sleepless Nights, Aide Says

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaInsecurity Giving President Tinubu Sleepless Nights, Aide Says

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2026

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-West), Abdulillahi Yakassai, has said President Bola Tinubu is deeply affected by the worsening security situation in the country, insisting that the challenge has placed a heavy emotional and administrative burden on the presidency. Yakassai made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where he spoke on ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to address insecurity across different regions...

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CDHR Calls For Reduction Of Working Days, Distribution Of Palliatives

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCDHR Calls For Reduction Of Working Days, Distribution Of Palliatives

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 25, 2026

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...

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Nigeria Ready to Support Global Energy Stability, Says Information Minister

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Ready to Support Global Energy Stability, Says Information Minister

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 23, 2026

The Federal Government has declared Nigeria’s readiness to support global energy stability amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, signalling the country’s intention to play a more active role in the global oil market. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim. Idris said Nigeria remains strategically positioned to contribute to global energy security at a...

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I Remain In PDP Despite Leadership Crisis-Gov Mohammed 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsI Remain In PDP Despite Leadership Crisis-Gov Mohammed 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 22, 2026

Bauçhi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has reiterated his stand to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite ongoing internal leadership criss within the party. Governor Mohammed, speaking to Journalists in Bauchi, reaffirmed his political position, dismissed speculation about a possible defection, and called for mature, issue-based politics ahead of the 2026 general elections. He expressed confidence in resolving the issues through dialogue and strategic engagement, describing the issues within the party as “not insurmountable....

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

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

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 21, 2026

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...

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Nigeria Will Not Accept Foreign Deportees – Presidency

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Will Not Accept Foreign Deportees – Presidency

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 21, 2026

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi has clarified that Nigeria will not accept foreign deportees under the newly signed migration agreement with the United Kingdom. Ajayi, who made the clarification amid what he described as widespread misinformation surrounding the agreement, said there is no provision under the agreement. Ajayi explained that the deal strictly covers Nigerian citizens residing illegally in the UK. He said: “For clarity it is...

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