POLITICS

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Scraps Ministry Of Higher Education Created By Kwankwaso 0
- POLITICS, SLIDE
- March 16, 2026
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially scrapped the Ministry of Higher Education, a government structure that was previously created during the administration of former governor and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The decision was announced as part of a broader restructuring of the Kano State government aimed at streamlining
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Akande Says Amaechi, Obi Strongest Southern Contenders Against Tinubu In 2027 0
- POLITICS, SLIDE
- March 14, 2026
A former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has stated that two prominent southern politicians—Rotimi Amaechi and Peter Obi—are currently the most credible figures capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Akande made the remarks on Friday during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a political programme on Channels Television. His comments come
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Omisore Withdraws Suit Against APC Over Aspirants’ Disqualification 0
- POLITICS, SLIDE
- March 13, 2026
The campaign organization of former Senator Iyiola Omisore has said the lawmaker has already discontinued a suit he filed over the disqualification of some governorship aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the party’s governorship primary in Osun State. The group disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Osogbo and
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Court Bars Ondo Governor, Ayedatiwa From Seeking Re-election 0

In a landmark judgement, the Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State has restrained Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa from contesting for another term in office. The judgment, delivered by Justice Toyin Adegoke, held that the 1999 Constitution (as amended) does not allow any elected President, Vice President, Governor, or Deputy Governor to serve more than

Makinde’s PDP Postpones Caucus, BoT, NEC Meetings, Seek Reconciliation 0

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with Seyi Makinde has postponed several important party meetings, signaling a move toward reconciliation amid an ongoing internal crisis. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the party’s National Secretary, Taofeek Arapaja, who confirmed that the meetings of the National Caucus, the Board of Trustees (BoT),

Wike-Backed PDP Prepares For Convention, Makinde Says Crisis Will Pass 0

The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Tuesday as a faction believed to be backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, stepped up preparations for the party’s proposed national convention. Members of the PDP National Caretaker Working Committee inspected the Velodrome at the Moshood Abiola National