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Kano: “Don’t use impeachment to settle political scores” – Kwankwasiyya tells lawmakers

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has cautioned the Kano State House of Assembly against using the impeachment process as a political tool, warning that such a move could worsen political divisions in the state. The group was reacting to reported moves to impeach the Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu AbdulSalam Gwarzo. In a statement issued yesterday, the spokesperson of the movement, Dr Habibu Saleh, described the unfolding development as worrying and urged political actors in the state to avoid actions that may appear politically-motivated. According to him, “The people of Kano are…

“Why I’m keeping quiet” — El-Rufa’i takes on ICPC

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has defended his decision not to respond to investigators, saying his silence was a conscious and strategic choice informed by his belief that the ongoing probe by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) is politically-driven. In his written submissions to the anti-graft agency, el-Rufa’i described his refusal to answer questions as both a lawful exercise of his constitutional right and a form of resistance to what he considers a biased investigation. He stressed that he would only offer a defence if and when formal…

“Political sins won’t take you to hell” – Oshiomhole

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

Senator representing Edo-North, Adams Oshiomhole, has stirred debate after declaring that political sins are not enough to send politicians to hellfire. Speaking on Tuesday, at the Edo State congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benin City, Oshiomhole made the remark while responding to an appeal from the party’s newly elected state chairman, Jarret Tenebe. Tenebe had asked party members to forgive him for any wrongs he may have committed while serving as acting chairman. In his response, the former Edo State governor dismissed the weight of “political sins,”…

Kaduna: “I can tolerate criticism, not falsehood” – Gov. Sani to Opposition

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna state, has warned that his administration has zero-tolerance for conducts that will breach peace and security in Kaduna State, saying the polity is a diverse and delicate one. The Governor, who spoke while hosting heads of security agencies for Iftar, the Muslim breaking of Ramadan fast at dusk, said his administration can tolerate criticisms from the opposition but will not condone situations where the opposition spread falsehood in order to foment crisis. He pointed out that freedom of speech is not a license to spread…

2027: Cold war rocks APC, as Govs. move to clip lawmakers’ wings

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

A fresh power struggle is brewing within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as governors elected on the party’s platform are reportedly scheming to “get their pound of flesh” from senators and members of the House of Representatives over what they perceive as betrayal on recent amendments to the Electoral Act and other grievances. According to reports, the simmering cold war between APC governors and federal lawmakers from their respective states escalated over the weekend after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hinted at his desire to see the return of most…

“Choose lives over politics” – Peter Obi lament incessant killings in Nigeria

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has berated political leaders across the country for allegedly prioritising the 2027 general elections while insecurity continues to claim lives nationwide. In a statement shared on his official 𝕏 handle yesterday, Obi expressed deep concern over what he described as the alarming scale of violence and bloodshed in the country. The former Anambra State governor revealed that more than 1,000 Nigerians were reportedly killed within the first two months of 2026, while several thousand were abducted in separate violent attacks. “From…

Tinubu meets TY Ɗanjuma in Presidential Villa

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday received former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Yakubu Ɗanjuma (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Presidency confirmed the meeting in a brief statement accompanied by photographs. The statement read: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives in audience General Theophilus Yakubu Ɗanjuma (rtd) at the State House, Abuja, Saturday, February 28, 2026”. As of the time of filing this report, the purpose of the visit had not been disclosed. Recall that Ɗanjuma previously served as Chief of Army Staff under the military administration of Olusegun…

Osun: Speaker, 24 lawmakers defect from PDP to Accord Party

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly and 24 other lawmakers have officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Accord Party. The defection occurred on Friday, after a closed-door meeting held inside the Assembly complex in Osogbo. The Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, led the move alongside the majority of legislators in the House. Sources said the decision followed days of consultations and internal discussions among the lawmakers. According to reports, the lawmakers resolved to align politically with Governor Ademola Adeleke, who had earlier left the PDP for…

“I’ll resign as gov., if Tinubu doesn’t win” – Okpebholo

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has openly pledged to step down from office if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the 2027 presidential election. The Governor, who made the declaration while speaking during an interview on television on Friday, said his confidence is rooted in the development projects currently ongoing in Edo State, which he credited to the support of the Tinubu administration. Okpebholo stated that residents of the state would express their appreciation for the president through their votes in 2027. He argued that visible infrastructure and social projects…

2027: “It might be impossible for us to field candidates” – ADC cries out

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that the revised election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could make it almost impossible for the opposition to field candidates for the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who shared his reservations during an appearance on a television programme, argued that the new schedule and legal requirements are almost impossible to meet. The ADC spokesman explained that the party’s position stems from its broader objection to the Electoral Act 2026, which he argued contains provisions…