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Kwankwasiyya defends Aminu Gwarzo over ₦1.1bn allegation

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Kwankwasiyya political movement in Kano State has defended the Deputy Governor, Aminu AbdulSalam Gwarzo, against allegations that he misappropriated ₦1.1 billion, insisting that the funds were released with the approval of Governor Abba Yusuf. The development comes after the Kano State House of Assembly served an impeachment notice on Gwarzo on Thursday over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office and breach of public trust. In the notice signed by 38 out of the 40 lawmakers in the state Assembly, the deputy governor was accused of financial misconduct during…

2027: “Resign now if you want to contest” – Niger govt. orders political appointees

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Niger State government has directed all political appointees and public office holders intending to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before March 23, 2026. The directive, issued by Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Abubakar Usman, follows the release of the revised 2027 electoral timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). According to the timetable, presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027 while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will take place on February 6, 2027.…

“I’ll challenge 2026 Electoral Act in court” – Peter Obi

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). Obi, who completed his registration in his hometown of Agulu in Aniocha LGA of Anambra State on Saturday, said he would challenge the newly-passed Electoral Act 2026 in court over what he described as attempts to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections. He alleged that provisions of the new electoral law were designed to facilitate electoral manipulation and undermine the credibility of future elections. The former…

“Real reasons el-Rufa’i’s ministerial appointment was aborted” – Fani-Kayode

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says ex-Gov.’s ‘bestial legacies’ responsible for current travails Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Germany and former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said petitions over alleged human rights abuses were the real reason former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufa’i failed to secure a ministerial appointment in 2023. El-Rufa’i, who is undergoing multiple trials over alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds and wire-tapping the National Security Adviser (NSA), is currently in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) However, Fani-Kayode attributed his travails to the nemesis resulting…

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…