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Kaduna: Over 1,000 women defect to APC, laud Gov. Sani’s leadership

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KD women defect

More than one thousand prominent women from across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State have defected from various political parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), citing the exceptional leadership qualities and developmental strides of Governor Uba Sani as their motivation. The new entrants were formally received into the APC by the Kaduna State Woman Leader, Hajiya Maryam Suleiman, popularly known as (Mai Ginau), during a brief but colourful ceremony held in state party office, Kaduna. The women, who represented different political backgrounds and professional groups, said…

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Senate: APC gains clear 2-thirds majority, as Enugu senator defects from LP

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Senate APC gains

The ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), has strengthened its control of the Senate following the defection of Senator Kelvin Chukwu, representing Enugu-East senatorial district from the Labour Party (LP) to the APC. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio announced Chukwu’s defection during Wednesday’s plenary, bringing the APC’s tally in the upper chamber to 73 seats — a clear two-thirds majority. Chukwu, who replaced his late brother, Oyibo Chukwu, after the 2023 general election, attributed his defection to the lingering crisis within the Labour Party. He said, “The protracted crisis rocking the LP,…

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“You don’t birth APC and try to kill It” – Tunde Bakare 

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Tunde Bakare ADC

…Rejects pressure to join ADC Renowned cleric and founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has revealed that he is under intense pressure from top political figures to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) – but insists he has no intention of leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC), a party he helped to build. Speaking at the inaugural ‘Citadel School of Governance Dialogue Series’ in Lagos on Saturday, Bakare said both senior and younger political associates have been lobbying him to align with the ADC ahead of the…

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“Reject state Police proposal”, APC Forum urges Tinubu, NASS

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APC Forum urges

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has urged President Bola Tinubu and the 10th National Assembly to resist mounting pressure for the creation of state Police in Nigeria. The call followed Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang’s renewed advocacy for state policing at a special court session in Jos to mark the commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year. According to Mutfwang, establishing state Police was necessary in order to address insecurity in Plateau and other parts of the country. In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, the Forum’s chairman and…

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“ADC can’t defeat APC in Kaduna” – Salihu Lukman

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Salihu Lukman

…Pleads with el-Rufai. others to retrace his steps  Former North-West Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and now a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Dr. Salihu Lukman, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) cannot defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna the way the coalition party is currently being run. He, therefore, pleaded with the likes of Nasir el-Rufa’i, Ja’afaru Sani, Bashir Sa’idu and others to retrace their steps and unite. In a statement he  signed and issued to newsmen…

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Kwankwaso sets terms for APC return; “He must swallow his pride” – Ganduje fires back

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Kwankwaso Ganduje

The political chessboard in Kano is heating up as former governor and NNPP presidential candidate in 2023, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, lays conditions for his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) – while his longtime rival, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, warns the party will not bend its rules for him. Multiple sources confirmed Kwankwaso has written to APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, spelling out demands for his defection. Top among them: securing the APC governorship ticket for his ally, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, in the next election and a…

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2027: APC Kano stakeholders back Tinubu for 2nd term

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APC Kano stakeholders

..As Ganduje makes political comeback The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made yesterday at a stakeholders’ meeting in Kano, which was attended by senior party leaders, including former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The meeting marked Ganduje’s first major political appearance since his resignation as APC National Chairman in June 2025. In a communiqué issued after the session, party chieftains commended the Tinubu administration’s achievements in infrastructure development,…

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NNPP, PDP hit back at APC over Atiku’s hunger warning

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NNPP, PDP hit back

The war of words between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition has intensified with officials of the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), slamming the reaction of the ruling party to the hunger warning by Atiku. Recall that APC had on Monday branded Atiku’s warning about worsening hunger “reckless, irresponsible and a tacit instigation of revolution”, accusing him of stoking unrest to destabilise the Tinubu administration. However, opposition leaders said the ruling party was only trying to gag critics and deflect attention…

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Kaduna: Chikun LG Chair welcomes over 1,000 defectors from PDP, LP to APC

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Kaduna defectors

Executive Chairman of Chikun local government area, Engr. Salasi Nuhu Musa, yesterday received over 1,000 defectors from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The mass defection, which took place in Nasarawa ward of Chikun LGA, Kaduna State, saw a large turnout of supporters, political leaders, and stakeholders. The defectors were drawn from Kunai, Kuriga, and Nasarawa wards. In his remarks, Engr. Salasi welcomed the new members, describing their decision as a bold step toward unity and collective progress. He assured them…

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Buhari’s loyalists back Atiku, dump APC for ADC ahead of 2027 election

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Buhari’s loyalists back Atiku

Loyalists to the former presidential candidate, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 general elections who are members of the All Progressives Party (APC) have thrown their support to Atiku. At a private meeting in Abuja, state chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Buhari’s original party, met at Atiku’s Abuja residence to chart a way forward for national development. Atiku, who is spearheading efforts to build a broad coalition under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, hosted the delegation and pledged to work with them to reshape Nigeria’s…

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