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After weeks of speculation over what political platforms he would be aligning with, former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned from the party with immediate effect. The move is believed to clear the way for him to join the new African Democratic Congress, ADC. Kwankwaso announced his decision in a statement, citing the need for “strategic realignment” in response to the evolving political landscape in the country. “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect,” he said. In…

Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested three suspected illegal gold miners in Borno State. They were arrested in Mallam Jakwa Town, Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, following actionable intelligence on their illegal activities. The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Delegates Oyewale who released a statement on the matter, said the suspects are: Umar Muhammad, Modu Bamai Umar and Sani Samaila. Their suspected illegal mining  activities are worsening  insecurity and environmental degradation in the state. Items found in their possession upon their arrest include a small gold measuring…

Our Reporter President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government will support the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds affecting local media. He described the press as an “indispensable partner” in the nation’s journey towards economic stability, press freedom, and social cohesion. At a meeting at the State House on Friday, the President said his government would help dismantle the fiscal hurdles and “digital cannibalisation” currently threatening the survival of the press. He gave this assurance during an interfaith dinner with a high-level delegation from the Nigerian Press Organisation…

PRESS STATEMENT.: CALL TO NATIONAL RENEWAL: SECURING NIGERIA’S FUTURE THROUGH IDEOLOGY, INNOVATION AND COURAGE Fellow Nigerians, On behalf of the Democratic Leadership Alliance, I address you at a defining moment in our nation’s history. The Democratic Leadership Alliance was founded not as just another political party, but as a movement of purpose, built on a clear ideological foundation—anchored in Pan-Africanism, ethical leadership, scientific advancement, and people-centered governance. Our emergence is a response to the urgent need to rescue Nigeria from systemic failure, economic stagnation, and insecurity. Nigeria must rise again, and it will. OUR VISION FOR NIGERIA. We envision a…

Action Alliance (AA) Chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Godson Nemieboka, has withdrawn from Saturday's poll. AMAC is significant as the only Area Council in the country that houses Nigeria's seat of power --Aso Villa --as well as the three arms of government and other national iconic structures. Nemieboka pulled out in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and incumbent Council Chairman, Chris Zakka. A press statement made available today to People&Politics, and titled: 'Hon. Godson Nemieboka Withdraws from AMAC Chairmanship Race, Endorses APC Candidate', which contains these, reads in full:…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to address public concerns arising from the recently released Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, particularly regarding the dates fixed for the conduct of elections. The Commission recalls that the Timetable was developed in strict compliance with the Timelines contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act, 2022, and the INEC Guidelines and Regulations for the Conduct of Elections, 2022. The clarification was contained in a statement issued Saturday, February 14 by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman,…

The international passport of the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, was today, February 12, 2026, seized by security operatives. Mallam El-Rufai, who is a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, had arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport from Cairo, Egypt when he was reportedly accosted by security men. His face-off with security officials was disclosed on social media Thursday by the former governor's Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye. Adekeye also disclosed that Security agents also attempted to arrest the former governor but he refused to follow them on the ground that he was not properly invited. Reports…

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  on Thursday, January 29, 2026 arraigned BFI Group Corporation, Reuben M. Jaja, Uzor Chidi Jerry, David Femi James, Imeobong Jumbo Udom, Adeola Edward and Emeka Emmanuel Okorie before Justice M.S. Idris of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,  High Court, Jabi, Abuja for alleged fraud to the tune of €100 million (One Hundred Million Euros).   They were arraigned on a five-count amended charge bordering on fraud, conspiracy and false pretence.  At Thursday’s  proceedings, prosecution counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN drew the attention of the court to an amended charge, dated January, 27, 2026 and…