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Governor Bala Mohammed: FG using EFCC to harass me

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed alleges the Federal Government is using the EFCC to persecute him for refusing to join the APC. He vows to 'declare war' if harassment continues. Read the full story.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf to Defect from NNPP to APC

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf is finalizing plans to defect from the NNPP to the ruling APC in January 2026, ending his long alliance with Rabiu Kwankwaso and reshaping the state's politics. Get the full details.

APC Schedules National Convention for March 2026

Nigeria's ruling APC has released its timetable for congresses leading to the March 2026 National Convention. Get all key dates and details on the party's internal election process.

Nationwide Defections Tilt Political Balance Towards APC

A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.

Six Ex-PDP Governors Attend APC Caucus Meeting

Six former PDP governors, including Fubara and Mbah, attended their first high-level APC National Caucus meeting in Abuja, signaling a major political realignment. Read the full details.

APC USA Backs Oyebamiji for Osun Governorship

The APC USA Chapter endorses Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji for Osun's 2026 governorship, highlighting party unity as the critical factor to reclaim the state from the PDP. Read their full statement.

Omisore: Oyetola Ordered Our Disqualification in Osun APC

Senator Iyiola Omisore claims Minister Adegboyega Oyetola directed the disqualification of seven APC governorship aspirants in Osun, calling it a 'hatchet job' to favour a preferred candidate. Read the full details.

APC Bars 7 Aspirants From Osun Governorship Primaries

The APC Screening Committee has disqualified seven major aspirants, including Senator Iyiola Omisore, from the Osun 2026 governorship primary. Only two candidates were cleared. Read the full details and implications.

Oyo APC Backs Tinubu for 2027, Seeks Unity

Oyo State APC leaders close ranks, endorse President Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The party aims for a 35% vote increase, focusing on grassroots unity and reconciliation.

APC Women Reject Mutfwang's Alleged Defection Bid

Hundreds of Plateau APC women protest Governor Caleb Mutfwang's alleged plan to join their party, endorsing Tinubu's second term. Leader Elizabeth Samson Yerse warns against welcoming him.

Kano APC backs Tinubu for 2027 presidency

Kano APC stakeholders unanimously endorse President Bola Tinubu as party's sole 2027 presidential candidate during strategy meetings hosted by Abdullahi Ganduje.

US Congressman: Christians Persecuted in Nigeria

US Congressman declares severe Christian persecution in Nigeria, cites 17,000 deaths since 2019, questions US aid, and links crisis to Nnamdi Kanu's detention despite court orders.

US Lawmakers Divided Over Trump's Nigeria Actions

US Congress debates Trump's designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern amid conflicting views on religious persecution. Key lawmakers disagree on characterization of violence.

Nigeria Deadliest for Christians - Bishop to US

Bishop Wilfred Anagbe warns US lawmakers that Nigeria has become the deadliest place globally for Christians. Read about the systematic attacks and urgent calls for intervention.

US Lawmaker Warns Nigeria Over Trump Threats

US Congressman Riley Moore warns Nigerian officials that President Trump's threats about religious persecution are serious. Read about the high-level Washington meeting.

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