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Yusuf Buhari, the son of Nigeria’s late former president Muhammadu Buhari, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election. For more updates on party developments, follow the latest APC news in Nigeria. The development was disclosed on Monday by former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad in a statement shared via his X account. According to Ahmad, Yusuf Buhari is seeking to represent the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua federal constituency in Katsina State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read related news Kano Gov. Yusuf dissolves higher education ministry Buhari regretted unresolved…

Political activist Aisha Yesufu has declared that she would strongly oppose former presidential candidate Peter Obi if he becomes president and chooses to serve more than one term in office. Yesufu made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television, where she stressed the importance of political integrity and keeping campaign promises. According to her, Obi had repeatedly pledged, even before the 2023 general election, that he would serve only one term if elected president. She said this commitment formed part of the basis on which she publicly supported and advocated for him.…

A rights group, the International Society for Civil Rights and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has alleged an escalation in the killing and persecution of Christians across Nigeria, raising concerns over what it described as worsening insecurity and targeted violence. In a statement issued on Monday, the group claimed that attacks on Christian communities and churches have continued to spread, with what it termed unchecked involvement of state actors. The statement was jointly signed by Emeka Umeagbalasi, Head of Intersociety, alongside Chidinma Evangeline Udegbunam and Obianuju Joy Igboeli, who head key departments within the organisation. According to the group, despite repeated…

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod has criticised Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over what he described as the deplorable state of infrastructure and public services in Ose Local Government Area. Afod, who said he had been appealing to the state government for nearly a month, publicly called out the governor on Monday evening, accusing authorities of neglecting the basic needs of residents. In a video message, the actor painted a grim picture of life in parts of the council area, highlighting poor road networks, abandoned schools, and a failing healthcare system. He also alleged that some communities had been…

The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Ankwai, has passed away. Ankwai, who represented the Zuru Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), reportedly died on Monday night. However, details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not immediately disclosed at the time of filing this report. The late lawmaker was elected Speaker during the inauguration of the 10th Kebbi State House of Assembly on 8 June 2023, marking a significant milestone in his political career. His death has since sparked an outpouring of grief and condolences from fellow lawmakers, political associates, and residents across Kebbi…

Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the recent موجe of violent attacks across parts of the country, urging the Federal Government to adopt more decisive measures to tackle insecurity. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news In a statement shared via his official X account on Monday, Atiku expressed concern that the spate of fresh attacks appears to contradict assurances earlier given by the President following the Angwan Rukuba incident. “I wish to remind President Bola Tinubu to keep to his words that ‘this (Angwan Rukuba attack) will not repeat itself,’” he said. The…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that supplementary online registration for newly uploaded prospective corps members will take place from Thursday, 9 April to Saturday, 11 April 2026. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news The scheme disclosed this in a post shared on its official X account on Monday, stating that the exercise is specifically for candidates whose details were recently uploaded to the NYSC portal but who are yet to complete their registration. “Supplementary online registration for recently uploaded prospective corps members commences Thursday, 9th – Saturday, 11th April 2026,” the corps stated. Read related…

The APC Forum for Good Governance and Continuity has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for second terms in office, citing what it described as measurable progress under their leadership. For more updates on politics, follow our latest news  The group announced its position during a press conference in Abuja, where it presented what it termed an “evidence-based assessment” of both leaders’ performance since assuming office. Speaking at the event, National Coordinator of the forum, Henry Awolabi, praised President Tinubu’s economic policies, highlighting key reforms such as the removal of fuel subsidy, exchange rate unification,…

Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of First Bank Holdings, Femi Otedola, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu spent Easter Sunday working, underscoring what he described as a strong commitment to national development. Otedola made the disclosure in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, following a private visit to the President. The meeting also included Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. According to Otedola, discussions during the visit centred on Nigeria’s economic outlook and how citizens could benefit from ongoing reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration. He emphasised that the President’s dedication, even on a…

The National Leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, on Friday formally received a significant group of defectors from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party (LP), and Social Democratic Party (SDP). Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news The defectors were presented at a press conference at Dickson’s residence in Abuja, led by suspended ADC chieftain Amanda Pam. A former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2003, Pam also served as Mandate Secretary for Health in the Federal Capital Territory under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Pam arrived with several ward and local…