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By Clement Abayomi The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso following his recent defection from the party. In a statement released on Tuesday, the party described the move as a calculated attempt to satisfy his personal political ambitions rather than a step to help the country. Lagos APC Spokesman, Hon. Seye Oladejo, maintained that Kwankwaso’s actions were driven by ego. He noted that Kwankwaso has always made it clear that he would only move to a party that guarantees him a spot on a presidential ticket. This, according to him, makes the…

By Clement Abayomi President Bola Tinubu has reacted to recent attacks and kidnappings in Plateau and Kaduna States, urging security agencies to be more proactive. In a statement shared on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu ordered security agencies to take better preventive measures to stop such violence. He directed the military and police to improve their response to early warning signs to protect citizens from further harm. Tinubu described the recent killings in Jos and the abduction of wedding guests in Kaduna as “barbaric acts” that will be punished. He…

By Clement Abayomi The Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir, has officially praised Yusuf Tuggar’s tenure following his resignation. For more updates on party developments, follow the latest APC news in Nigeria. Tuggar’s resignation, which was submitted to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja, came ahead of the March 31 deadline set by President Bola Tinubu for political office holders. In his statement, Abdulkadir emphasised that Tuggar “demonstrated strong leadership” and a clear commitment to Tinubu’s “4D” foreign policy strategy during his time in office.…

By Clement Abayomi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed its commitment to fighting inflation, stabilising the national economy through new reforms. Read more latest report from new daily economy  The bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Sidi Ali Hakama, during the 37th Enugu International Trade Fair, stated that the bank’s policies have successfully reduced the country’s inflation rate over the past year. She reported that the bank’s “steadfast” fight against inflation helped drop the headline rate from a high of 34.8% in late 2024 to 15.06% by February 2026. Read related news: Senate pushes for stronger CBN…

By Clement Abayomi A member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kama Ahmadu, has announced that the party will make industrialisation its top priority to transform the economy of Adamawa State and Northern Nigeria. For more updates on party developments, follow the latest APC news in Nigeria. Ahmadu, who spoke on the region’s future on Sunday, explained that the ADC plans to move away from over-reliance on federal funding by building large-scale factories and processing plants. He maintained that Northern Nigeria possesses vast natural resources and fertile land that remain underused. To address this, he proposed the establishment of…

By Clement Abayomi Six lawmakers elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ogun State House of Assembly have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing a prolonged internal crisis within their former party. The decision was made public on Sunday, March 29, as the lawmakers formally announced their switch, describing it as a necessary step driven by ongoing leadership challenges in the PDP. According to the defectors, the party’s internal disputes and lack of stability made it difficult for them to continue their political careers under its platform. Read related news:  Court issues arrest…

By Jeremiah Aminu Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has apologised to Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima over a controversial remark he made earlier this month. The apology follows backlash over a now-deleted post shared on March 6, in which Bashir described the Vice President as “painfully spineless.” In the post, he criticised Shettima’s role in government, suggesting that the Vice President had not effectively used his position to tackle alleged corruption within the Presidential Villa. “I like Shettima. He’s just painfully spineless. I hope one day he realizes he is positioned in a unique place,…

By Clement Abayomi The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has highlighted several major setbacks under Tinubu’s administration as he sends him birthday wishes. Abdullahi expressed concerns regarding the current administration of Tinubu in a statement shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He noted that Tinubu’s time in office has been defined by severe economic hardship and violence. He specifically pointed out that fuel prices have increased by nearly “500%” since Tinubu took power, making basic transportation a struggle for most citizens. Read related news:  ADC knocks Tinubu’s £746m UK port…

By Jeremiah Aminu Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has declared his determination to continue fighting despite suffering a fourth consecutive defeat in the octagon. Adesanya lost to American contender Joe Pyfer via technical knockout at UFC Fight Night 271, held in Seattle, United States, on Saturday. The Nigerian-born fighter started the bout with his trademark “Stylebender” approach, using distance control, sharp jabs, and calculated low kicks to manage the opening exchanges. Adesanya also relied on counterattacks to keep his opponent at bay in the first round. However, the fight took a decisive turn when Pyfer secured a takedown and…

By Clement Abayomi Former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing the need to align with a more effective political platform capable of driving meaningful change in Nigeria. The development was confirmed in a press statement released on Sunday, March 29, 2026, marking a significant shift in Kwankwaso’s political journey. Decision Driven by Political Realignment In the statement, Kwankwaso explained that his decision followed a careful assessment of the country’s current political direction. He noted that Nigeria’s evolving political environment requires what he described as “strategic realignment,” a factor that influenced…