Taraba PDP Chairman Joins APC in Major Defection
Abubakar Bawa, Taraba PDP chairman, defects to APC hours after resignation. Governor Kefas postpones defection ceremony following Kebbi schoolgirls abduction. Full details.
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Obi: Kebbi, Zamfara attacks are unacceptable
Peter Obi condemns the devastating attacks in Kebbi and Zamfara, urging government action to rescue abducted students and overhaul security. Nigeria must not accept this violence.
Taraba Speaker, 15 lawmakers join APC
Speaker Kizito Bonzena and 15 Taraba Assembly members defect from PDP to APC, citing national party factionalization. All 24 members now belong to APC.
Tinubu Praises Troops, Orders Final Bandit Clearance
President Tinubu, via Defence Minister Matawalle, commends troops in Zamfara for their courage and gains against bandits. He urges a final clearance of remnants with full federal support.
Tinubu's Message to Troops: Eliminate Bandit Remnants
Defence Minister Bello Matawalle delivers President Tinubu's strong message to Nigerian troops in Zamfara, urging complete elimination of bandits. Read full details.
Zamfara Bandits Kill 3, Kidnap 64 After Minister Visit
Armed bandits killed 3 people and kidnapped 64 residents in Zamfara's Tsafe LGA just one day after Defense Minister visited. Children and women among abductees in latest security crisis.
Northern Group Backs Tinubu's 2027 Endorsement
Northern Elders Progressive Group supports Zamfara's endorsement of President Tinubu for 2027, praises Matawalle's security efforts and military operations against bandits.
Taraba Governor Announces APC Defection Date
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas reveals he will officially defect from PDP to APC on November 19, citing state destiny. President Tinubu approves move.
Zamfara APC Chieftain Shot Dead After Minister Meeting
Hon Umar Sarkin Fada Moriki, prominent APC chieftain in Zamfara, assassinated by gunmen hours after attending reception for Defence Minister Bello Matawalle. Full details.
APC Chieftain Killed by Gunmen in Zamfara
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed APC chieftain Umar Moriki along Gusau-Tsafe road. The party confirms the devastating loss. Read more for details.
NAF hits bandit logistics hub, neutralises many in Zamfara
Nigerian Air Force intensifies operations, destroying a key terrorist logistics hub in Zamfara and conducting strikes in Borno, Kwara. Read the latest on Nigeria's security efforts.
Matawalle Vows to Reclaim Zamfara from PDP
Defence Minister Bello Matawalle mobilizes APC supporters in Zamfara, criticizing Governor Lawal's administration and promising better governance if elected. Security tightened for political rally.
Cross River Senator Dumps PDP for APC
Senator Agom Jarigbe has officially defected from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable divisions within the opposition party. Read about the political implications ahead of 2027 elections.
Woman Arrested Transporting Ammo to Zamfara Bandits
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a woman allegedly transporting ammunition to bandits in Zamfara state. The suspect was caught with 756 rounds of live ammunition concealed in her luggage.
Taraba APC Denies Conditions for Gov Kefas Defection
The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has refuted claims of imposing conditions for Governor Agbu Kefas's potential defection, calling such reports 'fabricated propaganda'.
Anambra: 150+ APC, LP Members Defect to APGA
In a major political realignment ahead of Anambra's gubernatorial race, more than 150 members from APC and Labour Party have defected to the ruling APGA, signaling growing support for the incumbent party.
Defected Nigerian Lawmakers Lose Seats - Senator Enang
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Ita Enang reveals that lawmakers who defected without proper party division have automatically forfeited their seats according to constitutional provisions.
Vigilante catches phone thief with 17 stolen mobiles
A local vigilante member made a stunning arrest during Governor Umaru Radda's political event, catching a notorious phone thief with 17 stolen mobile phones in his possession.
Taraba Gov Kefas Nears APC Defection in Political Shakeup
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas appears to be on the verge of a major political defection as top APC chieftains make strategic visit to Government House in Jalingo, signaling potential realignment ahead of 2027 elections.
Doctor's Harrowing Tale from Bandit-Ravaged Zamfara
A Nigerian medical doctor shares chilling experiences from working in Zamfara community where bandits rule - including the tragic case of a 6-month pregnant woman assaulted and her husband murdered.
Taraba Governor Kefas Set to Join APC
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State is reportedly finalizing plans to defect from PDP to APC, a move hailed by the APC Reconciliation Forum as a significant boost for the ruling party.
Bayelsa Governor Diri Joins APC After Failed PDP Rescue Bid
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has officially defected to the APC, declaring his efforts to salvage the PDP were unsuccessful. Read the full story of this major political shift.
Audu Maikori joins APC, praises Gov Sani's leadership
Audu Maikori, former PDP chieftain and Southern Kaduna native, defects to APC, commending Governor Uba Sani's leadership and commitment to regional inclusion in Kaduna politics.
Governor Diri: Why I Left PDP for APC
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri opens up about his dramatic political defection from PDP to APC, citing party neglect and strategic realignment as key factors in his decision.
Bayelsa Governor Diri Returns to PDP from APC
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri makes dramatic political U-turn, dumps APC for PDP in strategic move ahead of crucial elections. Full details inside!
Shinkafi: 4 Nigerian States Face Carries Strike Threat
Former governorship candidate Sani Shinkafi identifies four Nigerian states facing severe security threats from Carries militants. Exclusive details on the escalating crisis and government response.
Security Forces Intercept Gunrunner in Zamfara
Nigerian security forces have intercepted a major gunrunner in Zamfara State, recovering sophisticated weapons destined for terrorist groups in a significant blow to bandit operations.
PDP slams Zamfara APC's early Tinubu endorsement
Nigeria's main opposition party PDP has strongly condemned Zamfara State APC's premature endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for second term, labeling the move as undemocratic and disrespectful to Nigerian voters.
Zamfara Governor Appoints Two New Aides
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has strengthened his administration with the appointment of two new senior aides, signaling fresh strategic direction for the northwestern state.
Pressure Mounts: Will Taraba Governor Join APC?
Growing political momentum in Taraba State as influential figures intensify efforts to convince Governor Agbu Kefas to abandon PDP for ruling APC ahead of 2027 elections.
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