2027 Election: Kano Earthquake as Yusuf Leaves Opposition for APC

The Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress and Labour Party have strongly criticised the All Progressives Congress following the defection of the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the ruling party, insisting that the development will not alter the political reality ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Reacting to the governor’s decision to join the APC on Monday, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ini Ememobong, and his ADC counterpart, Bolaji Abdullahi, said in separate interviews with The PUNCH that the defection reflects moral failure rather than political strength, stressing that moves driven by self-interest would not translate into votes for the ruling party.

Abia Commenced Demolition And Reconstruction Of The College of Health Sciences.

The Abia State Government has announced that demolition and reconstruction works will commence within the week at the Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba, as part of its ongoing overhaul of state-owned tertiary institutions.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Njoku Ukoha.

JUST IN: NLC And FCTA Employees Protest At The Industrial Court, Calling For The removal of Wike

Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, with the backing of the Nigeria Labour Congress, on Monday picketed the National Industrial Court in Abuja as part of an ongoing total and indefinite strike over unresolved labour disputes.

The protest followed a directive from the NLC, which declared full support for the industrial action, describing the strike as justified amid what it termed persistent violations of workers’ rights by the FCTA management and political leadership.

2027: ADC Yet To Provide Alternatives To The Government's Reforms - Dogara

A former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, believes the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is yet to offer alternatives to reforms by the Federal Government.

Dogara, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), says until the opposition party brings alternatives, it won’t be taken seriously ahead of the 2027 general elections.

APC Holds Delegate Congresses Prior to the Rivers Assembly Re-Elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has conducted ward congresses in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas of Rivers State to elect delegates for the party’s primaries ahead of the February 21 House of Assembly bye-elections.

The congresses were held to select delegates who will vote for the party’s candidates in the forthcoming bye-elections for Ahoada East State Constituency II and Khana State Constituency II.

Christmas Strikes In Nigeria Targeted Militants Largely Active In Niger Republic - US Lieutenant General

Christmas Day strikes by the United States on northwest Nigeria targeted militants linked to an Islamic State wing largely active in neighboring Niger, a top US Africa Command lieutenant general told AFP.

“The targets were areas that all terrorist groups from the Sahel use as a staging area. The most recent information we received from the Nigerians was it was ISIS Sahel related,” John Brennan said in an interview on the sidelines of a US-Nigeria security meeting last week, referring to the Islamic State Sahel Province group.

US Military Increases Materiel Deliveries & Intelligence With Nigeria, Push Against ISIS Terrorists

The US military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, Africom’s deputy commander told AFP, as part of a broader American push to work with African militaries to go after Islamic State-linked militants.

The Pentagon has also maintained open lines of communication with militaries in junta-led Sahel countries Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, Lieutenant General John Brennan said.

Bournemouth Ends Liverpool's Unbeaten Streak, Increasing Pressure on Slot

Bournemouth concluded Liverpool's 13-match unbeaten streak as Amine Adli's strike in the 95th minute clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory for the Cherries on Saturday.

Goals from Evanilson and Alex Jimenez placed the home team in a dominant position, yet Liverpool responded with goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai to equalize.

Betrayal of Trust,' NNPP Criticizes Governor Yusuf Regarding His Departure, Dismisses Allegations of Internal Conflict

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned the resignation of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the party, describing his decision as a betrayal of the mandate entrusted to him by the people.

In a statement released on Saturday and signed by the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the party faulted the governor’s claim that the NNPP was engulfed in an unresolved internal crisis, insisting that such claims were unfounded and made after the fact.

Why I Don’t Collaborate With People Like Peller - Ishowspeed

Popular streamer iShowSpeed has cleared the air on why he is not collaborating with content creators on his Africa tour.

Speed explains that the purpose of the tour is not for streamer collaborations, but to showcase the culture of Africa’s countries,  highlighting everyday people who are rarely seen, street performers with real talent, and local communities. 

VP Shettima Has Returned To Abuja, Stating That Nigeria Is Firmly Positioned Back On Global Economic Frontline

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, declaring that Nigeria has reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy discussions.

A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, said the Vice President arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday.