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Kaduna governor's ex-campaign DG resigns from APC, joins ADC

Nigeria, Jan. 10 -- The former Director-General of Governor Uba Sani's 2023 Campaign Council in Kaduna State has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Muhammad Bello joined th... Read More


SSS detain officer accused of abducting, raping Jigawa muslim girl

Nigeria, Jan. 10 -- The State Security Service (SSS) has detained its officer who was accused of abducting a teenage girl in Jigawa State. PREMIUM TIMES reported how a magistrate's court in Jigawa St... Read More


Kwankwaso's son, other Kano commissioners vacate offices, ahead of planned defection, cabinet reshuffle

Nigeria, Jan. 10 -- Mustapha Kwankwaso, the Kano State commissioner for youth and sport, is set to vacate his office ahead of the imminent defection of Governor Abba Yusuf from the New Nigeria People'... Read More


Court orders arrest of SSS official over alleged abduction, rape, conversion of Jigawa muslim girl

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- A magistrate's court in Jigawa State has issued an arrest warrant for Ifeanyi Festus, an official of the State Security Service (SSS), following allegations that he abducted a teena... Read More


JNI condemns terrorist massacre in Niger State

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- The Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar, has condemned the recent massacre of villagers at a market in Kasuwar Daji, a community located in the ... Read More


Kano Assembly speaks on planned defection of Governor Yusuf to APC

Nigeria, Jan. 8 -- The Kano State House of Assembly stated on Wednesday said the potential defection of Governor Abba Yusuf from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) has become necessary due to escal... Read More


Kwankwaso sends cryptic birthday greeting to Governor Yusuf amid defection rumour

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Former governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, had sent a "cryptic" birthday greeting to Governor Abba Yusuf on the occasion of ... Read More


2027: Ex-DG SSS, Lawal Daura, declares for Katsina governorship

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Lawal Daura, the former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Katsina State. In a... Read More


Defection: Kano governor secures majority support as Kwankwaso opens 'loyalty register'

Nigeria, Jan. 5 -- Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has secured the consent of the majority of elected officials, party executives, and influential support groups in the state following a series of cons... Read More


Kwankwaso speaks on joining opposition coalition, Governor Yusuf's planned defection

Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has confirmed that discussions are underway with key opposition figures to join the ... Read More