Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suspended a senator and three members of the House of Representatives from Kano State.

At a press conference on Monday, the party's state chairperson, Hashimu Dungurawa, said the lawmakers were sanctioned for anti-party activities.

The lawmakers are Kawu Sumaila, the senator representing Kano South Senatorial District; Aliyu Madaki, the member representing Dala Federal Constituency; Sani Rogo, representing Rogo Federal Constituency; and Kabiru Rurum, representing the Rano, Kibiya, Bunkure Federal Constituency.

However, Mr Dungurawa did not elaborate on the lawmakers' alleged infractions.

The developments caused disquiet among NNPP members on social media and other platforms ...