The former Nigeria Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has declared that he dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) because the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) government has taken over the party. He stated this in a special Independence Day interview with the BBC Hausa service on Wednesday where he declared that it was not his fault but that of the sell outs within the party. “I left the PDP because the APC led government has taken over the party and destroyed it, being the leading opposition party in the country” he stated. However, he dismissed any blames associating him with allowing…
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…Independence Day: Kano Passes Vote of No Confidence on the State Commissioner of Police… …Gov. Yusuf Accuses CP Bakori’s Partisan Conduct… …Demands His Immediate Removal for Sabotage, Unethical Behaviour… Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called for immediate removal of the state’s Police Commissioner CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, accusing im of unprofessional and partisan conduct thereby sabotaging the state and it’s people. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director General, Media Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, and made available to newsmen in the state. The governor expressed outrage over the sudden withdrawal of police…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Northern region, has congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, with a call on citizens to keep faith in the country and remain hopeful that Nigeria will overcome its present challenges. In a press statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday, the Northern CAN Chairman, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, said that Nigeria, despite its trials, remains a blessed nation with both human and natural resources capable of driving it to greatness. He described the 65th Independence anniversary as a moment of sober reflection and renewed commitment, stressing that Nigerians must not give up on…
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and immediate past Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso and his followers would be received as “madmen who returned to their vomit” if they defected to the ruling party. According to him, Kwankwaso had repeatedly ridiculed the APC and once said only a madman would join the party. “We too have heard these rumours, but we don’t take them seriously. In democracy, there’s little difference between a fake cleric and a thief. Kwankwaso once said only a madman would join APC. He even…
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna While demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of Senator Shehu Umar Buba, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, a group, the Plateau Progressive Movement (PPM) has also tasked the Senate to.relief him of his position in the National Assembly. This was contained in a statement signed by Publicity Secretary Plateau Progressive Movement, Comrade Dachum Daniel Kajang, made available to our correspondent in Kaduna. “The Plateau Progressive Movement calls for the immediate relief of Senator Shehu Umar Buba from his chairmanship position on the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence. “His…
MY OPINION By Ahmad Muhammad Sani Gwarzo ANIPR I take this blessed opportunity to highlight the true essence of truth, trust, and responsibility in every aspect of human endeavor. In a world where values are often compromised, only few individuals stand out as living testimonies of integrity and sincerity. Among such rare personalities is Alhaji Abba Anwar—a man whose life and career reflect the noble ideals of honesty, professionalism, and service to humanity. The Noble Calling of Journalism Journalism is far beyond the mere act of writing or broadcasting stories. It is a sacred duty that demands knowledge, research, foresight,…
Ahead of the planned Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit 2025 coming up next month, the government has held and open interaction with various investors from all sectors in Kano state to enlighten them of available potentials and collaborative areas. Speaking on behalf of the state governor Bala Muhammad, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Aminu Hammayo expressed readiness of the state government to receive and support investors from the farming sector, natural resources sector and tourism. “We are here in Kano to showcase the potentials of our state that could be harnessed for economic development. These include among…
The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has declared his readiness to join the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) if his conditions will be accepted by the party. The red caps leader made the declaration recently in a Hausa political program aired by the Premier Radio in Kano. Kwankwaso also declared that he was one of those who founded the APC from inception, saying he belonged to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) faction that worked for the APC establishment. He lamented how they were dumped aside after all they did without even a thank you message…
Dangote Industries Limited is sponsoring the 2025 Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) which officially opens on September 25, 2025, the company said in a statement. “Dangote Group is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), organizer of the 2025 Abuja International Trade Fair. This collaboration presents a valuable opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and boost intra African trade and investments. The forum also serves as a platform for us to showcase a wide range of innovative products and our contributions to the sustainable development of Nigeria,” the statement from the Branding…
By Isa Danchadi Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says he’s committed to unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. But in Sokoto, the very state that birthed his career, his record is riddled with broken promises, abandoned programs, and borrowed political structures. If you can’t hold your home-front, how do you claim the nation? When Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal declared that he was “committed to sending Tinubu out of office in 2027,” the statement rang bold. But boldness without a base is empty rhetoric. And in Sokoto—the very soil where his political career took root—Tambuwal is standing on shaky ground. A Man…