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Kano Governor Resigns from NNPP as Kwankwaso Hits Back

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal disputes and unresolved legal challenges within the party. In a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor

January 23, 2026

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Museveni Takes Early Lead as Uganda Releases Preliminary Presidential Results

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has announced preliminary results from the country’s presidential election, showing President Yoweri Museveni with a commanding lead as vote collation continues nationwide, Prime Business Africa reports. According to figures released by the commission, Museveni has secured about 76 per

January 16, 2026

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60% VAT Formula Could Reduce South-East Allocation, Chidoka Warns

Former minister Osita Chidoka has warned that a proposed change to Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) formula could sharply reduce allocations to South-East states. In a post shared on his public WhatsApp channel, Chidoka highlighted that the South-East contributed ₦101.09 billion to

January 14, 2026

Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

FCT Voters List Rises to 1.68 Million Ahead of Council Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an updated voters’ register for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), listing 1,680,315 eligible voters ahead of the February 21, 2026, Area Council elections. The revised figure marks an increase from the 1,570,307 voters recorded

January 14, 2026

Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

Pressure Mounts on Nigeria’s Senate Over Electoral Reform Delay

Nigeria’s Senate leadership is facing growing pressure over delays in considering the Electoral Bill 2025, with activists and commentators warning that the country risks repeating the problems that marred the 2023 general elections. The criticism has been driven largely by campaigners on

January 14, 2026

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APC Says Over Two Million Members Registered in First Week of Digital Drive

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says more than two million Nigerians have registered as members in the first week of its nationwide electronic membership drive. The party expects the total to reach eight to nine million before the exercise ends on

January 14, 2026

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Edo Governor Frees Students, Rejects Kidnapping Claims Behind Ekpoma Protests

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the release of students and other individuals arrested during protests in Ekpoma last weekend. The unrest, which began on Saturday, 10 January 2026, was sparked by rising kidnapping and insecurity in the community. Residents had

January 14, 2026

Africa·News·Politics·Top Stories

Uganda Opposition Voice Concerns as Internet Blackout Deepens Tensions

The shutdown of internet services across Uganda during the election period has drawn sharp reactions from opposition figures and their supporters, who accuse the government of trying to silence dissent and limit scrutiny of the vote. Shortly after access was cut on

January 13, 2026

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Nigeria, UAE Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Abu Dhabi

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a deal aimed at deepening trade, investment and economic cooperation between both countries, Prime Business Africa reports. The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi during the

January 13, 2026

Tambuwal Defeats Incumbent Dambuwa In Sokoto South Senatorial Election

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Tambuwal: Nigerian Elections Often Don’t Reflect Voters’ Will, Competence Must Lead

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has raised fresh concerns over the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process, asserting that election outcomes are not completely decided by the electorate, Prime Business Africa reports. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time political programme, the

January 13, 2026

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Rivers Impeachment Crisis Deepens as Assembly Alleges Court Interference

The political crisis rocking Rivers State intensified on Monday after the House of Assembly alleged attempts by unnamed political actors to frustrate the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara through restraining orders from courts outside Port Harcourt. The Assembly said it

January 13, 2026

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Politics - Page 3

Kano Governor Resigns from NNPP as Kwankwaso Hits Back

Museveni Takes Early Lead as Uganda Releases Preliminary Presidential Results

60% VAT Formula Could Reduce South-East Allocation, Chidoka Warns

FCT Voters List Rises to 1.68 Million Ahead of Council Polls

Pressure Mounts on Nigeria’s Senate Over Electoral Reform Delay

APC Says Over Two Million Members Registered in First Week of Digital Drive

Edo Governor Frees Students, Rejects Kidnapping Claims Behind Ekpoma Protests

Uganda Opposition Voice Concerns as Internet Blackout Deepens Tensions

Nigeria, UAE Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Abu Dhabi

Tambuwal: Nigerian Elections Often Don’t Reflect Voters’ Will, Competence Must Lead

Rivers Impeachment Crisis Deepens as Assembly Alleges Court Interference

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