ICPC releases El-Rufai following mother’s death
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, from its custody, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. The development was confirmed on Friday by his son, Bashir El-Rufai, who stated that the commission granted the release shortly after the family announced the passing of the late...
Tinubu commiserates with El-Rufai over mother’s death
President Bola Tinubu commiserated with the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El Rufai, over the loss of his mother, Hajiya Umma, who passed away on Friday in Cairo, after an illness. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, described the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family as “a mother who lived a remarkable life and raised...
2027 polls: INEC extends parties’ register submission date
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their membership registers as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The extension was announced in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna. According to the commission, the decision followed concerns...
Wike declares: PDP convention’ll hold as scheduled
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the national convention of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will hold as scheduled on March 29 and 30, 2026. Wike stated this while interacting with newsmen after inspecting some ongoing projects in the FCT on Friday, March 27, 2026. The minister’s response followed calls from some stakeholders for postponement of the...
PDP crisis: Turaki faction files appeal at S’Court to stop Wike’s faction from holding convention
The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Supreme Court to restrain the faction loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from conducting its national convention scheduled for March 29 and 30, 2026. Briefing newsmen at the end of the 103rd NEC meeting in Abuja on Friday, The faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, made...
Kano dep gov resigns
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has confirmed the resignation of Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, saying the decision was formally conveyed in a press statement issued on Friday by the movement’s spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed. According to the statement, Gwarzo stepped down “in the overall interest of the people and the stability of governance” in the state, following...
Kwankwaso to join ADC Wednesday
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is set to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday, strong indications revealed on Tuesday. According to reliable sources within the ADC, Kwankwaso is expected to pick up his membership card in his hometown, Kwankwaso, in Madobi Local Government Area of Kano State. Kwankwaso, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the...
South West PDP elects new leaders, backs Abuja convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South West has elected new members of its Zonal Working Committee, reaffirming unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. The congress, held on Thursday at the Airport Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, produced Engr. Deji Doherty as Chairman; Oluwole Omotaje as Secretary; Obe Gbolaro as Treasurer; David Adedamola as Legal Adviser; Gbadamosi Babatunde as...
Oceangate Engineering to appeal court’s asset forfeiture ruling
Oceangate Engineering Oil and Gas has vowed to challenge the verdict of a Federal High Court that ordered the forfeiture of some of its assets. The company secretary, Nnenna Onyeaso, in a statement on Thursday, March 26, stressed that neither the firm nor its leadership was found guilty of any offence, describing the ruling as a civil asset forfeiture based...
El-Rufai loses mother
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has lost his mother, Hajiya Umma. The announcement was made on Friday afternoon by her grandson, Bello El-Rufai, who represents Kaduna North federal constituency in the House of Representatives. She had been battling age-related health challenges, which had worsened in recent weeks. Her condition deteriorated further after she learned of her son’s detention by the...
