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Alhamdulillah.. A top APC National Councilor from Kogi has converted to Islam. The ceremony was held at the Abuja home of former APC Chair, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. (Khadimul Islam)

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Yesterday, I paid a condolence visit to the home Usman Abdullahi (Shaga). He suddenly passed away a few days ago at a reasonably young age. Our relationship dated back to 2023 where he alongside other people mobilised numerous people to our cause. I always enjoy visiting Adamawa Road, Gaji Ward. But not under such circumstances. As someone that has just recently experienced a loss, I understand the grief his two wives and the entire family are going through. Nevertheless, from God we came, and to God we return. His will must never be questioned. Despite not having any children of own, he adopted many orphans as his. A display of his compassion and kindness. We will be taking the burden of their education by the grace of God. May Allah SWT bless his gentle soul. I will miss his advice, support and our many fights. On behalf of the people of Kaduna North that I humbly represent, we grieve with his family. Signed Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai Member. Kaduna North Federal Constituency Chairman, Committee on Banking Regulations. April 2, 2026.

Hon. Lawan Kolo Geidam, the Mandate Secretary of the Youth and Sports Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has resigned to contest the 2027 Yobe State Governorship election.

I nearly cried watching this video of El-Rufai’s mother praying for him. You could see she was not praying for wealth or power for him, but for protection, guidance, and a good ending.

Sad 💔 A Nigerian lawyer, Barrister Abdulsalami Ginsau, has reportedly di€d after being trapped inside an elevator at a hotel in Abuja. An eyewitness account said the incident occurred today, under circumstances that are still unclear.

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BREAKING: President Tinubu holds separate closed-door meetings with former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and former Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar Badaru, a former governor of Jigawa State and ex-minister of defence, has been in a running battle with Governor Namadi over APC's structure in Jigawa. This battle led to the dropping of Badaru's nominee, Bashir Gumel, as the APC National Financial Secretary with Governor Namadi nominating another person to take over the role. Badaru has also been rumoured to be considering a defection to the ADC, but the former governor has denied any plans to do so. Ganduje, on the other hand, is expected to remain in the APC as the former governor and former APC National Chairman has no plans to defect to the ADC coalition. Ganduje is also expected to nominate the next deputy governor of Kano State following the resignation of Aminu Gwarzo, with his preferred candidate rumoured to be Murtala Garo but there are rumours that the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibrin Fagore, might also be interested in the seat.

.@KashimSM. So glad to have had the opportunity to speak with you today & I must say you’re one of the most brilliant minds I have encountered in my promising life (and I have encountered many). You’re a great man, Mr. Vice-President & thank you for all your advise & counsel.

Bashir Ahmad explains March 31 resignation deadline for appointees vying for electives offices Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has explained why federal government appointees seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections must resign by March 31, 2026. According to him, the directive issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu requires all political appointees with electoral ambitions to step down before the deadline. ---- Continue reading in the comment section

BREAKING: Nasir El-Rufai has returned to ICPC custody

JUST IN: El-Rufai returns to court after mother's burial Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, has arrived at the state high court in Kaduna. TheCable understands that he would proceed to the federal high court in Kaduna afterwards for the hearing of his bail application. thecable.ng/just-in-el-ruf…

Nasir El-Rufai has returned to ICPC custody

BREAKING NEWS: The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has sacked all Commissioners and dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect.

BREAKING: Zulum fires all Commissioners, Dissolves executive council dailytrust.com/breaking-zulum…

Zulum Sacks All Borno Commissioners, Dissolves State Executive Council Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has sacked all Commissioners and dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The decision is aimed at removing the Commissioners from office to allow any of them who may wish to contest elective positions in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to do so without holding executive positions. The Governor has directed all the affected Commissioners to hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to the Permanent Secretaries on or before Friday, April 3, 2026 Governor Zulum thanked the outgoing Commissioners for their dedication, commitment, and invaluable contributions to the development of Borno State.

PRESS RELEASE Zulum Dissolves Borno State Executive Council Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. The decision is to provide an enabling environment for any member of the council who may wish to contest elective positions in the forthcoming general elections. The Governor has therefore directed all Commissioners to hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to the Permanent Secretaries on or before Friday, April 3, 2026. Governor Zulum expressed his profound appreciation to the outgoing Commissioners for their dedication, commitment, and invaluable contributions to the development and service of the people of Borno State. Signed: Bukar Tijani FASN, FSSN, JAAS Secretary to the Borno State Government

The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, attended the Janazah prayer for Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Elrufai at the National Mosque in Abuja,

Lmao. Pantami the Kingmaker. One felt shame, the other indifference. Allah ya bar mana Mallam Nasir @elrufai.

I congratulate the newly constituted National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on your emergence. I wish you a successful tenure as you provide strong leadership and deepen the party’s role in delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, particularly in advancing food security and national development.