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Tinubu’s Aide Resigns on ‘Principle’  

While Audu expressed support for some of President Tinubu’s economic reforms, he indicated his disapproval of the administration’s political direction. He highlighted the alliance between President Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as a departure from progressive values.

Operation ‘Aure’: The Northern Military Counter-Rebellion of July 1966 (II)

Northern civilian propagandists used the tools of psychological warfare and worked tirelessly to incite the northern military. In the Army's official history, General Gowon said "The northern politicians infiltrated the Northern soldiers and officers, trying to convince them that there was a need for them to retaliate." General Babangida put it this way: "There was a very calculated and subtle but very efficient and effective indoctrination of the Northern officers by civilians. They kept hammering on it that our leaders had been killed and we were doing nothing; that we were cowards."
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Kwankwaso’s Political Nemesis: An Analysis of Politics, Governance, and Leadership

The Kwankwaso political decline highlights the consequences of prioritizing personal interests over public welfare and party stability.

PDP’s Sen. Aliero and other Kebbi Senators Defect to APC

In three separate letters read by the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who presided over the session, the three defecting senators stated their reasons for leaving the PDP, citing security concerns, aligning with the ruling party’s agenda, and ideological differences. 

Iran’s and Saudi’s Modes of Influence in Nigeria 

Although Nigeria has diplomatic links with Iran, with ambassadorial presence in both countries, the current relationship between them, unlike the relationship with Saudi Arabia, is far from cordial.

Defection of Sen. Kawu to the Ruling APC, a Betrayal – Kwankwaso 

Kwankwaso described the defections of Sen. Kawu and other members of the federal legislature from Kano as betrayal of the NNPP and the Kwankwasiya movement.

Nothing Wrong in Having a One-Party State – Ganduje 

Speaking on Friday after leading a delegation of the three PDP senators from Kebbi state to meet with President Bola Tinubu, Ganduje, using China as an example, argued that the defection of opposition politicians to the ruling APC won't turn Nigeria into a one-party state. He pointed out China as an example of a functional one-party system.

PDP Commences Preparations for NEC Meeting  

The NEC meeting, is expected to discuss important issues such as zoning arrangements for national offices ahead of the National Convention and strategies to address other challenges facing the party.