THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has been thrown into mourning following the tragic and mysterious death of its newly elected deputy organising secretary, Abdulsalam Ginsau, whose lifeless body was discovered inside an elevator at a hotel in Abuja. News Point Nigeria gathered that Ginsau, a prominent lawyer and rising political figure, was found dead at Chida Hotels, where he had lodged ahead of the party’s national convention in the Federal Capital Territory. According to party officials, Ginsau arrived in Abuja on Thursday evening as part of the Kano APC delegation and was responsible for coordinating accommodation for…
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with top security officials to review the recent killings in Plateau State and invited Governor Caleb Mutfwang to Abuja for discussions on the matter. News Point Nigeria reports that the attack, which occurred on Sunday in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area, left at least 28 people dead and many others injured. Briefing journalists in Abuja, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the incident as regrettable but emphasised that it does not indicate a breakdown of security. He added that security agencies have launched clearance operations to prevent reprisal…
THE Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has not resigned from his position, contrary to widespread reports circulating on social media. The Minister’s Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media, Bolaji Tunji, dismissed the reports as false and misleading, describing the purported resignation letter as “fake.” Speaking in a telephone interview with News Point Nigeria, Tunji emphasized that the minister remains fully committed to his responsibilities and is focused on delivering on the mandate of the power sector. “The Honourable Minister of Power has not resigned. He is fully focused on his duties and continues to work towards improving Nigeria’s power…
THE political landscape of Kano State witnessed a major shift on Tuesday as former Deputy Governor and 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasiru Gawuna, formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. News Point Nigeria reports that Gawuna completed his registration and received his membership card at his Gawuna Ward in Nasarawa Local Government Area, in an event that drew thousands of enthusiastic supporters and key political stakeholders. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna served as the Deputy Governor of Kano State under Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for approximately 4…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the Senate to secure external loans totaling $6 billion, aimed at addressing Nigeria’s fiscal needs and upgrading critical infrastructure, particularly in the maritime sector. News Point Nigeria reports that the request was conveyed in two separate letters addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read during plenary on Tuesday. In the first letter, the President sought legislative approval to obtain a $5 billion loan facility from Abu Dhabi Bank. The funds, according to the request, are intended to support government financing needs, particularly in bridging the country’s…
AS the federal government’s deadline for political appointees seeking elective offices expired on Tuesday, only two ministers in the cabinet of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had formally resigned, raising questions about compliance and the political calculations shaping the race ahead of the 2027 general elections, News Point Nigeria reports. The directive, which required all appointees with political ambitions to vacate their positions on or before March 31, 2026, had triggered widespread speculation within government circles and across Nigeria’s political landscape. However, expectations of a mass exodus from the cabinet fell short, with only the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar,…
VIOLENT unrest has erupted in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa following protests against the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler, with demonstrators torching vehicles, houses and looting businesses owned by foreign nationals. News Point Nigeria reports that the protests, which began as a political and cultural demonstration, quickly escalated into widespread violence on Monday, particularly in KuGompo City, where angry crowds clashed with security forces and targeted properties linked to foreigners. The demonstrations were led by members of ActionSA alongside traditional leaders and residents, who argued that the coronation violated the province’s sovereignty, constitutional order, and established…
A FORMER Deputy Governor of Kano State and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, Nasiru Gawuna, has formally resigned his membership from the ruling party, signaling a fresh wave of political realignments in the state ahead of the 2027 elections. News Point Nigeria reports that Gawuna’s resignation was contained in a letter dated March 29, 2026, and addressed to the APC chairman in Gawuna Ward, Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. In the letter, the former deputy governor described his decision as both “voluntary and personal,” bringing an end to his long-standing association…
THE Adamawa Progressive Elders Council has congratulated Barrister Idris Shuaibu following his election as the National Vice Chairman (North East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his emergence as a moment of pride for the state and a testament to his leadership capacity. In a statement issued by its leadership, the Council, chaired by Mohamed Buba Marwa, lauded Shuaibu’s victory, noting that it reflects his longstanding dedication, resilience, and commitment to the growth of the ruling party and national development. Marwa described the development as “a proud moment for Adamawa State,” emphasizing that Shuaibu’s election was both well-deserved and…
FORMER presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress. News Point Nigeria reports that the former Minister of Defence also registered with the party and received his membership card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano. Present at the event include ADC National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark; former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Senator Dino Melaye; and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John…
A HIGH-POWERED delegation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has arrived in Kano State ahead of the anticipated defection of former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into the party. News Point Nigeria reports that the delegation, which landed on Monday at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, includes prominent political figures such as former Senate President and ADC National Chairman David Mark, former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, Senator Dino Melaye, and former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, Rauf Aregbesola, Peter Obi…
A major political storm is brewing in Kano and within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following the resignation of Nasiru Gawuna, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), amid strong indications that he is set to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Kwankwasiyya in alliance with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. News Point Nigeria reports that Gawuna’s move, coming on the heels of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for political appointees to resign ahead of the 2027 elections, has triggered high-level interventions and intense political calculations within the APC. In a resignation letter…
WITH barely 24 hours to the expiration of the deadline issued by Bola Ahmed Tinubu for political appointees seeking elective offices to resign, no serving minister has stepped down from the Federal Executive Council, raising questions over compliance and political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Checks by News Point Nigeria indicate that despite the clear directive, cabinet members and top aides are adopting a cautious approach, with many reportedly waiting for political assurances before making any decisive move. However, in what appears to be the first concrete response to the directive, Nasir Bala Aminu, Senior Special Assistant to…
AT a time when Nigeria is grappling with what global development agencies have described as a full-blown education emergency, a staggering ₦97,881,553,326.94 allocated for basic education remains unutilised across several states, raising fresh concerns about governance, policy execution, and political priorities. Findings by News Point Nigeria reveal that the funds, earmarked under the intervention framework of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), have largely remained unaccessed due to the failure of many state governments to meet the mandatory counterpart funding requirement. Under the framework established by the Universal Basic Education Act of 2004, the Federal Government provides matching grants to…
AN associate of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has shed light on his time in custody, describing a period marked by intense spiritual devotion and intellectual engagement. The associate, Bashir Garba Sufyan, disclosed that the former governor spent much of his detention fasting, studying religious texts, and reading extensively, even as he faced legal battles over corruption-related charges. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) sighted by News Point Nigeria, Sufyan revealed that El-Rufai maintained a disciplined routine throughout his time in custody. “Alhamdulillah, Mallam is home with his family, friends and associates. The first thing he told…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has dismissed claims that Nigeria is drifting towards a one-party state, insisting that a strong and credible opposition remains essential for democratic growth. News Point Nigeria reports that Speaking at the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on Friday night, the president said democracy can only thrive where there is healthy political competition. Opposition parties have repeatedly accused Tinubu and the APC of attempting to dominate the political space and steer the country toward a one-party system. Responding to the allegations, Tinubu said such claims were misplaced, stressing that his administration is committed…
IN a stunning revelation that underscores the scale of global wealth flowing into the United Kingdom’s property market, new findings have linked late Nigerian banking icon, Herbert Wigwe, to an extensive portfolio of real estate assets in London placing him among the top foreign property owners in the British capital. This investigative report, independently verified and expanded by News Point Nigeria, draws from a groundbreaking study by The Londoner, which has peeled back layers of secrecy surrounding offshore property ownership in one of the world’s most expensive cities. At the heart of the revelations is a sweeping database of thousands…
FORMER Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been released from detention and has returned home to participate in the burial rites of his late mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. A source in the ICPC told News Point Nigeria that El-Rufai was released around 8pm on Friday and was escorted to his home by security operatives. According to the source, “There was a presidential order for the immediate release of El-Rufai, which was promptly obeyed by the ICPC and security operatives. “A few security operatives will also be present during his mother’s burial, although there is no clear indication of when he…
THE National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has expressed grief over the death of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of a former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing her as a caring figure with whom he shared fond memories. News Point Nigeria reports that Ribadu disclosed this in a condolence message posted on Facebook on Friday, where he reflected on his personal encounters with the deceased and extended sympathies to the El-Rufai family. “Inna lilLahi wa inna illahir raji’un. I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the matriarch of the El-Rufai family. I have fond memories…
THE Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned from office, bringing a dramatic twist to the political developments in the state following impeachment proceedings initiated against him by the Kano State House of Assembly. News Point Nigeria reports that the resignation was formally announced on Friday in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Habibu Sale Mohammed. Abdussalam’s exit comes days after the Kano State House of Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings over allegations yet to be fully resolved in court. In a related development, a Federal High Court sitting in Kano had, on Wednesday,…