Kwankwaso Warns ‘No One Betrays NNPP And Succeeds’ As Rumours Of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s Defection To APC Intensify Former Kano State governor and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has issued a strong warning amid persistent reports that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf may defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to his loyalists in a video seen by SaharaReporters, Kwankwaso said no individual who has betrayed the NNPP has ever succeeded politically. He expressed surprise at reports of some party members crossing over but noted with satisfaction the strong turnout of supporters at the gathering. The warning comes as multiple sources claim Governor Yusuf is set to leave the NNPP, possibly with or without Kwankwaso’s approval, following consultations with lawmakers and political stakeholders. Although Yusuf has yet to officially announce any defection, political tension continues to rise in Kano as speculation over his next move deepens.

🇧🇯 BENIN has spoken, even if the coup failed, the message did not Congratulations to the courageous sons of Benin, Lt. Colonel Pascal Tigri, Captain Ousmane Samary, Captain-Major Sambieni Castro, and others. Whether the coup succeeded or not is not the point. The point is that you dared to confront a system that has silenced, ignored and oppressed the very people it claims to govern. Your actions exposed the truth the world tries to hide: Bad governance is crippling Benin. President Talon's leadership is choking the nation. Favoritism within the military is destroying morale. Soldiers who die in the line of duty are forgotten and their families abandoned. Northern Benin bleeds from insecurity while leaders pretend all is well. Corruption eats its roots. France exploit and control the nation. Leaders play puppet masters. These are the grievances of a nation betrayed. You have reminded Africa that resistance is not dead. You have reminded the continent that neocolonial puppetry can and must be challenged. You have reminded oppressed people everywhere that silence is not the only option. The people of Benin and many Africans across the continent are proud of your courage, not because of the weapons you carried, but because of the truth you exposed. Revolutions are not always won in a day. Sometimes they begin with a spark, and that spark becomes a fire the people carry forward. History will remember you as men who stood for a wounded nation.

Presidential Run, Says Former Loyalists Are Now Misleading Him ZLP Chairman has warned former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan against making a comeback bid in the 2027 presidential election, alleging that some of the same political actors who betrayed him in 2015 are now the ones urging him to run. Jonathan, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2011 to 2015, is reportedly facing renewed pressure from political circles pushing him to re-enter the race. ⸻ #NigeriaPolitics #Jonathan #2027Elections #ZL

"Senator Ned is reaping what he sowed, Betrayed everyone who has ever helped him"— Senator Ned’s alleged brother, Chuks Nwoko, Reveals. Chuks Nwoko, brother of Senator Ned Nwoko, has publicly criticized the senator, saying he is “reaping what he sowed” and bringing shame to the family name. Speaking in a video, Chuks said he has tried to reach his brother but has been unable to do so, stressing that as a sibling, he feels compelled to speak the truth. “You are bringing so much disrepute to the name Nwoko. You are not ashamed, but we, your siblings, are ashamed for you,” he said. Chuks urged Senator Ned to use this moment to reflect and change, quoting a Bible verse to emphasize the importance of a change of heart. He accused the senator of promoting “things that have nothing to do with the core values of which they were brought up” and criticized his public image on social media, noting that Ned portrays himself as self-made despite coming from a modest background and having been supported through school by Omoye. He further lamented that Senator Ned has “betrayed and done so much harm to everyone who helped him in life,” beginning with his immediate elder brother, and called on him to stop bringing shame to the Nwoko family. Chuks’ message, part of a wider video statement, highlighted family disappointment and a call for humility and accountability.

Obidient Movement Denies Asking Jonathan to Abandon 2027 Presidential Ambition for Peter Obi The Obidient Movement has dismissed reports claiming it appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan to drop any plans of contesting the 2027 presidential election in favor of Mr. Peter Obi. According to Independent News on Sunday, September 14, 2025, the National Coordinator of the movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, clarified in a conversation with Daily Independent that the claim was “misleading and inaccurate.” Tanko explained that what the movement emphasized was the principle of reciprocity, pointing to Obi’s loyalty to Jonathan during a critical political moment in 2015. “That report is false. We never asked former President Jonathan to step down for Peter Obi. What transpired was that I was asked to comment on Obi’s visit to Jonathan. I explained that they share a long-standing relationship and reminded people that Obi stood by Jonathan when others betrayed him. Therefore, it is only natural for Jonathan to reciprocate Obi’s gesture. At no time did I use the words ‘beg’ or ‘step down,’” Tanko stated. He recalled that during Jonathan’s presidency, when he faced intense opposition and eventual defeat, many political heavyweights, including Rotimi Amaechi, worked against him. However, Obi remained steadfast in his support and refused to join the opposition’s campaign to oust Jonathan. Tanko stressed that the Obidient Movement is not pressuring Jonathan, but rather calling for fairness and mutual respect. He added that as the 2027 elections draw closer, the movement believes Jonathan should naturally consider supporting Obi in recognition of his past loyalty.

Niger Delta Group Issues 7-Day Ultimatum Over Refinery Shutdown, Alleged NNPCL Mismanagement Ref: August 23, 2025 The Nigerian oil and gas industry is facing renewed tension as the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum has accused the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under Bayo Ojulari of corruption, job cuts, and the shutdown of the Port-Harcourt Refinery. At a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, the group, led by Sir Jothan Lokpobiri Snr and Engr. Dr. Legborsi Yamaabana, issued a seven-day ultimatum demanding Ojulari’s removal and prosecution. They alleged that Ojulari diverted $21 million in NNPCL funds to a private account linked to his associate, Abdullahi Bashir Haske, who is already under EFCC investigation; sabotaged the Port-Harcourt Refinery—which resumed operations in December 2024 after a $1.5 billion overhaul—by shutting it down in May 2025 to allegedly sell off at scrap value; and illegally sacked over 400 workers, many of them Niger Delta youths. “These actions are unforgivable crimes against the Niger Delta and the Nigerian state. Ojulari must not only vacate the office — he must face justice,” the statement read. The Forum also insisted that the next NNPCL boss must be appointed from the Niger Delta, saying the region that produces the nation’s oil wealth should not continue to be marginalised. Warning of mass action if their demands are ignored, the group said: “This is not a threat, but a warning born of deep concern. The fragile peace in the Niger Delta is being endangered by Ojulari’s conduct and federal silence. We will not sit by while our people are betrayed.” #NNPCL #NigerDelta #Refinery #Corruption