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House Of Reps Member, Nnabuife Dumps YPP For APGA
The member representing Orumba North and South in the House of Representatives, Chinwe Clara Nnabuife, has officially joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), leaving behind her former party, the Young Progressives Party (YPP).
Nnabuife, who won her federal seat by defeating Okwudili Ezenwankwo under the YPP banner, made the announcement during a ceremony in Awka, Anambra State, on Sunday.
In her speech to a crowd of supporters and APGA members, Nnabuife expressed her belief that her defection was inevitable.
She declared, “What is happening today is expected—I am back home,” referring to her return to the party with which she began her political journey.
Highlighting her commitment to APGA, Nnabuife added, “If APGA had 70% in the last election, it will be 99.5% from now,” signalling her belief that her return would further boost the party’s prospects.
She called for collective support in advancing the party’s agenda and lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his continued dedication to APGA, as well as his support during her election campaign.
Describing her return as the dawn of a new era for the people of Orumba North and South, Nnabuife urged others to join APGA, emphasizing that it was “the party to beat” in the upcoming November 8 governorship election.
She expressed optimism that her defection would strengthen APGA’s political influence in the region.
The Anambra State Chairman of APGA, Ifeatu Obiokoye, welcomed Nnabuife into the fold, urging party members to work together to solidify the party’s presence and strength. He also made it clear that APGA would not tolerate anti-party activities.
In a show of commitment to her new political affiliation, Obiokoye presented Nnabuife with a temporary membership card and pledged to serve as a witness to her membership when necessary.
The chairmen of APGA in Orumba North and South, Cyril Nwobu and Chike Nwafor, respectively, described Nnabuife’s defection as a landmark event for the party, noting that it further affirmed APGA’s growing popularity and acceptance among the people. They encouraged other politicians in the area to follow Nnabuife’s example.
The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including Shedrack Azubuike, Chairman of Orumba South; Ngozi Obidike, Deputy Chairman of Orumba South; and Engineer Emmanuel Nwafor, Anambra State House of Assembly member.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a three-count criminal charge against ex-Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, at the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Court filings marked under reference number C2/99/2026 list the Federal Republic of Nigeria as the complainant and El-Rufai as the sole defendant. The charges stem directly from his public remarks during an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme on February 13, 2026, where he reportedly stated that intercepted phone conversations revealed plans to arrest him.
Authorities allege that beyond possessing knowledge of the interception, he also failed to report those responsible.
According to the charge sheet and supporting reports from multiple Nigerian media outlets, the Federal Government is prosecuting El-Rufai under provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024, and the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.
Details shortly…
The presidency has said that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is simply trying to create tension in the country.
Senior Special Assistant to Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, made this statement in a post on his verified X handle on Monday.
He added that El-Rufai’s was equally diverting attention from his massive corruption allegations in Kaduna State.
He equally alleged that El-Rufai is trying so hard to damage the government through deliberate misinformation.
According to him, the ex-governor is drawing attention and to project himself as a victim of persecution.
Ajayi further noted that El-Rufai wants to nationalise his personal problems with his home state government, knowing that Nigerians will not be on his side over corruption charges.
“El-Rufai has two clear intentions behind his recent actions and tantrums. One, to create political tension in the country, create an atmosphere of fear and unrest
“Two, to divert attention from his domestic problems in Kaduna State, where he is facing massive corruption allegations,” Ajayi wrote.
Recall that El-Rufai during an interview on a national television slammed the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government upon his return to the country.
The Department of State Services, DSS, attempted to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, a development which has triggered national debates.
No fewer than six soldiers of the Nigerian Army and four members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were reportedly killed in an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State.
The claim was made by Somto Okonkwo in a post shared on his verified X account on Monday.
According to Okonkwo, the attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 15, 2026, between 12 a.m. and 1 a.m., in Mandara community under Biu Local Government Area of the state.
“The attack happened this morning around 12 a.m. to 1 a.m. in Mandara under Biu LGA of Borno State,” he wrote.
Okonkwo alleged that six soldiers were killed in the assault, including a Commanding Officer (CO) and an Adjutant. He further claimed that four members of the CJTF also lost their lives during the attack.
“Six soldiers went down, including the Adjutant and the Commanding Officer. Four CJTF members were also killed,” he stated.
He accused the authorities of not being transparent about the incident.
“They will not tell you, but this happened.”
He insisted that his claim was factual.
“Go and verify. If it is a lie, I won’t drop it on this page. I swear on my life.”
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian Army has not issued an official statement confirming or denying the alleged attack.
In the same post, Okonkwo also raised the alarm over a separate security situation in Kwara State.
He claimed that a community identified as Sharee in Ifelodun Local Government Area was under attack.
“Kwara State is under attack right now. Share in Ifelodun LGA is currently under attack. Security operatives should do the needful,” he wrote.
There has been no official confirmation from security agencies in Kwara State regarding the alleged incident as of press time.
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