Independent Mirror

30/03/2026

Kwankwaso Joins ADC, Calls Supporters to Vote for Change

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Monday formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling on his supporters across the

30/03/2026

BREAKING: Gawuna resigns as chairman of Mortgage Bank, set to Join ADC

The chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has resigned from his position.

28/03/2026

PHOTOS: Kwankwaso Meets Atiku Ahead of Planned Defection to ADC on Monday

Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has met with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of his planned defection to the African

27/03/2026

Kano Deputy Governor Gwarzo Resigns Amid Political Storm

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced the resignation of the Deputy Governor of Kano State, citing the need to preserve peace and ensure smooth governance.

27/03/2026

Journalists, APC Delegates Denied Entry Tags, Tear-Gassed at Convention Entrance

Many delegates and journalists were on Friday prevented from accessing Eagle Square, the venue of the ongoing 8th National Convention of the All Progressives

25/03/2026

JUST IN: Sunusi Bature Set to Resign for House of Representatives Seat

The Director General of Media and Publicity to the Kano State Governor, Malam Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, is set to resign to contest for a seat in the House

22/03/2026

Hawan Nasarawa: Kano Speaker Receives Emir Sanusi as Gov. Yusuf Attends APC Governors’ Forum Meeting

The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Isma’il Falgore, received the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir

22/03/2026

Governor Yusuf Absent at Hawan Nasarawa as Emir Sanusi Pays Sallah Homage

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, was absent on Sunday as the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, paid the traditional Sallah homage at the

18/03/2026

2027 Presidential Race: Jonathan, Kwankwaso Set to Join NDC

Strong indications suggest that former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso may be quietly aligning under a proposed National Democratic Coalition (NDC).

The Independent Mirror reports that sources linked to the movement say talks are ongoing to form a broad opposition alliance capable of challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Insiders also point to ongoing consultations, early mobilisation, and growing support for what could emerge as a major opposition bloc.

Earlier this month, the New Nigeria Integrity Movement (NNIM), Middle Belt Zone, called on former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to consider returning to national leadership in the 2027 general election, citing the urgent need for experienced and stabilising leadership amid worsening national challenges.

Kwankwaso, who contested in the last election, is also reportedly considering another bid in the 2027 general election, with sources indicating he may run under any political party.

However, efforts to reach both figures for comments were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.

17/03/2026

Over 1,500 APC Support Groups Endorse Sen. Yari’s Renewed Hope Network TRN

More than 1,500 registered support groups of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have endorsed the Renewed Hope Network (TRN) as a Special Purpose Vehicle established to galvanise robust, broad-based grassroots mobilisation for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

The Independent Mirror reports that, in a statement signed in Abuja, the Deputy Director-General of the APC Support Groups Council, Dr. AK Peters, said the endorsement followed a strategic meeting with the technical team of the TRN.

The team was led by a seasoned APC mobiliser and former Senior Special Assistant to the APC National Chairman on Civil Society and Support Groups, Comrade Okpokwu Ogenyi, alongside Prof. Tunji John Asaolu, an international diplomat of high repute.

Peters also expressed confidence in the growing nationwide momentum of the TRN.

The Renewed Hope Network is powered by the former Governor of Zamfara State and Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Abdulaziz Yari, as a major platform for grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

As part of its early strategic activities, the TRN has commenced the mobilisation of polling unit canvassers across the country, laying the groundwork for effective grassroots engagement ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election.

Peters described the level of acceptability of the TRN among Nigerians as unprecedented, noting that the APC Support Groups Council could not be left out.

According to him, the network has already put in place a comprehensive structure and strategy aimed at ensuring a resounding victory for President Tinubu in 2027.

“The TRN is committed to building the most formidable grassroots political movement in support of Mr President within a short time, while expanding its network across every corner of the country. In the APC, we have over 3,500 registered support groups, out of which 1,500 have approved partnership with the Renewed Hope Network.

“We are confident that another 2,000 groups will join the network between now and Easter,” Peters stated.

He emphasised that the quality of leadership being provided by Senator Abdulaziz Yari makes the Renewed Hope Network a strong platform for grassroots mobilisation across the country.

Peters reiterated that no effort would be spared in mobilising Nigerians to ensure that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is sworn in for a second term on May 29, 2027.

Meanwhile, Nigerians await the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to lift the ban on political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election.

17/03/2026

Kano Residents Praise Abahuraira Dahiru’s Appointment as TSO Northwest Coordinator

Residents of Kano State have praised the appointment of the state’s indigene, Abahuraira Dahiru, as the Northwest Zonal Coordinator of the Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO).

The Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO) recently unveiled and inaugurated coordinators for the six geo-political zones of Nigeria, with Dahiru emerging as the Northwest Coordinator.

The Director-General of the organisation, Hon. Aminu Sulaiman, while inaugurating the officials, said their appointments are part of TSO’s efforts to promote sports development and showcase Nigeria’s budding talents ahead of the forthcoming National Football Tournament in honour of Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR).

He charged the newly inaugurated officials to ensure the success of the tournament in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, while also promoting unity and fostering national pride.

The Director-General emphasized the importance of sports in nation-building and highlighted President Tinubu’s commitment to youth empowerment.

He added that the TSO National Football Tournament will bring together teams from across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, beginning with zonal eliminations.

Abahuraira Dahiru, a Kano-born indigene with experience in organizing football competitions, is expected to bring his expertise to ensure the success of the tournament.

It will be recalled that Dahiru previously served as the coordinator of the Gusau/Ahlan Pre-season tournament, where he played a key role in organizing the competition.

Other zonal coordinators inaugurated include Solomon Babanjah (North Central), Alhaji Abubakar Abubakar Dan Fulani (North East), Abahuraira Dahiru (North West), Mr. Mojeed Adegbindin (South West), Paul Ojo Omamomo (South South), and Nnamdi Charles Chukwuemeka (South East).

Meanwhile, April 2026 has been tentatively scheduled for the kickoff of the TSO National Football Tournament across the six geo-political zones.

17/03/2026

Police confirm 23 deaths, over 100 injured in Maiduguri’s bomb blasts

The Police Command in Borno on Tuesday confirmed 23 persons killed and 108 injured at Maiduguri, during the multiple explosions on Monday.

The Independent Mirror reports that the police said that suspected bombers allegedly carried out the su***de attacks at 7:24 p.m..

ASP Nahum Daso, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement that preliminary investigations indicated that the explosions were carried out using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by suspected su***de bombers.

Daso said that the incidents were carried out at the Maiduguri Central Market, popularly known as Monday Market, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital’s gate, and the Post Office Flyover area of the town.FAAC Allocation Data

According to him, a combined team of Police Tactical Units, military personnel, and other joint security operatives was swiftly deployed to the affected areas.

The spokesperson said that the scenes were immediately secured and cordoned off, while the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit conducted thorough sweep operations to ensure no additional threats remained.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Naziru Abdulmajid, visited the scenes for an on-the-spot assessment and commiserated with victims and their families.

Daso, however, assured residents of the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property.

The spokesperson said that victims were evacuated by emergency responders, including the National Emergency Management Agency and the Borno State Emergency Management Agency, to medical facilities for treatment.

Daso said normalcy had been restored in the affected areas, while security had been heightened across the metropolis to forestall further incidents.

The spokesperson urged residents to remain calm and vigilant and report any suspicious movements or objects to security agagencies.

Daso reiterated the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in the state.