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Rebel soldiers launched an armed assault on Niamey, seizing the international airport and a state television station while attempting to storm the presidential palace. Loyalist forces have since engaged in heavy clashes and are reportedly restoring security across the capital.
Following Adeleke's re-election in the Osun State poll, various groups and individuals, including the NGF and ADC candidate, offered congratulations, while Yiaga Africa commended voters and called for BVAS improvements. The outcome also sparked political analysis regarding future elections.
An aide to Atiku Abubakar has criticized Shehu Sani for condemning US lobbying efforts against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, with Sani describing the move as unpatriotic and damaging to Nigeria's international standing.
Shehu Sani has urged Nigerian lawmakers to prioritize principles over partisanship, emphasizing that history will judge them by their courageous stands on national issues.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) conducted its primary elections in multiple Nigerian states, determining candidates for various offices. While some winners were declared, the primaries faced significant challenges, including rejections of results by aspirants and protests over alleged irregularities.
Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has formally entered the 2027 Kaduna Central Senatorial race by picking up APC nomination forms.
Nigerian politician Shehu Sani has recounted his time in prison during the Abacha era, emphasizing the dangers of legal ignorance and its potential for severe, avoidable consequences.
Shehu Sani defended Governor Adeleke's expression of gratitude and endorsement of President Tinubu for reelection, arguing that expectations for a confrontational stance are misplaced.
The Northern Christian Association, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, and Senator Shehu Sani have defended the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) following statements attributed to a former Bishop.
Shehu Sani stated that legislative legacy is not measured by the number of motions, bills sponsored, or oversight visits, but by the courage displayed in addressing controversial and nationally important issues.
A South African minister responded to Shehu Sani, stating that legally owned properties are registered, while structures in informal settlements are illegal and thus not eligible for compensation.
The Nigerian military has reported successful operations against bandits and terrorists in various regions, including the killing of 70 bandits in Niger airstrikes. Authorities also refuted claims of civilian casualties during these operations, while a kidnapped doctor was confirmed released.
Nigeria's Accord Party has publicly denied reports of its support for a joint presidential ticket, demanding its name be removed from any such endorsements. This political development comes amidst various other domestic news stories across Nigeria, including crime arrests and public health initiatives.
Shehu Sani stated that the opposition desires Governor Adeleke to be confrontational with President Tinubu, suggesting Adeleke's appreciation for Tinubu's role in protecting his mandate was understandable.
Former senator and human rights activist, Comrade Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerian youths to reject despair and actively participate in the struggle for accountable leadership and sustainable development.
Mr. Shehu Sani has called on the National Assembly to prioritize principle over politics, emphasizing that legislative legacy is defined by courage in addressing significant national issues.
Former Senator Shehu Sani has criticized attempts by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan into the 2027 presidential race, calling it a belated and politically motivated effort to make him 'carry PDP’s coffin'.
Former Senator Shehu Sani, who served from 2015 to 2019, has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) form to seek re-election into the Red Chamber, after previously losing his bid.
Shehu Sani has alleged that terror attacks in Nigeria's North are not a coincidence, linking them to 2027 politics. He further claimed that those responsible for such attacks could be identified by their reactions.