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Hundreds of youths from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have defected to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), blaming their decision on widespread hardship, unmet promises, and dissatisfaction with the present administration.
The mass defection occurred in Ilorin, the state capital, where youths from Ajikobi, Alanamu, and Ubandawaki Wards in Ilorin West Local Government formally declared their departure from the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mallam Musa Kabir, the leader of the defectors from Ubandawaki Ward, explained that their move was prompted by years of neglect and frustration under the APC government.
He acknowledged that backing the “Otoge” movement in 2019 and 2023 had been a mistake, bringing “hardship and regret” instead of the anticipated progress.
Kabir criticized the Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq led administration for its lack of clear vision and failure to create opportunities for young people.
He also lamented that harsh government policies had led to the collapse of numerous small businesses and shops across Ilorin, resulting in widespread youth unemployment.
Welcoming the defectors on behalf of the PDP leadership, the party’s State Secretary, Comrade Abdulrahman Abdullahi Kayode also from Ubandawaki Ward commended the returnees for their bravery.
He described their move as a “bold step toward rebuilding responsible leadership in Kwara.”
Kayode observed that many youths who had labored during the Otoge struggle were neglected once the APC assumed power.
He praised Musa Kabir for uniting young people across wards and bridging divisions within the community.
The State Secretary assured the new members of complete inclusion in the PDP’s framework, pledging their involvement in decision making processes and equal access to party opportunities.
Speakers at the event included Wasiu Orekan, Alfa Adam Elelubo, Lookman Olarotimi Shehu Mukadam, Alhaja Shuaib Dupe Salamat, Alanamu Abubakar Jos, and veteran politician Alhaji Musa Tapa, also took turns to condemn what they called “widespread neglect” by the current government.
Alhaja Salamat, a former civil servant sacked after the Otoge victory, shared her experience, accusing the administration of abandoning loyal supporters.
Alhaji Musa Tapa, a long-time associate of the late Dr. Olusola Saraki, announced his return to the Saraki political family.
He urged young people to obtain their voter cards and “flush out bad governance” in the 2027 elections.
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Breaking: Nigerian Workers Demand N300,000 Minimum Wage, FG Faces Fresh Salary Pressure
The Federal Workers Forum, FWF, has demanded an immediate increase in the federal minimum wage from N70,000 to N300,000, noting that the current salary structure can no longer sustain civil servants amid Nigeria’s rising cost of living.
The Forum made the demand in a letter dated September 2, 2026, addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly, with the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Justice of Nigeria and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation listed among the recipients.
The workers also proposed a new salary structure that would place the highest-paid Level 17 officer on a monthly salary of N1.5 million, while Level 1 Step 1 workers would earn N300,000.
“We call for justice and immediate wage review now, adjust the federal minimum wage to N300,000 and a maximum wage of N1.5m for the Level 17 officers,” the Forum said.
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The FWF argued that the Federal Government had not fully implemented the 2024 minimum wage agreement, claiming that federal workers had yet to receive the full consequential adjustment and associated allowances.
“It will surprise you to hear that the Federal Government has not fully implemented the new national minimum wage since July 2024. We have been in the battle for full consequential adjustment of the new minimum wage,” it said.
Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in August 2026, demanded an upward review of the minimum wage to N500,000.
In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu’s government increased the minimum wage to N70,000 per month from N30,000.
However, the cost of living for many Nigerians has tripled between 2024 and 2026.
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The Federal Government has said Nigeria will never support a military coup or any unconstitutional change of government, following claims that the country backed a failed coup attempt in the Niger Republic.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday.
According to the statement, the claims circulating on social media are baseless and misleading.
Enikanolaiye said Nigeria remained committed to democracy, constitutional rule and political stability in West Africa and would not support any attempt to remove a government through unconstitutional means.
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“Nigeria will never support illegality or unconstitutional change of government anywhere, no matter who is involved or which country is concerned,” he said.
The minister also rejected claims that Nigeria, through its membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), supported or endorsed the military takeover in Niger.
He said the Federal Government had already stated its position on the situation in Niger in an earlier statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 30, 2026.
According to him, Nigeria remains deeply concerned about developments in Niger and wants the country to return peacefully to stability and constitutional order.
Enikanolaiye said Nigeria’s close historical, cultural and fraternal ties with Niger made peace and stability in the neighbouring country particularly important.
“Nigerians at home and abroad should disregard the videos and narratives circulating online, they are intended to create confusion and tarnish Nigeria’s image,” the statement said.
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