Rabiu Kwankwaso hosted prominent opposition figures including Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson at his Kano residence during Sallah celebrations.

The gathering, which took place on Sunday, was described as a moment of goodwill and festivity, with Kwankwaso sharing photos of the visit on his verified X account.

He noted that the meeting was a joyful Sallah celebration, extending wishes of peace, blessings, and prosperity to Nigerians.

The high-profile visit has, however, attracted political attention due to the presence of leading opposition figures from different political blocs, fueling renewed speculation about possible alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Obi, Makinde, and Dickson were seen engaging with Kwankwaso in what observers describe as a symbolic display of political camaraderie.

The development comes amid increasing political consultations across party lines, as opposition figures continue strategic engagements ahead of the next election cycle.

Kwankwaso had earlier held similar private discussions with Governor Makinde in Ibadan in February 2026, further intensifying conversations around potential coalition building.

While the gathering was officially framed as a Sallah celebration, it has added fresh momentum to ongoing political realignments within Nigeria’s opposition landscape.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Lagos to brief President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the security situation in Maiduguri, following a recent on-the-spot assessment of the affected communities in Borno State.

Shettima’s visit comes in the aftermath of the deadly suicide bombings in Maiduguri, which left at least 23 people dead and over 100 others injured in coordinated attacks at multiple locations.

According to updates shared via his verified X handle, the Vice President’s trip to Maiduguri was carried out on the directive of the President to engage directly with victims, families, and communities impacted by the violence.

He is expected to formally present his findings and observations to President Tinubu during the Lagos briefing.

Following the meeting, Shettima is also expected to lead a delegation of serving governors on a Sallah homage visit to the President.

The attacks, which occurred in the evening, targeted the Monday Market area, the Post Office Flyover, and a security post near the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, causing widespread panic and destruction.

Medical officials confirmed that survivors are receiving treatment for varying degrees of injuries at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

During his earlier visit to the hospital, Shettima condemned the attacks as “barbaric,” insisting that no justification exists for the killing of innocent civilians.

He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to supporting victims through the National Emergency Management Agency, the North East Development Commission, and the Borno State Government.

The Vice President also vowed that the administration would intensify efforts to restore lasting peace to the North-East, stressing that those behind the attacks would be brought to justice.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) will on Tuesday, March 24, screen aspirants vying for national offices as preparations intensify for its March 27 National Convention.

The screening exercise is scheduled to hold at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, where all aspirants are expected to appear in person.

In a notice issued on Sunday, the Secretary of the Screening Committee, Isa Yuguda, stated that only those who have purchased and submitted their Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms will be eligible for the exercise.

He also directed aspirants to come along with all relevant documents for verification and urged them to arrive early to ensure a seamless process.

The screening marks a critical step in the APC’s ongoing congress cycle, which began in December 2025 with membership e-registration and has since progressed through ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses.

With appeals from previous stages already addressed, the process now enters its final phase, culminating in the party’s National Convention scheduled to hold from March 25 to March 28, 2026.