Tanko Al-Makura
Tanko Al-Makura is a Nigerian politician who served as the Governor of Nasarawa State from 2011 to 2019. A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he is recognized for his efforts in infrastructure development and governance reforms in his state.
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Senator Tanko Al-Makura described Akwashiki’s death as a profound and immeasurable loss to Nasarawa State.
Senator Akwashiki buried amid tributes from SDP leaders
Nigeria· 2026-01-15
Tanko Al-Makura is being considered for the position of APC National Chairman.
Benue, Nasarawa Vie for Top SlotNigeria· 2025-06-30
Senator Tanko Al-Makura has been endorsed by the North-Central APC Forum for the position of APC National Chairman.
Al-Makura for APC Chairman: North-Central Forum EndorsesNigeria· 2025-06-29
Tanko Al-Makura is being considered for the national chairmanship position of the APC.
Ganduje Resignation Sparks APC Power StruggleNigeria· 2025-06-29
Senator Tanko Al-Makura is a leading contender to fill the vacancy.
New APC Acting Chairman Takes OverNigeria· 2025-06-28Former Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Al-Makura led CPC members in pledging allegiance to Tinubu.
APC forum questions Nasarawa gov’s loyalty to TinubuNigeria· 2025-05-11
Former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Tanko Al-Makura urged the President to disregard the ‘rants’ of disgruntled former members of the legacy party.
CPC bloc won't betray Tinubu, Al-Makura, Masari, others assureNigeria· 2025-05-08
Former CPC members led by ex-Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Al-Makura reaffirmed their loyalty to President Tinubu.
Loyalty to Buhari keeps us in APC – CPC ex-state chairmenNigeria· 2025-05-05
Tanko Al-Makura led former members of the now-defunct CPC in distancing themselves from coalition claims.
Ex-CPC chairmen pledge loyalty to Tinubu, reject coalition rumoursNigeria· 2025-05-04
Senator Tanko Al-Makura declared support for Tinubu and announced he would not leave the APC.
2027: Tinubu’s counter-attack scatters oppositionNigeria· 2025-04-27
Tanko Al-Makura is referenced as a former Nasarawa Governor criticized by Lawal.
Buhari’s endorsement not needed to defeat Tinubu – BabachirNigeria· 2025-04-22
Tanko Al-Makura is a former Nasarawa State Governor who has been commended for rejecting the opposition coalition against President Bola Tinubu.
N'Central APC hails Al-Makura for shunning anti-Tinubu coalitionNigeria· 2025-04-18Tanko Al-Makura led the CPC bloc in pledging loyalty to the APC and President Bola Tinubu.
Al-Makura-led CPC bloc snubs coalition, pledges loyalty to APC – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-04-16
Former Governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, was present.
Tinubu presides over APC caucus meeting – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-25
