Senator Sunday Marshall Katung has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kaduna South Senatorial District primary election, defeating former Senator Danjuma Tella Laah and Michael Ayuba Auta in a keenly contested exercise held across the eight local government areas of the district. The Returning Officer, Prof. John...
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A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Alhaji Tijani Galadima, has declared that there would be no negotiations regarding the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Galadima made the statement during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Yola, the Adamawa State...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has begun investigation of two male suspects: Jamilu Shuaibu Waya and Usman Namadi for a total sum of $461,600 (Four Hundred Sixty One Thousand, Six Hundred United States Dollars) undeclared to men and officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS),...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, on Monday, May 18, 2026 officially handed over recovered monetary exhibits totaling ₦837,485,389.00 to the Katsina State Government. The handover followed separate investigations into two major cases involving stolen public funds belonging to the state. In the first case,...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday ordered a full-scale investigation into the building collapse in Abuja that claimed five lives, directing that the premises be sealed off immediately. Wike also disclosed that an engineer linked to the collapsed structure had been arrested, while the...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has reaffirmed the commitment of the people of the state to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Governor Zulum made the commitment on Monday during the All Progressives Congress (APC)...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he was targeting no fewer than 20 projects for inauguration during President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary. Wike, who stated this after he inspected some ongoing projects in Abuja on Monday, added that a definite list of projects to...
Former member of the House of Representatives, Omorgie Ogbeide-Ihama, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo South Senatorial District primary election after defeating serving Senator Ned Imasuen and former governorship candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Ogbeide-Ihama secured a total of 27,154 votes to defeat Imasuen, who polled 13,580...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Engr. Dr. Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe as the Acting Chief of Staff to the Governor. Until his appointment, Dr. Mallumbe is the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS I) to the Governor. Governor Babagana Zulum has also approved the...
Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Hon. Yusuf Gagdi as the winner of the party’s House of Representatives primary election for the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam (PKK) Federal Constituency, rejecting earlier results that named another aspirant victorious. Confusion erupted after conflicting results emerged from the primary election...
*Remains in ICPC custody following Kaduna high court’s earlier denial of bail application The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to a former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million with one surety in like sum. The former governor, who admitted on national...
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has defended President Bola Tinubu’s debt-for-infrastructure policy, insisting that strategic borrowing remains critical to addressing Nigeria’s huge infrastructure deficit and stimulating long-term economic growth. In a policy statement issued by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, the group argued that criticisms against the...
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has showcased Successes recorded in the education sector under President Bola Tinubu saying they would impact generations to come. The minister spoke on Monday during a special roundtable session at the Education World Forum (EWF) in , London, United Kingdom, where he...
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed confidence that the sweeping reforms being implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are laying the foundation for long-term economic growth, national stability, and a more prosperous future for Nigerians. APC National Chairman, in a statement...
A coalition of aggrieved aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has rejected the party’s House of Representatives and senatorial primary processes, alleging widespread violations of the party’s constitution and nomination guidelines. Operating under the banner of the Coalition of Kaduna Aggrieved Aspirants for APC Primary...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has assured displaced communities affected by insecurity that the government is working closely with the Nigerian military hierarchy to provide immediate humanitarian and long-term support. Governor Zulum gave the assurance when he visited displaced persons in Monguno town on Sunday, reaffirming his...
A major political upset has emerged in Plateau State following the defeat of Hon. Yusuf Gagdi in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency seat. The incumbent lawmaker, who currently represents the constituency in the House of Representatives, lost his bid for a third...
United Kibaku Global Youth (UKGY) forum have raised concerns over Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists renewed attacks which have claimed many lives with properties worth millions of naira destroyed. The group lamented that in the last one week, there were coordinated attacks without confrontation at various communities in Chibok Local Government...
The All Progressives Congress National Assembly Primary Election Committee for Borno State has declared nine House of Representatives aspirants as duly elected in the party’s primaries, while the election for the Askira/Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency was declared inconclusive following a petition filed before the Appeal Committee. Chairman of the committee,...