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target=_blank>Gombe LG Polls: APC Sweeps All Seats
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in all the 24 chairmanship seats and 240 councillorship positions contested in Saturday’s local government elections in Gombe State. Chairman of the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC), Abdullahi Garba Talasse, who announced the results on Saturday in Gombe, declared that the ruling party won in all
target=_blank>Why I resigned as ATBU Chief Imam – Prof Isa Yelwa
A renowned Islamic scholar, Professor Mansur Isa Yelwa, who recently resigned as the Chief Imam of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has explained that his decision was prompted by the university management’s approval for the Tijjaniyyah Muslim Students’ Association of Nigeria (TIMSAN) to build a mosque on the campus. Professor Yelwa announced his decision
target=_blank>Police Raid Lagos, Ogun Forests, Kill 4 Kidnappers, Arrest 88 Suspects
Police operatives in Lagos and Ogun states have killed four suspected kidnappers, rescued five abducted victims and arrested 88 suspects during coordinated raids on forests, highways and criminal hideouts across the two states. The operation, codenamed “Operation Ko Si Aye” (No Room for Criminals), was formally launched by the police authorities under the directive of
target=_blank>Siblings in Police Net for Allegedly Raping Minor in Delta
The Police have arrested two brothers, identified as Emmanuel Eugene, 18, and Kelvin Eugene, 20, over the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl in Delta State. The incident reportedly occurred on Okoro Street, Third Marine Quarters, Third Marine Gate, in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, in June 2026. A source said the
target=_blank>Police launch manhunt for killers of Benue MACBAN Chairman
The Police in Benue State have launched a manhunt for the killers of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in the state, Ardo Rabo Mohammed, following his fatal attack by unidentified gunmen in Otukpo. The command said tactical and intelligence teams have been deployed to track down those behind the
target=_blank>2027: No Apology for Supporting Tinubu, Says Gov Yusuf
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that the state will work to deliver victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) at all levels in the 2027 general elections, urging political appointees to actively support the party’s mobilisation efforts. The governor made the declaration during an interactive session with elected and appointed government officials
target=_blank>Gombe LG Elections Peaceful, Credible, Says Gov Yahaya After Voting
Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has described the ongoing Local Government elections as peaceful, free and fair, expressing confidence that the process would produce a positive outcome. Speaking to journalists shortly after casting his vote at Yahaya Umaru 010 Jekadafari, the governor said voter turnout was impressive and commended both the electorate and election
target=_blank>World Cup: Messi benched for Argentina’s final group match
Lionel Messi will start on the bench when Argentina take on Jordan in their final Group J match of the FIFA World Cup. The defending champions have already secured qualification for the knockout stage as group winners after victories over Algeria and Austria. Messi has enjoyed a sensational tournament so far, scoring a hat-trick in
target=_blank>Major shake-up in Nigerian Army, GOCs redeployed
The Nigerian Army has carried out a major shake-up of its senior leadership, redeploying General Officers Commanding (GOCs), brigade commanders and other senior officers. The redeployment, approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, affects key operational, command, training and staff appointments, including the leadership of major military formations and institutions.
target=_blank>Fire Guts Offices, Solar Panels at UDUS Medical Library
A fire outbreak in the early hours of Saturday destroyed a section of the Hamidu Ahmed Medical Library at the Teaching Hospital Complex of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), razing adjoining offices and the facility’s solar power installations. The cause of the fire had not been officially determined as of the time of filing this
target=_blank>Osun 2026: APC member shot in fresh election violence
A member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Taofeek Mustapha, was shot on Saturday by suspected political thugs in Osogbo. This is as the state governorship election scheduled to take place in August draws closer. The State Police Command confirmed the incident which happened in the Oluode-Aranyin area of the state. The attack is said
Osun 2026: APC member shot in fresh election violence
target=_blank>Jigawa kicks off wet season farming with fertiliser for 90,000 farmers
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has explained that the state government’s 2026 Wet Season Agricultural Support Programme was designed to address the major challenges confronting farmers, including the high cost of agricultural inputs, inadequate irrigation facilities, limited extension services and rising production costs. The governor made this known on Saturday during the official launch
Jigawa kicks off wet season farming with fertiliser for 90,000 farmers
target=_blank>Police rescue kidnapped man in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command on Saturday rescued a man kidnapped the previous day, Friday, June 26. According to the Command, “On June 27, 2026, a combined team of Police operatives attached to Song Divisional Police Headquarters and local hunters successfully rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Rabe Suleiman, a resident of Roma Village, Suktu District,
Police rescue kidnapped man in Adamawa
target=_blank>KACRAN rejects state police proposal, calls for jobs, dialogue
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has rejected the renewed push for state police, insisting that jobs and dialogue offer the best prospects for ending insecurity in Nigeria. In a statement issued in Damaturu and signed by its National President, Khalil Mohammed Bello, the group said its position followed months of field
KACRAN rejects state police proposal, calls for jobs, dialogue
target=_blank>APC sweeps Gombe Local Government councils polls
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has won the entire 24 chairmanship seats and 240 councillorship positions in the just concluded local government elections in Gombe state. The State Independent Electoral Commission, GOSIEC, made the announcement on Saturday in Gombe, the state capital. According to GOSIEC, six political parties fielded candidates for the chairmanship elections. The parties include
APC sweeps Gombe Local Government councils polls
target=_blank>NDC: Nigerians seeing Tinubu’s true colours – Atiku
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, says Nigerians are now seeing the true colours of president Bola Tinubu. Atiku said this in a statement on Saturday in reaction to the court’s judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as a political party. He accused Tinubu of
NDC: Nigerians seeing Tinubu’s true colours – Atiku
target=_blank>Adamawa Agric Commissioner, David Jatau is dead
Adamawa State Commissioner for Agriculture, Professor David Jatau, is dead. Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. ProfessorJatau reportedly passed away in Abuja after a brief illness. The deceased commissioner was said to have spearheaded several initiatives aimed at improving food security, boosting agricultural productivity and empowering
Adamawa Agric Commissioner, David Jatau is dead
target=_blank>Environmental group demands independent probe into Abia pipeline explosion
The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD Nigeria, has demanded an independent and scientific investigation into the recent crude oil pipeline explosion in the Owaza community of Ukwa West LGA of Abia State, which destroyed farms, houses and livestock. According the FENRAD, the incident has further exposed the grave environmental, public health and
Environmental group demands independent probe into Abia pipeline explosion
target=_blank>Youths must become job creators not seekers – ADC guber candidate
The Ogun African Democratic Congress, ADC, gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 election, Biodun Collins Ogundipe, has urged unemployed youths in the state to embrace Artificial Intelligence, entrepreneurship and vocational skills. Ogundipe asserted that the era of totally depending on the government for jobs is over, insisting that they must become creators of opportunities rather than mere
Youths must become job creators not seekers – ADC guber candidate
target=_blank>NDC court ruling temporary setback – Ex-Delta Speaker
Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, candidate in Delta North Senatorial District, Victor Ochei, has described the judgment of the Kogi Federal High Court concerning the registration of the party as a temporary setback. Speaking on the issue on Saturday in Asaba, Ochei said he remains confident that the issues arising from the judgment will be resolved through the
NDC court ruling temporary setback – Ex-Delta Speaker
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