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target=_blank>Nasarawa: Speaker, 2 reps, Adamu’s Son lose APC tickets
Nasarawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Danladi Jatau, two sitting House of Representatives members, and Mohamed Nuraini Abdullahi Adamu, son of former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Adamu, were among the high-profile aspirants defeated in the All Progressives Congress primaries held on 16th May 2026. The Nasarawa State chapter of the APC declared winners in four
target=_blank>Police Officer Killed in Auto Crash on Third Mainland Bridge
A yet to be identified police officer was on Sunday killed in a tragic road accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos after a driver rammed into him while he was riding a motorcycle. The incident, which occurred near Adekunle inward Iyana Oworo, involved a Lexus vehicle with registration number EPE 765 JN and
target=_blank>Loans not achievements, Atiku tells Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over reports that the Federal Government is in discussions with the World Bank for another $1.25 billion loan facility, which, if concluded, would rank among the largest fresh borrowings under the current administration. Recent World Bank and public reporting confirm continued major borrowing activity involving Nigeria, including
target=_blank>Plateau: Rep. Gagdi loses return ticket
Rep Yusuf Gagdi has failed to secure ticket of All Progressives Congress (APC) to return to the National Assembly for the third time. Gagdi is representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gagdi is currently the Chairman, House of Representatives Standing Committee on Navy. The lawmaker lost the
target=_blank>APC Primaries: Akume’s wife, David Mark’s Daughter clinch return tickets
Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to seek re-election into the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mrs Regina Akume, wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has
target=_blank>I Won’t Step Down for Anyone, Says Nasarawa APC Guber Aspirant
Nasarawa State gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hassan Liman, has declared that he will not step down for anyone ahead of the party’s governorship primary election slated for Thursday. “The question of stepping down does not arise. I’m not stepping down for anyone. No one has approached me to
target=_blank>Angry Youth burn down Kano LG chair’s office over insecurity
Youths protesting incessant bandit attacks have set ablaze the office of the Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State. Daily Trust had reported how bandits attacked Lakwaya village in Gwarzo, killing two people and injuring several others, on Friday, May 15, 2026. The attackers reportedly stormed the community on more than 30 motorcycles, opening
target=_blank>Ex-Gov Al-Makura’s Nephew Clinches Nasarawa APC Reps Ticket
Mohammed Al-Makura has emerged as the consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Lafia/Obi Federal Constituency after fellow aspirant Hon. Isaac Ali Kigbu announced his withdrawal from the race. Al-Makura, a former House of Representatives member and nephew to former Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Al-Makura, is now the sole APC candidate for
target=_blank>Atiku accuses Tinubu of Slow Response to South Africa Crisis
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned what he described as the Tinubu administration’s characteristically sluggish and underwhelming response to the renewed anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said it is both embarrassing and unacceptable that Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation
target=_blank>Man shot dead at venue of APC primaries in Plateau
Sani Abdullahi, a resident of Kasuwan Ali Community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, has been gunned down at the venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the House of Representatives seat. Eyewitnesses told Daily Trust that the victim was shot dead by soldiers following a disagreement over the commencement
target=_blank>APC releases House of Reps primary results, presents certificates in Edo
The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Sunday formally announced the winners of its House of Representatives primary elections in Edo State, issuing certificates of return to successful candidates across the state’s nine federal constituencies. The results were declared at the party’s state secretariat in Benin City by the Chairman of the APC House of Representatives
APC releases House of Reps primary results, presents certificates in Edo
target=_blank>Delta family court strikes out ‘fabricated’ case against three children
A Family Court sitting in Ughelli Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, has struck out a fabricated case against three children of the same parents who were arrested by the police. The court struck out the case on Friday, May 14, DAILY POST learnt. A former Chairman of the Committee for the
Delta family court strikes out ‘fabricated’ case against three children
target=_blank>David Mark’s daughter, Akume’s wife win APC Reps tickets in Benue
Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for another term in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. Also emerging victorious in the party’s primaries was Mrs Regina Akume, wife of
David Mark’s daughter, Akume’s wife win APC Reps tickets in Benue
target=_blank>APC Reps Primaries: VOK rejects result, demands fresh election in Ekiti
Barrister Victor Olumuyiwa Kolade, popularly known as VOK, has rejected the outcome of Saturday’s All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primary for his constituency, describing the exercise as filthy and lacking credibility. Speaking at a press briefing in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, Kolade said the conduct of the primary fell far short of expectations and
APC Reps Primaries: VOK rejects result, demands fresh election in Ekiti
target=_blank>NCDC says Nigeria records no confirmed Ebola case amid regional outbreak
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has announced that no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, has been recorded in Nigeria amid ongoing outbreaks reported in parts of Africa. The development was disclosed in a public health advisory posted on the official account of the NCDC. According to the agency, the
NCDC says Nigeria records no confirmed Ebola case amid regional outbreak
target=_blank>2027: Tension in Oyo APC over disqualification of 7 Senatorial aspirants
Palpable tension has gripped thousands of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State over the disqualification of seven senatorial aspirants in the state. DAILY POST reports that the primary election for the senatorial districts in the state has been slated to hold tomorrow (Monday). Our correspondent reports that 12 aspirants purchased the
2027: Tension in Oyo APC over disqualification of 7 Senatorial aspirants
target=_blank>Police arrest suspect in possession of pump action gun, 40 rounds of live cartridges in Delta community
Operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol Team, during a routine stop-and-search duty, have arrested a suspect, Felix Ike, along the Ughelli/Patani Road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The operatives also recovered from the suspect one English-made pump-action gun and forty rounds of live cartridges. The suspect, who is currently in custody,
Police arrest suspect in possession of pump action gun, 40 rounds of live cartridges in Delta community
target=_blank>Cubana Chief priest: Structure, Loyalty, grassroots base override online popularity in lmo APC primaries
The All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election for the Orlu/Orsu/Oru East Federal Constituency has continued to generate intense political debate in Imo State and across Nigeria. This follows a decisive outcome that underscored the enduring power of political structure, party loyalty, and grassroots mobilisation over celebrity influence and popularity. At the centre of the contest
Cubana Chief priest: Structure, Loyalty, grassroots base override online popularity in lmo APC primaries
target=_blank>Police crack down on fraud syndicate, recover 67 rustled cattle in Niger
The Niger State Police Command has arrested four suspected fraudsters linked to a vehicle scam syndicate and recovered 67 rustled cattle after a gun duel with bandits in the state. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement, saying operatives attached to Maje Division, Suleja, arrested four suspects along Kaduna Road
Police crack down on fraud syndicate, recover 67 rustled cattle in Niger
target=_blank>Oyo school attack: Kidnappers release another video as nursing mother cries out for help
A second video has surfaced showing victims of the recent mass abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, this time featuring a nursing mother tearfully appealing for help and the safety of her child. In the footage, the woman, identified as a staff member of First Baptist Church School,
Oyo school attack: Kidnappers release another video as nursing mother cries out for help
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