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APC House of Representatives Primaries in Ekiti State Conclude, Leaving Contests and Reconsessions
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (220+ words) The All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primaries in Ekiti State have come to a close, with winners in various federal constituencies and contentious results in some areas. There is a controversy over the outcome in Oye-Ikole Federal Constituency…...
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda a Global Health Emergency
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (271+ words) The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern for the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, citing concerns about the rise in suspected cases and deaths, as well as cross-border…...
APC House Leader Ihonbvere Dismisses Reports of Primary Election Loss
9+ hour, 15+ min ago (321+ words) Samson Akhanieme, chief press secretary to the House Leader, dismissed reports claiming that the APC House Leader, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, lost the primary election for Owan East/Owan West federal constituency in Edo state. According to the statement, Ihonbvere won…...
Leader of the Senate Condemns Abduction of Students and Teachers, Calls for State Police Establishment
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (217+ words) Head Topics Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, condemns the recent abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states within 24 hours and calls for swift creation of state police to enhance security nationwide. He details the constitutional amendment…...
Troops Repel Terrorist Attack in Zamfara, Recover Weapons and Ammunition
9+ hour, 50+ min ago (158+ words) Head Topics Troops of 1 Brigade Quick Response Force successfully repelled a terrorist attack in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State and recovered weapons and ammunition. The incident occurred after troops responded to reports of an attack on Illela village…...
Sultanate Council of Sokoto commends start of the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar; calls for prayers, charity for peace, unity, and progress in Nigeria
7+ hour, 56+ min ago (234+ words) This was contained in a statement issued Sunday night by Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu. Junaidu, in the statement, called on the Muslim faithful to uphold the teachings of…...
Security Forces Foil Terror Attack in Zamfara, Arrest Cattle Rustlers in Borno, Amid Crackdown on Hideouts in Adamawa
7+ hour, 38+ min ago (319+ words) Troops of 1 Brigade QRF successfully repel a terrorist attack in Zamfara, arresting suspected rustlers in Borno, while the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and local hunters apprehend five suspects in Adamawa. Cattle rustlers are arrested and recovered in Borno....
Cubana Chief Priest Steps Aside in APC Primary Election, Supports President Tinubu
17+ hour, 18+ min ago (176+ words) Head Topics He maintained that he had no regrets about joining the race, saying his ambition helped to raise political awareness and engagement across the constituency. Following the loss, Seyi Tinubu, son of President Tinubu, sent a message of solidarity…...
Kosofe APC aspirant rejects primary results
14+ hour, 30+ min ago (421+ words) Head Topics A House of Representatives aspirant for Kosofe Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Oluremi Oluwalogbon-Odunsi, has rejected the results being circulated from the party's primary election held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, insisting that…...
All Progressives Congress Direct Primary Elections in Benue State Outcomes for 2027 General Elections
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (430+ words) Head Topics Also emerging victorious in the party's primaries was Mrs Regina Akume, the wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), who secured the APC return ticket in Benue State. The ruling party conducted its direct…...