APC Shifts Adamawa Senatorial Primary

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By Our Correspondent National News – All Progressives Congress has rescheduled the Adamawa Central Senatorial District primary election to Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of its ongoing nationwide primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, who confirmed the new […]

England Squad Balance Over Stars, Says Tuchel

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By Our Correspondent National News – Thomas Tuchel has defended his controversial England national football team World Cup squad selection, insisting team balance and unity matter more than individual talent as the Three Lions prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The German manager, who succeeded Gareth Southgate, […]

Congo Hospital Riot Over Ebola Burial Rules

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By Our Correspondent National News – Tension erupted in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after angry residents and relatives of Ebola victims attacked a hospital over strict burial restrictions linked to the deadly outbreak. The unrest happened on Thursday at Rwampara hospital in Ituri Province, the epicentre of the country’s latest Ebola crisis. The […]

Court Ruling May Trigger APC Exodus – ADC

By Our Correspondent National News – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja, delivered on Wednesday, will trigger a mass exodus of politicians from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The judgment voided parts of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timetable and guidelines for the 2027 […]

Ødegaard Named Norway World Cup Captain

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By Our Correspondent National News – Martin Martin Ødegaard, captain of Arsenal, has been appointed captain of Norway’s national football team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a major squad announcement that highlights the nation’s attacking strength and leadership transition. The decision places the 26-year-old midfielder at the center of Norway’s campaign as they […]

Omotayo Wins Ogun PDP Senate Ticket

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By Our Correspondent National News – Businessman and oil and gas entrepreneur Abdulhameed Omotayo has emerged as the consensus senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Ogun East Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 elections. The PDP primary election was held on Wednesday at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, where party […]

Kano Lawmaker Dumps APC for NDC

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By Our Correspondent National News – A member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Gwale Constituency, Abdulmajid Mai Rigar Fata, has defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress after failing to secure the APC ticket for re-election ahead of the 2027 polls. The lawmaker, who represents Gwale Local Government […]

APC Hails Eric Opah After Abia Primary Victory

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By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress in Abia State has congratulated Chief Eric Opah after emerging as the party’s governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party announced the outcome following its governorship primary election conducted across the 184 wards in the state on Thursday. According to the APC […]

Court Voids INEC 2027 Election Timetable

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By Our Correspondent National News – A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified parts of the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2027 general elections, ruling that the commission exceeded its legal powers by shortening timelines provided in the Electoral Act 2026. The judgment was delivered on Wednesday by Justice […]

Oborevwori Hails Peaceful APC Delta Primary

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By Our Correspondent National News – Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has praised the All Progressives Congress for conducting what he described as a peaceful, transparent, and credible governorship primary election in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The exercise, held across the state’s 270 wards on Thursday, saw Oborevwori emerge as the […]