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President Tinubu celebrates district head of Chanso, Al-Hassan Yakmut, at 65
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Highness, Al-Hassan Saleh Yakmut, District Head of Chanso in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Yakmut’s…
Police arrest six kidnapping suspects, rescue victims in Kaduna
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against kidnapping, with the arrest of six notorious suspects and the rescue of victims in Kaduna State. The operation was carried out by the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), leading to the arrest of…
4MWp solar mini-grid at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital nears completion
Kano, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 A 4MWp Solar PV mini-grid project at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital is nearing completion under the Renewed Hope Solarisation Programme. The project, driven by the Federal Ministry of Power, is part of broader efforts to improve energy access and ensure reliable electricity supply to critical public institutions across…
Tanimu Turaki to lead 13-member interim NWC appointed by Wabara-led PDP BoT
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), chaired by Adolphus Wabara, has appointed a 13-member interim National Working Committee (NWC). The committee will be led by Tanimu Turaki, who has been named interim National Chairman of the party. The development is part of efforts by…
Tinubu directs Ayade to step down from 2027 Senate race
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Former Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has stepped down from the race for the Cross River North Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ayade disclosed this in a statement on Monday, revealing that he was invited to…
ADC fixes ₦100m presidential nomination form, releases 2026 primary timetable
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by David Mark, has announced the cost of its nomination forms and schedule for the 2026 primary elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. According to the party, the presidential nomination form has been pegged at ₦100 million, while governorship aspirants are expected…
EFCC arraigns former Skye Bank chairman, Tunde Ayeni for N15.6bn fraud
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned former Chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, before Justice Jude Onwuzuruike of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja. Ayeni is facing a 17-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and conversion of…
Gombe APC Announces Dr. Jamilu Shaiyaku Gwamna As Consensus Governorship Candidate For 2027
Gombe, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has announced Jamilu Shaiyaku Gwamna as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. The decision was reached at an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting presided over by the party leader and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. According to a statement…
Bayelsa Governor Diri Sacks Paramount Ruler, Eseimokumo, Chiefs; Sets Up Interim Governing Committee
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has ordered the immediate removal of the paramount ruler of Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Okosughe Benson Eseimokumo, following a prolonged and violent conflict in the area. The governor also directed the dissolution of the Ogboinbiri council of chiefs,…
Kano APC Endorses President Tinubu, Governor Kabir For Second Term
Kano, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the party’s candidates for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement followed a stakeholders’ meeting held in Kano, where party leaders and key members expressed support for the…