Tag: Politics
List of All 47 Senatorial Aspirants Not Cleared by APC
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 18, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the names of 47 senatorial aspirants who were not cleared ahead of the party’s primary elections across several states of the federation.The list, which cuts across multiple senatorial districts, includes former lawmakers, political figures, and party chieftains from Adamawa, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross…
Former NASENI Boss Seeks Nasarawa APC Governorship Ticket, Urges Peaceful Primary
Akwanga, Nasarawa State — May 18, 2026 Former Executive Vice-Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mohammed Haruna, has appealed to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State to support his ambition to emerge as the party’s governorship candidate ahead of Thursday’s primary election. Haruna made the appeal…
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH CAPITAL GRANTS
Kaduna, Nigeria — May 18, 2026 The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce capital grant initiatives for students with innovative ideas and entrepreneurial skills, as part of efforts to complement the ongoing student loan scheme across the country.Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Said Ahmad, disclosed this during the 70th anniversary celebration of Kaduna…
TWO APC SENATORIAL ASPIRANTS WITHDRAW FROM KEBBI PRIMARIES
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State — May 18,2026 Two aspirants contesting the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in Kebbi State have withdrawn from the race ahead of the party’s primary elections scheduled for May 18, 2026. Former Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, announced his withdrawal from the APC Kebbi South Senatorial primary election in…
All 22 Political Parties Submit Membership Registers to INEC, Meeting Extended Deadline for 2027 Polls
Abuja, Nigeria – May 18, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties have fully complied with the Electoral Act 2026 by submitting their membership registers, just two days before the revised deadline.In a statement released by the Commission, INEC said the parties met the extended submission date…
NEMA Flags Off 2026 Flood Preparedness Campaign For South-South Region In Calabar, Cross River State
CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE — MAY 15, 2026 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has flagged off the 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign on Flood Disaster and Related Hazards for the South-South geo-political zone in Calabar, Cross River State. Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, who flagged off the campaign on Thursday, May 14, 2026,…
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS MS. ADEDAYO BENJAMIN LANIYI AS DG/CEO OF THE MARYAM BABANGIDA NATIONAL CENTRE FOR WOMEN DEVELOPMENT
Abuja, Nigeria,15 May 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Adedayo Benjamin Laniyi as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), alongside the constitution of the Centre’s Governing Council for an initial term of four (4) years. According to a letter signed by the…
APC Postpones House of Representatives Primary to Saturday
Abuja, Nigeria, Thursday, 15th May, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a slight adjustment to its timetable for the 2027 general elections, shifting the House of Representatives primary election to Saturday, 16th May, 2026. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the party clarified that the change affects only the House of Representatives…
INEC trains political parties, EPM heads on finance reporting system ahead of 2027 elections
Lagos, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced training for political party leaders and Heads of Department, Election and Party Monitoring (EPM), on the Political Finance Reporting and Audit System (PFRAS) as part of preparations for the 2027 General Elections. The training programme, held at Bon Hotel Ikeja Residence, brought together…
President Tinubu calls for reform of global financial architecture at Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reform of the global financial architecture to support Africa’s economic growth and development. The President made the call while speaking at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. President Tinubu stressed the need for fairer financial systems, improved access to development…