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Shettima calls for unity, sacrifice as Nigerians mark Eid al-Adha
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, peaceful coexistence and collective sacrifice as the country marks Eid al-Adha, urging citizens to draw inspiration from its spiritual lessons. In a statement issued on Wednesday in celebration of the Eid festival, Shettima said the festival offers a timely reminder of values needed for national renewal and development under…
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Nwoko rejects APC senatorial primary result, alleges lack of transparency
Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North, has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary in Delta State, describing the process as lacking transparency and fairness. Nwoko made his position known in an interview with Arise Television, where he faulted the declaration of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as winner of the primary. He alleged…
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Vice President Shettima arrives Borno for Eid al-Adha celebration
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to participate in the Eid al-Adha celebrations. The Vice President, who returned to his home state ahead of the festivities, also conveyed his heartfelt wishes and blessings to Nigerians observing the Muslim festival across the country. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one…
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DHQ deploys troops, surveillance equipment to track kidnappers in Oyo
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it has deployed troops and advanced surveillance equipment to track down the perpetrators of the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while briefing journalists on military operations conducted in May. According to him, the…
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INSECURITY: Tinubu’s aide urges suspension of Ori Oke prayer gatherings in Kwara, Kogi
The Presidency has called on residents and religious groups in Kwara and Kogi States to temporarily suspend Ori Oke prayer gatherings, citing heightened security risks in both states. In a statement issued by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for the North Central and signed by Abiodun Essiet, worshippers were advised to avoid…
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Bago says Electoral Act enforced discipline in APC presidential primaries
Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, says Nigeria’s Electoral Act played a key role in ensuring discipline and order in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary process. He made the remarks on Sunday in Abuja while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the announcement of the APC presidential primary results held at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre.…
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Malami emerges ADC governorship candidate for Kebbi ahead of 2027 polls
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. His endorsement was announced on Sunday in a statement issued by Mohammed Bello Doka, Special Assistant on Media to Malami. According to the statement, Malami’s emergence followed…
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APC members alone can re-elect Tinubu in 2027 — Uzodimma
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure re-election in 2027, insisting that support from members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) alone would be enough to guarantee victory. Speaking on Saturday during the APC presidential primary in Orlu East Local Government Area of Imo State, Uzodimma pointed to the large turnout of…
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2027: APC will record landslide victory nationwide — Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the ruling party is on course for a sweeping victory in the 2027 general elections. Yilwatda made the statement on Saturday in Dungun, Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, shortly after casting his vote during the party’s ongoing presidential primary election. The APC chairman, who…
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Technical fault causes blackout in Aso Rock Villa, airport, other Abuja areas
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced a power outage affecting the Presidential Villa, the Supreme Court, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and several other parts of Abuja. The electricity distribution company disclosed this in a notice issued on Saturday, attributing the disruption in power supply to a technical fault. According to AEDC, the affected areas include the State House,…
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