A major political upset has emerged in Plateau State following the defeat of Hon. Yusuf Gagdi in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency seat. The incumbent lawmaker, who currently represents the constituency in the House of Representatives, lost his bid for a third...
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United Kibaku Global Youth (UKGY) forum have raised concerns over Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists renewed attacks which have claimed many lives with properties worth millions of naira destroyed. The group lamented that in the last one week, there were coordinated attacks without confrontation at various communities in Chibok Local Government...
The All Progressives Congress National Assembly Primary Election Committee for Borno State has declared nine House of Representatives aspirants as duly elected in the party’s primaries, while the election for the Askira/Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency was declared inconclusive following a petition filed before the Appeal Committee. Chairman of the committee,...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), “to promptly, thoroughly, impartially, independently, transparently and effectively investigate the allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes.” SERAP urged...
Six years after PRNigeria published an exclusive investigative report questioning the controversial trial, demotion and dismissal of former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Major General Hakeem Oladapo Otiki (rtd), the Supreme Court has finally cleared the senior military officer of all charges, effectively vindicating the position earlier canvassed...
Taraba state government has sponsored 30 youths to Hyderabad, India, for intensive training in advanced seed production and processing technologies in an aim to reposition agriculture sector in the state. The initiative forms part of the state government’s broader agricultural transformation agenda designed to establish Taraba as the country’s...
Confusion and anxiety trailed the conduct of the House of Representatives primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State on Saturday, following the late arrival of election materials and members of the party’s electoral committee. Party members and aspirants across the state expressed frustration after the...
A closed-door meeting between Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, and governorship aspirant, David Sabo Kente, popularly known as DSK, ended without any concrete resolution on Friday in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. The meeting took place at Kente’s residence opposite the DSS quarters and is believed to be connected...
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has concluded its House of Representatives primary elections, with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, and several other aspirants emerging as winners across the state’s federal constituencies. Announcing the results at the APC State Secretariat in Kaduna on Saturday, Chairman...
Governor Uba Sani has described Kaduna Polytechnic as a centre of technical excellence that has continued to produce graduates who contribute significantly to industry, public service and national development. The governor stated this on Saturday during the institution’s 70th anniversary and combined convocation ceremony held at the Tudun Wada...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has appointed journalist, lawyer and pro-democracy advocate Osa Director as its National Publicity Secretary. The party also named Peter Agbo Ekele and Lawal Sabo Ibrahim as Deputy National Publicity Secretaries. The NDC said the appointments are part of efforts to build a communication team...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that party members participating in its ongoing primary elections are not required to present proof of payment of membership dues before casting their votes. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. According...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States following a joint military operation that reportedly eliminated a senior Islamic State (ISIS) commander and several of his fighters in the Lake Chad Basin. In a statement issued from the Presidential Villa, the...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised what he described as Nigeria’s growing culture of “ceremonial diplomacy,” insisting that foreign trips by government officials must translate into concrete economic benefits for citizens. In a lengthy post shared on X on Saturday, Obi compared the recent visit of...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has applauded the peaceful and orderly conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the House of Representatives across the state. The governor made the commendation on Saturday in an interview with newsmen shortly after supervising the APC primary election...
The Catholic Church has raised concerns over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that deepfakes, voice cloning and digital impersonation now threaten human dignity, identity and public trust. The concerns were raised on Friday during the 60th World Communications Day celebration organised by St. Augustine’s Major Seminary in...
All the eight aspirants vying for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the House of Representatives in the Baruten–Kaiama Federal Constituency of Kwara state are said in the race for today’s election. This followed the failure of Kaiama APC stakeholders, elders, and concerned political leaders to agree on...
Senior sources within the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have confirmed the disqualification of four aspirants seeking the party’s House of Representatives ticket for the Baruten–Kaiama Federal Constituency of Kwara State ahead of the forthcoming primary election. The affected aspirants are said to include Hon. Abdullahi Halidu...
Immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has felicitated with Governor Hyacinth Alia, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Chief Ortom whose message was signed by his Media Adviser, Dr. Terver Akase described Governor Alia’s attainment of the diamond age as a milestone worthy of gratitude to...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has assured of renewed commitment to the people and his desire to develop the state as he celebrates 60 years. Speaking during on Thursday during a symposium organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) held at the Fr. Alia Ultra-Modern Conference Hall, Benue...