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Katsina APC Adopts Consensus For 2027 Primaries

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Katsina APC adopts consensus model for 2027 primaries to strengthen unity and reduce internal party tensions. The Katsina State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted a consensus approach for its forthcoming 2027 primary elections aimed at strengthening the party’s unity.The party also unveiled consensus and reconciliation committees...

Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji’s Performance Guarantees Re-Election, Says Kaduna Governor Uba Sani

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani says Oyebanji’s performance ensures re-election, citing achievements in infrastructure, education, and youth empowerment ahead of polls. Kaduna State Governor and National Chairman, Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council, Senator Uba Sani, has said that his Ekiti State counterpart, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has already earned victory ahead...

APC Condemns Makinde Over ‘Operation Wetie’ Remarks, Says Governor Inciting Violence

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

APC accuses Makinde of invoking violent history to incite unrest, calls him unfit for office and threatens security. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned remarks by Seyi Makinde, accusing the Oyo State Governor of inciting violence and threatening national security. In a press statement issued in Abuja on April...

APC Youth Leader Dayo Israel Convenes Renewed Hope Talks, Connects Students With Top Government Officials

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Dayo Israel hosts Renewed Hope dialogue at University of Abuja, linking students with ministers to discuss reforms and opportunities. The APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, has convened the maiden edition of Renewed Hope Conversations at University of Abuja, weekend, drawing a gathering of ministers, heads of government agencies, and over 1,000 students...

Utomi Urges Opposition To Tackle ‘Ponzi Economics’

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Utomi calls on opposition parties to confront current economic policies and pursue production-driven growth to reduce poverty and inequality. A political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has charged opposition parties to rescue Nigeria from what he described as “ponzi economics” of the current administration led by the All Progressives Congress (APC)....

Davido Wins Best International Act At 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Davido clinched Best International Act at the 2026 LEA, beating Tyla, Gunna, Rema and Fridayy. Nigerian music star Davido has won the Best International Act category at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards (LEA), adding another international recognition to his career. The award was announced in April 2026 following the ceremony...

Dangote Pledges ₦550M Hostel To FUTO, Donates ₦25M To Students

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Aliko Dangote pledges ₦550 million hostel and ₦25 million support to FUTO students, highlighting need for local industrial growth. Founder and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote at the weekend, has pledged to construct a hostel valued at ₦550 million for the students at Federal University of Technology, Owerri,...

Alleged No-Confidence Vote a Hoax, Group Defends Senator Karimi, Blasts ‘Political Jobbers’

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

A civil society group, the Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership, has dismissed as “baseless and politically motivated” claims that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lokoja passed a vote of no confidence on Sunday Karimi. In a statement signed by its Country Director of Mobilisation, Joseph Ezejiegu,...

Alleged Coup Plot: Court Invokes Practice of Speedy Trial of Six Defendants

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

*Adjourns to April 29 Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday granted the request for accelerated hearing in the trial of six persons accused of plotting to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. The court scheduled April 29, April 30, May 4, and May 5...

At Least 42 Killed In Ethnic Clashes In Eastern Chad Over Water Dispute

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

At least 42 people have been killed in communal clashes in eastern Chad following a dispute over a water well At least 42 people have been killed and 10 others injured following violent clashes between rival ethnic groups in eastern Chad, authorities confirmed on Sunday. The fighting in Wadi Fira...

NUJ Unveils National Security Summit, Seeks Stronger Media-Security Cooperation

IPSAW Faults NAFDAC’s Alcohol Ban, Calls for Immediate Action Against DG

Appeal Court Halts Deregistration Of ADC, Four Other Parties, Rebukes Justice Lifu For ‘Judicial Rascality’

Katsina APC Adopts Consensus For 2027 Primaries

Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji’s Performance Guarantees Re-Election, Says Kaduna Governor Uba Sani

APC Condemns Makinde Over ‘Operation Wetie’ Remarks, Says Governor Inciting Violence

APC Youth Leader Dayo Israel Convenes Renewed Hope Talks, Connects Students With Top Government Officials

Utomi Urges Opposition To Tackle ‘Ponzi Economics’

Davido Wins Best International Act At 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards

Dangote Pledges ₦550M Hostel To FUTO, Donates ₦25M To Students

Alleged No-Confidence Vote a Hoax, Group Defends Senator Karimi, Blasts ‘Political Jobbers’

Alleged Coup Plot: Court Invokes Practice of Speedy Trial of Six Defendants

At Least 42 Killed In Ethnic Clashes In Eastern Chad Over Water Dispute