PDP Candidates Withdraw from Abuja FCT Area Council Elections
PDP candidates in Abuja's FCT Area Council elections have withdrawn, endorsing APC rivals after ministerial intervention. This unprecedented move sparks mixed public reactions.
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PDP candidates in Abuja's FCT Area Council elections have withdrawn, endorsing APC rivals after ministerial intervention. This unprecedented move sparks mixed public reactions.
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Yobe State has lifted its midnight curfew, granting residents, particularly Muslims, unrestricted observance of Ramadan. Authorities reassure of bolstered security amidst concerns about criminal activities.
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Wukari Varsity appoints Governor Agbu Kefas's brother, Professor Benjamin Kefas, as new VC amidst controversy. Petitions filed alleging influence; university refutes claims of impropriety.
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Atiku Abubakar condemns the horrific killing of a mother and her six children in Kano, demanding immediate and effective action from security agencies.
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PDP denies imposing membership levies for 2027 elections, confirming a shift to voluntary contributions as part of its rebirth process.
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Two Rivers State lawmakers, Sylvanus Nwankwo and Peter Abbey, appeal for leniency and a halt to the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy.
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NNPP warns Nigeria on one-party rule, stressing opposition is vital for democracy. Chairman Ahmed slams APC defections, calls forced alliances unsustainable for 2027 polls.
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Former Army Chief Dambazau suggests the US plans a military base in Nigeria, linking it to external interests and regional insecurity.
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Armed gunmen killed an ex-councillor and robbed passengers on Benue's AyilamoβAnyiin road. Leaders demand urgent security intervention to curb escalating violence and protect food security.
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Maryam Sanda's death sentence for her husband's murder is commuted to 12 years by President Tinubu. She will serve 5 more years after 7 already spent.
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