2027: APC releases timetable for primaries

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APC releases timetable

…Fixes presidential form at ₦100m, gov’ship ₦50m The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, setting out key dates for the sale of nomination forms, screening processes, and primary elections across all elective positions. The timetable, contained in a schedule of activities issued by the party and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, indicates that the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms will begin later this month at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. According to…

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S’Court adjourns Kano Emirate dispute till 2027

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Supreme Court Kano Emirate

The Supreme Court yesterday, adjourned the matter before it over the Kano Emirate dispute to April 19, 2027. Recall that the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi Lamiɗo, have been locked in a legal dispute over the Kano Emirate traditional stool. The apex court held its first hearing in the long-running legal battle on Monday and immediately adjourned proceedings to April 19, 2027. The court’s decision comes after parties in the protracted dispute presented their preliminary arguments. The case was initiated…

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ADC slams FG’s reintegration plan for insurgents as ‘dangerous softness’

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ADC on insurgents

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to reintegrate hundreds of former insurgents into society, saying the approach ‘shows a dangerous softness towards terrorism’. In an issued statement on Sunday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said recent comments by government officials describing insurgents as brothers and prodigal sons, alongside plans to reintegrate them, reveal a troubling misunderstanding of the threat posed by terrorism. According to the ADC, terrorism should not be treated lightly or compared to family disputes. “Terrorism is not…

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Kaduna: “I inherited insecurity, infrastructure gaps from el-Rufa’i” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on Kaduna

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna state, has declared that he inherited insecurity, infrastructure gaps and weak social indicators from the administration of Nasir el-Rufa’i, former governor of the state. Governor Sani made the comment at a workshop for senior government officials organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) during the ‘Nigeria Public Relations Week’, in Kaduna. The workshop was themed: ‘From Policy To Public Trust: Strategic Communication For Vision Alignment And Governance Delivery For Renewed Hope’. Participants included Commissioners, Special Advisers, counsellors and Permanent Secretaries. According to the…

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Kwara: Suspected terrorists attack military base, kill soldiers, seize weapons

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Kwara terrorists attack

Terrorists, suspected to be members of Ansaru, a breakaway faction of Boko Haram, launched a deadly pre-dawn assault on a military base in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State.  The attack, which occurred around 3 a.m. in Kemanji village near the Kainji National Park corridor, left at least three soldiers dead and 4 others injured, including a local vigilante supporting military operations. Security sources and residents said the attackers stormed the camp under the cover of darkness, opening fire on personnel before carting away eight operational motorcycles and a…

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Tension in APC, as Daura stakeholders oppose imposition of Yusuf Buhari 

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Daura stakeholders on Yusuf Buhari

Tensions are mounting within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Daura, Katsina State, as party stakeholders resist what they call attempts to impose candidates ahead of the forthcoming elections.   Influential party figures, including Barrister Ahmad el-Marzuq, have openly cautioned against sidelining internal consultations and due process. In a video circulating on social media, el-Marzuq warned party leaders against being used to force candidates on the people, irrespective of their status.   “They should not allow themselves to be manipulated into forcing any candidate on the people”, he said.  “But if…

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Plateau: 6 killed, 8 injured in twin overnight attacks

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Plateau overnight attacks

No fewer than six people have been killed and eight others injured following two separate attacks on communities in Barkin-Ladi and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State. Residents said the first incident occurred late Sunday night in Hurum Gashish, a community in Barkin-Ladi, where gunmen reportedly invaded the area at about 10 p.m. and opened fire on unsuspecting villagers. Four people were confirmed dead, while five others sustained varying degrees of injury. Barely an hour later, a similar attack was reported in Shonong Bachi community in neighbouring Riyom LGA.…

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“You may never see them again”   – Insurgents give FG 72hr warning over abducted victims

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Insurgents give FG warning

Boko Haram terrorists have released a video warning the Nigerian government not to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 people abducted in Borno State. In a video, the group said that if their demands are not met within 72 hours, the victims will be moved to unknown locations where they may never be found again. In a video released yesterday, the terrorists also said they would welcome any attempt by the government to rescue the victims by force, adding that they are ready for confrontation if that option is chosen.…

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“Bandits may soon take over NASS” – Political strategist, Yusuf warns

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Political strategist, Yusuf warns

A political strategist and Group Chief Executive Officer of Global Investment and Trade Company, Baba Yusuf has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing insecurity, warning that very soon bandits will be in the 10th National Assembly. Speaking during an interview on television, Yusuf described the current security crisis as deeply troubling. According to him, the influence of bandits is expanding beyond rural communities and could soon threaten the country’s political structure, and warned that the situation could deteriorate to the point where bandits begin to infiltrate key national institutions, including…

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Domestic airlines bow to pressure, shelve planned flight suspension

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Domestic airlines shelve suspension

Members of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have suspended their planned nationwide shutdown over an alleged 300% increase in the price of Jet-A1. The suspension followed an appeal on Friday by the Federal Government urging them to refrain from increasing airfares or embarking on flight suspension over the alleged development. However, the operators warned that the suspension is temporary, stating that their next line of action depends on the outcome of a meeting with the Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, scheduled for Wednesday. The AON announced the…

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