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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, led by Alhaji Faruku Umar, has declared Hon. Zaki Muhammad Tambuwal the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 general election, challenging the emergence of Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya as the party’s candidate. The faction announced its position at a press […]

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–As Onanuga warns of threat to democratic institutions, public trust By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA–THE Presidency has called for urgent global action to check the growing misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in political communication, warning that unchecked deployment of the technology could undermine democratic institutions, distort electoral processes and erode public trust ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 […]

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By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and other ad hoc staff to be engaged by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of adequate protection during the 2027 general elections. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, gave the assurance at a joint media […]

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By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nasarawa State has denied allegations linking its governorship candidate, retired Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, and former Governor Tanko Al-Makura to the disruption of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Lafia. The party also accused the Nasarawa State Government of […]

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By Adeola Badru Efforts to resolve internal divisions and strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections have gained momentum following a meeting involving prominent party leaders. The meeting, led by former Oyo State First Lady and Nigeria’s Ambassador to Austria, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, brought together the Oyo […]

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By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti — President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign received a boost in Ekiti State on Thursday as governorship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the June 20 election declared support for his second-term bid. The opposition candidates announced their support at the […]

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National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged voters in Ekiti State to support President Bola Tinubu and other party candidates in the 2027 general elections, citing the administration’s economic reforms and development projects. Yilwatda made the appeal on Thursday at the APC presidential campaign rally in Ado-Ekiti, where he […]

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By Chidi Nkwopara, Owerri Two men standing trial over the alleged abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have denied involvement in the crime, pleading with the court to forgive and release them. The defendants, Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, began presenting their defence on Wednesday before the court. Testifying […]

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By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed manufacturing facilities of defaulting food companies following a survey that revealed inadequate fortification of some vegetable oil and salt products sold in Nigerian markets. The commission also warned food manufacturers to comply with national micronutrient fortification standards, vowing to intensify enforcement against […]

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