APC Releases Revised Timetable for 2027 Elections, Adjusts Screening and Primaries

APC Releases Revised Timetable for 2027 Elections, Adjusts Screening and Primaries

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The All Progressives Congress has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, with changes affecting screening, appeals and primary election dates. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Felix Morka, the ruling party said the revised schedule was signed by its National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu. The party said the adjustment was made in line with the 1999 […]

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NDLEA Intercepts Captagon in Kwara, Seizes Cocaine, Opioids and IED Materials Across States

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted 10,000 pills of the amphetamine drug Captagon in Kwara State and recovered multiple illicit substances in coordinated operations across the country. The interception occurred on April 21, 2026, along Bode Saadu Road in Kwara, where officers stopped a passenger vehicle and arrested 33-year-old Nasiru Mu’azu. A search led to the recovery of 10 packs of Captagon and […]

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APC Unveils Committees for Adamawa, FCT Ward and State Congresses

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the composition of committees for the conduct of its Ward, Local Government Area (LGA), and State Congresses in Adamawa State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of preparations for upcoming party activities. The committees, released through the party’s official communication channels, include the Ward/LGA Aspirants Screening Committees, Screening Appeals Committees, State Congress Committees, and Congress Appeal Committees, aimed […]

April 12, 2026 11

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hosts Burundi’s Senior Command and Staff College Delegation

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a delegation from the Senior Command and Staff College of Burundi on Thursday as part of their study tour to Nigeria, aimed at deepening international cooperation and strengthening regional partnerships. Welcoming the delegation on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, the Director Policy, Research and Strategy Department, Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to African solidarity, regional integration, and […]

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CSO’s Raise Alarm Over Budget Delays, Rising Debt and Fiscal Transparency Gaps

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja A coalition of Nigerian civil society organisations has raised concerns over what it describes as serious breaches of constitutional and fiscal rules in the country’s public finance management, warning that delays in the 2026 budget process and weak transparency could deepen economic risks. The concerns were presented at a press conference addressed by Andrew Mamedu, Country Director, Action Aid, Comrade Eustace Imoyera James Semar, Assistant General […]

April 9, 2026 11

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Photo Story: Students of Senior Command and Staff College Burundi Visit DHQ

By Toffa Momoh I Abuja A delegation of students from the Senior Command and Staff College, Burundi, paid a visit to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja. The visit aimed to foster international cooperation and enhance understanding of Nigeria's military operations and strategies. Upon arrival, the visiting delegation was warmly received by senior military officials. The students engaged in productive discussions and were briefed on various aspects of Nigeria's defence […]

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EASTER: Pastor Dipo Fisho Urges Nigerian Leaders to Prioritize Development, Security, and Unity

By Toffa Momoh Abuja, Nigeria - Lead Pastor Dipo Fisho of City of Truth and Grace Assembly (CTGA) has called on national leaders to play more proactive roles in promoting development, ensuring adequate security, and fostering national unity and reconciliation in Nigeria. Delivering his Easter sermon, titled "The Power of Resurrection," Pastor Fisho emphasized that the message of resurrection is a powerful catalyst for hope and resilience, particularly during times […]

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AFIT Graduates 3,003 Students as Defence Minister Urges Patriotism, Innovation and National Service

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd), has urged graduating students of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Kaduna to uphold patriotism, innovation and excellence in contributing to national development. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian Air Force, the minister delivered the charge at AFIT’s combined convocation ceremony held on […]

March 29, 2026 19

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FG, partners launch programme to empower 10,000 youths and women

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian government, in partnership with civil society groups, has unveiled a new livelihood initiative aimed at empowering 10,000 vulnerable youths and women across the country, in a move officials say will help curb insecurity and violent extremism. The programme, launched in Abuja by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and Giving to the Needy Mission International (GINMI), seeks to provide sustainable income opportunities while addressing the […]

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