Prof. Pantani To Fly PDP Flag In Gombe Governorship Race

NewsNigeriaPoliticsProf. Pantani To Fly PDP Flag In Gombe Governorship Race

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 26, 2026

The former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Professor Ali Isa Ibrahim Pantami, has emerged as the Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State for the 2027 general elections. Pantami was among frontline Governorship aspirants in the All Progressive Congress (APC) until he backed out of the contest a day before the primary election, citing disaffection over the insincerity of the primary election committee to conduct a free and fair election....

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Eid-el-Kabir: We’ll Continue To Yield Improved Security, Economic Stability, Tinubu Assures

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEid-el-Kabir: We’ll Continue To Yield Improved Security, Economic Stability, Tinubu Assures

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 26, 2026

…Urges Nigerians To Embrace Sacrifice, Selflessness, Unity, Compassion President Bola Tinubu in his Eid-el-Kabir message, assured Nigerians that the reforms being pursued by his administration will continue to yield security and economic stability. The President also urged Muslims and Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, selflessness, unity, and compassion for fellow human beings, saying that the walk through the dark tunnel is over, and the light is here. In the message the President personally signed on Tuesday,...

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2027: Hashim Declares To Run For President Under Accord Party

NewsNigeriaPolitics2027: Hashim Declares To Run For President Under Accord Party

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 26, 2026

…Mobilises Over One Million Members   Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a former presidential candidate and 2027 presidential aspirant, has formally confirmed his membership of the Accord Party and declares intention to contest the presidential election on the party’s platform. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in response to enquiries, Hashim disclosed that his political structure has already commenced extensive grassroots mobilisation within the party across the country, stressing that over one million supporters have so far been mobilised into...

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Children’s Day: Atiku Calls For Education Of Younger Generation

NewsNigeriaChildren’s Day: Atiku Calls For Education Of Younger Generation

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 26, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, has called for investment in the education of the younger generation, especially the children, stressing that it remains the viable path to a secure and assured future of any nation. He noted that as the nation celebrates yet another Children’s Day, which coincides with this year’s Eid-ul Adha celebration, it’s important to understand that the boundless joy and impactful future of every...

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2027: Court Clears Jonathan To Contest, Slams N21m Cost Against Plaintiff

NewsNigeriaPolitics2027: Court Clears Jonathan To Contest, Slams N21m Cost Against Plaintiff

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 26, 2026

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ruled that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 general election. Justice Peter Lifu made the declaration while delivering judgment in a suit seeking to bar Jonathan from participating in future presidential elections, having taken the oath of office twice as president. It will be recalled that Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), last week offered Jonathan a...

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Eid-el Kabir: Kogi State Police Command Deploys 485 Personnel 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEid-el Kabir: Kogi State Police Command Deploys 485 Personnel 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 26, 2026

Ahead of 2026 Eid-el Kabir sallah celebration, the Kogi State Police Command has deployed 485 security personnel across the State to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free celebration. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi said the deployment is in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at protecting lives and property, maintaining law and order, and preventing criminal elements from taking advantage of the festive period...

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NHRCN Receives 267,787 Human Rights Complaints In 2026

NewsNigeriaNHRCN Receives 267,787 Human Rights Complaints In 2026

PilotnewsMay 26, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria NHRCN, has expressed concern over worsening insecurity, abuse of authority, gender-based violence and shrinking civic disorder in the country, as it received a total of 267,787 human rights complaints across Nigeria within four months between January-April 2026. Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu (SAN), disclosed this in Abuja during the presentation of the Commission’s April 2026 Human Rights Situation Dashboard and the signing of an advisory on...

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AAU Promotes 8 Academic Staff To Professors, 17 Readers 

EducationNewsAAU Promotes 8 Academic Staff To Professors, 17 Readers 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 26, 2026

Eight (8) academic staff of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, have been promoted to the rank of Professor, and seventeen (17) others to the rank of Readers. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Lokoja by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mrs Uredo Omale on Tuesday. She said the promotions was approved by the Governing Council of the University aimed at strengthening academic excellence, scholarship, and...

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Wins APC Ticket with 11m Votes

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu Wins APC Ticket with 11m Votes

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 25, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after polling 10,999,162 votes in the party’s nationwide primaries. The result was announced on Sunday at the International Conference Centre in Abuja following a nationwide collation exercise that spanned all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Tinubu received the party’s certificate of return and symbolic flag from APC chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, formally emerging as the party’s standard-bearer for...

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Gunmen Kill 3, abduct 15 Christians During Vigil in Kwara

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen Kill 3, abduct 15 Christians During Vigil in Kwara

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 25, 2026

Three persons were killed and 15 others abducted on Saturday night when gunmen attacked a prayer ground in Ikiran, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims were attending a night vigil at Ori-Oke Ajaiye when the assailants struck at about 8:00 p.m., opening fire and throwing the gathering into panic. Confirming the incident on Sunday, spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the attackers stormed the prayer ground and carried...

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