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Sen Tijjani Yahaya Kaura has been declared winner of Zamfara North Senatorial Primary Elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The returning officer of the Primaries Election, Sani Abdullahi announced the results of the election in Gusau on  Monday. It would be recalled that the Federal High Court, Gusau, in September,  nullified the APC primary election held on May 19, over alleged irregularities and violation of the party’s constitution. The Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, in its judgement delivered on October 20, affirmed the decision of the Federal High Court in Gusau. The two courts ordered the party to conduct a fresh primary involving all aspirants who had been cleared to participate. According to the Returning Officer of the Primaries, Three Aspirants contested for the primaries were Sen. Tijjani Yahaya Kaura, Sen. Sahabi Alhaji Ya'u and Alhaji Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi. "Total registered voters 23,257. Accredited votes 19,608. Valid votes 19,492. ...

The Emir of Birnin Yandoto in Zamfara State, HRH,  Alhaji Aliyu Garba Marafa has called on his subjects to always promote unity and peaceful coexistence. This iwas contained in statement signed by the Chairman Publicity Committee of the Emirate, Malam Nasiru Usman Biyabiki issued in Gusau on Saturday. The monarch made the call while addressing his subjects in Yandoto after receiving the Staff of Office from Governor Dauda Lawal. The event was attended by the district heads, council members of the emirate, religious and community leaders among other stakeholders from within and outside the emirate. Garba Marafa is among the 19 Emirs of Zamfara State who received Staff of Office and vehicles from Governor Dauda Lawal in a coronation ceremony held at Trade Fair Complex in Gusau. The coronation ceremony held in Gusau was attended by Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, politicians and major stakeholders within and outside the state. The emir further said that, "I a...

*Lauds Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief Dr. Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, for Appointment and Confidence Reposed in Her *Calls on Nigerians to Support Tinubu’s Bid for Another Four Years in Office The newly appointed National General Secretary of the Iyaloja-General Movement for Renewed Hope Alliance (IGM), Chief Mrs. Obiageli Okwubanego, has pledged to spearhead extensive grassroots mobilisation and strengthen the Movement’s nationwide structures in pursuit of its objective of mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Chief Mrs. Okwubanego gave the assurance following her appointment by the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief Dr. Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, describing the appointment as a significant demonstration of confidence in her leadership capacity, administrative experience and commitment to service. Expressing profound appreciation to the Iyaloja-General for the opportunity to ...

The Tinubu Health Sector Practitioners Alliance (TIHSEPA) has commenced plans to deepen engagement with healthcare stakeholders nationwide, with a focus on promoting President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and mobilising support for his re-election in 2027. The National Coordinator of the alliance, Dr Ogechi Lokpobiri, said the group would leverage the momentum from the President's campaign launch in Kaduna State to strengthen its nationwide mobilisation structure. Lokpobiri, who congratulated Tinubu on the successful campaign launch, described the public turnout as an indication of growing confidence in the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda. She said the alliance would concentrate on engaging healthcare professionals across primary and secondary healthcare institutions, as well as other stakeholders involved in the delivery of medical services. According to her, the mobilisation programme would provide an opportunity to communicate the administration...

*Seeks US, UK, EU intervention Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against any attempt to manipulate the 2027 general election, declaring that Nigerians will not accept results that do not reflect their votes. Frank, who made the remarks in a statement in Abuja, expressed concern over allegations of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated names and photographs in the national voter register, describing them as issues requiring urgent investigation. He urged INEC to verify questionable entries, establish the facts and explain transparently how the register was compiled. “This discovery of INEC using AI-generated voters’ register is a clear indication of a rigging plot,” he said. Frank warned that any attempt to manipulate the election could have serious consequences for national stability. “President Tinubu and INEC shoul...

More than 1,000 swimmers from 32 African countries are expected in Abuja for the first African Invitational Swimming Championship, scheduled to hold from December 14 to 20, 2026, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium. The championship, organised in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is being organised in collaboration with Africa Aquatics, the continental governing body for aquatic sports, and the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), with a focus on youth empowerment, sporting development and continental cooperation. The competition will feature male and female swimmers aged between 14 and 18 years, competing in about 32 events, as organisers seek to provide young athletes with an international platform to showcase their talents and gain competitive experience. Speaking at a press conference, OSMA President, retired Major General Maikano Abdullahi, said the decision to organise the championship in honour of Tinubu was influenced by what he described as the Pre...