2027:INEC Publishes Final List of Senatorial Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the final list of senatorial candidates to contest the 2027 election. They are; 1Abia North APC: Kalu Orji Uzor ADC: Okoronkwo Ikechukwu Bishop Godswill NDC: Nkole Uko Ndukwe PDP: Udeachara Jude 2Abia Central APC: Atuma Emeka ADC: Austine Okwudiri Akobundu NDC: Nkechi Nwaogu PDP: Ogu Bob 3Abia South […]

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Ex-PDP chairman Bamngar Tukur buried in Yola

The remains of the former National National Chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, were laid to rest in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa on Sunday. The burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, was led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Alhaji Ahmadu Bobboi, at 10:50am. His remains were buried in the […]

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NAF Steps Up Combat Readiness as Aneke Leads Nationwide Route March

Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke The Nigerian Air Force is intensifying efforts to keep its personnel physically fit, mentally resilient, and combat-ready. The Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke made this known at the third quarter route march exercise held in Abuja. It was a display of strength, […]

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US Applauds Tinubu’s Maritime Reforms as Nigeria Clears 12-Year Shipping Hurdle

President Bola Tinubu The United States Government has commended Nigeria for its sustained maritime security reforms, which led to the lifting of the 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels visiting the United States from Nigeria. It said the development will deliver tangible benefits to shipping operators, reduce shipping costs and strengthen trade between the […]

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WhatsApp to stop working on 5 iPhones

WhatsApp is set to raise its minimum software requirement for iPhones later this year, meaning users of some older Apple devices will need to update their software to continue using the messaging platform. From November 30, 2026, WhatsApp will require iOS 15.5 or later on iPhones, up from the current minimum requirement of iOS 15.1. […]

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Cross Rivers commissioner dies

Tragedy struck on Saturday evening Cross Rivers State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka William, died on Saturday in an Abuja hospital. The invident has plunged his family, friends and members of his native Akparabong community in Ikom Local Government Area into mourning. He reportedly died on Saturday evening while receiving treatment at […]

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Uganda’s former youngest king buried amid family feud

Thousands of mourners gathered in Uganda on Saturday to bury King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the former world’s youngest reigning monarch, as a dispute over his successor threatened to divide the Tooro royal family. Oyo, who ascended the throne at the age of three in 1995, died on August 28, 2026, at the […]

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INEC confirms Yahaya Bello as APC Kogi Central senatorial candidate

The Independent National Electoral Commission has listed former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, as the All Progressives Congress candidate for Kogi Central in the 2027 senatorial election. Bello, 51, is among 42 candidates cleared to contest the three senatorial seats in Kogi State, according to the final list signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. The […]

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