Category: News
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PETER OBI DESCRIBES NDC SCREENING AS ‘DEMOCRACY IN ACTION’
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the screening conducted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as “democracy in action.” Speaking after appearing before the party’s screening committee in Abuja, Obi said the exercise showed the importance of due process, accountability and transparency in democratic systems. Obi also dismissed speculation that he had…
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APC UNVEILS PLATEAU SENATE, HOUSE OF REPS CANDIDATES AFTER PRIMARIES
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the winners of its Senate and House of Representatives primaries in Plateau State. The party’s Primary Election Committee said the exercise was conducted peacefully and transparently across the state’s constituencies and senatorial districts. Among those announced were Sen. Simon Lalong for Plateau South, David Barji for Plateau Central,…
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GOV. BAGO URGES APC CANDIDATES IN NIGER TO STAY UNITED AFTER PRIMARIES
Governor Umaru Bago has urged APC candidates who emerged from the party’s House of Representatives and Senate primaries in Niger State to remain united and focused ahead of the general elections. Speaking in Minna after the announcement of the primary results, Bago cautioned the party’s flag-bearers against assuming victory in the general elections. He advised…
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GOV. INUWA YAHAYA WINS APC GOMBE NORTH SENATE TICKET, PARTY CLEARS OTHER DISTRICT FLAGBEARER
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Gombe North senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party also confirmed Ahmed Muhammed as its flagbearer for Gombe Central and Jerry Damara for Gombe South. According to the APC primary election committee, Yahaya secured 131,009…
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APC PRIMARY: SENATOR DIKET PLANG LOSES PLATEAU CENTRAL TICKET TO DAVID BARJI
Sen. Diket Plang has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for Plateau Central Senatorial District. The primary election, held across Kanke, Pankshin, Kanam, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs, produced Mr David Barji as the party’s candidate. According to the returning officer, Barji scored 57,727 votes, while Plang, the incumbent senator, polled 1,423 votes. The…
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LAGOS, NEMA LEAD STRONGER ACTION ON FLOODING, WASTE CONTROL AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Lagos State has intensified enforcement of environmental laws with the conviction of two residents for illegal waste dumping. The government says the move is part of ongoing efforts to maintain cleanliness and reduce environmental risks across the state. In a separate development, Lagos is also strengthening its emergency response system through the Lagos Emergency Responder…
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NEMA LAUNCHES 2026 FLOOD PREPAREDNESS CAMPAIGN ACROSS HIGH-RISK STATES, INCLUDING RIVERS
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched its 2026 flood disaster response campaign in Rivers State, as part of efforts to prepare for flooding risks across Nigeria. NEMA says 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory are classified as high flood-risk areas, while 14 other states fall under moderate-risk zones. The agency says the…
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LGOS TO STRENGHTEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE AS LERMS PLATFORM GETS STAKEHOLDER PUSH
Lagos State says its new Lagos Emergency Responder Management System (LERMS) will significantly improve how emergencies are managed across the state. This was highlighted at a stakeholder engagement and technical training session in Lagos, where officials said the system will strengthen coordination, communication, and response time among emergency agencies. The platform is designed to support…
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LAGOS POLICE DENY DETAINING WOMAN OVER SISTER’S DEATH INVESTIGATION
The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports alleging that a woman was detained after being invited for questioning over the death of her elder sister. In a statement posted on its official X handle, @LagosPoliceNG, the Command said the woman was only invited to provide information to assist ongoing investigations and was not detained…
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NSCDC TRAINS PRIVATE SECURITY OPERATIVES ON MODERN SECURITY TECHNIQUES IN KANO
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has launched a one-week training programme for operatives of Private Guard Companies across the state. The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, said the initiative is aimed at strengthening safety and improving the professional capacity of private security personnel in line with the NSCDC’s regulatory role.…
