The National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced an extension to the deadline for the submission of completed Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants vying for positions at the party’s upcoming Elective National Convention. Originally scheduled to close on Friday, September 26, 2025, the deadline has now been postponed. Similarly, the screening of aspirants, initially slated for Tuesday, September 30, 2025, has also been rescheduled. According to a statement signed by Debo Ologunagba, Secretary of the NCOC Publicity Sub-Committee, the extension is aimed at ensuring adequate preparations for the smooth conduct of…
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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed all 27 Local Government Area (LGA) Chairmen to intensify awareness and implementation of key immunisation campaigns, including Routine Immunisation, In-Between Rounds, and Integrated Measles campaigns. The directive was issued during a high-level strategic meeting held at the Government House, Maiduguri, with traditional rulers, local government officials, and development partners in attendance. “I hereby direct all Local Government Chairmen to step up campaigns on Routine Immunisation, In-Between Rounds, and other health interventions across the state,” Zulum stated. “Attendance at evening review meetings is now mandatory for all LGA Chairmen.” Governor Zulum also…
The Sokoto State High Court has ordered the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to immediately release the withheld results of 47 students of Global Kids Academy, Sokoto. The order was contained in a ruling signed by Umma Abubakar Said, Director of Litigation, High Court of Justice, Sokoto, and delivered by Justice (Prof.) Muawiya Dahiru Mahmud. The judgment followed submissions by counsel for the plaintiff, F.E. Okotete Esq., and counsel for the defendant, Kabiru Yusuf Esq. WAEC’s legal team was led by Prof. Taiwo Osipitan (SAN). Justice Mahmud held that WAEC’s publications, including letters dated October 20, 2023, to the Sokoto…
The Benue State Government has restated its commitment to deepening collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies to ensure peace, development, and security across the state. Governor Hyacinth Alia, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Sam Ode, made the declaration during the graduation ceremony of Air War Course 11 at the Nigerian Air Force War College, located at the Tactical Air Command Headquarters in Makurdi. Commending the Armed Forces for their courage and professionalism, Governor Alia acknowledged the role of military interventions in restoring peace and public confidence in Benue and across Nigeria. He congratulated the 29 graduating…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre, MPAC, has called on the Nigerian authorities to follow up their diplomatic statements with concrete action. Welcoming the Federal Government’s renewed support for Palestinian statehood, the need for the Nigerian government to match its word with action, the organization believed has become necessary. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the group who applauded Nigeria’s endorsement of the two state solution and its reaffirmation of the Palestinian people’s rights to independence, freedom, and dignity, described the government’s position as “principled, timely, and necessary”. “As the UN General Assembly convenes amid…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the commencement of political campaigns ahead of the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. In a statement released by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, INEC disclosed that campaign activities by political parties are permitted to begin from Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The campaign period will run until midnight on Thursday, February 19, 2026—just two days before the elections, which are scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. INEC also emphasized the importance of maintaining decorum during the campaign period. The Commission…
In a bold move to strengthen security and enhance public safety, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has officially handed over 47 patrol vehicles and 50 motorcycles to security agencies and local government councils across the state. The distribution ceremony, held at the Government House in Damaturu, marked a significant step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to build a stable and secure environment for residents and businesses alike. Governor Buni described the intervention as a strategic investment in the state’s long-term security framework, aimed at consolidating peace and fostering socio-economic development. “This is about strengthening our security architecture to safeguard…
Governor Agbu Kefas, of Taraba state, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering development and improved governance across the state, particularly in the southern zone. He made the pledge on Tuesday during a town hall meeting held in Wukari, aimed at directly engaging with residents and listening to their most pressing concerns. The meeting, as noticed by our reporter, came in the wake of increasing criticism from sections of the public over what many describe as the slow pace of development and unfulfilled promises since the governor assumed office in 2023. Addressing a gathering of stakeholders, which include traditional rulers,…
With women making up nearly half of Gombe State’s population, stakeholders have described the protection of their health as both a developmental and moral responsibility. They are calling for urgent implementation of the Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) guidelines to curb preventable maternal deaths caused by unsafe termination of pregnancy . The call was made at a high-level roundtable meeting organised by the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), with support from Global Affairs Canada and the Centre for Reproductive Rights. The forum brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals, and civil society organisations to push for stronger government action on…
In a sweeping crackdown on cultism and organized crime, the Edo State government has demolished four properties linked to suspected cultists and arrested over 20 individuals during a series of coordinated security operations in Edo North. The enforcement, spearheaded by the state’s Special Security Squad codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” targeted Etsako West Local Government Area and other flashpoints across the region. The high-profile operation was led by the Chief Security Officer of Government House and the Governor’s Principal Security Officer (PSO). Among the demolished properties was a house located on Egbiadokhai Street, behind Otaru Primary School in Auchi. The…