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Ex-Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal Resigns from PDP, Joins ADC

Ex-Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal Resigns from PDP, Joins ADC

Ex-Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal Resigns from PDP, Joins ADC Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State and current senator representing Sokoto South, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent internal conflicts and ongoing leadership crises within the party. In a letter dated 11 March and addressed to his ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri, Tambuwal confirmed that he would be joining the newly registered African Democratic Congress (ADC). “The leadership disagreements and divisions within the party at various levels have made it increasingly difficult for me to continue my active participation and commitment as a member,” he wrote.…
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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, Deputy Dump PDP, Defect To APC

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, Deputy Dump PDP, Defect To APC

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, Deputy Dump PDP, Defect To APC Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in a move that may further deepen the challenges facing Nigeria’s main opposition party. The announcement was made by the Deputy Governor of the state, Mani Malam Mummuni, who said the governor, his political associates and key stakeholders had agreed to leave the PDP after extensive consultations. Mummuni disclosed this in a video circulating on social media while addressing supporters and political stakeholders in the state. Speaking on…
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Nigeria Trains 78,000 Health Workers in Two Years, Expands Insurance Coverage to 21.7m

Nigeria Trains 78,000 Health Workers in Two Years, Expands Insurance Coverage to 21.7m

Nigeria Trains 78,000 Health Workers in Two Years, Expands Insurance Coverage to 21.7m Nigeria recorded progress in its health sector reforms in 2025, including the training of thousands of frontline health workers and the expansion of health insurance coverage to millions of citizens. According to the 2025 State of Health of the Nation Report, more than 23,000 additional frontline health workers were trained during the year, bringing the total number of trained personnel in the last two years to 78,146. The report, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja, was produced by the Federal…
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Labour Party Can’t Have 100,000 Votes; I Made The Right Law – Senate President Akpabio

Labour Party Can’t Have 100,000 Votes; I Made The Right Law – Senate President Akpabio

Labour Party Can’t Have 100,000 Votes; I Made The Right Law – Senate President Akpabio President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday criticised the Labour Party, claiming the opposition is deeply divided and unable to command significant electoral support. According to The Sun, Akpabio made the remarks in Uyo during a reception organised by the Akwa Ibom state government for First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. The visit marked the unveiling of the Akwa Ibom Senior Citizens Centre named after her and coincided with celebrations for the 2026 International Women’s Day at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Speaking to a large…
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2027: Obi Cubana inaugurates Zenco, Soludo’s daughter, others as City Boy Movement officials in Anambra

2027: Obi Cubana inaugurates Zenco, Soludo’s daughter, others as City Boy Movement officials in Anambra

2027: Obi Cubana inaugurates Zenco, Soludo’s daughter, others as City Boy Movement officials in Anambra The South-East Director of the City Boy Movement (CBM), Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, on Saturday inaugurated the Anambra State chapter of the movement in Awka. The event, held at San Antonio Blu Hotel (Waldorf Blu), brought together political stakeholders and supporters of the movement from across the state. Among those inaugurated into the state executive were Chief Cletus Oragwa, also known as Zenco, who will serve as Patron, and Adaora Soludo, daughter of Anambra State Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, who was named…
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2027: Abia ex-Speaker backs Tinubu’s re-election, declares senatorial ambition

2027: Abia ex-Speaker backs Tinubu’s re-election, declares senatorial ambition

2027: Abia ex-Speaker backs Tinubu’s re-election, declares senatorial ambition He urged the people to remain steadfast in their support for the President, assuring them that the benefits of the reforms would eventually be felt. A former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Christopher Enweremadu, has declared support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. According to The Punch, Enweremadu made the declaration during an enlarged political meeting of members of the All Progressives Congress and other political parties in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area on Saturday. At the meeting, the former Speaker also announced…
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Ambassadors: Tinubu Approves Posting Of Ikpeazu To Spain, Others (Full List)

Ambassadors: Tinubu Approves Posting Of Ikpeazu To Spain, Others (Full List)

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES THE POSTINGS OF AMBASSADORS   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERS S/N NAME MISSION APPROVED 1. SENATOR GRACE BENT: LOME-TOGO 2. SEN. ITA ENANG: SOUTH AFRICA 3. IKPEAZU VICTOR: SPAIN 4. NKECHI LINDA UFOCHUKWU: TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL 5. MAHMUD YAKUBU: QATAR 6. PAUL OGA ADIKWU: THE VATICAN CITY HOLY SEE 7. VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS: THE PHILIPPINES 8. MR. RENO OMOKRI: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO…
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FULL LIST: City Boy Movement Unveils Abia State Central Management Hub to Strengthen Grassroots Mobilization

FULL LIST: City Boy Movement Unveils Abia State Central Management Hub to Strengthen Grassroots Mobilization

City Boy Movement Unveils Abia State Central Management Hub to Strengthen Grassroots Mobilization The Abia State Chapter of the City Boy Movement has officially unveiled the list of officers constituting its Central Management Hub, the apex coordinating body responsible for overseeing the activities of the Movement across the state. The announcement, made after extensive consultations with stakeholders and leaders from the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State, marks a major step in strengthening the Movement’s organizational structure and expanding its grassroots engagement ahead of future political activities. According to the State Director of the Movement, Lucky Igbokwe, popularly known…
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Google Introduces Yoruba, Hausa Support For AI Search In Nigeria

Google Introduces Yoruba, Hausa Support For AI Search In Nigeria

Google Introduces Yoruba, Hausa Support For AI Search In Nigeria American tech company Google says it has expanded language support for its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search features to include Yorùbá and Hausa languages in Nigeria. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Communications and Public Affairs Manager, West Africa, Google, said this in a statement on Thursday. He said the update allowed speakers of the two Nigerian languages to access AI-powered search experiences in their mother tongue for quick summaries and conversational exploration. The manager noted that the expansion formed part of Google’s broader effort to make AI more inclusive across Africa. He explained that…
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Don’t Deny Tinubu Credit For Constructing Omenuko Bridge, Other Projects In Abia, APC Tells Gov Otti

Don’t Deny Tinubu Credit For Constructing Omenuko Bridge, Other Projects In Abia, APC Tells Gov Otti

Don’t Deny Tinubu Credit For Constructing Omenuko Bridge, Other Projects In Abia, APC Tells Gov Otti The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia has asked the state government not to deny President Bola Tinubu credit for federal government projects executed in the state. In a statement on Thursday, Uche Aguoru, Publicity Secretary of the Abia APC, accused the administration of Alex Otti, governor of the state, of misleading residents over the ownership of some infrastructure projects. Aguoru said the party has observed what it described as a recurring lack of coordination in the state government’s information management. “The All Progressives…
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