The congress, held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Damaturu, brought together party delegates and stakeholders from across the state to consolidate the outcomes of the earlier ward and local government congresses.

As Ekiti State prepares for the 2026 gubernatorial election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned journalists in the state against misinformation, disinformation, and sensational reporting, warning that such practices could erode public trust and undermine electoral integrity.

Malami, who served as Justice Minister from November 11, 2015, to May 29, 2023, under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, faces a five-count charge bordering on terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms.

The United States Embassy in Abuja has advised American citizens to remain indoors due to the likelihood of protests linked to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.

The congress, which drew a large turnout of party faithful, proceeded smoothly through a consensus arrangement, eliminating the need for a contested vote.

Simi’s manager, Vincent, said the rumour—which spread widely across social media—was based on a fabricated document that was presented as a divorce petition allegedly filed by Adekunle Gold.

The 27-year-old Belarusian star revealed that she accepted a proposal from businessman Georgios Frangulis in what appeared to be a private, candle-lit celebration.

Doguwa emerged as the chairman of the party after handing over to the outgoing chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, over 10 years ago.

The project, which was initially awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, was terminated owing to a cost and completion date dispute and re-awarded to Infouest under a fresh contract involving the use of reinforced concrete pavement instead of asphalt.

Thousands of youths in the Sapele-Okpe Community of Sapele, Delta State, on Tuesday, March 4, 2026, staged a peaceful protest calling for a review of the leadership of the community chairman, Chief Onoriode Temiagin.