NDC Primaries: Obakpororo wins Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu federal constituencies

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Ogun emerges Nigeria’s second best-performing state in 2025 governance index
Ogun State has been ranked as the second best-performing state in Nigeria in the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI) released by Phillips Consulting, reinforcing what analysts describe as steady progress under Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration.
Benue ADC governorship primary in crisis as Joseph Waya Camp rejects result
The governorship primary election of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State has been thrown into controversy as the Joseph Waya Campaign Organisation has rejected the outcome, alleging widespread irregularities and calling for its outright cancellation.
Army vows intensified offensive against banditry
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Obasanjo to Nigerians: Embrace regular cancer screening for early detection
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to undergo regular medical screening for the early detection of cancer and other life-threatening diseases, stressing that timely diagnosis remains critical to effective treatment and management.
Lagos Police honours Egbetokun with Ultra-Modern Conference Hall
The Lagos State Police Command has commissioned an ultra-modern conference hall named after former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, in recognition of his contributions to policing reforms and institutional development within the Nigeria Police Force.
Disregard transfer move Chelle mentioned about me – Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has moved to calm growing speculation surrounding his future after comments made by Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle suggested the forward could be close to completing a transfer.
NDC dismisses social media primary results, announces NEC meeting on candidates
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the public to disregard various results of its recent primary elections circulating on social media, insisting that only the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) is authorized to announce the official outcome.
2027: Zugwai-Chukwu emerges YPP presidential candidate
The Young Progressives Party, YPP, has elected Mrs Anita Zugwai-Chukwu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election and launched Agenda 469, a political initiative aimed at securing a strong presence in the National Assembly ahead of the polls.
Soludo reaffirms commitment to inclusive governance, merit-based appointments
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, stressing that he serves all residents of the state irrespective of their religious or traditional affiliations.
2027: Olawepo-Hashim emerges Accord Party presidential candidate
Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Accord Party after polling 423,902 affirmative votes in the party’s affirmation primaries conducted across several states of the federation ahead of the forthcoming presidential election.

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