Fubara Withdraws From APC Governorship Primaries In Rivers State
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress gubernatorial primaries ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Fubara announced his decision in a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday, saying it followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with his family, friends and associates.
APC Governorship Aspirant George-Kelly Pulls Out Of Rivers Primary, Cites Party Unity
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Dr George-Kelly D.A., has withdrawn from the party’s primary election, citing the need for party unity and loyalty to the leadership of the APC. In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, the aspirant said his decision followed consultations with members of his political team and critical stakeholders after a meeting convened by the national leadership of the APC.
APC Has What It Takes To Resolve Internal Differences, Says Chairman Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, has assured that the party possesses the capacity to resolve its internal differences amid controversies surrounding its ongoing primaries. Yilwatda made the declaration on Wednesday while speaking with journalists after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos.
INEC Chairman Assures Voters Their Votes Will Count In 2027
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Josh Amupitan, has assured eligible voters that their votes will count in the 2027 general elections. He gave the assurance when he led National Commissioners of the commission on a readiness assessment visit to Ekiti State ahead of the June 20 governorship election in the state.
CBN Holds Monetary Policy Rate At 26.5%
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has voted to retain the Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5% following its 305th meeting. The decision was reached at the latest MPC session held in Abuja, with 11 members in attendance.
Otedola To Invest $100 Million In Dangote Refinery
The Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has announced plans to invest $100 million in the Dangote refinery. He disclosed his intentions on Wednesday after leading top executives of First HoldCo on a visit to the facility.
SDP Picks Atanda As Presidential Candidate For 2027 Elections
The Shehu Gabam-led Social Democratic Party has elected Abimbola Akeem Atanda as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. His emergence took place on Wednesday during the party’s 2026 National Convention and Presidential Primary held at the Bola Tinubu Conference Centre, following a voice vote by delegates from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Kano Government Spokesman Alleges Kwankwaso Working Covertly For Tinubu’s Re-election
The Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House, Sunusi Tofa, has alleged that former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is indirectly working towards the re-election of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tofa made the claim on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise News while reacting to ongoing political developments and alignments ahead of the next election.
Federal Government Begins Disbursement Of 2025 Allowances To Bilateral Education Scholarship Beneficiaries
The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement Scholarship Programme studying in partner countries abroad. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Education and signed by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.
20 Construction Workers Escape Death As Two-Storey Building Collapses In Anambra
No fewer than 20 workers narrowly escaped death after a two-storey building under construction collapsed in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which caused widespread panic among residents and passers-by, occurred on Monday evening after loud cracking sounds were heard from the walls of the structure before it caved in.
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