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Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State. The results were announced on Saturday in Daura by Lawal Garba, Chairman of the APC principal election committee in the constituency. Garba said Buhari achieved a landslide victory with 17,342 votes to …

A fire on Saturday engulfed parts of the Muhammad Sidi Bage Federal Secretariat in Lafia, Nasarawa State. However, the fire that broke out around 4pm on Saturday was contained with the combined efforts of the Federal and State Fire Services. A Federal Fire Service official told reporters at the scene that the cause of the fire, which affected the second …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday urged Nigerians to embrace healthy living through proper diet, regular exercise and routine medical check-ups, saying lifestyle choices have helped him remain active at 89, despite battling diabetes for over four decades. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta after performing the ceremonial tee-off at the 2026 FirstBank/OBJ golf tournament held at the Abeokuta Golf Club The …

The Presidency has confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, a senior ISIS leader in a joint Nigeria-United States military operation. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday. US President Donald Trump announced the successful implementation of the operation via a social media post on …

Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Ogun State Police Command have neutralized two suspected kidnappers and arrested a suspected kingpin, Seriki Mohammed Abdullahi, and another gang member, Mohammed Bello, during a coordinated intelligence-led operation that also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition and ₦1.5 million believed to be ransom proceeds. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Ward C1, Alimosho Local Government Area of ​​Lagos State, was disrupted on Saturday over the choice of candidates. The constituency seat is a contest between Mr Ganiyu Ayuba and Ms Adebisi Adebajo. At 1.45pm when the Chairman of Alimosho LGA, Mr Akintunde Johnson, arrived in the ward, party supporters started chanting the …

The sitting member representing Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency of Kwara State in the House of Representatives, Hon Tijani Ismail, on Saturday lost his ward to the leading candidate in the 2017 election race and former spokesperson to the state governor, Dr Rafiu Ajakaye. It was a clean race for Ajakaye, who beat the incumbent by huge margins across the constituency. At …

All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Kaduna have unanimously confirmed Chief Abbas Tajuddeen as the sole candidate for Zaria federal constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC DPR Primary Election Returning Officer in Zaria, Hamisu-Ibrahim Kubau, confirmed in Zaria, Saturday. Kubau said 1,376 party members in 13 districts of the federal constituency confirmed the party chief as the …

Abayomi Ademola Kelechi Iheanacho helped Celtic FC clinch the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership title after a spectacular 3-1 comeback win over Heart of Midlothian FC in Paradise on Saturday. Celtic claimed their 56th league crown after recovering from an early setback to seal the decisive victory in front of their home fans. Hearts took the lead through …

Residents of Oke Ayo Estate, Elere, in Ede North Local Government Area of ​​Osun State have given conditions to enable them to cast their votes for any political party in the forthcoming state governorship election. Residents stated that they would only vote for political parties that were able to provide transformers for their people ahead of the elections. Residents conveyed …