Abdullah Ahmed

Electoral Act Amendment: Senate Resumes Debate Today Amid Backlash, 2027 Fears

The Senate will on Tuesday resume deliberations on the controversial Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Amendment Bill, amid growing public backlash and mounting pressure from legal experts, opposition parties and civil society groups warning that further delays could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Findings indicate that the upper chamber plans to conclude…

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Kano Launches Awareness Campaign, Distributes Free Medication to Combat Whooping Cough

The Kano State Government has launched a targeted public health awareness campaign and distributed free medication to residents following reports of suspected whooping cough cases in parts of the state. The intervention was carried out on Thursday in Durmawa community, Tiga, within Bebeji Local Government Area, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of…

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Akpabio Dismisses Claims Of Altered Tax Laws, Orders Certified Copies For Senators

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed allegations that Nigeria’s newly passed tax laws were altered after leaving the National Assembly, insisting that the versions signed into law fully reflect the resolutions reached by lawmakers. Akpabio addressed the controversy during plenary on Wednesday, following concerns raised by Abdussamad Dakuku, a member of the House of Representatives,…

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APC Clears Air On Tinubu–Shettima 2027 Ticket Amid Growing Speculation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima could be replaced as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general election, describing the claims as baseless and mischievous. Reacting to the speculation, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the party remains focused on governance and…

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No Party Or Person Can Defeat Tinubu In 2027, Atiku’s Son Declares As He Joins APC

Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that President Bola Tinubu is unbeatable in the 2027 presidential election. Abba made the declaration on Monday in Yola after collecting his APC membership registration card at Gwadabawa Ward in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa…

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NDLEA Operatives Intercept Opioids at Lagos Airport

NDLEA Seizes 30kg Heroin Hidden In Coffee Packs, Arrests Brazilian At Abuja Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a Brazilian national, Ms Ingrid Benevides, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with 30.09 kilograms of heroin concealed in factory-sealed coffee packs valued at over ₦3 billion. The 30-year-old suspect, identified as a private security officer in Brazil, was arrested on Friday, January…

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Makinde Insists PDP Alive, Says Party Will Shock Critics Ahead Of 2027

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed claims that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in decline, declaring that the opposition party remains strong and fully prepared for the 2027 general elections. Makinde made the assertion on Friday while addressing party leaders at the South-West PDP Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital….

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