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“Ganduje Guarantees Gov. Yusuf APC Backing For 2027 Second Term”.
Former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf of a clear path to the party’s governorship ticket for the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Ganduje made the pledge on Monday during the official ceremony marking Governor Yusuf’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He added that all aspirants who vied for the APC governorship ticket in 2023, as well as those aspiring to contest in 2027, have agreed not to challenge Governor Yusuf for the party’s nomination.
Meanwhile, Governor Yusuf reiterated that his loyalty is not to any individual but to Kano State and its people. Speaking after officially joining the APC, he declared,
“My loyalty is unwavering; it belongs first to Kano State and its people. Kano first, Kano first, Kano first before any other loyalty.”
The Governor also announced the creation of the Kano State Elders Council, a non-partisan advisory body to support the government.
“In the spirit of stability, inclusion, and long-term thinking, I am approving the establishment of the Kano Elders Council. It will serve as a non-partisan advisory body of respected statesmen,” he said.
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Case Adjournment: The Court of Appeal in Abuja has postponed the hearing of an appeal regarding the potential deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties until July 7.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Procedural Delay: The court moved the hearing date from June 25 to allow the involved parties sufficient time to file and exchange their briefs of argument.
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Reasoning for New Date: Although Accord Party counsel, Musibau Adetunbi (SAN), requested a three-day window to file, Justice Abubakar Mohammed explained that the panel’s upcoming official commitments necessitated selecting July 7 as the earliest available date.
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Background of the Dispute: The appeal follows a Federal High Court ruling by Justice Peter Lifu, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the ADC, Accord Party, Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) for allegedly failing to meet constitutional performance benchmarks.
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INEC’s Position: INEC has challenged this deregistration order, arguing that these parties met the necessary constitutional thresholds by securing elective positions in previous elections and providing certificates of return as evidence.
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Stay of Execution: On June 16, the Court of Appeal previously ordered a stay of execution on the Federal High Court’s judgment, preventing INEC from proceeding with the deregistration until the current appeal is decided.
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Procedural Criticism: The appellate court had previously criticized Justice Lifu for ignoring an earlier order to suspend proceedings, noting that such an action undermined the established hierarchy of the courts.
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Origin of the Suit: The original legal challenge was filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators, who argued that these specific parties failed to meet the electoral performance standards required by the 1999 Constitution and the 2022 Electoral Act.
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Broad African Representation: The 2026 NBA Draft, held at Brooklyn’s Barclays Centre, saw over 10 players from Africa or with African heritage selected across two rounds.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Nigerian Dominance: Nigeria led all African nations with six selections in the draft. Other players selected had family roots in Rwanda, the Republic of the Congo, Ghana, and the Central African Republic.
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Key Historic Selections:
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AJ Dybantsa, who has Congolese heritage, was selected first overall by the Washington Wizards, becoming only the second player with such ties to be drafted.
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Nate Ament, of Rwandan descent, was taken 13th overall by the Miami Heat, becoming the second player of Rwandan heritage to enter the league via the draft.
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Nigerian Talent Highlights:
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Ebuka Okorie (17th, Oklahoma City Thunder) and Zuby Ejiofor (23rd, Atlanta Hawks) were chosen in the first round.
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Otega Oweh (41st, Miami Heat), Felix Okpara (46th, Orlando Magic), and Tobi Lawal (48th, Dallas Mavericks) were selected in the second round.
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Ugonna Onyenso (53rd, Houston Rockets) rounded out the Nigerian picks and made history alongside Okpara as the second pair of Nigerian players to be selected in the same draft.
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Other Notable Picks: Jack Kayil, a guard with Ghanaian heritage, was picked 39th overall by the Houston Rockets, and Narcisse Ngoy, who has Central African Republic roots, was selected 57th by the Atlanta Hawks.
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Impact of Development Pathways: The success of players like Onyenso and Kayil underscores the growing influence of initiatives such as NBA Academy Africa and the Basketball Without Borders program in preparing talent for the league.
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Wike’s Claims on Infrastructure: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stated that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) factional National Chairman, David Mark, is currently experiencing the benefits of the Tinubu administration’s infrastructure projects.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Event Context: These remarks were made by Wike on Thursday during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16–Ring Road III Intersection, which connects the Jahi and Gwarimpa districts. This project was part of a series of initiatives marked to celebrate President Tinubu’s third anniversary in office.
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Travel Improvements: Wike alleged that during his eight years as Senate President, David Mark was forced to travel by helicopter between Abuja and his hometown due to the poor condition of the roads.
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Assessing Current Progress: The Minister asserted that, thanks to road projects completed by the current administration over the last three years, it is now possible to drive safely to Makurdi.
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Call for Political Honesty: Wike suggested that despite political differences, there should be an acknowledgement of the government’s accomplishments in road development, urging critics to recognize the progress made.
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