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Pantami Withdraws From Gombe APC Governorship Primaries.
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Gombe State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
His withdrawal was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by Barrister Ibrahim M. Attahir on behalf of the Pantamiyya Movement.
Pantami said the decision followed alleged breaches of the 2026 Electoral Act and what he described as the failure of party officials to ensure a credible and transparent primary process.
According to him, the move came after wide consultations with stakeholders and a careful review of developments surrounding the APC direct primaries in the state.
The former minister maintained that he fully complied with all party requirements and procedures and was the only governorship aspirant represented at the Peace Accord meeting organised by the Nigeria Police Force, Gombe State Command, on May 14, 2026.
He added that his representative was the only delegate among all aspirants who signed the peace accord at the event.
Despite this, the Pantamiyya Movement alleged that the APC leadership failed to provide key information needed for the conduct of the direct primaries.
It claimed that several letters sent by Pantami’s legal team to relevant party organs requesting clarification on accreditation, collation centres, and other procedures were ignored and left unanswered.
The statement stressed that adherence to electoral laws was essential for credibility, adding that any process that violates the Electoral Act 2026 and party guidelines cannot be considered legitimate.
“In a democracy, the law must guide the process. Non-compliance with the Electoral Act 2026 and the party guidelines renders the exercise unsafe and illegitimate,” it said.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced another amendment to its timetable for pre-nomination activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued on Tuesday and jointly signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, and National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan, the PDP said the adjustment became necessary due to increasing requests from aspirants.
The party noted that the revised timetable is final, stressing that it must comply with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) schedule for the 2027 elections. It therefore urged all aspirants and stakeholders to adhere strictly to the new dates.
Naija News reports that the PDP has fixed May 22, 2026, as the deadline for submission of completed nomination forms, while primaries for all offices are scheduled for May 28, 2026.
According to the statement, the Interim National Working Committee approved a further and final adjustment to the timetable for pre-nomination activities as follows:
- Deadline for submission of completed forms: May 22, 2026
- Special screening (for those yet to be screened): May 23, 2026
- Screening appeals and related processes
- Publication of cleared aspirants: May 25, 2026
- Final publication of cleared aspirants: May 27, 2026
- Primaries for all offices: May 28, 2026
The party warned that no further extension will be granted, citing the need to meet INEC’s electoral timetable.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that no fewer than 175 ISIS terrorists have been killed in a renewed counter-terrorism operation involving the Nigerian Military and United States forces.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The disclosure was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba.
According to the DHQ, an updated assessment as of May 19, 2026, confirmed that 175 ISIS fighters were eliminated through coordinated air and ground operations in Nigeria’s North-East region.
The statement added that the joint offensive also led to the destruction of terrorist checkpoints, weapons storage facilities, logistics hubs, equipment depots, and financial networks used to support insurgent activities.
It further revealed that several senior terrorist commanders were killed during the operations, including Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as one of ISIS’s most influential global operatives.
The DHQ said the operation marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing fight against terrorism in collaboration with the United States Africa Command.
It stated: “The Defence Headquarters wishes to announce major successes in continuing counterterrorism operations in close coordination with the United States Africa Command against ISIS terrorists in North-East Nigeria.
“As of May 19, 2026, assessments indicate that 175 ISIS militants have been eliminated from the battlefield.”
The military also noted that the strikes destroyed key ISIS infrastructure, including checkpoints, weapons caches, logistics bases, military hardware, and financial channels used to sustain operations.
According to the statement, the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki has significantly weakened ISIS’s command structure and disrupted its external attack planning network.
Other high-ranking terrorists reportedly killed include Abd-al Wahhab, an ISWAP commander involved in attacks and propaganda; Abu Musa al-Mangawi, a senior ISWAP figure; and Abu al-Muthanna al-Muhajir, a media operations chief and close ally of al-Minuki.
Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has cautioned individuals celebrating what they claim is victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North primary, describing such claims as premature and driven by “overactive imagination.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that this reaction follows media claims that Nwoko lost the APC senatorial primary to former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, during the exercise held on Monday.
In a statement issued through Tonnie Oganah, Media Director of the Anioma State movement championed by Nwoko, the senator urged supporters and political actors to remain calm and avoid making conclusions that could mislead the public or breach legal boundaries.
He stressed that no official result has been announced, noting that only the national leadership of the APC in Abuja has the authority to declare the authentic outcome of the primary election.
According to him, releasing partial or unofficial results amounts to spreading half-truths that can distort public understanding of the process.
The statement further emphasised Nwoko’s long-standing advocacy for the Anioma cause, including his push for increased political representation and structural reforms in Delta State.
It also claimed that he envisions greater political inclusion for the Anioma people, including more senatorial and House of Representatives seats, additional local government areas, and enhanced political relevance within the state.
Nwoko was also quoted as urging the Anioma people to remain focused on long-term political goals rather than being distracted by short-term gains or inducements.
The statement added that he remains one of the earliest politicians in Delta State to publicly support President Bola Tinubu and the APC.
It further expressed confidence that the Anioma people would support the party in the 2027 elections in appreciation of what it described as ongoing efforts toward development and political inclusion.
Additionally, the statement stressed that the APC would only present candidates who meet legal and party requirements, including clean records and proper resignation from previous political parties, in line with electoral laws and party constitution.
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