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Breaking: APC Releases Early Senatorial Candidates List Ahead Of 2027 Elections.

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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its senatorial primary elections, producing candidates who will fly the party’s ticket across various states of the federation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

It was gathered that serving governors nearing the end of their tenure, former governors, and incumbent lawmakers dominated the list of winners emerging from the party’s nationwide primaries.

However, candidates are yet to emerge in some senatorial districts, as results remain pending, inconclusive, or delayed due to internal party disputes, zoning disagreements, logistical issues, and postponements in certain areas.

Below is the breakdown of APC senatorial candidates who have emerged so far across the country:

ABIA

Orji Uzor Kalu — Abia North
Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jr — Abia South
Emeka Atuma — Abia Central

ADAMAWA

Umaru Fintiri — Adamawa North
Felix Tangwami — Adamawa South

AKWA IBOM

Godswill Akpabio — Akwa Ibom North-West
Aniekan Bassey — Akwa Ibom North-East
Ekong Sampson — Akwa Ibom South

ANAMBRA

Nelson Onubuogu — Anambra North
Kene Chiedu Ngozi Benedicta — Anambra Central
Chibuogu Oraelusi — Anambra South

BAUCHI

Yakubu Abdullahi — Bauchi South
Ibrahim Baba — Bauchi North

BAYELSA

Fidelis Agbiki — Bayelsa West
Friday Kombowei Benson — Bayelsa Central
Israel Sunny-Goli — Bayelsa East

BENUE

Dave Padopads-Awunah — Benue North-West
Gabriel Suswam — Benue North-East
Francis Agbo — Benue South

BORNO

Kaka Shehu — Borno Central
Ali Ndume — Borno South
Tahir Monguno — Borno North

CROSS RIVER

Jarigbe Jarigbe — Cross River North
Oden Ewa — Cross River Central
Asuquo Ekpenyong — Cross River South

DELTA

Ede Dafinone — Delta Central
Ifeanyi Okowa — Delta North
Joel-Onowakpo Thomas — Delta South

EDO

Adams Oshiomhole — Edo North
Joseph Ikpea — Edo Central
Ogbeide-Ihama Omoregie — Edo South

EKITI

Opeyemi Bamidele — Ekiti Central
Cyril Fasuyi — Ekiti North
Yemi Adaramodu — Ekiti South

ENUGU

Osita Ngwu — Enugu West
Kelvin Chukwu — Enugu East
Ikeje Asogwa — Enugu North

GOMBE

Inuwa Yahaya — Gombe North
Mohammed Ahmed — Gombe Central
Jerry Damara — Gombe South

IMO

Alex Mbata — Imo East
Hope Uzodimma — Imo West
Patrick Ndubueze — Imo North

JIGAWA

Babangida Hussain — Jigawa North-West
Ahmed Malam Madori — Jigawa North-East
Sani Garba — Jigawa South-West

KADUNA

Ramalan Yero — Kaduna North
Shehu Sani — Kaduna Central
Sunday Katung — Kaduna South

KANO

Jibrin Barau — Kano North
Ibrahim Shekarau — Kano Central
Abdulrahman Kawu — Kano South

KATSINA

Mutari Dandutse — Katsina South
Nasir Daura — Katsina North
Abdulaziz Yar’Adua — Katsina Central

KEBBI

Adamu Aliero — Kebbi Central
Yahaya Abdullahi — Kebbi North
Jafar Gajere — Kebbi South

KOGI

Joseph Erico — Kogi East
Yahaya Bello — Kogi Central

KWARA

Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq — Kwara Central
Sadiq Umar — Kwara North
Muheebah Dankaka — Kwara South

LAGOS

Wasiu Eshinlokun — Lagos Central
Idiat Adebule — Lagos West
Tokunbo Abiru — Lagos East

NASARAWA

Abdullahi Sule — Nasarawa North
Faisal Shuaib — Nasarawa West

NIGER

Idris Kutigi — Niger South
Sani Musa — Niger East
Sani Bello — Niger North

OGUN

Dapo Abiodun — Ogun East
Jimoh Ojugbele — Ogun West
Shuaib Salisu — Ogun Central

ONDO

Gbenga Elegbeleye — Ondo North
Taiwo Fasoranti — Ondo Central
Isaacs Kekemeke — Ondo South

OSUN

Francis Fadahunsi — Osun East
Adekunle Adeogoke — Osun Central
Akintunde Oyebiyi — Osun West

OYO

Remi Oseni — Oyo South
Yunus Akintunde — Oyo Central

PLATEAU

David Barji — Plateau Central
Simon Lalong — Plateau South
Simon Mwadkwon — Plateau North

RIVERS

Felix Obuah — Rivers West
Allwell Onyesoh — Rivers East
Barry Mwara — Rivers South-East

SOKOTO

Aliyu Wamakko — Sokoto Central
Umaru Ajiya — Sokoto East
Ibrahim Danbaba — Sokoto South

TARABA

Manu Haruna — Taraba Central
David Jimkuta — Taraba South

YOBE

Mai Mala Buni — Yobe East
Ahmed Lawan — Yobe North
Ibrahim Bomai — Yobe South

ZAMFARA

Abdulaziz Yari — Zamfara West
Ikra Bilbis — Zamfara Central
Sahabi Ya’u — Zamfara North

FCT

Philip Aduda — Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

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“I Will Kill Anyone That Films Me” — Police Officer Sparks Public Fury In Viral Video.

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A viral video has surfaced showing a man identifying himself as a police officer, Newton Isokpehi, threatening to kill any Nigerian who records him while he is on duty.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In the less-than-three-minute clip, the officer criticised the directive that allows citizens to film police officers during public operations, describing it as unacceptable.

Speaking in Pidgin English, he warned that he would shoot passengers in a bus if anyone attempted to record him while he was carrying out his duties.

He also stated that any senior police officer who supports civilians filming officers should be prepared to “bury” anyone who disobeys the warning.

In his words: “Any day I’m on duty as an officer while holding my rifle, let someone video me… I will kill anyone who films me on duty.”

The officer claimed he had served in the police force for 26 years and also complained about poor welfare conditions within the system.

He further noted that improvements were being made under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, especially in terms of officers’ welfare.

The man also runs a TikTok account where he posts videos of himself in police uniform, with his name displayed on his attire in some clips.

Meanwhile, Nigerian courts have previously affirmed citizens’ rights to record police officers during public duties. In March, the Federal High Court in Delta State ruled that such recordings are protected under constitutional rights in a case involving lawyer Maxwell Nosakhare Uwaifo.

Similarly, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, had earlier stated that citizens are free to film officers as long as they are acting within the law.

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Three Aspirants Already In Race As Labour Party Sells Presidential Forms — Nenadi Usman.

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The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has confirmed that the party will present a presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, with three aspirants already having purchased nomination forms.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

She made the disclosure on Thursday during an interview with journalists in Abuja shortly after the screening of aspirants for various elective positions.

According to her, while multiple aspirants have shown interest, the party is working towards achieving a consensus candidate for the presidential race.

Usman maintained that the Labour Party remains strong and united despite ongoing internal disputes and controversies surrounding the sale of nomination forms.

She also confirmed that the party has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southern region of the country.

In her words, “We have decided as a party that our next flag bearer should come from the South. We are hoping for consensus, but whoever emerges will go through a thorough screening process. I assure Nigerians the primaries will be free and fair.”

She added that the screening exercise for aspirants across various offices is progressing smoothly and has so far been successful.

Usman further dismissed claims that the party is weakened by internal disagreements, insisting that the level of interest from aspirants shows Labour Party remains a strong platform.

She also expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would uphold its earlier position on the party’s leadership dispute.

On concerns about fake nomination forms, she warned members and the public to be cautious, noting that some fraudulent forms were being circulated by unauthorized individuals.

She said, “One man came here and showed me a form his wife bought, and it was not the form issued by us. People are being deceived, and that is not right.”

Responding to concerns about the strength of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), she stated that political power ultimately rests with God and the Nigerian electorate.

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Breaking: Chinda Emerges Rivers APC Governorship Candidate After Fubara’s Shock Exit.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Screening Committee for Rivers State has declared Kingsley Chinda as the party’s governorship candidate following the conclusion of its primary election exercise in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that Chinda was announced the winner on Thursday evening at the APC secretariat after votes were collated from wards across the 23 local government areas of Rivers State.

Declaring the result, the Chairman of the Screening Committee, Bitrus Kwamoti, said Chinda secured a total of 268,497 votes to clinch the ticket.

Kwamoti described the exercise as peaceful and well-conducted, noting that party members demonstrated discipline throughout the process, with no major incidents recorded.

The announcement came shortly after the withdrawal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the APC governorship primary scheduled for Thursday.

Fubara had earlier announced his decision in a personally signed statement, saying it followed extensive consultations with family, friends, and political associates, while pledging support for whoever emerged as the party’s flagbearer.

Another aspirant, Tonye Cole, also stepped down from the race, citing the need to prioritise peace, reconciliation, and party unity.

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