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Ex Kogi Gov Bello wins APC Senatorial ticket

Ewaka Sam May 18, 2026

Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary for Kogi Central Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 elections. The primary election, which was held, Monday had two other aspirants. Those who

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Deputy Speaker Kalu, Wins Historic Third-Term Reps Ticket

Ewaka Sam May 16, 2026

Abia Afrik24 – The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has won the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket to contest for the Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State in the 2027 election. Kalu, who was elected in 2019 and 2023, emerged as the APC candidate on Saturday unopposed. He was elected by […]

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Netanyahu Calls for Slow End to US Military Assistance

Ethan Asher May 16, 2026

Israel Afrik24 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel should gradually reduce its reliance on United States military assistance, a move that signals a potential shift in the long-standing defence partnership between both countries. Speaking in a recent interview on CBS programme 60 Minutes, Netanyahu stated that Israel should begin

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Buhari’s Son Yusuf Wins APC Primaries for House of Reps

Jude Melvin Jones May 16, 2026

Katsina Afrik24 – Late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf Buhari, has picked the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency. Buhari polled 5,849 votes to defeat Auwal Lawal Daura, who got 21 votes. As a result of the development, Yusuf Buhari has emerged the APC candidate for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua

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Senatorial hopeful Olofu, Unveils Powerhouse Campaign Council

Jude Melvin Jones March 31, 2026

Benue 24 The race for the Benue South senatorial seat shifted into high gear on Monday as leading aspirant Dr. David Olofu issued a defiant pledge to dismantle the wave of insecurity currently terrorizing the region. Positioning his legislative bid as a direct response to years of instability, Olofu anchored his candidacy on the singular, […]

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PDP Faction Clears Abdulrahman, Anyanwu for Top Seats Ahead of Sunday Convention

Jude Melvin Jones March 27, 2026

Abuja The internal leadership structure of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) took a definitive shape on Monday as the screening sub-committee cleared Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu to retain their roles as National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. Both men emerged as the sole candidates for their positions during a screening

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Donald Trump pledges $7 billion to rebuild Gaza

Oakley Mason February 20, 2026

USA United States President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” held its inaugural meeting in Washington on Thursday with nine nations pledging $7bn in funds to help rebuild war-torn Gaza. Trump also announced that five nations, including Morocco, had agreed to contribute troops for an international stabilisation force for the territory. They will initially be deployed […]

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Former Prince Andrew arrested by British police after revelations in Epstein files

Harrison Mason February 19, 2026

London Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formally known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the first member of the British royal family to be detained in modern times. The King’s brother was taken into custody in Norfolk on Thursday morning as part of police investigations into the former prince’s dealings with […]

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Nigeria’s Idoma tribe rallies behind senatorial hopeful Olofu, with royal blessings

Jude Melvin Jones January 24, 2026

Nigeria The race for the Nigeria’s Benue South Senatorial seat has taken a definitive turn as the former Commissioner for Finance, Dr. David Olofu, secured a major boost from the Idoma traditional and religious leadership, signaling a powerful “homefront” consensus for his 2027 ambitions. Under the banner of his “A New Dawn for Benue South”

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Gov’ship Party Ticket: Plateau APC mobilising for Gov Mutfwang

Jude Melvin Jones January 19, 2026

Nigeria The Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has opened talks with the Plateau State Governor, Barr Caleb Mutfwang, urging him to recontest as Governor in 2027. The move was made by party stakeholders of the party in Jos at the weekend. The party chieftains said as the 001 of the party […]