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Breaking: Armed bandits Crash Benue ADC Primary election

Jude Melvin Jones May 22, 2026

MAKURDI Afrik24 — A wave of violence has thrown the Benue State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) into severe turmoil following a clash during the party’s primary election on Friday. What was intended to be a democratic exercise to select the party’s flagbearer descended

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Suswam, Agbo, Terseer Clinch Benue APC Senatorial Tickets Following Primaries

Ewaka Sam May 19, 2026

Benue Afrik24 – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has successfully concluded its rescheduled senatorial primaries, leading to the emergence of Gabriel Suswam, Otta Agbo, and Emmanuel Terseer Ukpedah as the party’s official candidates for the state’s three senatorial districts. The primary election process, which was tightly contested

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Presidential or Nothing: Amaechi Rejects 2027 Vice-Presidential Rumors

Ewaka Sam May 19, 2026

Abuja Afrik24 – Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Right Honourable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has strongly dismissed circulating speculations that he is aiming for a vice-presidential slot in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Amaechi expressed visible irritation when asked about the

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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 contested with him were the APC Diaspora Secretary, Momoh Obaro […]

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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 […]