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$460m Abuja CCTV project: FG cant identify Nigerian contractors
The Federal Government has told the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that it has no detailed records of local contractors involved in the controversial $460m Abuja CCTV project financed through a Chinese loan.The post $460m Abuja CCTV project: FG cant identify Nigerian contractors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
10 abducted as bandits raze palace in Kwara community
10 abducted as bandits raze palace in Kwara community
11 Nigerian airlines risk NCAAs hammer over mounting debts
In an internal memo dated May 22, 2026, signed by the Director of Finance and Accounts, Olufemi Odukoya and circulated across the authoritys operational departments and regional offices, all NCAA directorates were directed to withhold services from affected airlines pending financial clearance from the directorate.The post 11 Nigerian airlines risk NCAAs hammer over mounting debts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
12 kidnapped passengers rescued in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has rescued 12 victims abducted by suspected kidnappers during an attack on two commercial buses in Isua Akoko, Akoko South-East Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when suspected armed kidnappers reportedly intercepted two commercial Hummer buses travelling from Benue State to []
2026 World Cup: Injured Yamal included in Spain squad as Real Madrid stars miss out
Spain have named injured teenage winger Lamine Yamal in their squad for the 2026 World Cup, with head coach Luis de la Fuente expressing confidence [...]
2026 World Cup: Messi suffers fitness scare after Inter Miami match
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has sparked fresh concern over his fitness ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after picking up a suspected injury during [...]
2026 World Cup: No Real Madrid player included in Spains squad
The post 2026 World Cup: No Real Madrid player included in Spains squad appeared first on Kemi Filani.There is no Real Madrid player included in a Spains squad for the World for the first time ever. Head coach Luis de la Fuente released his list on Monday. Lamine Yamal makes the cut alongside Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after his recent return from injury. For Madrid, Dean Huijsen has been dropped and veteran []The post 2026 World Cup: No Real Madrid player included in Spains squad appeared
2027 : Gbenga Hashim Nigerias only true opposition leader, says 90-year-old Oba Ajara
A prominent ally of the late political patriarch, Olusola Saraki, Oba Ajara, has endorsed the presidential ambition of Gbenga Hashim ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing him as the only true opposition leader in Nigeria.The post 2027 : Gbenga Hashim Nigerias only true opposition leader, says 90-year-old Oba Ajara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
2027 election: Adamawa PDP adopts Vunovolki as governorship candidate
Ahead of 2027 election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa state has adopted Adamawa state coordinator of FG/ World Bank North East Sectoral Recovery [...]
2027 election: Adegoke wins Oyo ADC governorship primary
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Olooye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke, has been declared as the Oyo state governorship candidate of the party. Olooye [...]
2027 election: Governorship aspirant urges peace in APC
An aspirant at the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Nasarawa state and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Hassan Liman, SAN, Tuesday [...]
2027 election: High turnover looms as only 55 out of 105 senatorssecure return tickets
Only 55 out of the serving105senators in the Senate, secured return tickets from theprimary elections conducted by their respective political parties as Senatorial candidates for [...]
2027 Presidency: How far can PDP-APM alliance take Makinde
On Thursday, May 14, Makinde declared his intention to run for President on the platform of PDP and APM alliance in the 2027 election.The post 2027 Presidency: How far can PDP-APM alliance take Makinde' appeared first on Vanguard News.
2027 race: ADC picks Tinubus challenger today
2027 race: ADC picks Tinubus challenger today
2027: 31 APC Govs endorse Tinubu with 10.99m votes
RESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, secured the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2027 general elections, polling a commanding 10,999,162 votes in the partys first nationwide direct primary.The post 2027: 31 APC Govs endorse Tinubu with 10.99m votes appeared first on Vanguard News.
2027: Adebutu secures Ogun PDP governorship ticket
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially nominated Oladipupo Adebutu as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. The [...]
2027: Akpanudoedehe wins Akwa Ibom ADC governorship primary election
Titus Ejoh, the chairman of the ADC primary election committee in Akwa Ibom, announced the primary election results in Uyo on Sunday evening, stating that Mr Akpanudoedehe scored 66,099 votes to defeat his challenger, Mfon Peters, who scored 103 votes.The post 2027: Akpanudoedehe wins Akwa Ibom ADC governorship primary election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
2027: APGA mandates video evidence for validation of primary election results
The video recordings must clearly capture the accreditation of eligible party members and delegates, queue formation during voting, counting of votes with figures visibly displayed and audibly announced.The post 2027: APGA mandates video evidence for validation of primary election results appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
2027: Danladi Competent to Move Kwara Forward, Say Political Office Holders
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Political office holders in Kwara North senatorial district of Kwara State have said that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027
2027: Enugu ADC DaresMinisterUmahi,DeclaresTinubu Wont WininSouth East
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State,has disagreed with the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi,over his statement thattheSouth-East wouldoverwhelmingly vote for President Bola Tinubu of
2027: Ex-AGF Malami nominated Kebbi ADC governorship candidate
According to Mr Doka, Aminu Bandea retired military officer and the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)was also affirmed as the ADC candidate for Kebbi Central.The post 2027: Ex-AGF Malami nominated Kebbi ADC governorship candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
2027: Ex-Kano APC senator loses NDC senatorial primary
Mr Gaya resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on 5 April to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), before defecting to the NDC alongside former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.Mr Gaya resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on 5 April to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), before defecting to the NDC alongside former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.The post 2027: Ex-Kano APC senator loses NDC senatorial primary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
2027: Ex-Ondo APC chair, Adetimehin, mobilises thousands in show of support for Tinubu
Former Ondo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Engineer Ade Adetimehin, on Saturday led a large mobilisation of party members in solidarity with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.The post 2027: Ex-Ondo APC chair, Adetimehin, mobilises thousands in show of support for Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
2027: Faleke, Obasa, Bakare-Odunuga make Lagos APC Reps, Assembly tickets list
Amid petitions and protests, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has released the names of flagbearers of its House of Representatives and State House of Assembly after winning primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.The post 2027: Faleke, Obasa, Bakare-Odunuga make Lagos APC Reps, Assembly tickets list appeared first on Vanguard News.
2027: Filmmaker Fidelis Duker declares for House of Representatives
He is contesting under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) platform.The post 2027: Filmmaker Fidelis Duker declares for House of Representatives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
2027: Im not contesting against Wike Aisha Yesufu
Activist and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial aspirant, Aisha Yesufu, has dismissed claims that the political influence of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike poses a challenge to her ambition ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that her focus is on winning the support of Abuja residents.The post 2027: Im not contesting against Wike Aisha Yesufu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
2027: IPAC calls for dialogue between INEC, political parties
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for sustained dialogue between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and political parties to ensure that electoral guidelines are implemented in line with the Constitution and do not create operational challenges for stakeholders ahead of future elections.The post 2027: IPAC calls for dialogue between INEC, political parties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
2027: Kachikwu emerges factional ADC presidential candidate
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has selected Dumebi Kachikwu as its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. The decision was [...]
2027: Kebbi gov seeks monarchs support, blessings
Barely one week after his endorsement as the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris, has sought the support and blessing of the traditional rulers in the state for the 2027 general elections.The post 2027: Kebbi gov seeks monarchs support, blessings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
2027: Lamidos son picks PDP govship ticket in Jigawa
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Alhaji Mustafa Sule-Lamido, son of former Jigawa governor, winner of the partys ticket to contest the governorship seat in 2027. Mr Isa Ahmed, the Returning Officer for the primary election held in Dutse, the state capital, while affirming Sule-Lamido as the sole candidate on Sunday, said his emergence []
