The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has cleared three aspirants to contest in the rescheduled governorship primary election. The aspirants are Professor Isa Ali Pantami, Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki, and Usman Aliyu Garry. According to a statement issued on Friday by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Abdulkadir Ahmed Dukku, the three aspirants were cleared to contest in the primary election.
Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has called for the people of the South-East to be allowed to freely choose their preferred presidential candidate without interference from state governors. He made this statement in an interview with Afia Tv in Enugu on Thursday, responding to comments made by Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo on how the Igbo should vote in the 2027 presidential election.
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested seven suspects and recovered eight cows and two operational vehicles during an operation to nab a cattle-rustling syndicate terrorising three local government areas of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Shi'isu Adam, disclosed this in an interview with the City Round on Friday.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Madagascar 2-1 in their Group L 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday evening. Madagascar took the lead in the 15th minute through a well-directed header by defender Ehsan Kari from a corner kick.
The Police Command in Niger State has confirmed the killing of four people by unidentified armed men in Godoro and Angwan-Bisala communities under Katako District of Rafi LGA. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 23, and two other people injured during the attack were taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
Nigerian troops have intercepted 44 family members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and rescued nine kidnapped victims in separate operations across the country. The operations also led to the arrest of suspected kidnappers and collaborators and the recovery of several weapons and ammunition.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a draft of N84m to a businessman in Edo State, Ekhahon Abraham. The EFCC recovered the money from one Anita Eborome, and it was posted on its X account on Friday. Additionally, a 43-year-old man, Edebiri Temitope, has been arrested in connection with the death of 38-year-old university graduate, Oje Michael Eje, in Mowe, Ogun State.
Key points
- The PDP in Gombe State has cleared three aspirants to contest in the rescheduled governorship primary election.
- Nigerian troops have intercepted 44 family members of ISWAP terrorists and rescued nine kidnapped victims in separate operations.
- The EFCC has handed over a draft of N84m to a businessman in Edo State.
