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Tinubu Appoints Kaduna Gov, Sani As Renewed Hope Ambassador

17.02.2026

Ahead of the 2027 general election, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, Governor of Kaduna State, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The appointment, made on Tuesday, takes immediate effect. The President, as leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), appointed Governor Sani to the role in...

You’ve Betrayed People, PDP Tells House Of Reps

17.02.2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed disappointment at the later position taken by the House of Representatives on electronic transmission of election results, describing it as betrayal of public trust. The party in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary Ini Emembong, said it is unfortunate that the House abandoned the pro-people position it...

Senate, Reps Decry Zero Capital Budget Release To Interior Ministry

17.02.2026

The Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the non-release of capital funds allocated to the Federal Ministry of Interior. The lawmakers described the development as a major setback to project execution and institutional performance. Chairman of the Senate Committee, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, alongside other members of the...

Gov Aliyu Praises Gen. Murtala Mohammed, Urges Emulation

17.02.2026

The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has described the late former Head of State, Murtala Mohammed, as a symbol of patriotism, courage, and selfless service whose legacy continues to inspire generations of Nigerians. Governor Aliyu made this known following his receipt of the Gen. Murtala Ramat Muhammed Meritorious Security Award at the General Murtala...

Bauchi Records Less Than 50% Voter Turnout

17.02.2026

The Bauchi State Government has raised concern over what it described as persistently low voter turnout in the state, revealing that less than 50 per cent of registered voters usually participate in elections. The Commissioner for Information, Usman Usman Shehu, disclosed this at a one-day sensitisation workshop for Local Government Information Officers on the ongoing...

Adebayo Calls For Nat’l Renewal, Distributes Support Across Nigeria

17.02.2026

Adewole Adebayo has extended heartfelt Ramadan greetings to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria, invoking the mercy, forgiveness, and guidance of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) upon the nation. In his message heralding the blessed month of Ramadan, Adebayo described it as “a divine appointment with our Creator, a sacred season of sawm (fasting), qiyam (night prayers),...

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