May 2026 – Page 119 – Rise Africa

COSEYL Backs Victor Umeh For Re-Election

17.05.2026

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has endorsed Senator Victor Umeh for a second term, declaring there is “No vacancy” in the Anambra Central Senatorial seat in 2027. COSEYL, the apex socio-political youth group in the South East, explained that the endorsement was a result of its review of Umeh’s performance since entering...

Ekiti House Of Rep Aspirant Demands Cancellation Of APC Primaries Results

17.05.2026

… Calls for Fresh Election An All Progressive Congress (APC) aspirant for the House of Representatives in Ekiti Central Federal Constituency 2, Barrister Victor Kolade, on Sunday, has called for the cancellation of the outcome of the primary election conducted in Ekiti state on Saturday. This is as the House of Representatives aspirant demands a...

Rep Members Protest Irregularities, Reject Results

17.05.2026

Protests are currently trailing the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives Primaries in Edo State as two serving members of the House of Representatives have rejected the results, citing irregularities and manipulations. The members are Marcus Onobun, representing Esan West/Esan Central/Igueben Federal Constituency, who was a former Speaker of the Edo State House of...

Nwobodo Brokers Peace Between Gov Mbah, Iyere

17.05.2026

The political disagreement between humanitarian activist, Comrade Kennedy Iyere, and the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has been resolved following a reconciliation meeting held at the State Government House. The reconciliation was brokered by elder statesman and former Governor of old Anambra State, Jim Nwobodo, alongside other political stakeholders. Iyere, who was influential during...

APGA Reps Aspirant Assures Good Working Relationship With Soludo

17.05.2026

Frontline House of Representatives aspirant of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), for Awka North and South federal constituency, Ozo Dr Azubuike Augustine Ekweozor, has promised to collaborate with Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo to attract federal projects, secure legislative support for state policies, and boost grassroots development. He gave the assurance on Sunday when he...

APC Announces House Of Rep Primary Election Results

17.05.2026

…Four incumbent lawmakers, Akume’s wife, David Mark’s Daughter, return; others lost out The National Assembly Electoral Committee for the House of Representatives in Benue State has announced all results of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in the federal constituencies of the state. Sunday Telegraph had earlier reported that the primary elections was held...

Kama Wins APC Primary For Ohanivo Federal Constituency

17.05.2026

The Member representing Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo (Ohanivo) federal constituency, Ebonyi state, in the House of Representatives, Hon Nkemanma Kama, has emerged the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate for the forthcoming 2027 general election. Speaking shortly after being declared the winner of the party primaries, Kama expressed excitement and gratitude to party stakeholders, supporters and...

Afenifere Condemns Terrorists’ Invasion of Oyo Schools, Attacks in Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Kwara

17.05.2026

…. Nudges SW Governors as Yorubaland is now under siege Following the coordinated attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, May 15, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed dismay and charged state governments on what to do, just as it sympathised with families of the victims of...

Adamawa Guber APC Aspirant Hails Tinubu For Approving TCN In Fufore

17.05.2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for the approval for the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to improve electricity in the Fufore Local Government Area. Mustapha made this remark in Fufore Local Government Area on Sunday, in continuation of his statewide governorship campaign...

Tinubu’s Reforms Will Deliver Prosperity For Nigeria

17.05.2026

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has assured Nigerians that the ongoing economic reforms being implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will ultimately lead to long-term prosperity, economic stability and national renewal. Prof. Yilwatda stated that although the reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda have demanded sacrifice, patience and resilience...