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Sandy Onor Joins Presidential Race, Says Wike Not PDP

Senator Sandy Onor has obtained a nomination form to contest for the ticket of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 presidential election. Onor, who hails from Rivers State, told journalists in Abuja on Saturday that he was under pressure to seek the party’s ticket. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom...
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Lalong Presents Nomination Form To Traditional Ruler, Constituents For Blessings

Shendam, the senatorial headquarters of Plateau South Senatorial District, was agog on Saturday as the Senator representing the Zone, Simon Bako Lalong, formally presented his nomination form to constituents, party leaders, and paramount ruler of Gamailand, HRH Miskoom Martin Mudu’utrie Shaldas III. Senator Lalong, who arrived Shendam in the company of close associates and supporters,...
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Arsenal Boost Title Chances With 3-0 Win Over Fulham

Mikel Arteta’s Premier League table-toppers, Arsenal swept Fulham aside with a brace from Gyokeres complimented by Saka’s 80th goal for the club. A goal from lively Viktor Gyokeres, flanked by Bukayo Saka’s strike, ensured triumph over Fulham on Saturday night, as Arsenal advanced six points ahead of Manchester City. The Gunners controlled the match from...
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Bolarinwa Promises To Fight Banditry 

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Dr Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa (BOB), has reaffirmed his commitment to fight the security challenges facing the state, if elected in the 2027 general elections. Dr Bolarinwa, who spoke in Abuja on Saturday while submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination...
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Contractor Dies in Egbin Plant Accident; Probe Begins

An investigation has begun into the death of a contractor at Egbin Power Plc following an industrial accident during underwater maintenance operations at the plant in Lagos State. The management of the power firm confirmed the incident to The PUNCH on Thursday. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, led to the...
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We’ll Field Candidates In 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the insinuations that it will not field candidates in the 2027 election, describing it as mischievous and unfounded. ADC National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the party has already begun preparations for the nomination of its candidates for all elective positions...
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Benue HoS, Agbogbo Ode Is Dead

The Benue State Government has announced the death of its Head of Service (HoS), Dr Agbogbo Ode, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday after a brief illness. The Secretary to the l (SSG), Deaconess Serumun Deborah Aber, who announced the passage of the HoS on behalf of Governor Hyacinth Alia, described the...
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