Rotimi Amaechi, a presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has rejected the party’s presidential primary results.
The ADC conducted a nationwide direct primary on Monday to pick its candidate for the 2027 presidential election, with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, former managing director of the defunct FSB International Bank, and Amaechi as the main contenders.
Hayatu-Deen later on Tuesday withdrew from the race over alleged irregularities
Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, for the 2027 general election.
Duke secured the party’s ticket after polling the highest number of votes at the PRP presidential primary held on Tuesday in Abuja.
The result was announced at the party’s national secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory by the National Chairman of the PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed.
Three aspirants contested for the party’s presidential nomination.
According to Baba-Ahmed, Donald Duke scored a total of 6,499 votes to defeat his closest rival, Kingsley Yakubu, who ran a nationwide campaign centred on youth inclusion and economic reform and secured 2,699 votes.
He further announced that Dr Nnaoke Ufere, an academic and policy expert, came third with 784 votes.
Declaring the outcome of the exercise, Baba-Ahmed described the primary as peaceful, transparent and conducted without bias.
He, however, urged any aggrieved aspirant to channel complaints through the party’s Appeal Committee for proper review in line with party procedures.
Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the worsening insecurity across the country, insisting that the President should resign if he is unable to guarantee the safety of Nigerians. Adebayo made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting with Governor Seyi […]
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has announced results of its presidential primary in Edo, Ondo, and Oyo States.
The results by ADC said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar defeated his kin rival, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and business man, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen by a wide margin.
According to results so far from other state, Atiku is in pole lead to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections.
Results read below…
Edo State:
Atiku Abubakar – 17,729 votes
Rotimi Amaechi – 10,116 votes
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen – 1,906 votes
Ondo State:
Atiku Abubakar – 18,287 votes
Rotimi Ameachi – 6,031 votes
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen – 857 votes
Oyo State:
Atiku Abubakar – 23,011 votes
Rotimi Amaechi – 1,553 votes
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen – 568 votes.
ADC presidential primary: Atiku leading Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen by wide margin in Edo, Ondo, Oyo
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, Augustine Padonu, on Tuesday warned criminal elements to steer clear of the state, stating that the Command remains fully prepared to respond decisively to any form of criminality, vandalism, economic sabotage, breach of peace, or threat to public safety during the […]
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A Professor of Architectural Pedagogy and Governance Practice, Prof. Peter Adewuyi Aderonmu, has called for a recalibration of Nigeria’s architectural compass to strengthen architectural design, professional practice, and educational standards in the country.
Prof. Aderonmu argued that the recalibration is needed in order to address rapid urbanisation, the housing crisis, environmental degradation, and the need for cultural affirmation.
These assertions formed part of Prof. Aderonmu’s lecture titled, “The Bauhaus-Écoles Des Beaux-Arts Traditions: The Tripod Impact of Professional Practice, Pedagogical Exploits and Administrative Stewardship,” delivered at the Redeemer’s University auditorium, Ede, on Tuesday.
Prof. Aderonmu, who lamented that architecture stands at a critical juncture in Nigeria, faced with quackery, invasions and abandonment of projects, added that recalibration is also needed in the architecture profession, academia, university administration and among individual architects.
He said, “For the profession (ARCON, NIA): Strengthen the bridge to academia. Mandate richer, more structured internship experiences. Champion practice-based research and robust CPD that includes pedagogical and managerial training for senior architects, clients and other relevant stakeholders.
“For the academy (universities, NBTE): At regular intervals, revisit curricula to deeply integrate ethics, sustainability, and management — curriculum decolonization. Incentivize faculty to engage in practice and creative administration. Make the studios and classrooms the true microcosm of professional reality.
“For university administration: Have respect for professionalism, avoid jumping the gun, trust leadership and team members, and avoid halo bias by putting round pegs in round holes. Give attention to detail, do background checks and show true care for one another.
“For the individual architect: Embrace a holistic identity. See yourself not only as a designer but also as an educator (mentoring interns) and a potential leader in your institute or community. Cultivate the skills for all three legs of an architect-citizen.”
Prof. Aderonmu also called for architectural lecturers to teach both 100-level and 200-level undergraduates.
He said, “Today, this lecture affirms that the future of architectural education in Africa and indeed globally depends on scholars who can: (i) bridge theory and practice, (ii) integrate tradition with innovation, and (iii) lead institutions with vision and intellectual depth.”
He also proposed participatory and revolutionary pedagogic models rooted in Nigerian sociocultural realities.
Aderonmu commended the Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Shadrach Akindele, as well as members of staff of the institution, for their contributions to the growth and development of the university.
He, however, maintained that architecture education must continue to evolve through innovation, discipline, and effective governance in order to meet societal demands and align with global realities.
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The Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Lagos State, Femi Olaniyi, popularly known as Ferrari, has emerged as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
Olaniyi, a former chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Lagos, emerged during the SDP governorship primary held on Tuesday in Somolu, Lagos.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, monitored the exercise.
Speaking after the primary, the Chairman of the SDP Governorship Primary Electoral Committee for Lagos State, Henry Amike, announced that Olaniyi was unanimously adopted by party delegates and stakeholders drawn from the 20 local government areas of the state.
“Having fulfilled all constitutional and procedural requirements of the party and the provisions of the Electoral Act, and following the consensus endorsement by stakeholders and delegates, I hereby officially declare Mr Femi Olaniyi Ferrari as the duly elected governorship candidate of the SDP for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election,” Amike stated.
Also speaking, C
hairman of the SDP Governorship Screening Committee in Lagos State, Adegboyega Adeniji, described Olaniyi as a leader with integrity and competence.
“He is a man of integrity, and with the SDP, there is genuine hope for security, peace and prosperity in Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole,” Adeniji said.
In his acceptance speech, Olaniyi, who is also the chairman of the Forum of SDP State Chairmen in Nigeria and a former South-West zonal secretary of the party, pledged to deliver a safer and more prosperous Lagos if elected governor in 2027.
He said his administration would focus on strengthening security, improving infrastructure, creating jobs, and enhancing education and healthcare services across the state.
According to him, the outcome of the primary election reflects the collective aspiration of SDP members and Lagos residents seeking improved living conditions and expanded economic opportunities.
“Today’s result is not just my personal victory. It belongs to every member of the SDP and every resident of Lagos who desires safer communities, better schools, cleaner neighbourhoods and real economic opportunities. It belongs to the market woman in Oshodi, the tech entrepreneur in Yaba, the students of UNILAG and the fisherman in Badagry. This is your mandate,” Olaniyi said.
He further assured residents that security and public order would receive immediate attention under his administration, stressing that Lagos must function more effectively and efficiently.
Olaniyi also promised to invest in smart policing and technology-driven security systems to improve safety across communities in the state.
2027: Femi Olaniyi emerges SDP consensus governorship candidate in Lagos
Benue State has launched a N150 million School Grant Scheme aimed at supporting public schools across the state, alongside the distribution of motorcycles to Quality Assurance Officers in all 23 local government areas.
The programme was inaugurated on Monday at the headquarters of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Makurdi as part of efforts to improve school management and strengthen monitoring, especially in rural communities.
Representing Governor Hyacinth Alia at the event, Deputy Governor Sam Ode described education as the most valuable investment any government can make.
He stated that the initiative would boost learning conditions, improve school administration, and enhance effective supervision of schools through the provision of motorcycles to Quality Assurance Officers.
Ode further noted that the intervention aligns with the World Bank-backed HOPE Education Grant, adding that Benue is among states implementing major reforms in the education sector.
Speaking during the ceremony, SUBEB Executive Chairman, Grace Adagba, said the programme was a key intervention by the Alia administration to tackle operational difficulties facing public schools.
She explained that every Headmaster and Principal in the state would receive N50,000 monthly under the scheme to cater for items including stationery, continuous assessment materials, first aid supplies, utility bills, and minor repairs.
According to her, the initiative reflects government’s determination to sustain free and compulsory basic education across Benue State.
Adagba also cautioned school administrators against collecting illegal levies from parents and pupils, warning that any Headmaster or Principal found guilty would be sanctioned.
In their goodwill messages, the Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Margaret Adamu, and the UBEC State Coordinator, Idzi Baba Emmanuel, praised the Alia administration for giving priority to educational growth and promoting cooperation between the Ministry of Education and SUBEB.
As part of the event, symbolic school grant cheques were presented to RCM Primary School Ihugh in Vandeikya, UBE JSS Walomayo in Makurdi, and St. Francis Primary School in Otukpo, representing the three senatorial districts of the state.
Motorcycles were equally handed over to Coordinating Education Secretaries on behalf of Quality Assurance Officers across Benue State.
Troops of 144 Battalion (Rear) under Operation Eastern Sanity on Tuesday, launched a “well coordinated raid ” at a Mammy market in Owaza, Ukwa West LGA of Abia State.
The raid followed alleged presence of crude oil bunkerers, illegal PMS dealers, pipeline vandals and illicit drug traffickers operating within the market and adjourning bushes.
During the raid, 21 suspected illicit drug traffickers were arrested.
The intelligence-based operation was carried out in conjunction with personnel of the Nigerian Navy Component and the Nigerian Air Force 511 Quick Response Group.
The development was disclosed in a statement by the acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Abia State, Mazinho Attah.
Attah said upon arrival at the target area, troops swiftly cordoned off and searched the entire market as well as surrounding hideouts suspected to be criminal enclaves.
He noted that the intensive operation led to the arrest of 21 suspected illicit drug peddlers found in possession of large quantities of Indian hemp, rizzlers, suspected hard substances popularly known as “ice”, as well as the sum of N103,000.
“The suspects are currently in custody undergoing preliminary profiling and will be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and prosecution.
“Meanwhile, aggressive patrols and domination activities continue across the general area to deny criminal elements freedom of action,” the statement said.
Troops nab 21 suspected drug traffickers in Abia community market