Author: CKN

FULL LIST OF APC SENATORIAL CANDIDATES SO FAR

ABIA

Orji Uzor Kalu — Abia north

Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jr — Abia south

Emeka Atuma — Abia central

ADAMAWA

Umaru Fintiri — Adamawa north

Felix Tangwami — Adamawa South 

AKWA IBOM

Godswill Akpabio — Akwa Ibom north-west

Aniekan Bassey — Akwa Ibom north-east

Ekong Sampson — Akwa Ibom south 

ANAMBRA

Nelson Onubuogu — Anambra north

Kene Chiedu Ngozi Benedicta — Anambra central FEMALE

Chibuogu Oraelusi — Anambra south 

BAUCHI

Yakubu Abdullahi — Bauchi south

Ibrahim Baba — Bauchi north 

BAYELSA

Fidelis Agbiki — Bayelsa west

Friday Kombowei Benson — Bayelsa central

Israel Sunny-Goli — Bayelsa east 

BENUE

Dave Padopads-Awunah — Benue north-west

Gabriel Suswam — Benue north-east

Francis Agbo — Benue south 

BORNO

Kaka Shehu — Borno central

Ali Ndume — Borno south

Tahir Monguno — Borno north 

CROSS RIVER

Jarigbe Jarigbe — Cross River north

Oden Ewa — Cross River central

Asuquo Ekpenyong — Cross River south 

DELTA

Ede Dafinone — Delta central

Ifeanyi Okowa — Delta north

Joel-Onowakpo Thomas — Delta south 

EDO

Adams Oshiomhole — Edo north

Joseph Ikpea — Edo central

Ogbeide-Ihama Omoregie — Edo south 

EKITI

Opeyemi Bamidele — Ekiti central

Cyril Fasuyi — Ekiti north

Yemi Adaramodu — Ekiti south 

ENUGU

Osita Ngwu — Enugu west

Kelvin Chukwu — Enugu east

Ikeje Asogwa — Enugu north 

GOMBE

Inuwa Yahaya — Gombe north

Mohammed Ahmed — Gombe central

Jerry Damara — Gombe south 

IMO

Alex Mbata — Imo east

Hope Uzodimma — Imo west

Patrick Ndubueze — Imo north 

JIGAWA

Babangida Hussain — Jigawa north-west

Ahmed Malam Madori — Jigawa north-east

Sani Garba — Jigawa south-west

KADUNA

Ramalan Yero — Kaduna north

Shehu Sani — Kaduna central

Sunday Katung — Kaduna south 

KANO

Jibrin Barau — Kano north

Ibrahim Shekarau — Kano central

Abdulrahman Kawu — Kano south 

KATSINA

Mutari Dandutse — Katsina south

Nasir Daura — Katsina north

Abdulaziz Yar’Adua — Katsina central

KEBBI

Adamu Aliero — Kebbi central

Yahaya Abdullahi — Kebbi north

Jafar Gajere — Kebbi south 

KOGI

Joseph Erico — Kogi east

Yahaya Bello — Kogi central

KWARA

Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq — Kwara central

Sadiq Umar — Kwara north

Muheebah Dankaka — Kwara south FEMALE

LAGOS

Wasiu Eshinlokun — Lagos central

Idiat Adebule — Lagos west FEMALE

Tokunbo Abiru — Lagos east

NASARAWA

Abdullahi Sule — Nasarawa north

Faisal Shuaib — Nasarawa west

NIGER

Idris Kutigi — Niger south

Sani Musa — Niger east

Sani Bello — Niger north 

OGUN

Dapo Abiodun — Ogun east

Jimoh Ojugbele — Ogun west

Shuaib Salisu — Ogun central

ONDO

Gbenga Elegbeleye — Ondo north

Taiwo Fasoranti — Ondo central

Isaacs Kekemeke — Ondo south 

OSUN

Francis Fadahunsi — Osun east

Adekunle Adeogoke — Osun central

Akintunde Oyebiyi — Osun 

OYO

Remi Oseni – Oyo South 

Yunusi Akintunde – Oyo Central 

PLATEAU

David Barji — Plateau central

Simon Lalong — Plateau south

Simon Mwadkwon — Plateau north 

RIVERS

Felix Obuah — Rivers west

Allwell Onyesoh — Rivers east

Barry Mwara — Rivers south-east

SOKOTO

Aliyu Wamakko — Sokoto central

Umaru Ajiya — Sokoto east

Ibrahim Danbaba — Sokoto south 

TARABA

Manu Haruna — Taraba central

David Jimkuta — Taraba south 

YOBE

Mai Mala Buni — Yobe east

Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan — Yobe north

Ibrahim Bomai — Yobe south 

ZAMFARA

Abdulaziz Yari — Zamfara west

Ikra Bilbis — Zamfara central

Sahabi Ya’u — Zamfara north 

FCT

Philip Aduda — Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Senatorial districts not listed are either pending, inconclusive, or yet to conduct APC primaries due to internal disputes, zoning disagreements, logistical challenges and postponements.

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged the South-East to give overwhelming support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, warning that failure to do so could affect the continuation of key federal infrastructure projects in the region. Speaking during an inspection of ongoing federal road and bridge projects in Ebonyi […]

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Prominent Nigerians including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Defence Minister Christopher Musa, senior military officers, General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd) and political leaders on Thursday underscored the importance of documentation, collective national responsibility, and sustained military professionalism in the fight against terrorism during the unveiling of a new book titled “Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency Operations in North […]

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The All Progressives Congress has declared Senator Solomon Adeola as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 general election in Ogun State. The Chairman of the election committee for the governorship primary of the party, Hon Wale Ohu, announced this on Thursday night, at the APC secretariat in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, having received […]

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The UEFA Technical Observer Group on Thursday named Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers as the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League Player of the Season.

This follows the conclusion of the competition on Wednesday night in Turkey.

Recall that Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 to win this season’s UEFA Europa League.

However, apart from Rogers, other players have won some individual awards.

Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi was named UEFA Europa League Revelation of the Season for his impressive display.

Aston Villa’s Emiliano Buendia was named Hankook Player of the Match after scoring one goal and setting up another during the final.

Nottingham Forest’s Igor Jesus and Ludogorets’ Petar Stanić both won the award for the top scorers in the Europa League after finishing with seven goals each to their names.

Europa League: All award winners after Aston Villa triumph

Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Thursday set a new record in football after winning the Saudi Pro League with his club.

Recall that Al-Nassr were confirmed champions following a 4-2 win against relegation battlers Damac.

Ronaldo was on the scoresheet, as his brace helped Jorge Jesus’ side secure the title ahead of rivals Al-Hilal.

His teammate Sadio Mane opened the scoring in the first half, before second-half goals by Kingsley Coman and Ronaldo’s double sealed the victory for Al-Nassr.

However, according to Marca, Ronaldo is now the only player to win the top scorer award at least once and the league title in four different countries.

The Portugal forward did it during his time at Manchester United in England, Real Madrid in Spain, Juventus in Italy, and now Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

The 41-year-old will now prepare to lead his home country, Portugal, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament starting next month.

Cristiano Ronaldo sets new record in football after winning Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr

Raphael Onyedika has won the 2025/26 Belgian Pro League title with Club Brugge, DAILY POST reports.

Club Brugge clinched the title after playing out a 2-2 draw with KV Mechelen on Thursday night.

Onyedika has now the league title twice with one of  Belgium’s most successful sides.

DAILY POST recalled the defensive midfielder was part of Brugge’s title winning squad in the 2023/24 season.

Ivan Leko’s side have also  qualified automatically for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase.

Onyedika has been tipped to leave Club Brugge this summer. after four years.

Belgium: Onyedika wins second league title with Club Brugge

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has confirmed an oil spill in the Bonny Channel area of Rivers State following a collision involving two vessels.

The agency disclosed that the incident occurred around Latitude 4.512375 and Longitude 7.189429, resulting in oil pollution within the affected marine corridor.

NIMASA’s Deputy Director and Head of Public Relations, Osagie Edward, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos.

According to Edward, the Deep Blue Forward Operating Base in Bonny received a distress alert at about 11:30 a.m. concerning the collision.

He identified the vessels involved as MV Valparaiso, a Singapore-flagged container ship with IMO Number 9433054, and MT Lady Martina, a Nigerian-flagged tanker transporting petroleum products.

Edward said the Deep Blue Base swiftly deployed 10 armed operatives aboard interceptor boat DB 214 to the scene for emergency response operations.

He added that five crew members onboard MT Lady Martina sustained different degrees of injuries during the incident.

The injured victims were reportedly evacuated to the sickbay at the Forward Operating Base in Bonny, where they received immediate medical attention.

“Following the collision, MT Lady Martina drifted ashore and is currently aground along the Bonny Channel.

“MV Valparaiso also remains grounded at the Bonny Inner Anchorage pending damage assessment and further investigation,” Edward stated.

He further disclosed that shipping company MAERSK had formally notified the agency about the incident.

Edward said the Director-General of NIMASA, Dayo Mobereola, had ordered a comprehensive investigation into both the immediate and underlying causes of the collision.

According to him, the agency has also activated a Situation Monitoring Room to coordinate emergency response activities and monitor developments surrounding the incident.

Mobereola was said to have visited Rivers State personally to inaugurate the monitoring room and supervise ongoing response efforts.

The NIMASA boss also directed the agency’s Marine Environment Management Department to immediately commence an Environmental Impact Assessment of the affected area.

He urged relevant officials to take urgent steps to contain the Tier One oil sheen and minimise damage to the marine environment.

NIMASA confirms oil spill after vessel collision, five injured

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to adhere to the significant ruling delivered by Justice M.G. Umar of the Federal High Court on Thursday, which invalidated its deadline for political parties.

CUPP stated that the ruling had transformed the electoral landscape for the upcoming 2027 general elections.

The Nigerian political parties called on INEC to promptly comply with the court’s decision by revising its timetable to reflect the judgment.

CUPP remarked in a statement signed by Chief Peter Ameh, its Acting National Chairman that, “The court’s decisions have broadened the democratic framework by providing political parties with increased flexibility in managing their internal matters.”

DAILY POST also reports that key aspects of the ruling include the allowance for politicians who have lost primary elections to switch to another party and still be validly replaced as candidates, the annulment of the 21-day party registration requirement, the exemption of substitution primaries from stringent Electoral Act deadlines, and the confirmation that INEC cannot impose specific dates for internal party activities or unilaterally reduce submission and publication periods.

Ameh stated, “We commend the Federal High Court for this forward-thinking and constitutionally aligned ruling. INEC must promptly comply with this decision and adjust its timetable accordingly.

“Any move to appeal this ruling will only lead to unnecessary confusion, diminish public trust, and compromise the integrity of the 2027 general elections.”

Chief Ameh further revealed that 14 political parties have agreed to announce extended election timetables to accommodate new defectors and ensure a more inclusive nomination process in accordance with the court’s ruling.

The parties underscored that the judgment enhances internal democracy, fosters party independence, and safeguards the rights of aspirants and candidates.

2027: Obey court order, revise election timetable immediately – CUPP to INEC

A heated exchange unfolded on News Central TV on Thursday, May 21, 2026, as human rights activist and Founder of TAF Africa, Dr. Jake Epelle, strongly disagreed with comments made by PDP chieftain Collins Ordu regarding the political rift involving Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

Epelle, while responding to Ordu during the live interview, said his comments were not driven by hatred for Wike, stressing that he still acknowledged the minister’s contributions in some areas.

“Let me tell you that I don’t hate Wike. Wike, he has his own good side. As a matter of fact, what you don’t even know is that Wike signed the second policy that I did, the first policy, the albinism policy. So I owe him gratitude,” Epelle stated.

The activist, however, challenged claims that Governor Fubara was ungrateful to Wike, arguing that several political figures who previously supported Wike eventually fell out with him.

“Talking about gratitude you mentioned, Fubara wasn’t grateful. Can I take you down memory lane? The former governor of Rivers State, Odili, was grateful, was gracious to Wike, made him SA. Wike disappointed him. Goodluck Jonathan and the wife made him minister. Amaechi made him chief of staff. How grateful was he to Amaechi?” he asked.

Epelle further alleged that Wike no longer maintained relationships with many of the political figures who contributed to his rise in politics. “Everybody that has helped Wike to climb, everybody, today, Wike is against them, and not even in talking terms. Who is more an ingrate in comparison to Fubara?” he said.

According to him, Governor Fubara had endured intense political pressure since assuming office. “Fubara had taken a lot that even me, I would not take. As a matter of fact, what I think he should have done a long time ago is to resign from his position as the governor of Rivers State, because he was totally, absolutely ungovernable. They made life miserable for that young man,” Epelle stated.

He also rejected claims that Wike alone was responsible for Fubara’s emergence as governor, insisting that the mandate came from the people of Rivers State. “It wasn’t Wike who voted him. It was the people of Rivers State that voted him. It was the people of Rivers State that gave him mandate. It was not even the president, Bola Tinubu,” he added.

Epelle also responded to claims that Rivers State only recently experienced instability, arguing that political unrest existed during Wike’s administration as governor. “You talk about peace not being in Rivers State. During the times of Wike, there was anarchy. But because he’s almost a tyrant, he was able to contend some of them the way and manner he wanted,” he said.

He concluded by cautioning against turning public discussions into personal attacks while reiterating his respect for Ordu despite their disagreement. “So don’t come on national television and we want to wash our dirty linen. Again, I respect him. As an elder statesman, I’m not here to abuse him. No, I’m stating the obvious,” Epelle said.