Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has responded to recent comments by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, declaring that the former governor was once his political subordinate as well. Ganduje, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage, made the remarks in a statement issued on Friday through […]
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The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has affirmed a former secretary of the Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Wafarninyi Theman Dalatu, as its governorship candidate in the state.
The YPP affirmed Dalatu in Yola on Friday through a physical, person-to-person count of accredited party members from the 21 local government areas, who lined up to recognise him as the sole governorship aspirant at the Bridgewood Hotel in Jimeta.
The YPP National Secretary, Vidiyeno Bamaiyi, who led other national officers of the party to supervise the exercise, declared Dalatu as the affirmed governorship candidate of the party in Adamawa State, charging him to strengthen the party and ensure the success of its candidates in the different elections in 2027.
In his acceptance speech, Wafarninyi Dalatu said he nurtures the dream of reversing Adamawa State’s poverty index and ensuring prosperity for all through broad economic transformation.
Dalatu is a trained pharmacist who served as Adamawa State secretary of the APC between 2019 and 2023 and participated in the 2023 governorship primary of the APC.
Earlier, between 2011 and 2015, he served in the State House of Assembly as a member representing Hong State Constituency.
YPP names ex-APC secretary Dalatu as Adamawa guber candidate
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) on Friday formally presented Dr Esther Nkem Okereke as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, declaring its readiness to challenge and defeat both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). At the party’s presidential primary held in Abuja, the NRM leadership described […]
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Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has declared that the debate over who succeeds
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed owners of hotels and event centres in Abuja to deal only with the leaderships of political parties recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the current political season.
The administration also warned operators of such facilities against allowing illegal organisations to use their premises for gatherings, saying violators risk losing their property titles.
The directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka.
“For instance, in this political season, owners of event centres and hotels in particular must ensure that they only deal with INEC-recognised leadership of political parties in respect of the use of their facilities,” the statement said.
The FCTA noted that land allocated within the FCT is meant strictly for lawful activities and should not be used for gatherings capable of disrupting peace and security in the nation’s capital.
“Usage of event centres, hotels and other public buildings will now be closely monitored. This is aimed at ensuring that they are not used by illegal organisations for gatherings capable of disrupting the peace of the nation’s capital,” the statement added.
The administration urged owners of the affected facilities to verify the legality of organisations seeking to rent their venues and maintain proper records of all transactions.
It warned that failure to comply with the directive would result in sanctions, including the revocation of title documents for affected properties.
FCTA threatens sanctions over use of facilities by illegal political organisations
A suspected serial killer identified as Akaninyene has been arrested in Creektown, Odukpani LGA, Cross River State following intelligence reports linking him to the disappearance and murder of several persons in the community.
According to reports, security operatives, including men of the Nigerian Army and tactical special forces, tracked the suspect to a secluded hut inside a forest in Abanyama, Ukim Ita Community.
The suspect allegedly attempted to flee after trying to retrieve a weapon from the hut but was quickly apprehended by security operatives.
During a search of the hideout, operatives reportedly discovered eight shallow graves containing bodies buried without heads, with plantain crops planted over the graves to conceal them.
Akaninyene allegedly confessed during interrogation to killing about 30 people in the area. He also reportedly revealed that a female accomplice helped lure victims before they were killed.
The latest incident, said to have occurred on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, reportedly raised suspicion after residents heard cries and a struggle from the victim.
Community leaders and youths alerted authorities, leading to the operation that resulted in the suspect’s arrest.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, said the incident is still being investigated by the police.
Source:NigerDelta Insider
Prof. James Ene-Nwannaji has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ene-Nwannaji was declared winner of the party’s governorship primary election held on Friday, defeating other aspirants including Chief Chinyeaka Ohaa and Senator Gilbert Nnaji.
Announcing the outcome, the Secretary of the NDC in Enugu State, Dr. Sebastine Okafor, said the primary election was conducted across the 17 local government areas of the state in line with directives from the party’s national secretariat.
Okafor stated that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, monitored the exercise.
He also announced the winners of the party’s senatorial primary elections in the three senatorial zones of the state.
According to him, Dr. Chika Obetta emerged as the candidate for Enugu North Senatorial District, Dr. Mrs. Celelia Ikechukwu won the ticket for Enugu East Senatorial District, while Barr. Mrs. Ugochi Ohajekwe secured the party’s ticket for Enugu West Senatorial District.
The party further released names of some House of Representatives candidates.
Dr. Stephen Ugwoke emerged candidate for Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal Constituency, while Barr. Chimezie Nwodo won the ticket for Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency.
Barr. Kene Nnadi was announced as candidate for Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, Comrade Felix Ijegalu emerged for Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency, while Barr. Onyebuchi Nwabueze secured the ticket for Igboetiti/Uzo-Uwani Federal Constituency.
Okafor added that the remaining list of House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates would be released later.
Reacting to the outcome of the exercise, the NDC Chairman in Enugu State, Dr. Johnpaul Ani, described the primary election as peaceful and well organised.
Ani said the exercise was conducted in line with the party’s guidelines and the Electoral Act 2026.
According to him, the successful conduct of the primary election reflected the party’s readiness for the 2027 general elections.
He urged aspirants who did not emerge victorious to accept the outcome and work with the party ahead of the governorship election scheduled for January 2027.
BREAKING: 2027: Ene-Nwannaji emerges Enugu NDC guber candidate
President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, has mobilised all structures of
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Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has announced the appointment of Nkechi Runsewe as the new Human Resources Director of the company effective August 1, 2026. Mrs. Runsewe, who joins Nigerian Breweries from its parent company HEINEKEN, and replaces Grace Omo-Lamai, who will retire from the company on July 28, 2026, after nearly a decade of distinguished service and impactful leadership.
As Human Resources Director, Mrs. Runsewe will play a central role in translating Nigerian Breweries’ EverGreen 2030 strategy into execution by shaping the organisation’s design, leadership behaviours, workforce capabilities and performance systems to deliver sustained volume growth, cost discipline, and repeatable performance.
Commenting on the appointment, the Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Thibaut Boidin, said: “We are delighted to welcome Nkechi Runsewe to the Nigerian Breweries Management Team at a pivotal moment for our business. Nkechi brings deep expertise in talent management and a strong track record of driving high-performance cultures across geographies. Her leadership will be critical as we continue to build a future-ready organisation, strengthen our people capabilities and deliver our EverGreen 2030 ambitions.”
Runsewe joins us from HEINEKEN, bringing strong global experience in talent management and organisational development. As Global Head of Talent Management at HEINEKEN, she strengthened leadership pipelines across the business, significantly improving succession readiness and advancing performance and development frameworks across HEINEKEN operating companies.
Since joining HEINEKEN in September 2021, Nkechi Runsewe has built trusted partnerships across and beyond the People Function and strengthened global Communities of Practice and is recognized for her collaborative, pragmatic approach to continuous improvement, establishing a strong foundation for her team and successor. Prior to her current role, she served as Regional Talent Lead for Africa, Middle East, and Eastern Europe (AMEE) Region.
Previously, she held senior management and leadership roles at major organisations including Etisalat, M-Net Africa and Diageo providing multi-industry experience across Business Consulting, Media and Telecommunications, Financial Services and Consumer Goods.
Speaking on her appointment, Nkechi Runsewe said: “I am honoured to join Nigerian Breweries at such an important moment in its journey. The company’s strong legacy, combined with its forward-looking EverGreen 2030 strategy, presents a unique opportunity to build an even stronger, high-performing organisation. I look forward to working closely with our teams to strengthen our leadership capabilities, deepen our talent pipeline, and foster a culture where our people can thrive and deliver sustainable growth for the business”.
As the company transitions to new leadership in the Human Resources function, it also takes the opportunity to appreciate Grace Omo-Lamai, who will retire from Nigerian Breweries on July 28, 2026, after nearly a decade of distinguished service as Human Resources Director for her significant role in strengthening the company’s people agenda and culture. Under her leadership, Nigerian Breweries earned first-time Great Place To Work Silver recognition in 2021 and Top Employer Certification in Nigeria and Africa in 2026, alongside honors from Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, the International Coaching Federation Nigeria Chapter, HR People Magazine, and the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association.
Nigerian Breweries Plc appoints Nkechi Runsewe as Human Resources Director
Rangers General Manager, Amobi Ezeaku, has urged his players to put behind their league triumph and concentrate on the President Federation Cup.
The Flying Antelopes will do battle with Rivers United in the Round of 32 of the competition.
The encounter is billed for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Ezeaku warned his team to expect a tough match against the Port Harcourt-based side.
“Congratulations, boys, on winning the NPFL title. But you should put that behind you right now and focus on the next game, which is the Federation Cup Round of 32 match against Rivers United,” Ezeaku was quoted by Completesports.
“You know it’s going to be a tough game because they will throw everything into the match. We denied them the league title, so they will come fully prepared to win this one.”
Ezeaku said that the celebrations should not distract the team as they chase a domestic double.
“You must not allow your celebrations to be cut short. Is it a bad thing for us to win the double? So, all attention and focus should be geared towards the game.” he said.
President Federation Cup: Rangers chief tasks players to go for double