Adamu Abubakar, son of former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election for Chanchaga Federal Constituency in Niger State. The primary election was held on Saturday. The Returning Officer, Mr Dan Islam, said Abubakar polled 30,650 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Nmaa […]
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, is set to declare open the Board of Directors meeting of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA).
The three-day high-level gathering, scheduled for May 18–20, 2026, hosted by the Nigerian Ports Authority in Lagos, will bring together top maritime leaders and port administrators from across West and Central Africa to deliberate on the future of ports and regional maritime development.
With the theme, “Ports of the Future: Combining Logistical Resilience with Inclusive Community Development,” discussions will centre on strengthening port infrastructure, building resilient logistics systems, enhancing regional collaboration, and ensuring port growth translates into tangible socio-economic benefits for host communities.
Ahead of the meeting, Managing Director of NPA and chief host, Abubakar Dantsoho the first Nigerian to serve as President of PMAWCA described the gathering as a critical platform for shaping the future of ports in the sub-region.
According to him, the meeting offers maritime leaders and stakeholders an opportunity to reaffirm the strategic role of ports in driving global trade and economic development.
“The meeting affords us all, as Chief Executives and stakeholders, the platform to reiterate the pivotal role that ports play in shaping the future of humanity,” he said.
Dantsoho noted that ports remain gateways to prosperity, linking nations to international markets while serving as engines of economic integration and sustainable growth.
“With ports serving as gateways of prosperity and linking nations to the international community, their demonstrated leadership in advancing sustainable development goals cannot be overemphasized,” he added.
He further stressed that the sustainability of the global economy is closely tied to the resilience and efficiency of ports, particularly those in the West and Central African region.
The NPA boss assured participants of a conducive atmosphere for meaningful engagements capable of producing ideas and policy directions that will strengthen maritime cooperation and regional development.
The meeting is expected to feature deliberations on port security, infrastructure development, trade connectivity, and emerging strategies for building future-ready ports amid evolving global challenges.
It also reinforces Nigeria’s growing leadership within the regional maritime sector, coming on the heels of the country’s successful hosting of the 43rd PMAWCA Annual Council and Managing Directors’ Roundtable in 2023.
Deliberations during the meeting will also include reviews of PMAWCA midterm committee activities and broader discussions on advancing collaboration among member ports.
Oyetola Leads Port Resilience Discussions As NPA Hosts African Leaders is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
The member representing Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency, Henry Okojie, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the 2027 general elections after emerging unopposed at the party’s primaries.
Okojie, who chairs the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream), was affirmed as the party’s candidate following the exercise in Edo State, where no other aspirant contested the seat.
The primaries took place across all wards in the federal constituency, and the result was declared at Ubiaja by the returning officer, Mr. Ambrose Ayewoh.
His emergence is seen by party stakeholders as a reflection of growing confidence in his representation and influence within the constituency and the ruling party in Edo State.
Okojie, who was first elected into the House of Representatives in 2023, has remained a prominent voice on energy and petroleum sector reforms in the National Assembly, particularly through his leadership of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream).
His unopposed return ticket comes amid ongoing efforts by the APC leadership in Edo State to consolidate party structures following the emergence of Governor Monday Okpebholo and ahead of the next general election cycle.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the media unit of Okojie’s office, the lawmaker was quoted as thanking party members and constituents for what he described as their continued trust and support, promising to intensify efforts at delivering democratic dividends to the people.
“Today (Saturday), I am deeply humbled and honoured to emerge victorious in the APC primary election. I sincerely thank the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, and our great party, the All Progressives Congress, for the confidence reposed in me to fly the party’s flag in the forthcoming election to return to the National Assembly.
“I thank Mr President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his fatherly role in steering the affairs of this party.
“My profound appreciation also goes to the leaders of our party, members, supporters, and the good people of our constituency for your trust, encouragement, and overwhelming support throughout this process.
“This victory is not mine alone; it belongs to all of us who believe in purposeful leadership, unity, progress, and effective representation.
“I remain committed to serving our people with dedication, loyalty, and integrity. Together, we will continue to build a stronger future for our constituency and uphold the ideals of our great party,” he said.
The federal lawmaker further praised the conduct of the APC primaries across the nine federal constituencies in Edo State, describing the exercise as peaceful and orderly.
He urged party supporters and residents of the state to remain law-abiding and continue to support the APC as preparations begin for the 2027 polls.
Okojie Secures APC Ticket For Reps In Edo is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
The House of Representatives primaries election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State has been thrown into controversy following the rejection of the result by one of the contestants, Auwalu Musa Daura.
Auwalu, who contested against Yusuf Buhari, dismissed the outcome of the primary election, alleging that the process did not comply with established APC guidelines.
The election, held on Saturday, was declared in favour of Yusuf Buhari, who was announced as the party’s candidate after reportedly polling 17,342 votes against Auwalu’s 480 votes.
However, Auwalu faulted the conduct of the exercise, claiming that several participants involved in the voting process were not registered members of the APC. He insisted that the exercise fell short of due process and internal party standards.
According to him, the irregularities observed during the primary undermined the credibility of the result, making it unacceptable.
Auwalu had earlier resisted calls for a consensus arrangement in favour of Yusuf Buhari, insisting on participating in the contest despite reported party-level efforts to streamline the process.
The development has sparked tension within the constituency, as stakeholders await the party’s official response to the allegations raised by the aggrieved aspirant.
Meanwhile, Yusuf Buhari had earlier described the primary as peaceful and credible, urging dissatisfied aspirants to seek redress through appropriate party or legal channels.
He also expressed confidence in his political future, stating that his ambition is driven by a desire to promote youth inclusion and development in the constituency.
The APC leadership is yet to issue an official reaction to the rejection of the primary results.
APC Primaries: Daura Rejects Buhari’s Victory, Alleges Irregularities is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Former Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Prof. Claudius Daramola’s son, Dr. Olumuyiwa Daramola, has defeated the incumbent member representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jimi Odimayo, in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election held on Saturday. Daramola, a new entrant into the race, recorded a landslide victory with […]
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HEIRS Holdings Founder and Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has said young Africans need an enabling environment to fulfill their potential, not handouts. He made the charge to a room of heads of state, investors, and global business leaders, including French President, Emmanuel Macron, and Kenyan President, William Ruto, at the 2026 Africa Forward Summit in […]
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Many households use air fresheners to deal with cooking smells and stuffy rooms, especially during the rainy season. But with the rising cost of household products, more people
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An aspirant in the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primary election for the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency, Okoriko Abah, has rejected the outcome of the exercise, insisting that no valid primary election was conducted across the constituency.
Abah made his position known in a statement issued on Sunday morning to his supporters and members of the Enone Dream Team 2027.
According to him, what took place during the APC primary election on Saturday could not be described as a democratic process, alleging that electoral materials were never distributed to wards, local government areas, or the constituency collation centre in Okpoga.
“What transpired during the House of Representatives primary election yesterday was not a true reflection of democratic practice. Sadly, there was no real primary election conducted anywhere across the constituency,” he said.
“Electoral materials were not taken to the wards, Local Government Areas and Constituency Headquarters at Okpoga for party members to exercise their constitutional rights. What took place was merely the selection of a preferred candidate rather than a transparent and credible primary election.”
The APC aspirant said he understood the anger and disappointment among his supporters, noting that many party members invested time, energy, and resources believing the process would be free and fair.
Despite his grievances, Abah appealed to his supporters to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, warning against actions capable of undermining the peace and unity of the constituency.
He maintained that his political movement stands for fairness, justice, inclusion, and credible leadership.
Abah also expressed appreciation to youths, women, elders, stakeholders, ward coordinators, and support groups for standing by him throughout the process.
He further assured supporters that the struggle for credible leadership in the constituency would continue, stressing that political manipulation cannot permanently silence the will of the people.
The APC primary election in the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency was earlier marred by protests, allegations of irregularities, and claims of attempts to impose a preferred candidate.
Benue: ‘There was no election’ — Okoriko Abah rejects APC primaries in Enone
The Federal Government has launched a new National Policy on Alternative Learning Pathways to expand access to education for out-of-school children, youths and adults across the country.
The Director of Literacy and Development, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, NMEC, Dr John Edeh, disclosed this in Abuja.
Edeh, who also oversees the commission, said the policy, recently unveiled by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, was designed to close long-standing gaps within Nigeria’s non-formal education system.
He explained that the policy focuses on mainstreaming learners, improving certification processes and creating flexible pathways that allow beneficiaries to transition easily into higher education or vocational opportunities.
According to him, the policy compresses learning duration, enabling individuals who missed formal schooling to complete equivalent education within three to four years instead of spending over a decade in conventional school settings.
He described the initiative as a major reform capable of significantly reducing the country’s large population of out-of-school youths while also addressing unemployment, insecurity, banditry and other social challenges linked to illiteracy.
“The policy is simply addressing some of the main areas of mainstreaming. It talks about the certification, how a learner can easily migrate or mainstream into another level.
“The whole vision is to address the large number of out-of-school youth and children significantly.
“It will also ensure that the people are not only provided with education, but also empower them to reduce unemployment, insecurity, banditry, and all form of vices in the country.
“The policy is already operational, and stakeholders in the literacy and non-formal education sector must ensure strict compliance with its provisions,” he said.
Nigerian Govt unveils new education policy to address out-of-school crisis
The governments of Kaduna and Adamawa states have officially issued Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) for critical mini-grid project sites being developed by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
The approval serves as a bold and commendable step toward accelerating energy access and renewable energy deployment within their respective states.
The mini-grid project sites are being developed under the Federal Government’s Rural Electrification Agency’s (REA) Minimum Subsidy Tender (MST) program.
The approvals, which are granted within hours of engagements with REA, underscore a strong commitment by both state governments to enabling infrastructure deployment, supporting private sector participation, and removing the administrative bottlenecks that often delay project implementation.
Speaking on the development, the managing director of the REA, Abba Aliyu, commended both governors for their exceptional responsiveness and proactive leadership.
He noted that such decisive actions send a powerful signal to investors, developers, and financing institutions about the readiness of states to support large-scale electrification projects.
DAILY POST reports that MST program is a key deployment framework under the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), designed to accelerate electrification in pre-selected, underserved communities with strong economic growth potential through a competitive, private sector-led tender process.
Under this framework, communities are identified, verified, and sensitized by the REA, while developers compete for the capital grant support required to deploy sustainable mini-grid infrastructure.
The program is being rolled out in phases, with the first phase prioritizing over 163 sites across multiple states, including Abia, Anambra, Bauchi, Cross River, Kano, Niger, Ondo, Ogun, Plateau, and Kebbi.
To improve operational efficiency, encourage economies of scale, and strengthen long-term sustainability, sites are packaged into state-based lots. Collectively, the program is expected to deploy approximately 213.436 MWp of solar PV capacity across participating communities.
In Kaduna State, land titles were secured for the Trapco site in Chikun LGA, which targets 3,100 projected connections with a 2.0 MWp capacity, and the Makarfi 1 site in Makarfi LGA, aiming for 4,000 projected connections with a 4.0 MWp capacity.
Similarly, in Adamawa State, Certificates of Occupancy were issued for three major interconnected mini-grid sites currently under development.
These include Kofare in Yola South LGA, which features 19,220 projected connections and an 8.0 MWp solar capacity; Mbamba in Yola South LGA, with 2,282 projected connections and a 0.8 MWp capacity; and Saminaka in Fufore LGA, offering 4,660 projected connections and a 2.5 MWp capacity.
Two Nigerian states key into mini-grid projects to electrify 33,262 homes