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  • Jigawa Speaker Dangyatin emerges APC consensus candidate for Miga 2027 polls

    Jigawa Speaker Dangyatin emerges APC consensus candidate for Miga 2027 polls

    Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the Miga State Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.

    The APC representative from the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, Usman Dange, announced this while addressing journalists after the conclusion of the party’s primary elections conducted across the 30 state constituencies in Jigawa State.

    Speaking shortly after his affirmation, Dangyatin pledged to sustain efforts towards initiating projects, programmes and legislation aimed at improving the social and economic wellbeing of people in his constituency and the state at large.

    He also assured party members and supporters of continued cordial relations between the legislative and executive arms of government to ensure the successful implementation of Governor Umar Namadi’s 12-point agenda, which he described as beneficial to the people of the state.

    According to him, the APC-led administration in the state remains committed to transforming Jigawa into a more prosperous and developed state.

    Dangyatin further expressed appreciation to APC stakeholders and supporters in Miga Constituency for reposing confidence in him to contest the 2027 election.

    Reacting to the outcome of the State Assembly primaries, the Jigawa APC chairman, Ahmed Mailing MK, described the exercise as peaceful and successful, noting that it followed the same process earlier adopted during the National Assembly primaries.

    He said the successful conduct of the primaries had further strengthened the party’s confidence in securing victory for Bola Ahmed Tinubu and winning all elective positions in Jigawa State during the 2027 general elections.

    The APC chairman also commended the party’s primary election committee from the national headquarters, Governor Umar Namadi, party stakeholders and members for their contributions towards the success of the exercise.

    Jigawa Speaker Dangyatin emerges APC consensus candidate for Miga 2027 polls

  • Yemi Elebuibon urges govt to support cultural artists

    Yemi Elebuibon urges govt to support cultural artists

    Renowned Ifa priest and cultural custodian, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, has called on government at all levels to actively recognize and support cultural artists working to preserve Yoruba heritage. Speaking at the 2026 annual lecture held in his honour at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Elebuibon said it was important to celebrate icons during their […]

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  • FrieslandCampina shareholders approve N1/share dividend as PBT jumps 566% to N32.7bn

    FrieslandCampina shareholders approve N1/share dividend as PBT jumps 566% to N32.7bn

    FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC has returned to profitability in 2025, recording a 566 per cent increase in profit before tax to N32.7 billion as the company navigated macroeconomic challenges through operational efficiency, market expansion and cost optimisation strategies. The company disclosed its financial performance during its 53rd Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Tuesday, […]

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  • Zero-tariff policy to boost Nigerian exports to China — Envoy

    Zero-tariff policy to boost Nigerian exports to China — Envoy

    The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has said China’s newly introduced zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries with diplomatic relations with Beijing will boost Nigerian agricultural exports to the Chinese market and strengthen economic ties between both countries. The Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria and Cultural Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy, Yang Jianxing, […]

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  • U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos land in Abidjan for Guinea showdown 

    U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos land in Abidjan for Guinea showdown 

    Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire ahead of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Guinea.

    The contingent traveled aboard Asky Airlines from Lagos with a stopover in Lomé, Togo, before landing at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan.

    The players and their officials are lodged at Seen Hotel, Abidjan.

    Guinea will host the first leg at their makeshift home ground in Abidjan on Saturday.

    Both teams will clash in the reverse fixture at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne next week Saturday.

    The overall winners will advance to the main tournament in Morocco later in the year.

    U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos land in Abidjan for Guinea showdown 

  • Poverty, cause of insecurity in the North — Tijjani Ramalan

    Poverty, cause of insecurity in the North — Tijjani Ramalan

    The Executive Chairman, Liberty Media Group, Dr Tijjani Ramalan, has identified poverty as the root cause of insecurity in the Northern part of Nigeria a situation he said terrorists use as opportunity to recruit members. Dr Ramalan stated this in Abuja while addressing a press conference as a prelude to the 2nd Liberty Symposium being […]

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  • Female police officer, pedestrian killed in Gombe truck crash

    Female police officer, pedestrian killed in Gombe truck crash

    A female police officer and another person have died after a truck crashed into shops at New Mile 3 Market along the Gombe–Yola highway on Wednesday.

    The truck, which was carrying bags of grain, reportedly lost control after suffering brake failure and slammed into roadside shops. Two other people, including the driver, were injured in the accident.

    Witnesses said the driver was coming from the Taraba area when the truck developed brake failure before crashing into traders, passersby and nearby shops.

    The Gombe State Police Command confirmed that the accident involved a DAF truck with registration number XH 122 GME, three motorcycles, pedestrians and several shops.

    Police spokesperson Buhari Abdullahi said early investigations showed that the driver was attempting to enter a filling station through a one-way route when the brakes failed.

    He said, “As a result of the accident, two persons, namely Woman Police Constable Sharifa Gaina, attached to the Communications Department of the Gombe State Command, and one unidentified male pedestrian, regrettably lost their lives, while two other persons, including the truck driver, sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment. The accident also caused damage to three motorcycles and some nearby shops.”

    Abdullahi added that the Commissioner of Police, Umar Ahmed Chuso, had warned motorists against violating traffic rules and advised drivers to ensure proper maintenance of their vehicles in order to avoid preventable accidents.

    Meanwhile, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya described the incident as heartbreaking and unfortunate, given the loss of lives and destruction caused by the crash.

    The governor expressed sympathy to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He also commended security personnel and emergency responders for their swift arrival at the scene.

    Yahaya further urged motorists, especially drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, to obey traffic regulations and safety measures, stressing that careful driving remains essential in preventing avoidable road accidents.

    Female police officer, pedestrian killed in Gombe truck crash

  • Executive, parliament must collaborate to guarantee women’s inclusion — Hadiza Bala Usman

    Executive, parliament must collaborate to guarantee women’s inclusion — Hadiza Bala Usman

    The special adviser to the president on policy and coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, has said only sincere collaboration between the executive, the National Assembly, and public institutions could promote inclusion and women’s empowerment in the country. She made the declaration in her presentation at the 2026 Young Women’s Leadership Conference (YWLC) in Abuja. The conference […]

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  • UPDATED: Why I Withdrew From Rivers APC Governorship Primaries – Fubara

    UPDATED: Why I Withdrew From Rivers APC Governorship Primaries – Fubara

    Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Rivers State, saying the decision was taken in the interest of peace, stability and unity in the state.

    Fubara, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said his decision followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with family, friends and political associates.

    The governor described the move as difficult but necessary, stressing that leadership sometimes requires personal sacrifice for the collective good.

    “I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC gubernatorial primaries. I do so with a full heart and with a firm commitment to support whoever emerges as the candidate of our great party,” he stated.

    According to him, Rivers State must be placed above personal ambition, noting that the current political situation demands unity and restraint from all stakeholders.

    He also acknowledged the disappointment his supporters may feel, thanking them for their loyalty, sacrifices and unwavering support throughout his political journey.

    “Much has indeed been invested and much sacrificed along the way. But please know that your loyalty and trust were never in vain,” he added.

    Fubara, however, hinted at underlying pressures surrounding his decision, saying some issues were best left unsaid for the sake of peace.

    “As our elders say, not everything a hunter sees in the forest is spoken of in the marketplace. Some truths are best borne quietly, not out of fear, but out of wisdom and restraint for the sake of peace and a greater purpose,” he noted.

    He expressed appreciation to the APC leadership and President Bola Tinubu for their support, urging party faithful to remain united ahead of the elections.

    He further maintained that his withdrawal should not be interpreted as weakness, insisting it was a deliberate act of sacrifice for the good of the state.

    “Let it be clearly understood that I stepped aside not out of weakness, fear, or surrender, but out of conviction and sacrifice so that Rivers State may move forward in peace and unity,” he said.

    UPDATED: Why I Withdrew From Rivers APC Governorship Primaries – Fubara is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

  • Unity Cup: Zimbabwe reshuffle squad ahead Super Eagles clash 

    Unity Cup: Zimbabwe reshuffle squad ahead Super Eagles clash 

    The Warriors of Zimbabwe have replaced three players in their squad for the Unity Cup, DAILY POST reports.

    The trio of Tinotenda Kadewere, Divine Lunga, and Bill Antonio  pulled out from the squad due to different reasons.

    Kadewere is nursing an injury, while Lunga’s club, Mamelodi Sundowns will face Morocco’s AS FAR in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final this weekend.

    Antonio asked to be excused from the squad due to personal commitments.

    They have been replaced by Washington Navaya, Prosper Padera, and Isheanesu Mauchi.

    Zimbabwe will face the Super Eagles in the semi-final of the Unity Cup next week Tuesday.

    Unity Cup: Zimbabwe reshuffle squad ahead Super Eagles clash