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 Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu has clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for Ogun Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general election, trouncing former Governor Ibikunle Amosun and Senator Olugbenga Obadara, others in a direct primary conducted via the Option A4 system.

The primary, held peacefully across the six local government areas of the district, on Monday saw party members queue behind the photographs of their preferred aspirants in an open field . The exercise recorded a massive turnout with no reports of violence or rancour.

Results announced by the presiding officer, Hon. Obafemi Onakoya, at Centenary Hall, Ake, Abeokuta, showed Senator Salisu amassing 85,804 votes to emerge the party’s flag bearer. Senator Ibikunle Amosun polled 146 votes, while Senator Olugbenga Obadara secured 439 votes. Hon. Adebola Sofela got 49, Hon. Muraino Banjoko 83, and Dr. Emmanuel Soyoola scored zero. Sofola, Banjoko, and Soyoola had stepped down before the primary.

The Option A4 mode allowed accredited party members to physically line up behind the candidate of their choice in full public view, a process hailed by stakeholders as reinforcing internal democracy.

In Odeda Local Government, Senator Salisu swept Itesi Ward 2, the home ward of Senator Obadara, with 658 votes to Obadara’s 11. In Ewekoro, he recorded landslide wins: 715 votes at Arigbajo Ward 3, 701 at Itori Ward 4, and 753 at Obada Ward 10. At Oke-Aro/Ibaragun Ward 7 in Ifo Local Government, Salisu garnered 1,872 votes against Obadara’s 6.

Senator Salisu cast his own vote at Ward 10, Opeji, in Odeda LGA, alongside party faithful.

A ward leader in Ifo, Alhaji Ganiyu Oladipupo, described the primary as the most transparent he had witnessed. “The process was smooth. There was no intimidation, no vote-buying — just pure democratic expression. We thank President Tinubu and Governor Abiodun for allowing internal democracy to thrive,” he said.

In Abeokuta South, former councillor Mrs. Funmilayo Adeoti said the experience rekindled her faith in the party. “I voted at Ward 5. Everything was orderly. Senator Salisu is our choice. No violence, no shouting — just progressives doing the right thing.”

Party leaders present included Executive Chairman of Obafemi Owode, Hon. Amb. Ogunsola Adesina Lanre, alongside Rt. Hon. Tunji Egbetokun at Ajebo Ward; Odeda LG Chairman, Dr. Folasade Adeyemo, at Ward 7, Obantoko; and Ifo LG Chairman at Agbado Ward 4. The Director-General of Salisu’s campaign council, Engr. Babatunde Adesina, voted in Obafemi-Owode.

Reacting after casting his vote, an elated Senator Salisu thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dapo Abiodun, party leaders, electoral officials, security agencies, and the members for the peaceful conduct. “Today, I stood with my fellow progressives. You queued under the sun, casting your votes with hope. I am humbled by the trust you place in me. No rancour, no chaos — just committed progressives standing for what is right,” he said.

Political watchers say the smooth Option A4 direct primary signals the APC’s resolve to deepen internal democracy ahead of the 2027 polls.

Governor Hope Uzodimma has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Imo West Senatorial District, Orlu Zone, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The declaration was made at the party’s collation headquarters in Orlu Local Government Area by the Chairman and Returning Officer of the National Assembly APC Primary Election Committee for Imo State, Rear Admiral Williams Kayode (rtd).

Announcing the results, Kayode disclosed that Governor Uzodimma recorded a sweeping victory with a total of 230,464 votes garnered across the twelve local government areas of Orlu Zone.

His closest challenger, former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, secured 1,098 votes.

The outcome of the primary election further underscores Governor Uzodimma’s strong political influence within the zone and the overwhelming support he enjoys among party faithful ahead of the 2027 polls.

Senator Sunday Marshall Katung has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Kaduna South Senatorial District primary election, defeating former Senator Danjuma Tella Laah and Michael Auta in a keenly contested exercise held across the eight local government areas of the district.

The returning officer for the election, Prof. John Laah of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, announced the results at the collation centre at the Jema’a Local Government Secretariat on Monday, declaring the exercise free, fair and peaceful.

According to him, the election was conducted across Kagarko, Sanga, Kauru, Zangon Kataf, Kaura, Jema’a, Jaba and Kachia local government areas, with delegates casting their votes for the three aspirants.

Katung polled 7,453 votes, while Laah scored 1,370 votes and Michael Ayuba Auta came third with 878 votes.

Prof. Laah, while announcing the final figures, commended party stakeholders, security agencies and delegates for ensuring a peaceful and orderly process across the senatorial district.

With the result, Senator Katung has secured the APC ticket to represent Kaduna South Senatorial District in the forthcoming general election.

Speaking with journalists shortly after the announcement of results, the Executive Chairman of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, Joseph Bege Gaiya, described the outcome as a true reflection of the wishes of the grassroots.

He said the conduct of the exercise and the eventual outcome demonstrated the strength of internal democracy within the party, stressing that the process had further reinforced public confidence in the political direction of the APC in the area.

Also, another returning officer, Samira Jibrin, announced the results of the Kaduna Central Senatorial election, with Shehu Sani scoring 9,105 votes to emerge winner.

Other contestants, Yusuf Zailani, scored 1,021 votes, while Shettima Yerima, who withdrew from the race, scored 1,253 votes.

Addressing journalists at his Kaduna home, Shehu Sani thanked President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani for their support.

“There is no better representation of the people of Kaduna State than me being their lawmaker and Uba Sani being the governor,” he said.

He also thanked his constituents for giving him the chance to represent them for a second time.

“I also thank Yerima Shettima for stepping down from the race. And those who did not step down, we should join hands to move the party forward,” he added.

He noted that many things were confronting the nation, including poverty and unemployment.

Marshall Katung, Shehu Sani win APC Senatorial primaries in Kaduna 

Former Editor-in-Chief of the defunct Daily Times and the Nigerian Tribune, Tola Adeniyi, has said that leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, brought bandits into Nigeria.

Adeniyi made this revelation in an interview on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund Obilo.

“All the leaders of the APC, all their prominent leaders said it publicly that they invited bandits into this country to drive away former president Goodluck Jonathan.

“So the bandits we have, by their own ambition, were created, enhanced and influenced by the APC. That’s why some APC leaders or their agents will say bandits are our brothers when they repent, we will re-absolve them.

“They told us that they brought bandits. They told us that when bandits needed women, they went to Chibok and gave them 360 girls. There was no way 360 girls would be taken away from anywhere on earth without government involvement. It’s not possible.

“We had the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha several times being quoted that when insurgency lasts more than a week, government has a hand in it,” he said.

APC leaders invited bandits ravaging Nigeria – Adeniyi

Dele Oye, Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics LTD/GTE, has stated that Nigeria’s credit deficit exceeding N130 trillion is hindering the growth of 39 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the nation. In a statement, Oye described the widening gap between the financing needs of small businesses and the capacity […]

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Galatasaray and their star striker, Victor Osimhen met Turkey President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday night.

This was in continuation of their  championship festivities which took them to the Presidential Dolmabahçe Working Office.

Osimhen took the opportunity to convey his appreciation to the president.

The Galatasaray delegation, headed by club president, Dursun Aydın Özbek and manager, Okan Buruk, was welcomed by Erdoğan in celebration of their triumph.

Osimhen was one of the key players as The Lion clinched a fourth consecutive title with one match remaining, netting fifteen goals and providing five assists in twenty-two appearances.

During the ceremony, the Nigerian international shared a brief message directed at president Erdoğan, expressing his gratitude for the invitation and the privilege of being welcomed at the presidential office.

Osimhen stated, “Thank you very much for receiving us. It is always a great pleasure to be in your presence.

“As our president mentioned, we must secure the cup to meet you in person.”

Osimhen returned to Galatasaray on a permanent deal last summer after a fruitful loan period, signing a four-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2029.

What Victor Osimhen told Turkey president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during meeting

Head coach of the Brazil national team, Carlo Ancelotti, has revealed his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Under Ancelotti’s guidance, the Seleção is set to enter the tournament as one of the leading contenders once again.

This will mark the legendary Italian manager’s debut in a World Cup, and he bears the significant responsibility of restoring Brazil to the pinnacle of international football, a feat not achieved since they last lifted the trophy in Korea-Japan 2002, over twenty years ago.

With prominent players like Vinicius Jr., Raphinha and Bruno Guimarães, and uncertainties regarding Neymar’s fitness, Brazil aspires to secure its sixth World Cup title.

Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup

Goalkeepers

Alisson — Liverpool (Premier League)

Ederson — Fenerbahçe (Süper Lig)

Weverton — Grêmio (Brasileirão)

Defenders

Alex Sandro – Flamengo (Brasileirão)

Bremer – Juventus (Serie A)

Danilo – Flamengo (Brasileirão)

Douglas Santos – Zenit (Russian Premier League)

Gabriel Magalhães – Arsenal (Premier League)

Ibañez – Al Ahli (Saudi Pro League)

Léo Pereira – Flamengo (Brasileirão)

Marquinhos – PSG (Ligue 1)

Wesley – Roma (Serie A)

Midfielders

Bruno Guimarães – Newcastle United (Premier League)

Casemiro – Manchester United (Premier League)

Danilo – Botafogo (Brasileirão)

Fabinho – Al Ittihad (Saudi Pro League)

Lucas Paquetá – Flamengo (Brasileirão)

Forwards

Endrick – Lyon (Ligue 1)

Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal (Premier League)

Igor Thiago – Brentford (Premier League)

Luiz Henrique – Zenit (Russian Premier League)

Matheus Cunha – Manchester United (Premier League)

Neymar – Santos (Brasileirão)

Raphinha – Barcelona (LaLiga)

Rayan – Bournemouth (Premier League)

Vinicius Júnior – Real Madrid (LaLiga)

World Cup 2026: Brazil coach, Carlo Ancelotti announces squad for tournament [Full list]

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