The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has described as fake the results of its primary elections held in parts of Enugu State on Friday, circulating in the social media. The national leadership of the party however, said that the NDC conducted successful, free and fair primaries across the state. Speaking with newsmen on…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general election. The result was announced on Wednesday night in a statement shared on the partyโs official X page, which declared that Atiku defeated former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and former banker Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been declared winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary in Edo. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Dr Mabel Adinkwu, announced the result on Tuesday in Benin. Adinkwu said a total of 32,263 party members were registered for the primary. According to her, Abubakar polled 17,729 votes…
Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has accused political thugs of violently attacking her and other party officials during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primaries in Abuja, describing the incident as a โpremeditated ambushโ and warning that political thuggery must not be allowed to replace democracy. In a statement posted on her…
The Managing Director of Nigeria Health Watch, Mrs Vivianne Ihekweazu, has welcomed the Senateโs decision to increase funding for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), describing it as a critical development for Nigeriaโs healthcare system. Ihekweazu made the remarks in Abuja on Tuesday while reacting to the Senateโs passage of the National Health Act…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a detailed timetable for its activities ahead of Nigeriaโs 2027 general elections, providing a roadmap for its internal nomination process. The document, endorsed by National Organising Secretary Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, outlines deadlines for the sale and submission of forms, as well as schedules for primaries and appeals across…
Senator David Umahi, Nigeriaโs Minister of Works, has commended Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru for supporting his son, Osborne Umahi, who won the APC chairmanship ticket for Ohaozara Local Government Area. Speaking on Monday in Uburu, his hometown, Umahi described the governorโs backing as an uncommon display of integrity and loyalty, following Osborneโs victory in…
A Federal High Court in south-western Nigeria has set aside the Peoples Democratic Partyโs governorship primary election in Ekiti State, declaring the process invalid and ordering a fresh contest. Justice Babs Kuewumi gave the ruling on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti while delivering judgement in a case brought by PDP governorship aspirant Funsho Ayeni against the party…
Dr. Oladipupo Fasan, Head of Cardiology at the National Hospital, Abuja, has called for the strengthening of Nigeriaโs Primary Health Care (PHC) system to effectively tackle cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Fasan made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on World Heart Day, observed annually on September 29. This yearโs theme…
Nigeria has channelled more than โฆ192 billion into primary healthcare facilities over the past five years under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), as authorities seek to strengthen the countryโs fragile health system. Speaking after a National Health Financing Policy Dialogue in Abuja, Dr Muyi Aina, head of the National Primary Health Care Development…
