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COWA President to Lead “Walk for a Greener Nigeria” Climate Campaign in Abuja

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, will on Saturday, May 16, 2026, lead a climate advocacy campaign tagged “Walk for a Greener Nigeria” in Abuja, as part of efforts aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and climate awareness across the country. The advocacy walk, scheduled to commence from the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, is expected to attract members of the association, environmental advocates, community leaders, volunteers, and other stakeholders committed to ecological sustainability. The initiative forms part of COWA’s broader Green Borders sustainability programme, designed to encourage grassroots participation in environmental protection through advocacy, public engagement, and community-based interventions. The campaign comes on the heels of the association’s recent nationwide “1,000 Trees in One Hour” exercise, which mobilised participants across d...
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APC Warns Aspirants Against Violence, Anti-Party Activities Ahead of 2027 Primaries

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has warned aspirants seeking elective positions on the party’s platform to maintain discipline and embrace peaceful conduct ahead of the 2027 party primaries. Yilwatda, in a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Toki in Abuja said the ruling party would not tolerate any act capable of disrupting the primaries, stressing that offenders risk suspension and other disciplinary actions. According to him, aspirants and their supporters must avoid violence, unrest, anti-party activities, and any attempt to undermine the integrity of the process. The APC chairman stated that the party remained committed to conducting transparent, credible, democratic, and peaceful primaries across the country, adding that internal democracy remains central to the party’s growth and national acceptance. He noted that while contests natur...
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Chief Joseph Obekpa Emerges Chairman of Okam Development Forum, Abuja

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Okam Development Forum (ODF), Abuja, has elected a new Executive Committee to steer the affairs of the association, with Chief Joseph O. Obekpa, the Ojema I of Orokam, emerging as Chairman. The election took place during the Forum’s 269th meeting held in Abuja, where members unanimously endorsed the new leadership team for a new tenure in line with the constitution of the association. The immediate past Executive Committee, led by Chief Emmanuel Owoicho Ameh, the Och’Obache I of Orokam, was formally dissolved after successfully completing its four-year tenure. Members of the Forum commended the outgoing leadership for its dedication, unity, and developmental contributions during its time in office. In his inaugural address, Chief Obekpa expressed profound gratitude to members for the confidence reposed in him, describing his emergence as a call to service, responsibility, and collective progress. “It is with deep humility and a profound sen...
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Haske's Confidence Signals Early Positioning Ahead of APC Primaries

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The remarks by Abdulrahman Bashir Haske after the screening exercise reveal more than routine optimism; they provide insight into the political calculations, internal dynamics, and strategic messaging currently shaping the build-up to the All Progressives Congress primaries. Screening Exercise as a Legitimacy Test By emphasizing that he had “fulfilled all necessary requirements” and successfully submitted his credentials, Hasky appears focused on projecting legitimacy and preparedness.  In Nigerian party politics, screening exercises are often viewed as the first major hurdle for aspirants, and successfully scaling that stage allows candidates to present themselves as serious contenders. His comments suggest an attempt to reassure supporters that his candidacy remains firmly on course and free from procedural complications that sometimes derail aspirants before voting begins. Balancing Consensus Politics and Democratic Competition, one of ...
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APC Aspirant Amina Ibrahim Seeks Reservation of FCT Senate Seat for Women

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By Aviashima Toom  A leading aspirant for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senate seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Amina Zanna Mina Ibrahim, has called on the leadership of the party to reserve the FCT senatorial ticket for a female candidate in the 2027 general elections. Ibrahim made the appeal on Monday in Abuja while formally declaring her ambition at the APC secretariat, where she said her aspiration was anchored on service, inclusive development, and effective representation for residents of the FCT. Addressing Journalists, she stated that her vision for the FCT was centred on “people, prosperity, and progress.” “Today, I formally declare my aspiration to contest for the office of Senator representing the FCT under the APC in the 2027 election. My ambition is driven by commitment to service, inclusive development, and effective representation,” she said. “I respectfully seek the support of the party leadership, stakeholders, delegates, and me...
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2027: Plateau People Are Behind Me, Says APC Governorship Aspirant YilchiniJan Bida

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  Commander YilchiniJan Bida (Rtd), an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Plateau State, has expressed confidence in emerging as the party’s flagbearer ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election. Speaking shortly after his screening by the party, Bida described the process as transparent and democratic, commending the APC for providing equal opportunities for all aspirants. “The process went well. It shows that APC is a party that believes in internal democracy. They want to create an open field and a level playing ground for anybody who feels he has something to offer to his state to participate in the election,” he said. The retired commander stated that he remains optimistic about securing the party’s ticket, stressing that the people of Plateau State are solidly behind his ambition. “I am very confident that there is going to be a direct primary. They have handed over the power to the people to decide who becomes the gover...
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“I Have No Intention of Stepping Down” — Dr. Nura Manu Speaks After Bauchi Governorship Screening

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.    Dr. Nura Manu By Aviashima Toom  Governorship aspirant in Bauchi State, Dr. Nura Manu, has described his screening experience as productive and interactive, saying members of the committee asked extensive questions which he answered satisfactorily. Speaking shortly after the screening exercise, Manu said the engagement provided an opportunity for him to present his plans and vision for the state. “The committee engagement has been interactive. They asked a lot of questions and we gave answers as far as we could,” he said. Clarifying reports surrounding his proposed N100 billion initiative, the aspirant explained that the fund is not intended for security operations, but rather for economic development. According to him, the proposed N100 billion fund is aimed at supporting the commercialisation of agriculture and promoting small-scale enterprises across the state. “The N100 billion I am talking about is not for security. It is a fund I am planning to brin...
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