A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP is scheduled to hold a Special National Convention on Saturday to formally ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The convention is to take place at the ‘A’ Class Event Centre, Kassim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja, beginning at 10am. PDP to Screen Jonathan as Sole Presidential Aspirant for 2027 The faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, and its National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan, signed the invitation to the event which was made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday. The invitation described the gathering…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi at his Abuja residence following the conclusion of the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress. Atiku was accompanied by a former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, former ADC National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, and other party leaders. What We Discussed Was Deep” — Atiku Breaks Silence on Amaechi The visit comes amid reactions and political discussions trailing the ADC primaries, in which both Atiku and Amaechi were key figures in the contest. The visit was part of ongoing consultations aimed at strengthening unity within the party…
Rahotanni daga majiyoyi masu tushe sun bayyana cewa jagoran Ɗariƙar Kwankwasiyya, Sanata Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, na shirin bayyana tsohon mataimakin gwamnan jihar Kano, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, a matsayin ɗan takarar gwamna na jam’iyyar NDC a jihar Kano. A tuna cewa Abdussalam ya yi murabus daga mukaminsa na mataimakin gwamna a watan Maris, makonni kaɗan bayan Majalisar Dokokin Jihar Kano ta aika masa da takardar tsige shi daga mukamin. New Year: Gwarzo Praises Yusuf, Kwankwaso, Assures Better Kano Majiyoyi sun shaida wa DAILY NIGERIAN cewa an cimma wannan matsaya ne bayan tattaunawa ta sirri da aka gudanar a tsakanin jiga-jigan tafiyar…
The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, has endorsed a proposed partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) aimed at addressing social vices and promoting positive values among students of the institution. Professor Ibileye stated this while receiving the Kogi State Director of the NOA during a courtesy visit to his office, where discussions centred on possible areas of collaboration between the university and the agency. NOA, NAWOJ Plan Joint Campaigns to Combat Fake News Ahead of Elections The Vice Chancellor described the university environment as the appropriate platform for the NOA to intensify its…
Olufunmi Zainab The Nigeria Forest Security Service NFSS has deployed 1,314 personnel across the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State to enhance security during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Kano State Commander of the NFSS, Abdullahi Al’ameen, disclosed this in an interview on Wednesday in Kano. JTF Urges Vigilance as Terror Threats Rise in North East Nigeria According to him, the personnel have been strategically stationed at major roads, Eid prayer grounds, markets, and other public places to maintain order and support relevant security agencies throughout the festive period. Al’ameen explained that the command would collaborate with the Nigeria Police…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kano State Council, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration. In a press statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Secretary of the Council, Hauwa S. Zahradeen, the union highlighted the spiritual importance of the festival and called on Muslims to uphold the values of faith, sacrifice, and devotion. Kano Speaker Falgore Felicitates Muslims on Eid Al-Adha The Acting Chairman of the Council, Comrade Mustafa Gambo Muhammad, described Eid al-Adha as a sacred period for reflection, renewal of faith, and strengthening devotion to Almighty Allah…
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended warm Eid Al-Adha greetings to Muslims in Kano State and across the world as they celebrate the sacred Islamic festival. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, the Speaker described Eid Al-Adha as a period of reflection, compassion, solidarity, and generosity. KNCDC DG Felicitates Gov. Yusuf, Kano People on Eid Al-Adha According to Falgore, the festival serves as a reminder of the universal values that unite humanity, including empathy, mutual care, sacrifice, and respect for human dignity. He also…
The Director General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Prof. Muhammad Adamu Abbas, has extended warm felicitations to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the people of the state on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. In a statement issued on the festive occasion, Prof. Abbas described Eid Al-Adha as a period that embodies sacrifice, obedience, and compassion for humanity. Kano Speaker Falgore Felicitates Muslims on Eid Al-Adha He prayed that Allah (SWT) accept the acts of worship and sacrifices of the faithful, while granting peace, good health, and unity to Kano State…
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Prof. Salisu Shehu, has been appointed Chairman of the 25th International Conference of the Nigerian Book Fair and its Silver Jubilee celebration. The annual International Book Fair is organised by the Nigerian Publishers’ Association (NPA) through its statutory arm, the Nigerian Book Fair Trust. NERDC Unveils Nigeria’s Education Reforms at Global Symposium in India This year’s edition, held under the theme “Education for All: Closing the Gap on Nigerian Out-of-School Children,” brought together education stakeholders, publishers, scholars and development partners from Nigeria and abroad. In his welcome address,…
The Federal Medical Centre Abuja has conducted its second Computer-Based Test (CBT) for 582 internship applicants seeking placement in various healthcare disciplines, including Radiology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Science and Nursing. The examination, was conducted in two batches at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Model Study Centre, Dutse, Abuja. NOA’s CBT Exams Revolutionize Staff Assessment The CBT forms part of the Centre’s recruitment process for internship positions aimed at strengthening the healthcare workforce and providing practical training opportunities for young professionals. Speaking shortly before the commencement of the exercise, the Medical Director of FMC Abuja, Prof. Saad Ahmed,…