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Nigeria Must Rethink Security Architecture, Kalu Tells Defence Conference

Nigeria Must Rethink Security Architecture, Kalu Tells Defence Conference

Nigeria Must Rethink Security Architecture, Kalu Tells Defence Conference By Auwal Ahmad Umar Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives,Rt Hon.. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has described...

Security Stakeholders to Seek Joint Solutions at NPSC 2026

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Security Stakeholders to Seek Joint Solutions at NPSC 2026

Security Stakeholders to Seek Joint Solutions at NPSC 2026 By Auwal Ahmad Umar As Nigeria continues to grapple with a range of security threats, including terrorism,...

## Zulum, Shettima Rally APC Unity as Gubio Emerges Borno Governorship Candidate Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima over the emergence of Engr. Mustapha Gubio as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking shortly after the affirmation ceremony held in Maiduguri on Thursday, Governor Zulum described Gubio’s emergence as a divine arrangement rather than political manipulation. According to the governor, the consensus process that produced Gubio reflected the will of God and the unity within the ruling party in Borno State. “What we witnessed today is the will of Almighty Allah. Power comes only by His permission,” Zulum said while expressing appreciation to President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima for supporting the peaceful consensus process. He also commended the leadership of the APC for creating what he described as an enabling atmosphere that ensured a smooth and rancour-free primary exercise across the state. Before Thursday’s affirmation, Gubio had emerged as the party’s consensus candidate after consultations involving key stakeholders and party leaders in the state. The affirmation ceremony was conducted by the chairman of the Borno APC primary election committee, Chief Emma Eneukwu, at the defunct Kashim Ibrahim College of Education in Maiduguri. Addressing party supporters during the event, Vice President Shettima called on APC members to remain united, especially aspirants and supporters who did not secure delegate victories during the party process. “There is no victor and no vanquished,” Shettima said, urging party faithful to put aside grievances and work together for the progress of Borno State and the APC. Several prominent APC leaders attended the event, including former governors Ali Modu Sheriff and Maina Ma’aji Lawan. Other dignitaries present included APC Deputy National Chairman (North) Ali Dalori, APC State Chairman Bello Ayuba, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno and Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan. Meanwhile, Gubio pledged to sustain and expand the developmental programmes initiated by Governor Zulum if elected governor in 2027. In his acceptance speech, the APC candidate promised to focus on education, youth empowerment, agriculture, and the reconstruction of communities affected by insurgency across the state. He also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima and Governor Zulum for their leadership and support, describing their roles as instrumental to the peace and progress currently being witnessed in Borno State. Gubio further assured party members and residents that his administration would build on the achievements recorded in infrastructure, security support and humanitarian recovery efforts across the state.

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EFCC Arraigns Man Over Alleged N3.5m Fake FIRS Job Scam in Gombe

EFCC Arraigns Man Over Alleged N3.5m Fake FIRS Job Scam in Gombe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a man, Dalhatu Yahaya, before the...

Yobe Police Arrest Motorcycle Snatcher, Fraud Suspect, Alleged Cattle Rustler

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Yobe Police Arrest Motorcycle Snatcher, Fraud Suspect, Alleged Cattle Rustler

Yobe Police Arrest Motorcycle Snatcher, Fraud Suspect, Alleged Cattle Rustler By Njadvara Musa, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command says it has recorded major breakthroughs in...

Yobe Police Arrest Four Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover Tramadol, Other Illicit Substances

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Police Arrest Two Over Fatal Stabbing of 22-Year-Old in Adamawa

Police Arrest Two Over Fatal Stabbing of 22-Year-Old in Adamawa By Njadvara Musa, Adamawa The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two young men over the...

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Kebbi Police Arrest 10 Over Killing, Abduction in Birnin Kebbi

Kebbi Police Arrest 10 Over Killing, Abduction in Birnin Kebbi By Abdullahi Tukur, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection...

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Midnight Showdown on Akwanga Road: Police Gun Down Suspected Kidnapper in Nasarawa

Midnight Showdown on Akwanga Road: Police Gun Down Suspected Kidnapper in Nasarawa By Musa Garba The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced the killing of a...

NSCDC Deploys 700 Personnel to Secure Gombe for Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations

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NSCDC Deploys 700 Personnel to Secure Gombe for Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations

NSCDC Deploys 700 Personnel to Secure Gombe for Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations By Auwal Ahmad The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has mobilised...

Airspace Tensions Ground Flights: Ethiopian Airlines Suspends 10 Middle East Routes

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Airspace Tensions Ground Flights: Ethiopian Airlines Suspends 10 Middle East Routes

Airspace Tensions Ground Flights: Ethiopian Airlines Suspends 10 Middle East Routes Africa’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, has announced the cancellation of flights to 10 destinations across...