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Former Ondo State First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has declared her intention to contest for the Imo East senatorial seat, brushing aside concerns about her eligibility and reaffirming her ties to the state.Speaking with journalists in Owerri, she dismissed criticisms surrounding her origin and marital status, insisting that marriage does not erase one’s heritage.“My name is Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu. I cannot drop the Anyanwu; it shaped who I was before marriage,” she stated.Akeredolu, who is seeking the ticket of the Labour Party, said her ambition is driven by the need to provide effective representation for the district.She emphasised that her goal is to deliver meaningful democratic dividends rather than personal gain, adding that the people of Owerri deserve quality...

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to defect to its platform and run in the 2027 presidential election.In a post shared on its official X account, the party suggested there is a limited timeframe for both leaders to decide, stating that only two weeks remain before its deadline.The message was accompanied by an image of Obi and Kwankwaso shaking hands, with the caption expressing optimism about Nigeria’s future.The move comes shortly after supporters of both politicians launched the “OK Movement,” aimed at rallying support for a possible joint presidential ticket ahead of 2027.The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Justin Ijeh, recently announced the formation of its national executive council along with zonal and state stru...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the recruitment of ad-hoc personnel for the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20, 2026.The commission announced via its official X platform that interested Nigerians can now apply online for various roles required for the exercise.Available positions include Supervisory Presiding Officers, Presiding Officers, Assistant Presiding Officers, Registration Area Centre managers, and technical support staff (RATECHs).According to INEC, the application window opened on April 25, 2026, and will close on May 18, 2026, with submissions to be made through its official recruitment portal.The commission outlined eligibility criteria for each role. Applicants for Supervisory Presiding Officer positions m...

At least 14 people have been killed and dozens injured following a bomb explosion on a major highway in southwestern Colombia, in what authorities describe as part of a broader surge in violent attacks. The blast occurred on the Pan-American Highway in the El Túnel area of Cajibío, where an explosive device detonated in what officials called an indiscriminate attack targeting civilians. Several vehicles were destroyed, leaving behind a large crater and widespread debris, while victims included both adults and children. Cauca Governor Octavio Guzmán confirmed the casualties and said emergency responders were deployed immediately. Colombia’s Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez also visited the scene to coordinate rescue operations, as authorities launched a national-level security respon...

The Lagos governorship race ahead of the 2027 general election took a new turn on Saturday as businessman and politician Lanre Jim-Kamal formally declared his intention to contest the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket.Jim-Kamal made his declaration in Ikeja before party leaders, supporters and political stakeholders, just days ahead of the APC primary nomination deadline slated for May 21, a development already generating fresh political realignments within the party’s Lagos structure.He introduced a five-point agenda and a claimed $50 billion partners’ investment proposal for the state.The aspirant anchored his campaign on what he described as a transformational development blueprint covering education, healthcare, infrastructure, urban restructuring and human capi...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed as fake a widely circulated result slip purporting to show a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.The result, shared by social media user @Onsogbu on X, claimed the female candidate, Okon Winniefred Sampson, scored 394 out of 400.“Okon Winnifred Sampson, a young girl from Cross River State, delivered a remarkable performance in her UTME examinations, scoring an outstanding 394 out of 400.“Her results were as follows: 96 in Use of English; 99 in Biology; 98 in Chemistry and 99 in Physics… a truly exceptional academic achievement. I love this,” Onsogbu wrote.The fake resultReacting in a statement issued on Sunday, the Board’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian...