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 Barr. Mohammad Adamu Usman Wins PDP Primary For Kachia/Kagarko Federal Constituency Barr. Mohammad Adamu Usman has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Kachia/Kagarko Federal Constituency following his victory in the party’s primary election. According to the official results released after the exercise, Barr. Mohammad Adamu Usman secured 29,352 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Joseph Ayuba Bako, who polled 20,875 votes. With a margin of 8,477 votes, Barr. Adamu clinched the PDP ticket to represent the party in the forthcoming general election for the Kachia/Kagarko Federal Constituency. Party supporters and stakeholders described the outcome as a strong endorsement of Barr. Adamu’s leadership capacity, vision, and commitment to effective representation. Barr. Adamu, a legal practitioner, is regarded by many supporters as a formidable candidate capable of advancing development, good governance, and improved representation for the people of Kachia ...

 APC Primaries: Ramalan Yero Wins Kaduna North Senatorial Ticket A former Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries for Kaduna North District. Yero secured victory in the primary election held in Zaria on Monday, defeating two other aspirants in the contest. Announcing the results, the returning officer, Hassan Saleh, stated that Yero polled 6,060 votes. His closest rival, Muhammad Mu’azu Mukaddas, scored 1,044 votes, while Yusuf Bala Ikara received 372 votes. Saleh officially declared Yero as the winner after confirming that the exercise complied with the electoral guidelines. Yero served as Kaduna State governor from December 2012 to May 2015, following the death of former governor Patrick Yakowa in a helicopter crash in Bayelsa State. Before becoming governor, he was deputy governor and also served as the state’s commissioner for finance. Reacting after the primary election, Yero praised the pea...

 Anambra Gets Digital Commerce Expert as Commissioner-Designate for Commerce By Ebele Iyke Odili The Anambra State Government has confirmed Mr. Nonso Chukwuma Ebonwu as Commissioner-designate for Commerce, bringing on board a seasoned commerce and financial systems professional with extensive experience in digital trade infrastructure, enterprise growth and economic development across Nigeria and West Africa. Ebonwu, an indigene of Akili Ogidi in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, is widely regarded as a strategic-minded executive with proven expertise in banking, digital commerce systems, institutional partnerships and market expansion. A statement on his profile showed that he attended Kings College, Lagos, before obtaining a degree in Production Technology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. He later earned a Master’s degree with Merit in International Business Management from Leeds Beckett University and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Lagos Business School. B...

 Gov Soludo Swears In 18  Commissioners, Pushes For Result - Driven Leadership  By Ifeyinwa Ogwo  The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has sworn in 18 newly appointed Commissioners and urged them to focus on service, values, and expertise to foster the state's growth. "You have significant value to add to Ndi Anambra. You are champions, so act and think like champions to elevate Anambra to greater heights. Out of the 8.5 million Ndi Anambra, you are called to serve, and you must not fail them. The governor made this remark during the inauguration at the ANSEC Chambers in the Light House on May 18, 2026. The Commissioners sworn in are: Dr. Ben Chuks Odoemena (Agriculture); Mr. Chukwukadibia, FCCA (Budget and Economic Planning); Mr. Udoji Amedu (Culture, Entertainment, and Tourism); Dr. Ekene Ogugua (Education); Dr. Clem Aguiyi (Environment); Dr. Afam Obidike (Health); Dr. Law Mefor (Information and Value Reformation); Prof. Offornze Amucheazi SAN (Lands)...

  EVERY MISSION MUST COUNT — CAS CHARGES COMMANDERS ON OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on 18 May 2026, held an operational briefing with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding, Directors and Air Component Commanders from various theatres across the country, charging them to intensify operational pressure on insurgents and other criminal elements. The CAS stressed the need for continuous evaluation and reassessment of operational strategies and procedures, emphasizing that every mission must deliver decisive impact against hostile elements while ensuring the protection of civilian lives through precision and professionalism. #NigerianAirForce #NAF #AirPower #NationalSecurity #CounterInsurgency #MissionReadiness. More photos below. 

 Viral video of a McDonald's employee putting fries in her mouth and then placing them into a container she had spit in, has led to charges being rightfully filed. The infamous incident that has since gone viral started as a Snapchat video taken inside of a Southbridge, Massachusetts, McDonald's on April 9th. The video's creator, 22-year-old, Kaylie Santos has now been charged after police launched an investigation. The video shows Kaylie placing french fries in her mouth before placing them in a fry carton that she had spit in.  During the course of the investigation, authorities were able to confirm that Kaylie had, in fact, served the fries after recording her disgusting contamination of the food. Police also were able to determine the victim was an ex of Kaylie's who actually ate the contaminated fries. Police have now charged Kaylie with distributing food with a harmful substance.  The charge could carry a penalty of up to 5 years in prison. Kaylie is scheduled to ...

 A 6-year-old boy who lost both arms after being attacked by two pit bulls has finally been released from the hospital.  Romell Feazier Jr. had his entire future changed on one fateful day back in March. On March 19th, Romell's father asked him to go clean up the backyard at their home. The family kept their pet pit bulls in the backyard. Romell and the dogs had been around each other for practically his entire life. The dogs had never been aggressive towards anyone in the family, so his father didn't think twice when assigning this chore to Romell. However, something on this day made the family dogs attack Romell as he went about his tasks.  When Romell's father went to check on his progress, he was met with a horrific scene. Romell was on the ground and unresponsive as both dogs were continuing to bite him.  Since that terrible day back in March, Romell's home has been the Children's Hospital of Michigan. The dogs had injured him so severely that both of his arms ...