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Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Bamanga Tukur, Former PDP Chairman and Gongola Governor, Dies at 90
Nigeria has lost elder statesman, businessman and politician, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, who died on Saturday at the age of 90.
Tukur, a former Governor of the old Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), played significant roles in Nigeria’s political and business landscape over several decades.
His death marks the passing of one of the country’s notable political figures.
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2027: Bauchi APC Group Targets 10 Million Votes for Tinubu
An All Progressives Congress (APC) support group in Bauchi State has pledged to mobilise 10 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The group said it would intensify grassroots mobilisation and voter engagement as part of efforts to secure support for the President’s re-election bid.
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Pate’s Grassroots Engagement Emerges as Potential Asset for Tinubu’s 2027 Bid
The growing grassroots engagement of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, is attracting attention in Bauchi State as political stakeholders position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.
Pate, a prominent son of Bauchi State and a senior member of the Federal Government, has continued to highlight the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, particularly reforms and interventions in the health sector.
His profile and engagement with communities and stakeholders could provide an additional platform for communicating the administration’s policies and achievements at the grassroots, particularly in Bauchi and the wider North-East.
The development comes as APC groups in Bauchi intensify mobilisation for Tinubu’s re-election. However, translating such goodwill into electoral advantage will ultimately depend on party cohesion, sustained grassroots organisation and effective communication of the administration’s record.
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Nigeria Suspends Parliamentary Engagements With South Africa Over Anti-Migrant Violence
Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended official parliamentary engagements with South Africa amid renewed concerns over attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants.
The development has heightened diplomatic concerns over the safety of Nigerians living and conducting business in South Africa. Reports indicate that dozens of Nigerians have been killed in mob attacks and other incidents in the country in recent years.
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Security Alert Raises Concern Over Possible Terrorist Attacks
A security alert has warned of possible attacks targeting vulnerable locations, including churches, schools and youth camps.
The reported warning has renewed calls for heightened vigilance by security agencies, institutions and members of the public, particularly around crowded and vulnerable locations.
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Tinubu Approves Expansion of Nigerian Army, 28,000 New Personnel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of an additional 28,000 personnel.
The measure is part of efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen Nigeria’s military capacity and improve the country’s response to evolving security challenges.
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