YUSUF Adamu Gagdi, the lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the constituency’s House of Representatives seat. News Point Nigeria reports that the primary election results were announced in Pankshin by the returning officer, Daspan Ishaya, who declared Dr. John Tongshinen as the winner after he polled 29,968 votes. Gagdi, who was seeking another term in office, secured 5,849 votes, while another aspirant, John Pia, scored 51 votes. The detailed breakdown of the results showed that Tongshinen maintained a commanding lead across all three local government areas…
Author: Hauwa Musa Abubakar, Jos
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THE Anaguta Youths Development and Cultural Association on Saturday held the 2026 International Boy’s Day Conference, aimed at mentoring young boys on responsible living, discipline, leadership, and financial growth. News Point Nigeria reports that the programme was convened by Maguda Samuel Sani and co-hosted by Danladi D. Kadan, Arin Ishaku Kabandu, and Emmanuel Esther Tikaba. It was themed “Flourish & Thrive: Investing in Boys for Stronger Families & Communities,” and brought together professionals, community leaders, and youth advocates who spoke on issues affecting the development of young boys in society. According to participants and organisers, the event focused on equipping…
THE Plateau State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports claiming that Caleb Mutfwang and former governor Jonah David Jang have endorsed certain aspirants ahead of the party’s anticipated primary elections. News Point Nigeria reports that the clarification was contained in a disclaimer notice dated May 15, 2026, and signed by the APC Plateau State Chairman, Rufus Bature, who described the reports as “false, fake, and entirely without merit.” According to the statement, the party accused what it described as “desperate political elements” of spreading misleading propaganda aimed at manipulating public perception and gaining political advantage through…