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I will block Bala Mohammed’s successor plan – Bauchi PDP candidate

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June 12, 2026

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The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State, Adamu Usman Ahmed, has expressed confidence that the opposition will win the next governorship election and prevent Governor Bala Mohammed from handing power to a preferred successor.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Ahmed said Bauchi voters have a history of making independent political choices and are unlikely to support any attempt to impose a new governor.

“The people of Bauchi are always wise,” he said.

“Looking at the history of the state, no governor has successfully installed a successor. That is why I believe the opposition has a strong chance of winning.”

Governor Bala Mohammed, who previously chaired the PDP Governors’ Forum, recently left the PDP for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) after divisions emerged within the party.

Ahmed said the political environment ahead of the election is different from previous contests because more parties are participating.

“The dynamics of politics have changed,” he said. “Unlike the past when elections were mainly between two parties, this time there are about seven or eight parties contesting. Having many candidates in the race gives us an advantage.”

The PDP candidate also pledged to focus on reducing unemployment if elected governor.

According to him, creating jobs would be the top priority of his administration.

“Our major target will be job creation,” he said, adding that his government would work to provide opportunities for young people and improve livelihoods across the state.

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Super Falcons Were Determined To Win, But Lost To South Africa Because Of Individual Errors – Madugu

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August 14, 2026

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Nigeria’s female national team, Super Falcons’ head coach, Justine Madugu has blamed his side’s loss to South Africa on individual errors by some of his players, but conceded that he has to take full responsibility for the defeat.

Sports247 reports that Thursday night’s 2-1 slump in Casablanca, Morocco means the Falcons have failed to reach the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time since it’s inception in 1991 and Madugu admitted he deeply regrets the setback.

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He, however, commended his players for what he described as their gallant efforts and determination, then repeatedly apologised for the unprecedented yet historic setback at this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026).

“I have to apologise to Nigerians for our inability to make it to the World Cup,” said the WAFCON 2024 winner in the same North African country. “We are very sorry, because it was not our intention to lose.

“Our players were determined to win, and they gave their all, but individual errors cost us the game. I am sorry and I take full responsibility for what happened, but there will always be a next time.”

Madugu continued to reflect on what went wrong during the play-off fixture, which was a last chance for the Falcons to stay in the race to Brazil 2027, and the embattled tactician admitted that his players lost too many scoring chances during the game.

“There were individual errors in terms of decision making. We had some chances but conversion was our problem. We were determined to win and it’s something that we really regret.

“We wanted to win, but we could; and we are sorry about it. This is something that has happened already, and there’s nothing we can do about it. I am sorry,” Madugu reiterated lamely.

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2027: INEC restores 4 constituencies in Delta, Kogi

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3 hours ago

August 14, 2026

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has restored four previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States, following court judgments directing their restoration.

The commission disclosed this in a press statement issued on Friday, August 14, 2026, and signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee.

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