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Political Upset in PKK: Dr. John Tongshinen Gozhak Defeats Yusuf Adamu Gagdi in APC Reps Primaries
A major political development has emerged in the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam (PKK) Federal Constituency as Dr. Tongshinen Gozhak secured a decisive victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries, defeating the incumbent lawmaker, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi. The outcome of the exercise marks a significant shift in the political landscape ahead of the next electoral contest in the constituency.
Dr. John Tongshinen Gozhak emerged victorious after polling an impressive 29,968 votes in the primaries, while the sitting representative, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, recorded 5,849 votes. The results announced by the returning officer showed a wide margin of victory, with Gozhak defeating the incumbent by 24,119 votes, underscoring strong support from party delegates and stakeholders across the constituency.
The primary election attracted widespread attention within Plateau State political circles, considering Gagdi’s position as the current representative of the PKK constituency and his influence within the region. However, the outcome reflects a new direction within the APC structure in the constituency as party members opted for a change in representation ahead of the general elections.
Political observers believe the victory positions Dr. Tongshinen Gozhak as a key figure to watch in the coming political season, as attention now shifts toward the next phase of the electoral process. The APC primaries in PKK are expected to shape future political conversations and strategies across Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam local government areas.
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Nigerian-born Rugby Star Immanuel Feyi-Waboso Receives Surgery, After Copping Face Injury In English League Fixture
Exeter of England rugby club’s Nigerian-born star, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has received surgery on a face injury he copped while playing for his team last weekend, as it was deemed too severe to overlook, Sports247 reports.
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Although Feyi-Waboso and his club’s officials initially felt he could ride out the setback, confirmation came late Friday that the England international had to go under the knife in midweek and will now likely miss rest of the season.
Exeter will also miss the 23-year-old winger for their crucial final fixture in the English Rugby Premier League’s regular-season against fellow-Nigerian-born star, Maro Itoje’s Saracens this Saturday.
If Itoje’s side win that game, they will go into the end-of-season play-offs at the expense of The Chiefs, who are now without Feyi-Waboso, after he was hurt in the face during Exeter’s win away to Leicester RFC last week.
The injury came after Feyi-Waboso made a crunch tackle on Ollie Hassell-Collins in the 52nd minute of Exeter’s victory over The Tigers, then appeared to hurt his jaw in the process and the right side of his face became swollen at full-time.
Should Exeter fail to make the play-offs final, England are unlikely to risk Feyi-Waboso for a warm-up fixture against France XV on June 18th, but The Lions’ medical staff are confident he will be fit to face world champions, South Africa on July 4th.
Exeter disclosed in a press release: “After extensive monitoring by The Chiefs’ medical team and investigative scans, a decision has been made in partnership with England Rugby for Feyi-Waboso to undergo surgery.”
Sports247 gathered further that it is the second major setback of the year for Feyi-Waboso, who earlier missed the Rugby Six Nations Series after suffering a hamstring injury while training with England in early February.
Feyi-Waboso, who is one of six siblings born to parents with Nigerian, English and Jamaican heritage, also missed the second half of last season because of a shoulder injury, with England and Exeter disagreeing over how his treatment was handled.
The 23-year-old winger was born in Wales and grew up in Llandaff, Cardiff, where he began playing rugby and, after school at Clifton College in Bristol, he initially enrolled at Aston University, then moved to study medicine at Exeter University.
He earlier played with Rumney RFC as well as for Cardiff Schools at U-11 and U-15 levels, then signed for Cardiff Blues’ academy in 2020 then, following Wasps’ expulsion from the league, Feyi-Waboso was signed by Exeter Chiefs in 2022.
Feyi-Waboso first played for the U18 team of Wales, but later switched to play for England at senior level and received his first call-up to The Lions on January 17th, 2024 for the Rugby Six Nations Championship.
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—AIICO Insurance Plc has reinforced its position as a leading player in Nigeria’s insurance and financial services sector, following a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 5, 2026.
During the meeting, shareholders commended the company’s strong financial performance and approved all resolutions presented.
In a robust show of confidence in the company’s growth trajectory and strategic direction, shareholders approved the payment of a dividend of 12 kobo per share, amounting to a total payout of ₦4,392,633,121.44.
The meeting also marked a significant evolution in the company’s governance structure with the appointment of three accomplished professionals to the Board as Non-Executive Directors.
Tunde Mabawonku joins as a Non-Executive Director, bringing over two decades of experience across banking, finance, strategy, and corporate services, with a strong background in digital and retail financial services.
Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani, HCIB, also appointed as a Non-Executive Director, contributes deep expertise in capital markets, energy finance, and risk governance, with extensive experience operating across multi-jurisdictional environments.
Sadiq Mohammed joins as an Independent Non-Executive Director, offering over three decades of leadership across asset management, pensions, infrastructure, and investment advisory, alongside significant boardroom experience.
Collectively, these appointments further strengthen the depth, diversity, and strategic capability of AIICO’s Board, positioning the company for sustained growth and enhanced governance.
In addition, Mr. Olalekan Akinyanmi was announced as the new Chairman of the Board, succeeding Mr. Kundan Sainani. Mr. Akinyanmi is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LEKOIL Nigeria Limited, an Africa-focused oil exploration and production company.
With over 30 years of experience in the global energy sector, he has led significant capital raises and landmark projects, bringing strong leadership and strategic insight to his new role as Chairman.
Commenting on the outcomes of the AGM, the MD/CEO, Mr. Babatunde Fajemirokun, stated that the company is deeply grateful to its shareholders and investors for their continued confidence and support.
He noted that their trust remains a strong validation of AIICO’s strategic direction and business progress.
He emphasized that strengthening the Board reflects a deliberate commitment to robust governance, disciplined oversight, and long-term value creation.
With the depth of experience and diversity now represented at the Board level, the company is well-positioned to enhance its decision-making and sustain its market leadership.
He added that as the company continues to evolve as a financial services group, the focus remains on building a resilient, forward-looking institution that consistently delivers sustainable value to all stakeholders.
AIICO Insurance is a leading composite insurer in Nigeria, with a 63-year record of accomplishment in delivering quality service to its clients. Founded in 1963, AIICO provides life and general insurance, health insurance, and investment management services to create and protect wealth for individuals, families, and corporate customers.
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