Wike-backed PDP holds convention, affirms Mohammed, Anyanwu as chairman, secretary

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has held its convention, affirming Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. The convention held in Abuja on Sunday, with about 2,500 delegates who endorsed the 19-member National Working Committee…

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Gunmen kill unspecified number of people in deadly attack in Jos

An unspecified number of persons were reportedly killed on Sunday evening when gunmen attacked Anguwan Rukuba area of Jos, the Plateau State capital. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred at about 7.30pm, when the assailants stormed the neighbourhood on six motorcycles and opened fire on residents. According to sources, the attackers shot indiscriminately, leaving several people…

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