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APC Formally Welcomes Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas As Its 29th Governor
APC Formally Welcomes Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas As Its 29th Governor
APC formally welcomes Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas as its 29th governor. Agbu Kefas, governor of Taraba state, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), increasing the number of APC governors to 30.
The APC had earlier postponed the planned reception for Kefas in honour of members of the armed forces and citizens recently killed in attacks by terrorists in November 2025.
Kefas was officially received into the ruling party on Saturday at a ceremony held in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital.
Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the APC, presented the party’s flag to the governor, affirming him as leader of the party in Taraba state.
Yilwatda described the governor’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as timely and courageous.
He said aligning with the ruling party at the centre would position Taraba state to benefit from federal programmes and interventions under President Bola Tinubu.
“The APC is the party at the centre, and in my father’s house there are many mansions,” Yilwatda said.
“There is room for every Nigerian who is willing to come into the APC.
“In the APC, all states and all people are equal, and Taraba is as important as every other APC-governed state.”
Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the APC, described the reception of the governor as a moment of collective joy for the party.
“On behalf of the national working committee, it is our joy to receive the governor of Taraba state into our great party,” Basiru said.
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas
He said the APC has grown into the largest political party in Africa with a nationwide spread. “The APC has become the largest party, and our reach is broader than that of many countries of the world,” he said.
Speaking at the event, Kefas said his decision to join the APC was driven by purpose and the future of Taraba state.
“Today, I stand before you not to make noise, but to make meaning; not to play politics, but to lead with focus,” he said.
Kefas said the move was not about political survival but about accelerating development in the state.
“Some say this is defection; I say to you it is about mission,” he said.
“I am not in the APC for survival; I am here for the progress of Taraba state. We are moving to the APC to strengthen and actualise our programmes with total commitment to making life better for the people of Taraba state.”
NNPC Ltd Offers N66 Fuel Discount Throughout the Nation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has unveiled a nationwide ₦66 fuel discount promotion for customers using the NNPC Fuel App.
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In a post obtained from its X handle on Friday, the promotion, which runs from October 1 to 7, is being held across NNPC stations nationwide as part of activities marking the period.
“The ₦66 Discount Promo is ongoing & the excitement is already happening across our stations nationwide!
“All over Nigeria, our customers are getting in on the action & there’s still time for you to benefit!
The promo runs from 1–7 October on the NNPC Fuel App,” the post read.
NNPC said customers across the country have already begun participating in the promotion, with highlights from the first day showing activities at several stations.
“Keep fueling, keep transacting and keep your eyes on our pages,” the post read.
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NNPC also shared moments from the first day of the promotion and said more pictures and activities from stations across the country would be released.
The company urged customers not to miss the opportunity to participate before the promotion ends on October 7.
The ₦66 discount offer is available through the NNPC Fuel App during the stated promotional period.
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Economy
NAF, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Sets for Partnership to Advance Indigenous Defence Capacity
NAF, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Sets for Partnership to Advance Indigenous Defence Capacity
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has expressed the readiness of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to explore a strategic partnership with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) to strengthen indigenous capacity in aircraft spares production, technology transfer and specialised technical training.
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The CAS stated this on 29 September 2026 when the Chairman of IVM, Chief Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, CON, paid a courtesy visit to him at Headquarters NAF, Abuja.
Discussions focused on leveraging IVM’s indigenous manufacturing capabilities to support NAF operational requirements and advance local content in the defence sector. Chief Chukwuma highlighted IVM’s interest and capability in the production of selected aircraft parts and spares, while also showcasing its CNG and electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities.
The CAS welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed NAF’s commitment to partnerships that promote local production, technology transfer and human-capacity development. He also expressed interest in exploring affordable vehicle acquisition options for NAF personnel through convenient payment arrangements, subject to further engagement and applicable procedures.
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM)
The engagement underscores the CAS’s drive to harness indigenous innovation and local expertise to strengthen NAF capability and personnel welfare, while supporting Nigeria’s broader pursuit of technological self-reliance and industrial development.
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Nigerian Navy Disclaims Recurrent Fake Recruitment on Social Media
The Nigerian Navy has observed the recurrent circulation of fake recruitment notices on social media platforms and other unofficial channels, purportedly announcing Nigerian Navy recruitment exercises. The Nigerian Navy wishes to state categorically that such notices are not authorised and should not be regarded as official recruitment announcements.
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The Nigerian Navy therefore advises prospective applicants and members of the public to exercise caution and disregard recruitment information obtained from unofficial social media accounts, websites or other unauthorised sources. All official information concerning Nigerian Navy recruitment, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, timelines and categories, will be communicated exclusively through authorised Nigerian Navy channels. The official recruitment website is http://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng, while the Nigerian Navy’s official website is https://navy.mil.ng.
Members of the public are particularly warned against making payments to individuals, agents or unauthorised platforms in connection with Nigerian Navy recruitment. Recruitment into the Nigerian Navy is free of charge, and the Service does not authorise third parties to recruit applicants or collect recruitment fees on its behalf.
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The Nigerian Navy will continue to monitor and address the circulation of fraudulent recruitment information and urges the public to rely solely on its official communication channels for accurate and verified information on recruitment exercises.
Signed
AA FOLORUNSHO Director Naval Information
Captain (Nigerian Navy)
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