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Updated 16 October 2026, 14:52 Lagos time

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Politics · Daily Trust · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Gombe ADC clears Gaddafi to contest fresh primary election

The African Democratic Congress cleared Bashir Abdullahi Gaddafi to contest a fresh primary election for the Akko Federal Constituency candidate. This follows a Federal High Court ruling that nullified his previous election as candidate due to no primaries being held across wards, though it confirmed he is eligible as a registered party member.

Pidgin: African Democratic Congress don clear Bashir Abdullahi Gaddafi make e contest fresh primary election for Akko Federal Constituency candidate. Dis one na after Federal High Court ruling wey nullify im previous election as candidate because dem no do any primary for di wards, though dem confirm say e be eligible as registered party member.

How this affects you: Bashir Abdullahi Gaddafi is affected as his prior election as ADC candidate was nullified by the court, requiring him to contest a fresh primary.

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    Education · Punch · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

    Gombe varsity has no formal reports of sexual harassment – Director

    The Centre for Gender Studies at Gombe State University has received no formal complaints of sexual harassment since introducing its policy in April. Its Director, Dr Aishatu Abubakar-Kumo, warned that the lack of reports does not mean the problem is absent, and she urged students and staff to speak up, use reporting channels with evidence, and study the policy to create a safe environment.

    Pidgin: Centre for Gender Studies for Gombe State University never receive any formal complaint of sexual harassment since dem introduce de policy for April. De Director, Dr Aishatu Abubakar-Kumo, warn say de lack of report no mean say de problem never dey, and she urge students and staff to speak up, use reporting channels with evidence, and study de policy to create safe environment.

    How this affects you: Gombe State University students and staff are affected by having a new sexual harassment policy, desk officers for reporting, and awareness efforts, though no formal complaints have been received.

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