Kaura wins Zamfara APC senatorial ticket amid violence

Premium Times3 November 2026, 07:00 UTCNigeria

Tijjani Kaura has been declared winner of the APC's rerun senatorial primary in Zamfara North following violence at voting centres. The post Kaura wins Zamfara APC senatorial ticket amid violence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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