Why I finally wrote my story after decades — Gowon

Gowon Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), says he decided to publish his long-awaited autobiography after years of silence because he wanted Nigerians to understand the thinking behind some of the toughest decisions taken during his time in power, including those made during the Nigerian Civil War. The memoir, which will be formally […]

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Court to hear suit seeking deregistration of ADC, Accord, others

Fixes May 15 for suit seeking to bar GEJ from 2027 ballot A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, rejected an application seeking to halt proceedings in a suit seeking the deregistration of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party (AP), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and Action Alliance Party (AAP) over alleged constitutional breaches. Also, the […]

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Rivers: Fate of Fubara’s men hang in the balance

List of 33 cleared aspirants, 65 disqualified others in circulation Screening committee disowns list Report not before national secretariat, ‘axed’ aspirants have right of appeal — APC national secretary Screening Committee disowns report of disqualification Axed’ aspirants have the right of appeal — APC national secretary The fate of some aspirants into the Rivers State […]

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Natasha submits PDP nomination forms, says re-election bid not about personal ambition

The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has officially submitted her Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial nomination forms at the party’s national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development marked the formal commencement of her bid to return to the Senate, drawing party supporters, political associates and stakeholders […]

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2027: Kwankwaso to vie as Obi’s running mate

Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared his readiness to serve as running mate to Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, signalling a major boost for the emerging opposition coalition. He made the declaration during an interview on ARISE News PrimeTime on Monday night, amid ongoing coalition […]

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Dangote targets $50bn refinery valuation before stock listing

President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, is targeting a valuation of $50bn for his Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals ahead of a planned stock market listing later this year, according to a report by Bloomberg. Dangote wants investors to know that the refinery, which commenced operations […]

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Tinubu, Aiyedatiwa, Abiodun, Mimiko pay tributes to Fasoranti at 100

President Bola Tinubu has described Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti as a moral compass and living witness to Nigeria’s historical evolution, saying his life symbolises courage, sacrifice and principled commitment to public service. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, he spoke on Monday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, at the centenary birthday celebration of […]

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Ooni backs NELFUND, urges students to key into education loan scheme

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has called on students across Osun State and the South-West to take advantage of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing the initiative as a major intervention capable of easing the financial burden on parents and expanding access to higher education. He made […]

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2027: Fubara missing as APC screens 14 governors, Tinubu’s challenger

The APC screening exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections recorded the absence of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, even as the party assessed 14 governors seeking re-election and other elective positions. Also, President Bola Tinubu’s sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, was screened. The APC began the sale of its expression of interest and nomination forms […]

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Obi gets greenlight as NDC zones presidential ticket to South

Peter Obi The Nigeria Democratic Congress has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, a move seen as boosting the chances of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi. The decision was announced on Saturday during the party’s national convention holding in Abuja. The party also confirmed the development in a post on its official […]

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