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Petitions, protests, legal threats and accusations of imposition have trailed the ongoing screening of aspirants by the ruling All Progressives Congress across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections, exposing widening cracks within the party over the use of consensus arrangements and the disqualification of aspirants. Investigations showwd that aggrieved aspirants in states including […]

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison for stealing public funds totalling about ₦33.8 billion. The court, in the judgment that was delivered by Justice James Omotosho, convicted and sentenced him on all the 12 -count fraud and money laundering charge preferred […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]