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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 […]

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 […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Charlie Boy. Credit: Charlie Boy Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained why he developed an admiration for entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charlie Boy, despite initially being put off by his unconventional style of dress, which he described as “jaga-jaga.” Obasanjo spoke in an interview on the Before Tomorrow […]

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State The Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Folorunsho Aluko, has dismissed reports alleging the removal of Hope Uzodimma as chairman of the forum. In a statement issued on Friday morning, Aluko said no such decision was taken, stressing that no meeting of the forum was held to that […]