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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State  Governor Peter Obi are among the major opposition figures expected to meet in Abuja on Monday, August 31, as efforts to build a stronger alliance ahead of the 2027 general election. The meeting will be convened by the G100 at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. It is expected to bring together leaders and key stakeholders from six opposition political parties for discussions on how they can work together ahead of the next presidential election. The summit is coming at a time when opposition parties are under pressure to overcome their differences and avoid…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state has rejected claims of growing opposition to President Bola Tinubu in the North ahead of 2027 general elections. This was just as he asserted that the president could secure between 70 and 80 per cent of votes in Kaduna State in the forthcoming presidential election. Sani made the declaration during an interview on Channels Television’s  Politics Today, where he addressed the emerging political alignments and contest for influence ahead of the 2027 elections. The governor described the narrative of a northern backlash against Tinubu as largely driven by political propaganda and social media activities, insisting that it…

Former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Bayo Adelabu, has opened up on why he decided not to challenge the outcome of the party’s primary in court or through an internal appeal. Adelabu, in a statement issued in Ibadan on Thursday, said his decision was motivated by the need to preserve peace, unity and stability within the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. He stressed that his decision should not be interpreted as an admission that he lacked evidence or conviction to contest the process, insisting that his ambition to govern Oyo…

Justice Friday Ogazi of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to produce detained Lagos social media influencer and businessman, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as “KC Luxury”. CityNews reports that Justice Ogazi ordered his arraignment after the social media influencer had allegedly spent 14 days in the agency’s custody without being formally charged. The court also directed the anti-narcotics agency to respond within five days to the fundamental rights application challenging the continued detention of Afolabi and show cause why he should not be released or admitted to bail. Justice Ogazi…

By Babafemi Ojudu I commend the Nigerian Bar Association for inviting Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to participate in its Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. Here is a young man who commands the attention and following of millions of Nigerians, particularly young people, in a deeply troubled country. Whether one admires him, dislikes him or disapproves of his methods, he has become an important voice in our national conversation. Surely, one of Nigeria’s foremost professional bodies should be interested in understanding the phenomenon he represents. Is the objection that he is unconventional?…

The Presidency has said Atiku Abubakar’s proposed petrol subsidy plan could cost Nigeria N19.1 trillion annually if implemented, arguing that the policy would place a huge burden on the country’s finances. Otega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital and New Media, disclosed this while appearing on a TVC News programme on Tuesday. This came days after Atiku declared that he will restore subsidy if elected president in 2027. Ogra said the estimate was based on crude oil selling at about $80 per barrel, with Nigeria having to subsidise roughly $40 per barrel. “So calculate that. It comes to…

Ogun State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant for the 2027 election, Abayomi Hunye, has questioned how the party could suspend him and still sell him the nomination form for ₦50 million. CityNews recalls that the APC disowned Hunye, who claims to be its Ogun governorship candidate for the 2027 election, and reaffirmed Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the duly recognised candidate. However, speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Hunye said he received the necessary forms, completed the documentation and passed the screening process. Hunye said he was number 52 on the screening list,…

The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore says he would make Nigeria’s four refineries work if elected president in 2027. Sowore made the pledge on Tuesday when he featured in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time. He attributed the non-operational status of the government-owned refineries to corruption and the misappropriation of funds by previous administrations. According to him, if Nigeria refines crude oil locally, it could achieve significant cost savings and create job opportunities for the teeming youths. “There are four refineries in Nigeria, and I can make them work. If we are refining locally, even if we save…

Zenith Bank Plc hosted the 10th edition of its International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, marking a decade of sustained advocacy for the diversification of Nigeria’s economy. The virtual event brought together policymakers, regulators, exporters, manufacturers, investors and development partners from across Africa and beyond, all focused on one question: how Nigeria can earn more from what it sells to the world. Held under the theme “Unlocking Value and Harnessing Growth”, the seminar examined how Nigeria can move beyond exporting raw commodities to building competitive value chains, strengthening trade infrastructure and financing, and deepening the…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday expressed dismay over the poor global ranking of African universities, describing the trend as a major obstacle to the continent’s technological and industrial advancement. Jonathan expressed the concern while delivering a lecture titled “Harnessing Industrial Capacity for Inclusive Growth and Regional Stability in Africa” to participants of the National Defence College Course 34 in Abuja. The former Nigerian President pointed out that Africa would not achieve meaningful technological development and industrialisation without strengthening its education system and establishing specialised universities capable of producing the skilled manpower required to drive innovation. He lamented that no…