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Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has said that President Bola Tinubu does not trust him as an Igbo man. He said that one of the reasons he would not expect the President to receive him with open arms is because he had worked for Mr Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election. Recalll that Cubana Chief Priest picked the All progressive Congress, APC, House of Representatives nomination form to run for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State. He lost his bid to secure the APC ticket, but later told his…

Oladipo Okpesheyi, the counsel to Sadiya Umar Farouq, the former minister of humanitarian affairs and social development, says his client is currently in Egypt and medically unfit to appear before the court. Faruoq and Bashir Nura Alkali, a permanent secretary in the ministry, alongside one Sani Mohammed, are facing a 21-count charge bordering on breach of trust and abuse of office, as filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The commission had alleged that the former minister and the co-defendants misappropriated about $1.3 million and N746.6 million. The EFCC filed the charges before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…

Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) says the lawsuit filed by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery seeking to void fuel import licences issued to marketers and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited could destabilise Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. On March 25, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) eased petrol import restrictions by granting a new batch of licences to local marketers. However, two months later, Dangote refinery filed a fresh suit before the federal high court in Lagos, challenging import licences issued or renewed by the NMDPRA to fuel marketers. The refinery argued that…

Fresh political tension has emerged following reports surrounding former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is allegedly said to have been taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS). The situation took a new turn when his wife publicly addressed journalists during a protest, calling for transparency, fairness, and due process in handling the matter. Her remarks have since triggered widespread reactions across Nigeria’s political space, with many demanding clarity on what is truly happening. As the story continues to develop, questions remain about the circumstances surrounding the alleged detention and its broader political implications. 👉 Watch the…

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Osun Central Senatorial District has officially declared the results of its primary election held on May 18, with prominent legal practitioner, Barrister Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, popularly known as KRAD, emerging victorious with a landslide victory. Barrister Adegoke, who hails from Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State, secured a total of 26,655 votes to defeat other aspirants in the APC primary election. According to the officially announced results: Kunle Rasheed Adegoke (KRAD) — 26,655 votes Olubiyi Ajagunla — 13,138 votes Yomi Ogunmola — 2,925 votes Akintunde Adegboye — 342 votes Olufakeye —…

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) is set to implement a new Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system for all taxable persons in the country. This will be done in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB). The agency made the announcement in a public notice issued on its X handle on Monday, stating that the reform is backed by Sections 6, 7, and 8 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, which requires every taxable person to obtain a Tax ID. According to the NRS, the new system is designed to strengthen tax administration, improve transparency, and streamline service delivery across…

The governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has issued a stern warning to the former governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Speaking to a crowd in Kano, the governor warned his former political godfather against disrespecting him. Yusuf said if Kwankwaso does not control his words, he would begin to say things the former presidential candidate would not like. He was reacting to Kwankwaso’s statement during an interview in which the former New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader accused him of betrayal and vowed to defeat him in the 2027 governorship election. CityNews reports that Kwankwaso had expressed disappointment over what he…

Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar does not have what it takes to win a general election in Nigeria. This onine medium reports that he also made it clear that he will remain in the presidential contest and will not withdraw for any candidate before the party primaries. Amaechi made this known during an interview on Trust TV, where he spoke about the political record of Atiku and his repeated attempts to become president. He said Atiku has been active in presidential races for many years and has often managed to secure party tickets,…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has emerged as the sole aspirant for the presidential ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 general election. The development followed the closure of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the party’s presidential primary, with party insiders confirming that Obi was the only politician who completed the process before the deadline expired. The NDC, however, announced an extension for aspirants contesting other elective offices across the country. The extension affects governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly positions. In a…

National Secretary of the All Progressive Congress, Ajibola Basiru, has said that any politician who is serious about winning elections must align with the party. According to Basiru, aside the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the APC is the only party that has tasted victory in national elections. He said that makes the ruling party a proven vehicle to victory and the strongest political party in the country. Basiru pointed out that the coalition coming against the APC in 2027 has nothing to show in terms of electoral victory. He told Arise News, “Aside from the PDP, APC remains the strongest…