Author: Citynews

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…

KEY TAKEAWAYS Oyo State Government protested the Federal Government’s flag-off of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road dualisation at Idi Ayunre without inviting Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the exclusion had a political undertone tied to 2027, and called it partisan politics. Prince Dotun Oyelade rejected claims Makinde’s leave justified the snub, saying an Acting Governor could represent the state, and he said Makinde stayed unperturbed. The Oyo State government has protested the exclusion of Governor Seyi Makinde from the flag-off of the dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road in Oluyole Local Government Area of the state.…

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi on Monday told African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore to close his mouth during a heated exchange at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt. The exchange occurred during a presidential aspirants’ session at the conference, where Amaechi was speaking about his achievements. Sowore reportedly attempted to interrupt Amaechi while he was making his remarks, prompting the former governor to respond. Amaechi said, “Where are Rivers lawyers, let them take Sowore around and show him what I did as a former Governor. Moreover, Sowore when…