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Omoyele Sowore, 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticised Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, accusing him of hypocrisy over his recent comments on the north. Obi, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had said he would prioritise the development of northern Nigeria, describing the region as the country’s greatest asset. “Our greatest asset is in the north. The vast, uncultivated land in the north is our future. We can make more money as a country from agriculture than we make from oil, and we must begin to do that immediately,” Obi said. Sowore,…

In a year marked by measured but decisive gains, Zenith Bank Plc has crossed a symbolic and financial threshold, becoming the first Nigerian lender to surpass a N5 trillion valuation on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The milestone follows a N2.97 trillion increase in market capitalization—roughly N3 trillion, or $2.2 billion—since the start of the year, reinforcing the bank’s standing not only as Nigeria’s most profitable lender but also as its most valuable. The rally is linked to a sharp rise in its share price on the NGX, which climbed 116 percent from N61.8 ($0.046) on Jan. 1 to N134 ($0.099)…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its presidential and governorship primaries, shifting key dates in its preparations for the 2027 general elections. Politics Nigeria reports that the party announced that the presidential primary, earlier scheduled for May 15 and 16, will now hold on May 23, 2026. The governorship primaries have also been moved and will now take place on May 21, 2026. The decision follows a review of the party’s election timetable. The adjustment was disclosed by the APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, after the party’s 186th National Working Committee meeting held in Abuja on Thursday.…

The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to consider far-reaching emergency measures, including the possible suspension of political activities in eight frontline states, as insecurity continues to escalate across parts of the country. The call, which underscores growing concern within the National Assembly over renewed insurgent offensives, followed a point of order raised by the lawmaker representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi, during plenary. He said, “Mr President, we cannot continue to think that because we are in Abuja, therefore this thing (insecurity) does not affect us. “One of the things that we must do, and I want us to…

Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has stirred conversation across West Africa after highlighting what he described as the indirect economic contributions of housewives and ‘side chicks’ to Ghana’s informal value chain. Speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum, Mahama explained how financial flows from government contracts circulate through multiple layers of the economy, including households and lifestyle sectors. According to him, when contractors receive payments, their spending patterns extend beyond core investments to luxury purchases and personal relationships, creating a ripple effect across various industries. “Because when they are paid, they give their wives and…

Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said he accepted the responsibility of leading Nigeria’s electoral body only after “a clear divine conviction that God would strengthen and help him in office”. Speaking in Abuja at an end of tenure and appreciation service organised by the Nigerian Baptist Convention for its outgoing president, Israel Akanji, and his wife, Victoria, Amupitan said he would have declined the appointment if he lacked that spiritual assurance. “If I did not have the conviction for this job, I would not accept it,” he said. Recalling the moment he decided…

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has claimed that former Presidential candidate, Peter Obi‘s inability to achieve anything politically in recent times is due to an oath he took before dumping the All Progressives Congress Grand Alliance (APGA). CityNews reports that Yul, in a post via his handle, said Peter Obi’s Presidential ambition is tied to APGA, insinuating that unless the former Governor of Anambra State returns to the party, he cannot make progress politically. According to the movie star, Peter Obi took an oath never to leave APGA and even prayed that he would never achieve anything politically should he leave the South…

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has dismissed all allegations filed by the Nigeria Police Force against Prof. Zainab Duke-Abiola, widow of the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola. In a ruling delivered by Justice E. Okpe, the court described the actions of the police as inhuman and degrading, noting that they violated the claimant’s constitutional rights. The judge held that the treatment meted out to Duke-Abiola amounted to a clear breach of her fundamental human rights. The court awarded ₦100 million in damages against the police, a former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, and four other defendants. Duke-Abiola…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in the lingering leadership disputes rocking both the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress, raising fresh uncertainty ahead of the 2027 general elections. The apex court took arguments from all parties involved in the appeals and cross-appeals. After proceedings, it announced that judgment would be delivered at a later date. However, no timeline was given.amd this has created tension, especially for parties battling internal divisions. For the PDP, the crisis has already led to major changes. Earlier rulings had nullified the Ibadan convention that produced Kabiru Turaki as national chairman.…

The Lagos State Government has clarified that permits and administrative fees for installing solar power systems apply only to residents of its social housing estates, not to private homeowners across the state. The clarification followed a viral video in which officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Housing were seen confronting a resident over solar panels installed in a state-owned estate, allegedly demanding a permit and payment before he could proceed with the installation in his apartment. The video, shared on 21 April, shows officials from the ministry’s Monitoring and Compliance Unit asking the resident to obtain approval and pay…