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African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has claimed that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, does not want to take part in competitive primary elections. Okonkwo stated this during an interview on ARISE News on Wednesday. According to him, Obi’s political decisions are often driven by a reluctance to face open contests. According to him, Obi’s departure from the ADC was not due to ideological differences or internal party challenges, but rather a preference to avoid primary elections. “Peter Obi is afraid of free and fair primary elections. He gave reasons of challenges, but…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced July 10, 2026, as the final date for eligible Nigerians to register for voting ahead of the 2027 general elections. The electoral body said the third and last phase of the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise will begin on Monday, May 11, 2026, across the country. The announcement was contained in a statement released by the Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna. According to the Commission, the exercise is part of efforts to ensure that all qualified Nigerians are captured in the voter register before preparations for…

An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Bukar Kashim Goni, who was accused of complicity in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration has stated that the ₦10 million transferred to his account was for prayers. CityNews reports that Goni is one of the six defendants facing trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the botched coup plot. Other defendants in the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, which was filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, are retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana; retired Naval Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor; serving Police Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim; and two others,…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has filed a counter-affidavit in opposition to a fresh bail application filed by the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the ongoing case before the Kaduna State High Court. At the resumed hearing of the matter on Tuesday, counsel to the defendant, Mr. Ubong Akpang, informed the court of a pending bail application, emphasising that it concerns the defendant’s liberty. He further stated that all necessary processes had been duly filed and served, expressing readiness to proceed with the hearing. However, counsel to the ICPC, Mr. Ibrahim…

A fresh twist has emerged in the legal dispute over the status of the African Democratic Congress, as the Independent National Electoral Commission has opposed efforts seeking the party’s deregistration. Court documents obtained by this correspondent show that INEC, in its filing before the court, rejected the application, insisting that it failed to meet constitutional and legal requirements for deregistering a political party. The commission argued that the power to deregister political parties is strictly regulated by law and cannot be exercised arbitrarily or under political influence. INEC stated that none of the constitutionally recognised grounds for deregistration, such as…

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and ratified by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on May 5, 2026. Engr. Bello’s appointment represents a strategic step to ensure the continuity, stability, and sustained effectiveness of the Board, while reinforcing the high standards of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight for which Zenith Bank is widely respected. He joined the Board of Zenith Bank Plc on 29 December 2017 and…

Several female members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lautech, Ogbomoso have publicly accused a pastor identified as Pastor Tayo Sobowale of alleged s+xual a§sault during a church gathering. The allegation reportedly came to light when one of the women addressed the congregation, narrating her experience in detail and claiming the incident occurred after she was invited to the pastor’s residence. https://twitter.com/i/status/2051602569668010131 Details later….

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has signed the nomination form of President Bola Tinubu for a second term, backing his 2027 re-election bid. In a statement by his media aide, Francis Nwaze, Umahi said the move reflects a commitment to consolidating the administration’s achievements. He highlighted ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects as central to economic growth. Umahi said the government has laid a strong foundation for further development and that Tinubu is well positioned to complete key initiatives. He also urged Nigerians to support consistent leadership to achieve long-term national goals. Earlier, lawmaker James Faleke obtained the APC expression…

Buba Galadima, a Nigerian politician and member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has affirmed that the party has zoned its presidential candidature to the South. Galadima said this during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, May 5. This disclosure by the top politician and former chieftain of the defunct All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) comes barely two days after Peter Obi, a 2023 Labour Party candidate and Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor joined the NDC. According to Galadima, the NDC, in preparation for the forthcoming polls, has perfected plans to submit its register to the Independent…

Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2026, with a 6% growth in Gross Earnings, from N950 billion reported in Q1 2025 to N1.01 trillion in Q1 2026. This is despite the challenging operating environment and tightening monetary policy stance. From the unaudited statement of account submitted to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, 30th April 2026, this growth was driven by increase in interest income and non-interest income. The increase in interest income was primarily due to the expansion of the Bank’s risk asset portfolio, supported by disciplined, risk adjusted pricing.…