2027 elections: Dino Melaye tells Tinubu to prepare to leave Presidential Villa
Senator Melaye predicted that the 2027 election would result in a change of government and specifically urged Tinubu and his family to prepare to leave the Presidential Villa.
Atiku vows to restore petrol subsidy, says Nigeria is rich enough to ease hardship
“On the question of subsidy, my position has not changed and will not change: I will restore it!” Atiku said, stressing that the economic strength of a country should not be measured solely by the amount of revenue collected by government.
Tinubu sets up APC 2027 presidential campaign council, names Yari DG, Uzodimma secretary
According to the statement, President Tinubu will serve as chairman of the council, while Vice President Kashim Shettima will occupy the position of Vice-Chairman I. The APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, was named Vice-Chairman II.
83 Nigerians return from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks, as repatriation hits 1,573
The returnees were received at the Lagos airport by the Director of the African Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Haruna Ali-Gombe, who welcomed them on behalf of the Federal Government. Their arrival forms part of the government’s continuing response to the reported xenophobic attacks and the concerns raised over the welfare of Nigerians in South Africa.
Daddy Freeze criticises UBA graduate for addressing Tony Elumelu by first name
Media personality Daddy Freeze has criticised a United Bank for Africa (UBA) graduate over a viral incident in which she addressed UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu by his first name during a conference, saying the graduate should have shown greater consideration for his age, status and position.
2027: Peter Obi lost presidential chance after leaving ADC for NDC —Fayose
Despite his criticism, Fayose described Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and a prominent opposition figure, as “a fantastic Nigerian” who had demonstrated that positive change was possible.
Davido reflects on Governor Adeleke’s Osun guber election journey after victory
According to Davido, the political journey began with his uncle, Isiaka Adeleke, who was expected to become governor of Osun State but died under unclear circumstances. Following his death, the family had to choose another candidate to contest the governorship election, with Ademola Adeleke eventually emerging as the replacement.
Adeleke declared winner of Osun guber election after defeating APC’s Oyebamiji, others
The state returning officer, Professor Joshua Ogunwole, announced the final result at about 7:24 am on Sunday, returning Adeleke as governor of the state for another term.
Tinubu promises Nigeria’s refineries will bounce back soon
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country’s refineries will bounce back soon, while lamenting that the benefits of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) are being absorbed by truck owners instead of reaching Nigerians.
I mentored Azikel refinery boss, Eruani, from ‘small boy’ to businessman —Patience Jonathan
The former First Lady said she introduced Eruani to prominent Nigerian businessmen, including Aliko Dangote and Aminu Dantata, and encouraged him to learn from them and aspire to attain their level of success. She recalled that Eruani once told her he hoped to become like Dangote, a goal she initially considered ambitious but later prayed he would achieve.