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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained why opposition parties in Nigeria should rethink zoning their 2027 presidential ticket to the south ahead of primaries. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olusola Sanni, Atiku cautioned opposition political actors against embracing what he described as a self-defeating and intellectually dishonest narrative that insists the 2027 presidential ticket must be zoned exclusively to the South. He said while zoning in on the All Progressives Congress may understandably be to retain the presidency around the incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it would amount to political naivety for the opposition to adopt the same…

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has denied that he is planning to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aregbesola was speaking in Ilesa, Osun State on Sunday at the ADC leadership and stakeholders’ meeting. A statement signed by the Osun ADC Publicity Secretary Elect, Oluwaseun Abosede, obtained in Osogbo, said Aregbesola at the meeting also presented the governorship candidate of the party in the Osun August 15 poll, Dr. Najeem Salaam to members. Aregbesola described claims that he was planning a return to APC “as baseless and laughable,” stressing that since his “exit…

If the story of Tunde Ayeni; businessman, former Skye Bank chairman, Ntel investor, political financier, and now, once again, a guest of Nigeria’s foremost anti-corruption agency EFCC, teaches us anything, it is this: the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has a very, very long memory. On April 24, 2026, operatives of the EFCC arrested Tunde Ayeni in Abuja. The charges being investigated are staggering; alleged misappropriation and diversion of funds to the tune of N36.54 billion and $30 million, obtained from Polaris Bank through a web of at least 12 companies linked to him. The loans, according to EFCC sources,…

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Mrs Chinyere Ekomaru, has resigned from her position as deputy governor of the state. The development was announced on Friday in a statement sighted by Western Post, with indications that arrangements are underway to swear in a new deputy governor shortly. Details surrounding her resignation were not immediately disclosed, while the state government is yet to issue an official statement on the development.

Former Edo State Governor, Prof Oserheimen Osunbor, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government of doing everything to destroy opposition political parties in Nigeria. Osunbor made this allegation on Friday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He was reacting to the activities of the APC towards the opposition political parties in the country. The Professor of Law also took a swipe at Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu over his recent statement. Gbajabiamila had allegedly told a House of Representatives member, Leke Ajebade, to…

The arraignment of Nigerian actress, Doris Ogala, at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has been stalled due to her absence in court. Ogala is facing a four-count charge bordering on publication of personal materials of the founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor, cyberbullying and harassment, attempted extortion, and dissemination of inciting and false information to incriminate the cleric. At the hearing on Thursday, Tolulope Mokuola, the prosecuting counsel, applied for a bench warrant to compel Ogala’s appearance, citing her failure to attend despite being served with a hearing notice. Opposing the application, Temiloluwa Akindayini, the…

Two new TV commercials from Globacom recently released, have focused on the important message of seamless and reliable connection, propping up recent network improvement efforts by the company. The two commercials, “Road Trip” and “Department of Imagination”, both reinforce the company’s commitment to seamless connectivity for all classes of its customers. The two commercials, apart from being highly entertaining, also highlight how Glo fits into everyone’s everyday life, while also focusing on a more connected and exciting future for all. “Road Trip” brings a warm and familiar story to life. It follows a family journey filled with laughter and real-life moments. When…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned Nigerians against falling prey to fraudulent messages and emails purportedly from the bank. Nigeria travel guide The CBN in a statement issued by Hakama Ali, its acting Director, Corporate Communications said said these messages are intended to misinform members of the public. According to Ali, the fraudulent messages always prompt recipients to click links and peddle false information about the CBN’s leadership, licensing, and policy issues. She also said that these messages target personal accounts of recipients by hacking into their systems. Further urging the public to only trust the apex bank’s…

The Rivers State Government has directed orphanage operators and childcare providers to register and comply with laws protecting children’s rights across the state. The directive was issued by Lauretta Dimpka, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt. The move follows public outrage over plans by Chibuzor Chinyere of Omega Power Ministries to arrange a marriage for his 21-year-old autistic adopted daughter, with incentives offered to suitors. Dimpka said the government intervened after the issue went viral, noting that although the intention may have been good, it violated existing laws. “As…

Senator Ted Cruz has accused officials of the Nigerian government of facilitating violence against Christians in the country. The lawmaker, who spoke on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, lamented that despite the government’s promises to tackle the security crisis, more Christians are being killed. He said while some states are still practicing sharia law, the Federal Government has decided to “look the other way” as terrorists continue to launch mayhem on unsuspecting citizens. He said, “more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world. “Since 2009, the Islamic jihadists have murdered more…