2027: Kwankwaso backs Obi alliance, says he’s ready to be running mate

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Kwankwaso backs Obi alliance

…As NDC, ADC eye possible coalition Former Kano State governor and ex-presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has declared his willingness to serve as the running mate to Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election if the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chooses him for the role. Kwankwaso made the disclosure during an appearance on television, where he spoke on ongoing opposition realignments and efforts to build a formidable coalition ahead of the next general elections. According to him, he and Obi have already agreed to work together to…

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Ɗangote targets historic $50bn refinery IPO in landmark Stock Market push

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Ɗangote targets refinery IPO

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Ɗangote, is preparing to take his flagship refinery business public with a projected valuation of up to $50 billion, in what could become the largest stock market listing in African history. According to Bloomberg, the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) will see the company offer up to 10% of the refinery to investors, potentially raising about $5 billion on the Nigerian Exchange later this year. The ambitious valuation marks a dramatic rise from earlier estimates of $20–$25 billion in late 2025, reflecting stronger operational performance, growing…

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ASUU threatens strike over unpaid salaries, agreement implementation

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ASUU threatens strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened fresh industrial action over what it described as the flawed and partial implementation of its December 2025 agreement with the Federal Government. The warning followed the National Executive Council meeting of the union held at the Modibbo Adama University, Yola. The union also decried the continued withholding of salaries and unpaid entitlements owed to its members. Reading the communiqué to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, listed unresolved issues to include withheld three-and-a-half-month salaries, promotion arrears, salary…

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2027: Court adjourns suit seeking to bar Jonathan from race

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Court adjourns suit on Jonathan

…Summons INEC, AGF The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election, after key parties in the case failed to appear in court on Monday. Jonathan, through his counsel, Chief Chris Uche (SAN), urged the court to dismiss the case outright, arguing that the plaintiff’s absence amounted to a lack of diligent prosecution. The suit was filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, who is asking the court to restrain Jonathan from presenting himself as a candidate in any…

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Senate: “Akpabio unqualified to be President, will be changed” — Oshiomhole 

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Hadi Sirika on Senate bid2

The Senator representing Edo-North Senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is not qualified to occupy the position under the current Senate Standing Order. Oshiomhole made the remark yesterday during an interview on television, where he spoke on the controversy surrounding the amendment of the Senate rules and the qualification required to preside over the Red Chamber. The former Edo State governor backed the position earlier canvassed by Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, (SAN), insisting that the debate over the Senate Standing Order was far from over. According…

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ADC demands probe into alleged FAAC allocation diversion to fund Tinubu’s campaign

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ADC demands probe

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded a probe of the reports alleging that governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to finance President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said: “We call for an immediate independent investigation into the allegations, including the reported use of FAAC deductions and any related accounts or structures allegedly linked to the operation”. The ADC said that if…

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Kaduna: Uba Sani appoints LibertyTV GGM, Balarabe Bello as Infrastructure Counsellor

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Uba Sani appoints LibertyTV GGM

Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani has appointed the Group General Manager of Liberty TV, Engr. Balarabe Muhammad Bello, as Honourary Counsellor on Infrastructure, in what the Kaduna State Government described as part of efforts to accelerate its transformative governance agenda. The appointment, announced alongside several other strategic appointments approved by the governor, places Engr. Bello at the forefront of the administration’s infrastructure advisory and development drive. According to the statement, the appointments are aimed at deepening good governance and bringing experienced professionals and innovative leaders into key positions to support…

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FG issues fresh fuel import licenses to petrol marketers

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FG issues fresh fuel import licenses

In a new policy shift, the Nigerian government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), resumed issuance of petrol import licenses to petroleum marketers.  The licenses were issued to six petroleum marketers expected to import around 720,000 metric tons of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). According to reports, the move is a policy shift from a focus on local refineries, in this case the Ɗangote Refinery.  Beneficiaries are major oil marketers such as NIPCO, AA Rano, Matrix, Shafa, Pinnacle, and Bono. NIPCO is expected to import 120,000 metric…

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“True Muslims should be agent of peace, reconciliation” – Sultan

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Sultan on Muslims

President, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar III, has disclosed that a true Muslim, rather disrupting peace would be a peace builder as a result of the teachings of Islam. Speaking at the commissioning and handing over of an ultra-modern mosque build to celebrate Asiwaju Khamis Badmus 80th birthday in Osogbo on Friday, he said true understanding of Islamic religion help to build a discipline and enlightened Muslim, who turned intolerance into friendship and hostility into lov. The Sultan, who was…

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EFCC declares ex-Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiyya Farouk ‘wanted’

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EFCC declares Sadiyya 'wanted'

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiyya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations of abuse of office and the diversion of public funds. The anti-graft agency made the announcement through a notice published on its official platform on Friday. The Commission asked members of the public with information about her location to report to any EFCC office through the contact details provided in the notice. According to the EFCC, the former minister is 52 years old and comes from Zamfara…

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