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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Saturday hosted former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in Abuja, in a meeting that has further fuelled talks of a possible opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both men were key contenders in the 2023 presidential race won by Bola Tinubu. Atiku, who ran on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, finished second, while Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party secured a strong showing, particularly in Kano. Confirming the meeting, Atiku described it as a courtesy visit, noting that discussions centred on national issues.“This evening, I received the former Governor…

Troops from the 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have reportedly killed two thieves at the Sterling Petroleum and Fertiliser Company facility in Ukpe Ette, in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, as they were siphoning diesel from company vehicles. A statement signed by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Brigade, Akwa Ibom State, Captain Lawal Mohammad, and made available to journalists in Uyo, stated that the troops also arrested the driver who conveyed the product. The statement reads in part: “Troops of 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army received credible information on the activities of criminal elements…

Rising cost of living: Labour, economists put FG under pressure NLC demands wage award, tax reliefDevt experts, MAN, LCCI, others call for controlled crude pricing, crude supply to local refineries Amid sustained increases in fuel prices and its attendant deepening economic hardship, oil industry, economic and development experts have called on the Federal Government to adopt controlled crude oil pricing for domestic refineries as a strategy to stabilise petroleum product costs in Nigeria. They also outlined practical steps to curb rising fuel prices in Nigeria, stressing that solutions must address the entire value chain rather than focus solely on refining.…

In a demonstration of corporate social responsibility, Lafarge Africa Plc, in partnership with Leadway Health, offered free breast health screenings to women at the Primary Health Care Centre, Akerele, Surulere, Lagos, in celebration of International Women’s Day 2026. The initiative provided women with professional health checks, expert guidance, and vital education on early detection, underlining the life-saving importance of regular breast screenings. Participants were also encouraged to adopt proactive health practices and share awareness within their communities at the programme with the theme: theme, ‘The Give to Gain Blueprint: Investing in Women for Sustainable Impact.’ “At Lafarge Africa, empowering women…

NIGER EAST AND THE QUEST FOR SENATOR MUSA’S CONTINUITY By Suleiman Adamu The people of Niger East Senatorial District have proverbially tasted the honey and its sweetness, and are most unwilling to let go of it. For so many who are used to sloganeering and emotive politics, the clamour for the continuity of Senator Sani Musa remains a surprise, but for those moved by tangible people-oriented programmes, it is not. Indeed, it is no longer news that there is a serious quest for his return to the National Assembly. What is indeed news is the momentum and compelling clamour by…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly fixed N200 million as the cost of its nomination and expression of interest form for the presidency ahead of the 2027 general election. According to details circulating on the party’s proposed fee structure, aspirants seeking to contest for various elective offices on the platform of the APC will pay different amounts depending on the office being sought. Under the arrangement, senatorial aspirants are expected to pay N100 million, while those seeking election into the House of Representatives will pay N70 million. For the governorship position, the party is said to have pegged the…

106 properties linked to former Access Bank MD, late Herbert Wigwe in London alone! Late Nigerian banker, Herbert Wigwe, has been linked to the ownership of 106 properties in London, placing him seventh among billionaire real‑estate holders in the British capital, according to a report by The Londoner. The investigation — titled Revealed: The billionaires who really own London — uncovered some 32,611 overseas‑owned properties across the city after a recent change in UK law required foreign entities to disclose their beneficial owners. The report found that these disclosures allowed researchers to connect previously hidden owners to prime real estate…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of political parties’ registers of members ahead of the 2027 General Election, following concerns raised by stakeholders over the earlier timeline. The announcement was signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, on Friday. The Commission disclosed that the decision was reached during its meeting with political parties held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, where concerns were expressed about the original submission window of April 1 to April 21, 2026, as contained in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Friday, destroyed fake and unwholesome drugs, estimated at over N939 million in the South-East. It was reported that the exercise was carried out at the Anambra State Waste Management dumpsite in Awka. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Christianah Adeyeye, who supervised the exercise, said it was a decisive regulatory action meant to rid the markets of unsafe, substandard, falsified, and expired products. Adeyeye, represented by a Director in the agency, South-East, said the products that were destroyed included expired, substandard, and falsified medicines, as well as unregistered…

Reno Omokri Mourns as El-Rufai Loses Mother Former presidential aide and social commentator, Reno Omokri, has expressed condolences to the family of former Nasir El-Rufai following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. In a condolence message, Omokri described the passing of El-Rufai’s mother as a painful loss and called for empathy and solidarity with the bereaved family. He noted that death is a reality every human being must face, stressing that moments of mourning should transcend differences and remind people of their shared humanity. Omokri prayed for the repose of the deceased, asking Allah to forgive her sins…