Author: Lawan

Economic indicators improve, but Nigerians still struggle to make ends meet –Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that improvements in Nigeria’s economic indicators have yet to translate into meaningful relief for millions of households grappling with high food prices, unemployment and declining living standards. Tinubu spoke in response to the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update, which reported gains in economic growth, government revenues, external reserves and capital spending.He said the reforms were helping to stabilise the economy but stressed that more work was needed to lower food prices, create jobs and improve living standards. The report, titled “Beyond…

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are seeking President Bola Tinubu’s approval for a campaign strategy that would limit his appearances on the 2027 presidential campaign trail and place governors and other party leaders at the forefront of nationwide mobilisation. Daily Sun learnt that the governors, who are expected to meet the President this week, plan to present a template under which they would lead rallies, grassroots mobilisation and other public-facing activities, while Tinubu makes selective appearances at politically strategic events.The proposal reflects concerns over the President’s standing in parts of the North, South-South and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the final list of candidates for the State governorship and House of Assembly elections, clearing all the incumbents re-contesting in the next year’s February poll. The electoral umpire, in the list signed by the by INEC’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony and published on the commission’s website over the weekend confirmed the omission of Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, and his running mate from the final list for the February 6, 2027 poll. Also conspicuously missing in the final list was the Gombe State PDP candidate, Isa Ali…

•Gov Uba Sani has united Kaduna people, stopped ethno-religious conflicts Ahmed Maiyaki is the Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and culture. In this interview, he offered reasons Kaduna State and the North will vote for the re-election of President Ahmed Tinubu. He also dismissed suggestion that former Governor el Rufai will pose a threat to the aspiration of President Tinubu in the state. He also spoke about the efforts being made to ensure peace in the state.Kaduna State is the heart of northern politics. It commands a good number of votes in Nigeria. How prepared are you and your governor…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of a rift between him and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, insisting that their relationship remains cordial. Wike spoke on Saturday at the funeral Mass of late politician Dan Osi Orbih in Ogbona, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, where both men gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased. “There is no problem between me and the governor; we are very close; we work together and we will continue to work together,” the minister said. He described suggestions of a disagreement between them as…

Presidential Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has said that the 2027 poll would mark the end of politics of deceit and lies in the country. Makinde, who stated this at a Town Hall Meeting, organized by his campaign organization, for the people of North East, yesterday, in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, stated that as President, he would always tell Nigerians the truth. The Oyo governor, while promising to run an inclusive and transitional government if elected in the January 16 presidential contest stated the President Bola Tinubu administration has broken all…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has told the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to stop parading Rivers State as his private estate, insisting he has no power to stop former Governor Chibuike Amaechi from campaigning in the state. The party was reacting to comments credited to Wike on Saturday, where he reportedly vowed not to allow Amaechi, who is the vice-presidential candidate of the ADC, to campaign in Rivers unless he accounts for alleged misappropriated funds while in office. In a statement yesterday by its State Publicity Secretary, Chizy Eneyi, the ADC described…

Deep inside the forest of Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State is Oloba village. A lonely road, which winds through palm tree groves and a large cocoa farm leads to the village. Road to Oloba Village Before reaching the remote settlement, which is close to a major river, a family of six lived largely away from the bustle of the city. The landmark junction to Oloba village is at Ejioku, a community between Lalupon and Iyana-Offa on Ibadan-Iwo Road. From Ejioku, the journey to the community took about 45 minutes by motorcycle. The route passes through stretches of palm…

The Chinese Embassy has explained its One-China Principle, urging the Nigerian media to distinguish between reporting on Taiwan and descriptions that suggest the island is a sovereign country separate from China. Speaking during a meeting with media executives in Lagos, Mr. Xu Fan, Director of Bilateral Relations and Commerce at the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, said China’s position on Taiwan was rooted in historical records, international agreements and the diplomatic framework established after the Second World War.He cited United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 of 1971 and Nigeria’s diplomatic recognition of the People’s Republic of China, while maintaining that…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Comoros 2-0 in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie for the 2028 Olympic Games in Ikenne on Friday. The 10-time African champions dominated the first half but failed to find the breakthrough before the interval as Comoros held firm defensively. Nigeria eventually took the lead two minutes after the restart, with Michelle Alozie scoring to put the hosts ahead.The goal marked her second for the Super Falcons. Nigeria doubled their advantage in the 60th minute through Uchenna Kanu, who made no mistake in converting Jennifer Echegini’s corner kick to give the hosts a comfortable…