Author: Lawan

More details have emerged on why former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso left the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Daily Sun learnt that Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election had on several occasions during coalition meetings pushed for the ADC to zone its presidential ticket to the South. This position was also supported by those in the camp of former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi. At different fora, Amaechi had been quoted as saying that he would not be able to sell a northern candidacy to the…

APC primaries: NWC extends deadline as low purchase of forms hit party Scores of aspirants across the 36 states have hit a cul de sac and are shunning the purchase of the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination forms over widespread fears that governors elected on the platform of the ruling party have hijacked the process and pre-selected preferred candidates ahead of the primaries. The growing apathy, which is cutting across governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly aspirants, has become alarming. The development has also forced the APC National Working Committee (NWC) to extend its earlier May 2 deadline for the…

Cement makers’ revenue threatened by rising energy bills Cement•Experts ask FG to fix power, dollar, transport problems Despite posting robust revenue growth and margin expansion, rising energy costs and macroeconomic pressures could weigh on the cement sector’s outlook in the months ahead. Combined revenues of major players, Dangote Cement, Lafarge Africa and BUA Cement, rose to approximately N1.89 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, underpinned by improved pricing, recovering volumes and sustained demand from construction activities. Specifically, Dangote Cement’s revenue stood at N1.198 trillion as against N994.66 billion recorded in 2025, its pretax and post-tax profits stood at…

NGE, SERAP demand press freedom, end to northern Nigeria insecurity The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged the Federal Government to ensure more press freedom and adequate protection of journalists. The groups made the call at a joint news conference in Ikeja to mark the World Press Freedom Day celebrated annually on May 3. The joint news conference was addressed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Mr Kolawole Oluwadare, and NGE Secretary, Mr Onuoha Ukeh, who was represented by Mr. Gabriel Akinadewo. The conference was entitled: “Role of the Media in Promoting People’s…

Chisom Anyim, son of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, Vice Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Chief Iduma Igariwey, and Chairman, House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Chinedu Ogah, are among the All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants in Ebonyi that haveget purchased expression of interest and nomination forms for the party’s tickets for next year’s general election. While Igariwey, Nwebonyi, and Ogah will be contesting National Assembly elections, Anyim will run for House of Assembly election to represent Ivo State Constituency. The National…

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has called for sustained nationwide sensitisation on environmental crimes, as a civil society organisation, CRUX Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, seeks partnership with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to tackle ecological offences. Disu made the call while receiving representatives of the organisation on a courtesy visit, where discussions centred on strengthening environmental law enforcement and community-based crime prevention. He acknowledged that crimes against the environment posed serious threats to public health and safety, citing recurring flooding in Lagos as an example of the consequences of poor environmental practices. “Whenever it rains, floods come and…

•1,000 victims in 47 US states, 19 countries affected A US court in the Northern District of Ohio, has found two men and a woman guilty of involvement in an international email hacking scheme that defrauded more than 1,000 victims of approximately $215 million. The fraudulent scheme spanned 47 states and 19 countries.The FBI Cleveland Division, the US Postal Inspection Service, and the US Border Patrol Sandusky Bay Intelligence Unit, led the investigations that resulted in the indictment, while Assistant US Attorneys, Gene Crawford and Robert Melching, led the prosecution for the Northern District of Ohio. A press release shared…

Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group have emphasised the role of cultural capital in national development. The duo stressed that economic growth must be supported by investment in art and identity. The position was expressed during a World Art Day virtual session held with Tate Modern. Chief Communications and Marketing Officer of Coronation Group, Ngozi Akinyele, said national prosperity extends beyond financial metrics to include cultural and intellectual capital. She noted that while financial capital builds prosperity, cultural and intellectual capital give it meaning and shape identity. Imokhuede urges shareholders to take up rightsThe session, tagged: ‘In Conversation with Osei…

2027: New dilemma for APC•Alleged president’s ‘governors-in-charge’ order triggers defection plot, courtroom battles What began as a presidential attempt to install order within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is now threatening to unravel the party’s 2027 electoral prospects in ways that even the President’s closest allies are beginning to acknowledge in whispers. Across the country, lawmakers, party chieftains and powerful political figures are already drawing up battle plans. It was supposed to be a masterstroke of party management. When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was reported to have declared that APC governors are the supreme leaders of the party in…

Extrajudicial killings: Rights groups say 3000 lives wasted in 6 years Killing The 28-year-old Mene Ogidi had his hands tied behind his back. He was seated on the bare ground, pleading for his life. “I’ll tell you everything,” he begged. But moments later, a gunshot cracked through the air. Then another, and his body went limp. It was the extra-judicial killing of Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, on April 26, 2026, which was captured in a viral video, and greeted with global outrage. A trigger-happy police officer, Usman Nuhu, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), fired at the restrained suspect…