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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the North West geopolitical zone, Aminu Bala Wudilawa, has urged the party to consider former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, as its flagbearer in the 2027 general elections. Wudilawa, who is also the North West Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Vanguard, made the call during a political engagement in Kano, arguing that his principal possesses the competence, credibility and national spread to secure votes across the federation. According to him, Nigeria’s political climate requires a unifier who can transcend ethnic and regional divides. He described Olawepo-Hashim as “a natural bridge-builder,” citing…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has clarified that images circulating on social media, suggesting he recently met with former U.S. President Donald Trump and Musiliu “MC Oluomo” Akinsanya, chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), are falsified. Obi issued the statement on his X account on Wednesday under the title “Clarification on Fake News and Photos.”“My attention has been drawn to some pictures currently circulating on social media, falsely portraying meetings I never had. One of such images purports to show me with US President Donald Trump, alongside a fabricated claim that he praised me,”…

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, known as Adekunle Gold and AG Baby, turned heads at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, Soccernet.ng reports. The “pick up” crooner stepped out in a luxury ensemble styled by Louis Vuitton, and Vanguart, which is collectively worth tens of millions of naira. The singer confirmed the fashion choices on his socials, writing: “Make nobody tell me say I don’t really deserve. I prayed for this all my life. Ballon d’Or was an inspiring moment. Styled in @louisvuitton x @vanguart x Tuffman.” Make nobody tell me say I don’t really deserveI prayed for…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday debunked claims that her 65th birthday anniversary fundraiser is tied to her husband’s 2027 re-election bid. Mrs Tinubu also revealed that the fundraiser, which is for the construction of a new National Library complex, has received over N20.4bn in donations since she first announced it last Thursday. Speaking at an interactive session with State House Correspondents at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, Mrs Tinubu said, “Let me at this point correct a notion moving around about this fundraising. “It is not connected to anything political…So far, we have raised N20.4bn since this fund launched…

A long-running dispute between an Enugu-based trader, Sunday Udeh of Blessed Sunny Electrical, and his former apprentice, Michael Nwauba, escalated yesterday when Udeh turned to the Catholic Grotto of the Virgin Mary, seeking vindication and divine intervention. The controversy followed a viral video in which Michael accused Udeh of refusing to settle him after ten years of service. He further alleged that his former master threatened his family, accused him of theft, and attempted to frame him for crimes that could land him in prison. Appearing before the Blessed Sacrament at the Holy Trinity Catholic, Independence Layout, Enugu, Udeh rejected…

APC chieftain flays state Assembly over investigation plan   The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for a probe into the financial dealings of former Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), demanding clarity on how he managed over N254.37 billion received from the Federation Account between March and August 2025.  In a Freedom of Information (FoI) request, the rights group asked Ibas to account for allocations, including a reported N22 billion allegedly budgeted for installing CCTV at the State House. SERAP argued that full disclosure would promote transparency, accountability, and help address allegations of corruption or…

Super Eagles and Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been making headlines for his performances in Europe this season, Soccernet.ng reports. However, he might have made one for a not-so-good reason. The 24-year-old played 81 minutes in Club Brugge’s 4-0 win over Monaco in the UEFA Champions League last week. He was withdrawn with nine minutes left on the clock, with 21-year-old midfielder Lynt Audoor. Onyedika reacted to the substitution badly and was visibly perturbed, refusing to shake hands with his replacement. Sylla Abakar,, Raphael Onyedika and Audoor Lynnt celebrate the victory after the Jupiler Pro League match between Club…

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled an initiative, letting stablecoins serve as tokenised collateral in derivatives markets.CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham announced Tuesday that the agency will “work closely with stakeholders” on the directive. She called it the “killer app” to modernize markets by adopting non-cash collaterals and thus lowering costs. CRYPTO SPRINT: @CFTC launches tokenized collateral and stablecoins initiative with industry partners. It’s the killer app to modernize markets and make dollars work smarter and go further, unleashing U.S. economic growth by lowering costs @circle @coinbase @cryptocom… pic.twitter.com/VLCeGNS6K5— Caroline D. Pham (@CarolineDPham) September 23, 2025 “The…

• Osun, Borno lead CVR registration as INEC releases Week 5 details• IPC, Yiaga Africa, EU garner support for electoral reforms Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) Africa has called for a careful handling of the appointment process of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) leadership as the commission undergoes a major transition less than 60 days from now. The Executive Director of YIAGA Africa, Samson Itodo, urged President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate statesmanship by adopting an unprecedented level of transparency before submitting nominations for the leadership of the commission to the Senate.  Meanwhile, Osun, Borno and Lagos states have taken the lead…

Atiku accuses President of undermining democracy African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the Bola Tinubu administration’s failure to deliver on its campaign promises and mismanagement in all sectors are clear signs that the President will lose the 2027 elections. The party also fired back at the Presidency over its recent assertion that Tinubu has no plan to extend his tenure beyond 2031, describing the remarks as presumptuous and patently undemocratic. Relatedly, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accused Tinubu of undermining the country’s democracy, citing recent political developments as attempts to weaken opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement by ADC National Publicity…