The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the electoral chances of opposition figures Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Donald Duke and Seyi Makinde ahead of the 2027 presidential election, arguing that none can match President Bola Tinubu’s record in office.
Udinese manager Kosta Runjaic has criticised a costly defensive mix-up involving Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and defender Nicolo Bertola after his side lost 2-1 to Torino in Serie A on Monday.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has urged its members to treat former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar with the respect due to his former office and status as a presidential candidate, despite criticising his manner of addressing President Bola Tinubu.
Nigeria’s ambition to expand domestic manufacturing and capture more than N40 trillion in untapped industrial opportunities could be undermined by heavy dependence on imported raw materials and intermediate inputs, industry stakeholders have warned.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has questioned the appointment of two Yoruba officials to key departments of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding transparency over the decisions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Nigeria imported an average of 78,000 barrels of petrol daily between April and August, while the Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported some of its output to regional markets, according to Argus Media.
Kenyan presidential aspirant Patrick Osoi has opposed Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s proposed $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu, saying he would prioritise local investors if elected president next year.
Nnaji, listed as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, appears at number 13 on the list released by INEC on Saturday night
A bridge connecting Abia and Imo states through the Ubaha Oriendu-Ihite Uboma axis has suffered damage from flooding, prompting a traditional ruler to warn that nearby communities could be cut off if urgent repairs are not carried out.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has explained that he kissed Rodrigo Bentancur in the dressing room after the midfielder was sent off during Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United, saying his team needed to show character and refuse to accept defeat.
The Enugu State Police Command has launched an investigation into an alleged shooting near the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) secretariat that reportedly left a man injured and five parked vehicles damaged.
Parents of a freed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member abducted in Imo State say the money their family contributed to secure his release has been returned, but they could not confirm whether the ransom was paid to the kidnappers.
Amnesty International has warned that attacks on political opposition supporters could threaten peaceful political participation in Nigeria following reports of violence at Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu State.
The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged members to remain calm after its governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam-Gwarzo, was omitted from the final list of candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 16 candidates cleared to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State.
