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Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has celebrated the historic achievement of Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby, whose painting of former U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama was unveiled recently. Obi described the moment as a proud one for Nigeria and a powerful inspiration for the country’s youth. Njideka’s Global Achievement In a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Obi expressed pride that former President Obama publicly celebrated the brilliance of Njideka Akunyili Crosby. He noted that her work has brought Nigeria’s shared history to the global stage through the first…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday personally addressed VeryDarkMan and other protesters who gathered outside the Government House in Ibadan over the kidnapping of schoolchildren and their teachers in the state. The governor came out to engage directly with the demonstrators who had been calling for urgent government action to rescue the abducted victims. Makinde Assures Rescue Efforts Are Ongoing During the interaction, Governor Makinde assured the protesters that the state government is doing everything possible to secure the release of the kidnapped children and their teachers. He emphasised that Oyo State will not abandon them like the Chibok…

Aliko Dangote has done it again. And this time, the competition is scrambling to keep up. Over the weekend, Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduced its ex-depot petrol price to N1,250 per litre, down from N1,275. The N25 cut may seem modest on paper, but in Nigeria’s hyper-competitive downstream oil sector, it was enough to trigger a domino effect that rippled through private depots from Lagos to Kano. By Monday morning, depot operators had responded with cuts of their own. African Terminal slashed its price by N22, from N1,274 to N1,252. Aiteo dropped N21. NIPCO Plc reduced by N20. Pinnacle Oil, Ascon…

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that some signatures on the committee report that recommended the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan were forged. He made the claim while describing the suspension as one of the lowest moments for the 10th Senate. Oshiomhole’s Allegation on Forged Signatures Speaking on Monday, Oshiomhole revealed that some senators had questioned the authenticity of their signatures on the document that led to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension from the Senate in 2025. He mentioned that lawmakers including Senator Nengi and Senate Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele were among those who claimed their signatures were forged. Oshiomhole said the controversy…

Nollywood actor and political commentator Kenneth Okonkwo has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for selecting Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Okonkwo said the decision continues the marginalisation of the South-East. Okonkwo’s Position on the VP Selection In a strongly worded statement on Monday, Okonkwo said he heard from social media that the ADC had picked its vice presidential candidate from the South-South. He described the move as unfortunate and a continuation of the crude marginalisation of the South-East. He noted that the South-East has not produced a President or Vice…

Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, the first son of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has been selected as the running mate to the Kano State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The announcement was made on Monday as the party finalises its ticket for the 2027 general elections. Strategic Move for Kano NDC Ticket The Kano NDC governorship candidate, Aminu Gwarzo, picked Mustapha Kwankwaso as his deputy. Party insiders say the choice is aimed at strengthening the ticket and consolidating support within the Kwankwasiyya movement, which remains a major political force in Kano. Mustapha Kwankwaso is expected to bring fresh energy to…

The Federal High Court in Kaduna on Monday adjourned the corruption trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai to June 24, 2026. The adjournment followed the absence of two of his co-defendants in court. Trial Adjourned Over Missing Co-Defendants Justice A.M. Liman adjourned the matter after the two defendants failed to appear for the scheduled hearing. The court had earlier fixed the date for continuation of proceedings in the case involving allegations of corruption during El-Rufai’s tenure as governor. The former governor is facing trial alongside some of his aides and associates over alleged financial misconduct while in…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties for failing to meet constitutional requirements for political parties in Nigeria. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the judgment on Monday, June 15, 2026. Court Orders Deregistration of Five Parties The affected parties are: The court ruled that these parties failed to satisfy the provisions of Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution, which requires political parties to secure at least 25% of the votes cast in at least one-quarter of the states of the federation (including the Federal Capital Territory) in…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has picked former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. The announcement was made on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi. Amaechi Emerges as Running Mate According to the statement, the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women groups, and representatives from all geopolitical zones. Amaechi had emerged as the runner-up in the ADC presidential primaries, where he earned significant support across the federation. The party…

Ijaw and Itsekiri leaders have reached an agreement on power-sharing for the proposed Warri Federal Constituency II in Delta State, following President Bola Tinubu’s direct intervention in the dispute over INEC’s ward delineation exercise. The deal was finalised on Friday during a high-level meeting chaired by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu in Abuja. Terms of the Agreement Under the arrangement, the House of Representatives seat in the new Warri Federal Constituency II will rotate between the two ethnic nationalities. The Ijaw will take the seat for the first two consecutive terms. After that, it will move to the Itsekiri for…