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Paris Saint-Germain have won the UEFA Champions League for the second year in a row after defeating Arsenal in the 2026 final. The French giants, who lifted the trophy for the first time last season, successfully defended their crown in Budapest, completing a historic back-to-back triumph. The final, played on Saturday night, saw PSG edge out Arsenal in a tense encounter that went down to penalties. A missed spot-kick from Arsenal defender Gabriel proved decisive as the Parisians held their nerve to secure the victory. This achievement makes PSG only the second team in the modern Champions League era to…

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been officially affirmed as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections.At a special national convention of the party, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson presented the NDC flag to Obi, formally ratifying him as the party’s flag bearer. Flag Handover Marks Major Opposition Milestone The symbolic presentation of the party flag took place during the NDC’s Special National Convention. Dickson, a former Bayelsa State Governor and key figure in the party, handed over the flag to Obi in the presence of the National Chairman…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been selected as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general elections. In a lengthy statement posted on his verified X account on Wednesday night, Atiku expressed gratitude to party members for the honour and pledged to lead the opposition coalition in the bid to rescue Nigeria from what he described as the misrule of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku said the primaries demonstrated that democracy remains alive within the ADC, unlike what he claimed is happening under the APC-led federal government. He stated that members were…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has commissioned 14 newly completed road projects in Aba, while also flagging off the first phase of the Aba Ring Road. The developments, which took place yesterday, form part of ongoing efforts to transform the commercial city and boost economic activities across the state. The projects cut across Osisioma, Aba North, and Aba South Local Government Areas. They are expected to improve connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and support industrial growth in Aba, long regarded as the commercial nerve centre of the South East. 14 Roads Commissioned Across Aba The commissioned roads include Aro Amano–Eke Aro…

Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has flatly rejected the results of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries held yesterday.In a strongly worded statement posted on his verified X account today, Amaechi described the process as marred by widespread voter disenfranchisement and “concocted results.” Why Amaechi Rejected the ADC Primaries Amaechi said he had made it clear from the beginning that he would only accept the outcome if the primaries were free, fair and transparent. According to him, about 80 percent of party members were prevented from voting in many parts of the country. “I…

Professor Isa Ali Pantami has been declared the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Gombe State in the 2027 general election.The announcement was made on Tuesday at a gathering in the state, with former Governor Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo in attendance. Pantami had earlier withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Gombe. Reports indicate that after stepping down from the APC race, he reached out to PDP stakeholders in the state, particularly those aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.His request for the PDP ticket was reportedly granted, leading to his formal declaration as the party’s…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that former President Goodluck Jonathan is free to contest the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu on Tuesday dismissed a suit seeking to stop him from running, describing the fresh legal challenge as an attempt to relitigate issues already settled by earlier judgments. The decision removes one of the biggest constitutional hurdles facing the former leader as political activities heat up ahead of the next general elections. The ruling comes just hours after the court was expected to deliver judgment in the matter. Lawyers for the plaintiff had argued that Section 137(3)…

The Federal Government has cancelled $717.7 million in undisbursed World Bank financing for Nigeria’s electricity sector. This step effectively brings the remaining portion of a $1.52 billion power sector recovery programme to an end. The decision follows a joint restructuring with the World Bank and comes amid persistent challenges in the industry, including widening tariff shortfalls and implementation delays. For millions of Nigerians who still struggle with unstable power supply, the move raises fresh questions about the pace and direction of sector reforms. Documents from the World Bank show that the entire undisbursed balance has been cancelled and no further…

Senator Ned Nwoko has claimed he was promised an automatic ticket before joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), but was later betrayed by the party. The Delta North senator made the allegation in a video that has since gone viral on social media. The controversy comes after the APC senatorial primaries for Delta North Senatorial District held recently. Former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, defeated incumbent Senator Ned Nwoko to clinch the party’s ticket for the 2027 general election.Okowa polled 113,309 votes while Nwoko managed only 2,612 votes across the nine local government areas in the district. The outcome…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 2 Command have arrested a suspected drug kingpin and seized hundreds of bags of Canadian Loud valued at ₦7.8 billion in a major raid in Lagos.The operation, carried out in the Mende area of Maryland, also saw the suspect allegedly offer a ₦500 million bribe to stop the raid — an offer that was firmly rejected. Lagos Police Raid Uncovers Massive Drug Warehouse The breakthrough followed months of surveillance and intelligence gathering. On May 19, 2026, a combined team from Zone 2 Command, the Special Protection Unit and divisional detectives stormed a three-bedroom…