The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday criticized former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, following his statement that Nigerians should mobilize to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Describing Amaechi’s remarks as a “well-deserved contempt” and “political hallucination,” the state party spokesman, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, argued that a

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Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called for concerted efforts to end episodic governance in Nigeria, warning that the nation cannot afford to backtrack in its journey of nationhood. Adebayo made the remarks on Tuesday during a visit to the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) headquarters in Abuja, where he was

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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eddy Olafeso, has alleged that forces opposing the party’s national convention are working to establish a one-party state in Nigeria. Olafeso, a former National Vice Chairman of the party, made the claim on Tuesday during an appearance on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels Television, as monitored by DAILY

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Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and his predecessor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, met face-to-face on Tuesday for the first time since the 2023 elections. The encounter took place at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano State, marking roughly two years since the highly contested election. Reports indicate that the meeting was coincidental, with both leaders exchanging

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Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election on the party’s platform. Shinkafi, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), made the announcement while addressing supporters in Gusau, the state capital. He emphasized

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Lobi Stars have chosen Lafia City Stadium as their home ground for the 2025-26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The stadium also serves as the home ground for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Nasarawa United and NNL side FC Basira. DAIlY POST recalls that Lobi Stars also played their home matches in Lafia during

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Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has highlighted three key things Nigeria must do when they face Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff on Thursday in Morocco. Obi Mikel urged the team to approach the match with confidence, bravery, and passion, stressing that the players should take pride in wearing the

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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced December 1, 2025, as the date for its next oil bloc licensing auction. The announcement was made in London on Tuesday by NUPRC’s Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, during the Project 1MMBOPD Additional Production Investment Forum. He said the auction aims to attract fresh investment into Nigeria’s

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Bandits operating in Northwestern Nigeria have reportedly demanded a N20 million levy from farmers in Gatakawa, Kankara Local Government Area, Katsina State before allowing them to harvest their crops. The development was highlighted on X by Bakatsine, a journalist covering insecurity in Nigeria’s northwest. According to the report, the bandits’ demands have intensified fear among

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The Yobe State Road Traffic Management Agency (YOROTA) has launched a targeted operation to enforce strict compliance against vehicle overloading across the state. The agency’s Public Relations Officer, DSY Musa Ali Maigari, confirmed in a statement from Damaturu that the enforcement team, led by the Heads of Operations and Traffic and the Damaturu Zonal Commander,

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