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By Peter Omopo The Presidency has cautioned former Vice President against pursuing another presidential bid in 2027, warning that such a move would undermine Nigeria’s longstanding power rotation arrangement. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, in a statement posted on his verified X account, said any attempt by Atiku to re-enter the race would contradict what he described as an unwritten North–South zoning agreement that has helped maintain political stability since 1999. His reaction followed Atiku’s recent television interview on Wednesday, where the former vice president confirmed he would contest the presidency “for the last time” in the next general election. Onanuga…

By Peter Omopo World Athletics has rejected an application by the Türkiye Athletics Federation seeking to change the nationality allegiance of Nigerian sprinter ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. The decision, delivered on April 16, 2026, by the sport’s Nationality Review Panel, means the 23-year-old athlete remains ineligible to represent Turkey at major international competitions. According to details of the ruling, the panel declined the request after reviewing the circumstances surrounding the application, stating that approving it would undermine established regulatory principles governing international athletics. Members of the panel, including Donna Raynor, Cydonie Mothersill and Susanne van Waert, noted that…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election will, in the first instance, emerge through a consensus arrangement, with primaries as a fallback option if consensus fails. Atiku, who made this known during an interview on ARISE TV on Wednesday, also declared that the 2027 presidential race would mark the final chapter of his long-standing political career, affirming that he would not seek office beyond that election cycle. According to him, “The first option will be to work out a consensus. If that doesn’t…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Olójó ńká ọ̀jọ́, kí ẹdá má sun lọ.” Time is counting, so don’t drift through life in carelessness. Life does not wait, and tomorrow is never promised. Stop procrastinating and chasing illusions about endless time; whatever you desire to become or achieve, start now before moments turn into regrets. Do not let indecision rule your emotions…. àkókò kì í dúró de ẹnikẹ́ni. Rise, act, and make your time count while you still can. Asiwaju Cares

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report showed that the CPI, which measures the average change in prices of goods and services, increased to 135.4 points in March, up from 130.0 recorded in February, representing a 5.4-point rise within the period under review. On a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate climbed to 15.38 per cent in March, compared to 15.06 per cent in February, indicating a continued upward pressure on prices. The…

By Peter Omopo The Edo North Caucus of the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN), Edo State chapter, has endorsed Dandy Oserei as its preferred candidate for the Edo State House of Assembly seat representing Owan East Constituency. The endorsement was announced in a statement signed by the caucus leader, Maka Achogbor, and made available to journalists on Wednesday. According to the group, the decision followed extensive consultations across Edo State, particularly within Edo North, where youth stakeholders reportedly reached a consensus on Oserei’s candidature. Oserei, a former Secretary of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission, was described by the…

By Peter Omopo A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 26, 2026, for the Department of State Services to open its case against former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulazeez Malami. The court’s decision followed the amendment of charges earlier filed against the defendants. The revised charges reportedly exclude terrorism financing allegations and now focus on claims of terrorism-related offences and unlawful possession of arms and ammunition. The duo was previously re-arraigned after the prosecution adjusted the charges, paving the way for fresh proceedings in the case. Malami and his son were arrested…

By Peter Omopo Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a man, Victor Dickson, to life imprisonment for defiling a six-month-old baby. The conviction was confirmed in a statement issued by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency on Wednesday, noting that the judgment was delivered earlier in the week. The agency also disclosed that the convict’s name would be entered into the state’s Sex Offenders Register in accordance with existing laws. According to the statement, the court held that the prosecution proved the charge of sexual assault by penetration beyond a…

By Peter Omopo The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday re-arraigned former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami, before a Federal High Court in Abuja on amended charges bordering on alleged terrorism and unlawful possession of firearms. At the resumed hearing, prosecution counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court that a new charge had been filed to replace the earlier one. He subsequently applied for the withdrawal of the initial charge and requested that the amended charge be read to the defendants for fresh pleas. Defence counsel, Shaibu Aruwa (SAN), confirmed that…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration is delivering “visible progress” across key sectors of the economy as he inaugurated the new Corporate Headquarters of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) in Abuja. The President described the newly completed complex as a symbol of renewed trust, transparency and institutional reform within Nigeria’s public service. The building, which consists of three towers rising up to 16 floors, is designed to accommodate about 3,000 staff and serve as a central operational hub for the revenue agency under its ongoing restructuring. Tinubu said the facility reflects broader reforms aimed at…