Author: Olóyè Gbenga

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daboikiabo Warmate, has reaffirmed that the party will not endorse the re-election of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Warmate made this known on Friday during an interview on Trust TV, where he addressed ongoing political discussions about possible alliances and endorsements. He stressed that the PDP remains committed to presenting its own presidential candidate rather than backing the incumbent from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “That position to support President Tinubu is just a personal position of the FCT Minister. It’s not the position of the party,”…

The West African Examinations Council has officially announced the release of the results for the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2026 First Series. The council made the announcement on X on Friday, stating that candidates who sat for the examination would be able to access their results within 12 hours of the release. According to WAEC, the prompt publication of results underscores the council’s commitment to enhancing service delivery through the use of technology and streamlined examination processes. “The result of CB-WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2026–First Series, has been released. Candidates can access their…

Umar Ardo, convener of the League of Northern Democrats, on Friday declared that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would emerge victorious in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary election if he decides to contest. Ardo made the remarks while discussing the possibility of a consensus candidate for the ADC, stating that if the party opted for consensus, prominent figures such as Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and others would have to step aside. His comments were made during an appearance on AIT’s Focus Nigeria. According to Ardo, “If the whole election primaries, whether it’s direct primaries – I don’t see consensus…

Maduka Okoye has revealed the reasons behind his decision to turn down an invitation to feature for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), DAILY POST reports. The 26-year-old goalkeeper, who was a surprise omission from the squad that competed in Morocco, missed the start of the 2025/26 season due to a suspension linked to an alleged involvement in a betting scandal. Speaking to Kicker, Okoye explained that his choice to skip AFCON was motivated by a desire to focus on regaining his fitness after a period away from competitive football. He also stressed the importance of repaying…

Former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Sam Amadi, has reignited discussions over the South-East region’s ability to produce a Nigerian president, suggesting that the region may never realistically attain the nation’s highest office. Amadi made the remarks in a post on X on Friday, stating that the South-East may have no viable path to the presidency in 2027, 2031, or even 2035. He advised that the region should instead focus on economic development and expanding its influence within Nigeria and internationally. “Maybe South-East has no chance at all, whether in 2027, 2031 or 2035, just as Jews never…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday night convened a closed-door meeting with key stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, as part of preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku confirmed the meeting in a post on his X handle on Friday, stating that discussions focused on the current state of the party, including the ongoing registration of members and mobilisation efforts. “Last night, I met with stakeholders of the Adamawa State African Democratic Congress (ADC). We reviewed the current state of our party, particularly regarding the ongoing registration of members and mobilisation efforts. We…

The Nigerian Army on Thursday formally bade farewell to 18 senior officers of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NA CST) following their retirement after 35 years of distinguished service. The ceremony marked the conclusion of a three-day conference held in Benin, the Edo State capital, which carried the theme: “Optimising Supply and Transport Capabilities Towards Providing Effective Service Delivery to NA Operations in All Missions.” Maj.-Gen. Danjuma Shagaya, Corps Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, disclosed that the retirees included four Major Generals and 14 Brigadier Generals. He praised their decades of dedication…

As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, global attention is once again fixed on one of football’s most enduring figures, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is poised to make history as one of the oldest players ever to feature at the tournament. Ronaldo, who celebrated his 41st birthday on 5 February 2026, has confirmed that the upcoming competition will mark his sixth and final appearance on football’s grandest stage. The Portugal captain, currently playing club football with Al-Nassr, remains determined to lead his country one last time in pursuit of international glory. His inclusion in the squad…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, members of his cabinet, 32 state governors, and over 8,000 delegates are set to gather in Abuja for the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on Friday and Saturday. The high-profile political event is expected to attract 8,453 delegates from across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, alongside party leaders at national, zonal, state and ward levels. The convention will culminate in the emergence of a new set of party executives, marking a significant moment in the APC’s internal political cycle. Speaking at a world media briefing held at…

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, over his failure to appear for arraignment in a criminal case instituted by the police. The trial judge, Justice U.P. Kekemeke, made the order on Thursday after ruling that the defendant had no valid justification for his absence in court. Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs under the administration of Goodluck Jonathan, is being prosecuted by the Inspector-General of Police on a one-count charge of allegedly…