President Tinubu Meets with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican Inauguration.

Tolu Adebayo

Rome, Italy – In a moment of diplomatic significance, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu met with the newly installed Pope Leo XIV during the pontiff’s inauguration ceremony in Vatican City on Sunday. The encounter, marked by a firm handshake and a brief exchange, highlighted the global attention drawn to the start of the new papacy. The event unfolded in the iconic St. Peter’s Square, where Pope Leo XIV, the 264th Bishop of Rome and leader of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, was officially installed following a solemn inauguration mass. President Tinubu,…

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“Fubara Not My Opponent,” Says Wike

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied claims of a personal feud with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Describing Fubara as “his son” and insisted he had no reason to fight him. In a Saturday interview, Wike dismissed rumors of a direct conflict. He clarified that his real issue lies with people allegedly manipulating Fubara for selfish interests. “That one is not a battle,” Wike said. “He is my boy, he is my son. Why will I fight with him?” Wike, who once governed Rivers State, said…

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INEC Releases Personal Particulars of Candidates for 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election

Tolu Adebayo

INEC Releases Personal Particulars of Candidates for 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election Abuja, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made public the personal details of candidates vying for the Anambra State governorship seat in the upcoming election scheduled for November 8, 2025. This move comes after 16 political parties successfully submitted their candidates’ nomination forms following the completion of party primaries. In a statement released on Saturday, Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, confirmed that the documents were uploaded…

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ACC Eyes 2027 Presidency: Party Promises Transformative Conservative Agenda

Tolu Adebayo

ACC Eyes 2027 Presidency: Party Promises Transformative Conservative Agenda Lagos, Nigeria – The Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) has boldly declared its ambition to secure victory in the 2027 presidential election, emphasizing a commitment to steering the country toward a brighter future rooted in core conservative principles. In a resolute statement issued by its National Chairman, Rev. Olusegun Peters, the party outlined its vision for Nigeria, promising to guide the nation back to a path of integrity, progress, and economic growth. The ACC positioned itself as a viable alternative to the…

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Delta State Commissioner Izeze Declines 2027 Election Bid, Calls for APC Unity

Tolu Adebayo

This declaration comes amidst growing encouragement from his supporters urging him to enter the race. In a significant move aimed at fostering party cohesion, Mr. Reuben Izeze, the Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), has publicly announced that he will not seek any political office in the upcoming 2027 general elections. This declaration comes amidst growing encouragement from his supporters urging him to enter the race. Speaking exclusively to South-South PUNCH on Tuesday, the former Delta State House of Assembly member emphasized his commitment to bolstering the…

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Labour Party in Lagos Set to Conduct Chairmanship Primaries

Tolu Adebayo

Labour Party in Lagos Set to Conduct Chairmanship Primaries The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) is gearing up for its chairmanship primaries, slated to hold on Friday, ahead of the July 12 Local Government election in the state. This was disclosed by the LP State Chairman, Pastor Dayo Ekong, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. According to Pastor Ekong, the primaries will take place at the various council areas across the state. The party has adopted the delegate-based mode…

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Edo Governor Calls for United Support from South-South Monarchs for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election

Tolu Adebayo

Describing the President’s second term as essential for the country’s stability, Okpebholo emphasized the need for unwavering support from these influential figures. Benin City, Nigeria – In a strategic move to bolster national unity and progress, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged traditional rulers in the South-South region to throw their full weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027. Describing the President’s second term as essential for the country’s stability, Okpebholo emphasized the need for unwavering support from these influential figures. The appeal was delivered…

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African Leaders Unite: Urgent Call to End Abject Poverty in Africa

Tolu Adebayo

African Leaders Unite: Urgent Call to End Abject Poverty in Africa In a powerful display of unity and resolve, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, have joined forces to demand an immediate end to abject poverty across the African continent. Their impassioned pleas, delivered during a leadership lecture hosted by media mogul Dele Momodu in Ibadan, Oyo State, highlight the urgent need for strategic action, drawing inspiration from global success stories and emphasizing the roles of education, leadership,…

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FULL LIST: APC Candidates, Running Mates for Lagos Council Poll

Tolu Adebayo

FULL LIST: APC Candidates, Running Mates for Lagos Council Poll *Igbogbo-Baiyeku – Hameed Aroyehun and Ade Ayeni *Ijede – Motunrayo Gbadebo and Femi Kabir *Ikeja – Akeem Dauda and Hon. Jabiola Omisore *Ikorodu – Adedayo Ladega and Hon. Alogba Bisiriyu Babatunde *Ikorodu North – Wale Hameed and Mathew Adesanya *Ikorodu West – Kazeem Sulaiman and Adesegun Aluko *Ikosi Isheri – Bada Abolanle and Olayinka Ogunleye *Ikosi-Ejirin — Anomo Adewale and Wasiu Dehinsilu *Ikoyi-Obalende – Bola Oladunjoye and Sulaiman Ibrahim Salawe *Imota – Sunday Benson and Princess Abisoye Jimoh *Victoria Island…

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Yar’Adua’s Memo Sparked Rift with Obasanjo – Sule Lamido

Tolu Adebayo

Yar’Adua’s Memo Sparked Rift with Obasanjo – Sule Lamido A recent autobiography by former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has shed new light on the rift between late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and his predecessor, Olusegun Obasanjo. In his book, “Being True to Myself”, Lamido reveals that a memo presented by Yar’Adua to the National Council of State triggered the tension between the two former leaders. Lamido describes both Yar’Adua and Obasanjo as stubborn, though in different ways. According to him, Yar’Adua’s stubbornness was evident in his decision to present…

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Abuja Landlord Says Tenants Should ‘Leave If They Can’t Wait’ After Failing to Install Borehole for 10 Months

Tolu Adebayo

Abuja Landlord Says Tenants Should ‘Leave If They Can’t Wait’ After Failing to Install Borehole for 10 Months Abuja Landlord Leaves Tenants High and Dry, Refuses to Provide Water Tenants of some self-contained flats on Prospect Road, Sheriti Kabusa Village, Abuja, are living in discomfort due to the refusal of their landlord, Friday Chukwu, to provide a borehole for the property. Despite collecting rent from the tenants between July and August, Chukwu has failed to ensure a steady water supply, leaving the residents to fend for themselves. The tenants had…

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Nasiriya Movement Launched in Sokoto as El-Rufai Eyes 2027 Presidency

Tolu Adebayo

Nasiriya Movement Launched in Sokoto as El-Rufai Eyes 2027 Presidency Sokoto, Nigeria – The Nasiru El-Rufai Solidarity Group, popularly known as Nasiriya, a new political movement under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), was inaugurated on Thursday in Sokoto State. The movement is seen as a strategic initiative to support the anticipated presidential ambition of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National Coordinator of Nasiriya, Alhaji Ibrahim Babuga, led the inauguration of the state leadership, describing the movement as a rapidly expanding political and…

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