32 m. ago After 16.57% H1 Gain, Analysts Expect Stronger Momentum In H2

After delivering a strong performance in the first half (H1) of the year, analysts are expecting the Nigerian stock market to maintain its strong momentum in the second half (H2), driven by improved macroeconomic sentiment, favorable market conditions, and increased investor interest. The Nigerian stock market delivered a robust performance in H1 of 2025, with […]

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60 m. ago 2027: How I would address Nigeria’s electricity challenges if elected – Peter Obi

By Seyi Babalola Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate, has described how he plans to handle Nigeria’s recurring electrical difficulties if elected president. The former Anambra governor stated that resolving the country’s electricity issues is not “rocket science,” but rather a matter of implementing proven ideas from other emerging countries. He made the […] The post 2027: How I would address Nigeria’s electricity challenges if elected – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago Yari Champions Arewa Unity, Youth Empowerment, Economic Revival

The former governor of Zamfara State and current senator representing Zamfara West senatorial zone in the National Assembly, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari has called on stakeholders across Northern Nigeria to embrace unity, development, and economic resilience as key pillars for transforming the region. Yari made the call over the weekend in Kaduna while chairing a […]

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2 h. ago Public Hearing: Adada Promoters Make Strong Case For State Creation From Enugu

The Adada State Movement has made a compelling case for creating Adada State from Enugu State. During the Thursday Senate public hearing in Enugu, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and former Minister of Information, led the presentation before senators, emphasising the demand’s competence and constitutional validity. Nwodo, backed by historical data […]

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5 h. ago 2027: The North Will Celebrate Me If Elected President, Peter Obi Tells Critics

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has made a passionate appeal for the trust of Northern Nigerians, promising that the region will celebrate him if elected president in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ on Sunday evening, Obi emphasised that the North remains Nigeria’s most valuable asset due to its untapped agricultural land […]

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5 h. ago What advertising stakeholders expect from ARCON — Adisa, AAAN President

Tribune Online What advertising stakeholders expect from ARCON — Adisa, AAAN President The President of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), Lanre Adisa, has called for a dynamic, forward-looking regulatory framework, and equal enforcement for all players in the nation’s ecosystem.  Adisa, who is also the Chairman of the Heads of Advertising Sectoral Group (HASG), made the call at the Advertising Stakeholders’ Forum, held in […] What advertising stakeholders expect from ARCON — Adisa, AAAN President Tribune Online

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6 h. ago NIPOST refutes drug trafficking allegation tied to Tinubu administration

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has denied allegations that Nigerian courier services have been transporting hard drugs since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office. In a  statement issued over the weekend and signed by its Spokesperson, Franklin Alao, the Service described the headline of the report titled “Nigerian courier services easily […] The post NIPOST refutes drug trafficking allegation tied to Tinubu administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention

The Association of Former Employees of NICON Insurance (AFENI) Pensioners has expressed grave concerns over the systematic exclusion of its members from the revised implementation of the Consequential Pension Adjustment (CPA), the N32,000 wage award approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other statutory pension entitlements. In a statement jointly signed by the Communications Officer, […] The post Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, Senator Okey Ezea and other prominent Igbo leaders have renewed calls for the creation of Adada State from the present Enugu State, insisting that it was the most qualified proposed state in the South East. They made the call during the South […] The post Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago No Talks Yet On 2027 Presidential Flagbearer In ADC Coalition – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has stated that the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has not yet deliberated on who will emerge as the coalition’s presidential flagbearer for the 2027 elections. Speaking during Sunday Politics on Channels Television on July 6, 2025, Obi dismissed assumptions about his role or […] The post No Talks Yet On 2027 Presidential Flagbearer In ADC Coalition – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago “You’re Only Planning To Rescue Your Stomach, Not Nigerians” – Wike Tells Coalition Leaders

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has berated organizers of opposition coalition group, planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The FCT Minister noted that the political stakeholders who defected from their various parties to join Africa Democratic Congress, were not interested in rescuing Nigerians from economic hardship and insecurity challenges. Wike […] The post “You’re Only Planning To Rescue Your Stomach, Not Nigerians” – Wike Tells Coalition Leaders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago MKO’s 27th Anniversary: Quest to end poverty duty of all Nigerians— Hafsat Abiola, Okei

Tribune Online MKO’s 27th Anniversary: Quest to end poverty duty of all Nigerians— Hafsat Abiola, Okei-Odumakin  As Nigeria marks the 27th anniversary of the death of the winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, some human rights organizations, under the aegis of Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND) and Women Arise (WA), led by Dr. Hafsat Abiola and Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, respectively, have said that the quest […] MKO’s 27th Anniversary: Quest to end poverty duty of all Nigerians— Hafsat Abiola, Okei-Odumakin  Tribune Online

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9 h. ago 4 Years Enough To Deliver Results As Nigeria’s President – Peter Obi

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that a single four-year term was enough to lay the foundation for good governance in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s political programme, ‘Sunday Politics’, on Sunday night, Obi reiterated his decision to run for president in the 2027 elections and expressed confidence in […]

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9 h. ago 2027: I’m contesting for president, not running for VP – Peter Obi

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has declared that he is contesting to be Nigeria’s president and not a running mate to Atiku Abubakar. While appearing on Channels TV’s ‘Sunday Politics’, Obi refuted claims that he was considering a vice presidential slot under Atiku or any other candidate ahead of the […] The post 2027: I’m contesting for president, not running for VP – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Neither defection nor coalition will decide winners of 2027 election – LP Chieftain

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Former Presidential Aspirant of the Labour Party (LP), Faduri Oluwadare Joseph has said that those politicians defecting to All Progressive Congress(APC) as well as those forming coalition into African Democratic Congress (ADC) cannot decide who will win 2027 elections. In a statement titled 2027 Election and Present Realities, Joseph expressed strong […] The post Neither defection nor coalition will decide winners of 2027 election – LP Chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago 2027: Tinubu’s ‘Incompetence’ Behind My Renewed Push To Be President — Obi

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that the incumbent President Bola Tinubu’s “incompetent leadership” was the driving force behind his renewed push to contest Nigeria’s highest office in the 2027 general election. Obi disclosed this on Sunday evening during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ programme, where he criticised the current […]

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10 h. ago ‘How I’d Lead Nigeria As President’, Peter Obi Speaks On 2027 Plans

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has outlined his vision for Nigeria’s future, offering a sweeping critique of the current administration while affirming that he’s competent and compassionate to lead Nigeria from 2027. Speaking during an interview on ‘Sunday Politics’ on Channels Television on Sunday night, Obi addressed the […]

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10 h. ago Constitution review: Ebonyi gov advocates rotational presidency, state police

Tribune Online Constitution review: Ebonyi gov advocates rotational presidency, state police "That the Southeast geopolitical zone has not occupied the position of the president since 1999 is an injustice. What is the essence of... Constitution review: Ebonyi gov advocates rotational presidency, state police Tribune Online

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11 h. ago ADC Coalition Crowded With Presidential Hopefuls, Fielding Atiku Again A Big Mistake – Datti Baba

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has raised concerns over the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition, describing it as a platform crowded with individuals nursing presidential ambitions. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV on Sunday, Baba-Ahmed said while the coalition is rich in political strength and resources, it lacks […] The post ADC Coalition Crowded With Presidential Hopefuls, Fielding Atiku Again A Big Mistake – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago “Tinubu Saw Vision That You’ll Perform As FCT Minister Before Appointing You” – Anglican Cleric Tells Wike

The Vicar of St James Anglican Church, Asokoro, Ben Idume, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the move as guided by divine vision. He made the remarks on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held for the successful inauguration of key projects […] The post “Tinubu Saw Vision That You’ll Perform As FCT Minister Before Appointing You” – Anglican Cleric Tells Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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