2027: INEC Unveils Governorship Candidates

NewsNigeriaPolitics2027: INEC Unveils Governorship Candidates

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 30, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars of candidates nominated by political parties for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections, putting prominent political figures formally in the race for power in several states. The particulars, contained in Form EC9, were displayed at INEC offices across the country on Saturday, 29 August, as part of the commission’s preparations for the 6 February 2027 elections. Among the prominent names on...

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The Fuel Subsidy’s Proposition is not Well “Atikulated”

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionThe Fuel Subsidy’s Proposition is not Well “Atikulated”

PilotnewsAugust 29, 2026

“Atiku has spoken. Now, he needs to Atikulate” —Olalekan A. Babatunde Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has once again placed the politically combustible issue of petroleum subsidy at the center of Nigeria’s national conversation. His recent declaration that he would restore a “targeted subsidy” if elected president in 2027 has generated excitement among those crushed by the rising cost of living, while simultaneously raising serious...

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Kenyan And Ethiopian Runners Win Enugu City International Marathon

NewsNigeriaSportsKenyan And Ethiopian Runners Win Enugu City International Marathon

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)August 29, 2026

Edwin Kipyego, a Kenyan, and Zenebe Aberu, an Ethiopian, have emerged winners of the men’s and women’s 42km elite races, respectively, at the second edition of the Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday. The marathon was organized by the Enugu State Government in partnership with Nilayo Sports Management, with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) providing technical support. For the men’s 42 km elite race, Edwin Kipyego crossed the finish line in 2hours, 20 minutes,...

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Houston-based Entrepreneur, Lawrence Mike Obinna Anozie, to Be Buried in Owerri

NewsNigeriaHouston-based Entrepreneur, Lawrence Mike Obinna Anozie, to Be Buried in Owerri

PilotnewsAugust 29, 2026

Family announces final funeral rites for Houston businessman and community benefactor, with wake, Funeral Mass, and interment scheduled in Owerri The family of OBILOBI ALEX A. ANOZIE of Umuedede, Umuonyeche, Owerri, in Owerri Municipal of Imo State, has announced the final funeral arrangements for their beloved son, Lawrence Mike Obinna Anozie, who passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on January 22, 1959, Lawrence will be laid to rest in...

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Badejo-Okusanya Takes Over as 33rd NBA President

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaBadejo-Okusanya Takes Over as 33rd NBA President

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2026

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has assumed office as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), becoming the first woman to be directly elected to lead the association. Badejo-Okusanya was sworn in on Friday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, at a ceremony attended by senior members of the Bar and Bench and other dignitaries. Her predecessor, Afam Osigwe, SAN, administered the oath of office and formally handed over the association’s leadership...

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NPC Chairman Aminu Yusuf Dies 8 Months Into Tenure

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNPC Chairman Aminu Yusuf Dies 8 Months Into Tenure

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2026

Dr Aminu Yusuf Wushishi, chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), has died at the age of 66, eight months after assuming office as the commission’s eighth substantive chairman. Yusuf died on Friday, 28 August 2026. His death was confirmed by his Special Adviser on Media, Stanley Nwosu, who said the NPC chairman died after a brief illness. “Yes, it is true. The NPC chairman died after a brief illness,” Nwosu told Vanguard. Reports said...

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Police Officer Allegedly Shoots Driver Dead, 3 Injured in Port Harcourt

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Officer Allegedly Shoots Driver Dead, 3 Injured in Port Harcourt

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2026

A yet-to-be-identified police officer allegedly shot dead a motorist and left three others injured after the victim’s vehicle crashed into them at the Agip-Ada George junction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident occurred at about 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, causing panic among motorists, residents and traders in the busy area. The victim was identified by eyewitnesses as Anthony. According to reports, the policeman and his colleagues were conducting an operation at the junction when...

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Education Minister Woos Students for Tinubu, Seeks 10m Votes in 2027

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEducation Minister Woos Students for Tinubu, Seeks 10m Votes in 2027

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2026

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has urged the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and other student leaders to mobilize 10 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Alausa made the call on Thursday in Abuja when the leadership of NANS and other student associations paid him a familiarisation visit. He said Nigerian students had a direct stake in the 2027 election because the outcome would influence policies on...

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7,825 Nigerians Kidnapped in One Year as Ransom Payments Hit N7.8bn – Report

NewsNigeriaPolitics7,825 Nigerians Kidnapped in One Year as Ransom Payments Hit N7.8bn – Report

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2026

No fewer than 7,825 people were abducted in Nigeria in 1,713 kidnapping and related incidents between July 2025 and June 2026, with at least 1,142 people killed, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence. The figure represents a 66 percent increase in the number of kidnapping victims compared with the previous reporting period, when 4,722 people were abducted in 997 incidents, and 762 people were killed. SBM Intelligence, an Africa-focused market intelligence and security...

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Atiku: Tinubu is 90, I Have Evidence to Prove It in Court

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAtiku: Tinubu is 90, I Have Evidence to Prove It in Court

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2026

Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old, saying he has evidence to prove the allegation in court. Atiku made the claim in a BBC interview published on Friday while defending his decision to contest the 2027 presidential election despite concerns about his age. The former vice-president said he remained physically fit and capable of leading the country, comparing his...

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