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Moses Adebisi, presidential candidate of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), has declared that he will defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election and become Nigeria’s youngest elected president. Adebisi made the declaration on Thursday during an interview with Arise TV, where he explained why he joined the presidential race and outlined the DLA’s strategy for challenging Nigeria’s established political parties. The DLA was registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in February 2026 after a process that began with applications from 171 political associations. INEC chairman Joash Amupitan said 14 associations met the initial pre-qualification requirements, but only…

Former Vice-President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, will be the special guest of honour and seminar speaker at the fifth edition of the Open Day for Gardeners 2026 in Lagos. Osinbajo, who is also Chairman of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, will speak on the theme “Leaving the Earth Better Than We Found It” at the Annual Garden Seminar. The seminar is scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026, at 12 noon at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), 270 Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos. For those unable to attend physically, the organisers have provided a livestream via bit.ly/profyemi. Open Day for…

US President Donald Trump has ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed “Lake America”, escalating tensions with Canada amid a worsening trade dispute between the two neighbours. Trump announced the move on Thursday while signing an executive order at the White House, describing the name change as effective immediately. “We’re going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario effective immediately to Lake America,” the 80-year-old Republican told journalists. Asked by an AFP reporter why he was targeting an ally rather than America’s adversaries, Trump replied: “The Canadian officials have treated us very badly. They’re nasty people.” The move was swiftly…

The official website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) hosted dozens of gambling and casino-related articles, raising fresh questions about the security of the electoral body’s digital infrastructure ahead of the 2027 general elections. The discovery was made by X user Martin Uwakwe, who analyses public-sector digital infrastructure, election data and government websites. Uwakwe, posting through the handle @mundus01, said he found about 28 casino and gambling pages published directly on INEC’s official domain. He stressed that the pages were not links directing visitors from INEC’s website to gambling platforms, but articles hosted within the Commission’s own website. One…

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to produce socialite Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as KC Luxury, before the court after 14 days in the agency’s custody. Micheal was arrested by NDLEA operatives on August 13 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos while preparing to travel to Paris. Following his arrest, his lawyer, A. Labi-Lawal, SAN, approached the court to challenge his continued detention and seek the enforcement of his client’s fundamental rights. The court has now directed the anti-narcotics agency to produce Micheal before it, placing his continued…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Bola Tinubu administration to investigate and prosecute him if it has evidence linking him to alleged wrongdoing involving the $16 billion power sector fund. Atiku, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Wednesday dismissed the revival of allegations surrounding power projects, privatisation and public assets as an attempt to divert attention from questions over the management of public funds. Atiku said the National Assembly had previously investigated the power projects but never invited him to respond to any allegation of wrongdoing. “The National Assembly investigated the power projects. I…

Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain, PSG will take on Barcelona and Manchester City in this season’s league phase, while record 15-time champions Real Madrid will face Inter Milan and Arsenal after Thursday’s draw in Monaco set up several mouth-watering clashes. Luis Enrique’s PSG, who beat Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties in the Champions League final in May to retain their title, will host Barcelona and travel to City. Their other league-phase opponents are Roma, Aston Villa, Galatasaray, Villarreal, Slovan Bratislava and Como. The league-phase format, introduced in the 2024-25 season, is entering its third campaign. Real Madrid will host…

Rescue teams and military helicopters searched on Thursday for hundreds of people missing along the Nepal-China border after a torrent of water and mud swept through communities following a suspected glacier collapse. More than 360 people have been killed and more than 1,400 remain missing in Nepal and Tibet, according to authorities. Hundreds more have been displaced across the Himalayan region. The disaster struck on Wednesday when floodwaters and debris several stories high surged through communities, destroying buildings, bridges and roads. Videos showed people fleeing as the torrent swept through populated areas. The steep valleys and slopes beneath the Himalayas…

A Tribute to Mama Grace Owoloa Oyin-Adejobi for 96 Years of Faith, Fame and Favour By Vincent Akindele For 96 years, Mama Grace Owoloa Oyin-Adejobi has lived a life marked by faith, fame, service and favour, a journey her family, friends, fans and admirers will gather to celebrate on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The celebration will take place at Gamaliel Onosode Hall, University of Ibadan Conference Centre, where the legendary actress, popularly known as Iya Osogbo, will be honoured for a remarkable life and enduring contribution to Nigerian theatre. The occasion will also feature the public presentation and launch of…

Okin Biscuits has resumed production after 17 years, with biscuits rolling off one of its rehabilitated production lines at its factory in Offa, Kwara State. The company announced the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, describing the restart as a major milestone in efforts to revive the iconic Nigerian brand. “After 17 years… the line runs again,” Okin Biscuits said. According to the company, the production line had to be rebuilt after cables, frequency drives, contactors, motors and other electronic components were stolen. Okin Biscuits said the first production was a technical trial run, rather than a product trial.…