Author: Vincent Osuwo

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is scheduled to hold a Special National Convention on Saturday to formally ratify ex-President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The convention will take place at the ‘A’ Class Event Centre, Kassim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja, beginning at 10 a.m. Ini Ememobong, the faction’s national publicity secretary, and Theophilus Dakas Shan, its national organizing secretary, signed the invitation to the event. The invitation described the gathering as a “Special National Convention for the Ratification of the Nomination of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR as the Presidential…

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday defended the APC-led administration’s economic reforms, saying his principal “took the bullets” needed to save Nigeria from fiscal collapse. Onanuga, in a piece titled “Bola Tinubu: the man who took the bullet for Nigeria to survive,” stated that opposition politicians had intensified campaigns of misinformation ahead of the 2027 general election despite what he described as the administration’s achievements over the last three years. The Nigerian leader, who was sworn into office on May 29, 2023, marks their third anniversary on Friday. According to the presidential…

AC Milan has begun discussions with Mauricio Pochettino as the Italian club searches for a new manager following the firing of Massimiliano Allegri. Pochettino, the current manager of the United States men’s national team, is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. According to BBC Sport on Friday, the Argentine coach is still focused on the event, although Milan is said to be interested in hiring him after his contract with US Soccer expires after the World Cup. The 54-year-old hasn’t managed a team since leaving Chelsea at the…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to ratify Peter Obi as its presidential candidate today (Friday) during the party’s nationwide primaries, following his emergence as the party’s sole aspirant for the ticket. The NDC also stated that governorship, National Assembly, and state Houses of Assembly candidates would also emerge across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, despite logistical disruptions caused by the Eid-el-Kabir holidays. Moses Cleopas, NDC National Chairman, disclosed the information in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, adding that transportation challenges and flight unavailability delayed some preparatory activities after the screening exercise in the…

Former Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) six days after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Omo-Agege announced this in a statement released on Thursday and distributed to journalists in Warri, Delta State, by his media assistant, Sunday Areh. The former lawmaker stated that he will run for the Delta Central Senatorial seat on the NDC platform in the 2027 general elections, supporting the party’s presidential nominee, Peter Obi. “Today, I formally announce my decision to join the National Democratic Congress. This decision is the product of weeks of reflection, wide…

Ambassador Blessing Fubara Senior has joined the 2027 Rivers State governorship race on the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC. He made the announcement ahead of the party’s primary election, presenting himself as a “ready, competent, and energetic” candidate dedicated to bringing peace, stability, and economic success to Rivers State. Fubara, brother of the Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara, said that the state had experienced economic collapse and loss of dignity, and he called for a communal political “uprising” to restore its position. He said, “I am addressing you today on the occasion of the Nigerian Democratic Party, Nigerian…

Ambassador Blessing Fubara Senior, the brother of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his candidacy for the governorship election in the state under the Nigerian Democratic Congress, promising to serve only one term if elected. He made the announcement ahead of the party’s primary election, presenting himself as a “ready, competent, and energetic” candidate dedicated to bringing peace, stability, and economic success to Rivers State. Fubara said that the state had experienced economic collapse and loss of dignity, and he called for a communal political “uprising” to restore its position. He said, “I am addressing you today on the…

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Party (ADC), has promised to work with aggrieved members of the party after emerging as the party’s flagbearer in the 2027 general election. Atiku made the vow when he visited the former Rivers State governor at his Abuja residence on Thursday. Atiku visited Amaechi accompanied by former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, and other party leaders. The ADC presidential candidate’s visit came amid ongoing reactions to the just-concluded ADC presidential primary election, where Atiku emerged as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi at his Abuja residence following the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress. Atiku visited Amaechi accompanied by former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, and other party leaders. The ADC presidential candidate’s visit came amid ongoing reactions to the just-concluded ADC presidential primary election, where Atiku emerged as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The ADC announced the result on Wednesday night at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, with Atiku defeating Amaechi and former banker…

Barcelona have agreed a deal worth over £69m with Newcastle United for England forward Anthony Gordon. BBC Sport reports that the clubs were in advanced talks as they looked to agree a fee. These were considered good, and an agreement for more than 80 million euros (£69.3 million) had been concluded. Gordon will now settle the details of his move before flying to the United States with his England teammates for a pre-World Cup training camp. Bayern Munich also held formal conversations with Newcastle, but there was a valuation discrepancy between the two clubs, and Barcelona ultimately made an acceptable…