2027: Makinde’s PDP-APM alliance draws crowd in Ibadan

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Rubio says Cuba leaders must go as US dangles $100m
Cuba has been suffering severe economic tumult led by an energy shortage that plunged 65 percent of the country into darkness on Tuesday.
Justice Crack denies Sowore’s lawyer, M. Abubakar, as clash ensues in court over representation
The bail application filed by Chidiebere Justice Mark, popularly known as Justice Crack, on Thursday suffered a setback at the Federal High Court in Abuja after two lawyers, Femi Balogun and Marshall Abubakar, clashed over who would represent him
Scientists raise alarm over extreme heat threat at 2026 World Cup
One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday.
How 1983 coup destroyed my concert business – Ben Murray-Bruce
Founder of Silverbird Group, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, has said the 1983 military coup that ousted the government of President Shehu Shagari dealt a devastating blow to his concert promotion business, forcing it into collapse despite early success.
Shakira, Madonna, BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show
Coldplay’s Chris Martin is curating the show, which is a first for a football World Cup final but has raised concerns about how long half-time will be.
Air Peace blames airspace access issue for Lagos-London disruption
West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has disclosed that its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service of May 13 experienced an operational disruption.
‘Gun to my head, I won’t exceed 4 years’ – Obi; ‘believe this, believe anything’ – Presidency
“I want to be a one-term president because of stability. I would not stay a day longer than four years, gun to my head”
US congressman proposes bill requiring immigrants to reject Sharia law
Sharia law, rooted in Islamic religious teachings, is practised in different forms across several Muslim-majority nations and communities around the world.
Delta North: Step down, support Nwoko, media team tells Okowa
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the former governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has been asked to drop his senatorial ambition for Delta North in the true spirit of statesmanship.
In-form Messi hits brace as Miami win 5-3 at Cincinnati in MLS
Lionel Messi scored twice and had a hand in two others as Inter Miami fought back to beat FC Cincinnati 5-3 away in the MLS on Wednesday.
APC says May 23 presidential primary not postponed
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that contrary to reports of postponement its presidential primary election for the 2027 polls would be held as scheduled on May 23, 2026.
Nigeria, Germany seal €65m devt push, eye €300m export credit facility
Nigeria and Germany have sealed a €65 million development cooperation deal and a €300 million export credit facility aimed at unlocking private investment and easing financing for key sectors.
I rejected NNPC’s offer to increase stake in refinery – Dangote
“The other biggest risk is government inconsistencies in policies, and we are addressing that one because if you look at our refinery, the national oil company already owns 7.25 per cent, and they are trying to buy more. We are the ones that said no; we want to now spread it and have everybody be part of it.”
Stray bullet hits boy during NDLEA operations in Bakassi
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested two suspected drug dealers in Ikang, Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State on Wednesday but a mob attack left an innocent boy wounded by a stray bullet.

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