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Former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, on Saturday received the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Certificate of Return on behalf of former President Goodluck Jonathan at the party’s ‘National Convention’ in Abuja.

The presentation by the PDP Interim National Working Committee led by Kabiru Turaki, SAN, thrust Jonathan back into the political spotlight amid growing interest in the opposition’s plans ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Gana received the certificate before party leaders, delegates, former ministers, state officials, and supporters gathered at the convention venue in Area 10, Garki, Abuja.

He later addressed party supporters and journalists shortly after the presentation.

The development comes against the backdrop of continuing debates over the PDP’s leadership and future direction ahead of the next general election.

The Imo State Chairperson of Democratic Leadership Alliance, DLA, Prudence Uchebuakor, has declared that the newly registered political party, will take over leadership in the state come the 2027 general elections, even as she urged Imo electorate to join the party.

Speaking with Journalists at the party secretariat in Owerri, Uchebuakor said the DLA will not only make a headway, but also record a landslide victory in the state.

She maintained that the party is the only political platform that has positive and developmental ideologies that will transform the economic landscape, not only in Imo but in Nigeria in general.

The DLA Chairperson added that the party had all it takes to win at all levels, urging those who have the intention to run for any elective position to come and pick forms.

“Our party has a well-spelt-out ideology on good governance, improving the economy of the nation and security of the people. It’s built on equity and Pan- African philosophy, aiming at the transition of Nigeria from a consumption-based to a production-driven economy.

” DLA has no godfathers; it is only focused on human development and building platforms that could touch lives positively. Those who hunger for good governance, rule of law and equity should join the party,” she said.

Uchebuakor assured that whoever joins the party will not be disappointed, as it has a formidable structure not only in the state but across 36 States of the Federation.

The DLA Chairperson pointed out that as one of the leading opposition political parties, it will give the ruling party a straight fight in 2027. 

“We are actually here to win elections. We are working with people who are really yearning for change. I’m very much sure that the masses will support us, because people are looking for good governance. We need people who really need a change in the country. Let me also use this opportunity to tell Imo people that we are going to wrestle power from the APC in the State. We must produce the next Governor of the State. So, people should join our team. We’re here to make a difference”, she added.

Uchebuakor further stated that DLA is open to everybody whose objective and mindset is to transform society from what it is today to what it ought to be.

2027: We will give APC straight fight in Imo  -Chieftain, Uchebuakor

The Edo state police command have arrested one suspect in connection with the m#rder of a 30-year-old interior decorator identified as Esohe Aigbe.

The deceased was reportedly hacked to de@th at a funeral in Benin City, the state capital where she had gone to offer free design job as her contribution to the funeral ceremony.

According to relatives, she had gone to assist a friend in decorating the funeral venue at Ujo Street in the Ogida area.

After completing the job, she was still at the venue when unidentified persons attacked her. She was rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital with severe injuries but did not survive.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, the command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said one person has been arrested in connection with the incident. She mentioned that preliminary investigation have linked one Faith to the murder. She added that further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding her demise. 

She mentioned that the suspect has been transferred to the homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation Department in the state police headquarters. She stated that efforts are being made to arrest any accomplice in the mu#der.

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 Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc’s international subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, has announced a commitment to support Nigerians – both individuals and corporations – in acquiring properties in the United Kingdom.

Fidbank UK which provides a comprehensive suite of financial services, including trade finance, personal and business banking, treasury services, commercial lending, and private banking, is set to deliver tailored financial solutions for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) seeking to invest in the UK real estate market through its FidBank Buy-to-Let product.

This announcement was made at an exclusive product showcase hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter at his Residence in Lagos on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. The event was attended by a select audience comprising captains of industry and corporate leaders.

Highlighting the significance of the event, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FidBank UK Ltd, Mr. Johnson Enemadu, said:

“This event is about showcasing to the market and our customers that there is something exciting in the market and we are able to take them along in this journey, supporting their businesses by bringing capital both in the financial institutions and corporate space and also for our high networth inidividuals. It is a total experience.

“Today’s event is also taking place against the backdrop of strengthened bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, highlighted by the recent state visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the UK. This renewed engagement between both countries continues to unlock new pathways for trade, investment, and financial collaboration; and FidBank UK is pleased to play a leading role in driving this.” 

In his welcome remarks, the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr. Jonny Baxter said:

“The United Kingdom remains firmly committed to deepening its economic partnership with Nigeria, with a clear focus on driving inclusive, sustainable investment, trade and economic growth. London’s position as a leading global financial centre is central to this, supported by robust financial infrastructure that enables efficient trade flows and seamless cross-border transactions between our markets.

It is therefore encouraging to see institutions such as FidBank UK advancing financial service offerings that not only expand investment opportunities in the UK, but also strengthen the financial systems supporting growing commercial ties. We welcome and support efforts that continue to enhance liquidity, facilitate trade, and drive sustainable UK-Nigeria economic connections.”

The well-attended event also featured art exhibitions by two of Nigeria’s leading visual art talents -Femi Morakinyo and Oswald Chukwunyeremugo – who displayed their latest works to the admiration of the guests.

Also speaking at the event, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, lauded the initiative as it aligned with the administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda, saying:

“FidBank UK offers a private banking relationship grounded in regulatory rigour and institutional trust. This is not a catalogue of products, it is a comprehensive financial architecture built for people who live, work and invest across the Nigerian-UK corridor”.

Operating from the heart of the City of London since 1983, FidBank UK provides a comprehensive range of banking services to customers doing business from and into Nigeria and other West African countries, including trade finance, personal banking, business banking, treasury services, commercial lending and private banking.

The bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority and subscribe to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

A Nigerian wife has been thrown into deep grief after her mechanic husband was found dead inside a customer’s apartment under unknown circumstances.

According to reports, the mechanic had gone to the customer’s house to pick up a vehicle for repair. However, a few hours later, his wife was reportedly contacted and informed that her husband had allegedly committed suicide inside the customer’s bedroom.

In a viral video making rounds online, the heartbroken woman was seen inside the apartment recording her husband’s body hanging near a window, while crying uncontrollably over the tragic scene.

The strange location and circumstances surrounding the incident is yet to be unfolded with many Nigerians doubting the suicide claim and calling for a thorough investigation into what truly happened.

Education advocate, Alex Onyia, has reacted to the reported death of a student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, alleging that he had previously warned the institution about the activities of the Man O’ War group operating within the school.

The remarks were contained in a statement posted on Onyia’s official page.

According to the statement, Onyia claimed he had advised the university management to disband the group and investigate allegations surrounding its activities before the incident.

“Man O’ War beat a student to death at FUTO yesterday.

I warned the university about their brutal activities in the school and advised the management to disband them and launch an investigation.

They ignored it. Now a student is dead.

Shame on Prof. Nnenna Oti.

The blood is on your hands for your complacency,” the statement read.

FUTO Tragedy: Alex Onyia alleges warnings were ignored before student’s death

‎The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor, has expressed strong dismay over President Bola Tinubu’s failure to fulfil the campaign promises he made to Nigerians during the 2023 general elections.
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‎The Catholic Bishop expressed his disappointment while delivering a homily during a burial mass for Mrs Christiana Onuabuchi Ekweozor, who is the mother of Dr Augustine Azubuike Ekweozor, a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA.
Speaking at the burial mass, Ezeokafor charged politicians on service, saying those who aspire to serve should know that they must be accountable to the masses.
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‎He said: “Tinubu promised Nigerians that if he emerged winner of the 2023 presidential election, within his first two years, he would give us improved power supply. But sadly, the president remains unconcerned about fulfilling this promise.
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‎”As the talk about this continues, he moved on and installed a mighty first-class solar system in Aso Rock. What this means is that there is no hope for improved power supply as far as the present Federal Government is concerned.
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‎”This is what the presidency, which is supposed to be thinking and looking for what to do to ensure that the well-being of the common people is guaranteed, is telling us – Nigerians, you’re on your own.
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‎”In a civilised society where things work, this is an impeachable act – abandoning common good to build your own home,” Ezeokafor argued.
The Bishop further lamented about the worsening challenges of insecurity and high cost of living occasioned by fuel subsidy removal, stating that the government was not showing any sign of feeling concerned for the common man.

‎”Insecurity of lives and property deteriorates while the presidency continues to relax in Aso Rock and enjoy the country’s wealth. Nigerians were promised that fuel subsidy would be reinvested in critical national infrastructure to make life in the country better, but we haven’t seen it.

‎”But has fuel subsidy been removed, or not? Where’s the removed subsidy going to? Where does it reflect on our lives?”

Speaking to the bereaved family and their loved ones who gathered at the mass, Ezeokafor charged them to open their eyes as the 2027 elections draw near, so they can elect a competent person who can change the present narrative in the country.
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‎The cleric described the deceased matriarch, late Mrs Ekweozor, as a good Catholic, who lived and died in Christ. He consoled her children and all that were mourning her passing, urging them to take solace in the fact that she was a good Christian.
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‎In a vote of thanks, one of the sons of the deceased, who was also the chief mourner, Dr Azubuike Ekweozor, thanked the Bishop, friends, associates and well-wishers of the Ekweozors, for honouring his mother.
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‎The burial mass was attended by several Catholic priests, captains of industries across Nigeria, traditional rulers in Anambra State, top state government functionaries, including the Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Somtochukwu Udeze, among others.

Awka Catholic Bishop, Ezeokafor frowns at Tinubu’s unfulfilled campaign promises

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Ambassador Aliyu Abbas has officially emerged as the presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, to battle President Bola Tinubu and other 2027 presidential candidates.

Abbas emerged as the ADP candidate on Saturday morning at the National Convention of the party held in Abuja.

A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, said the results were announced at about 5:30 a.m, with the venue erupting in wild jubilation.

Aliyu Bin Abbas is a former political aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

“However, for the avoidance of doubt and to clarify the distinct trajectory of this candidacy, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas steps into this race on his own merits and under a completely independent platform.

“While he previously served as a close political aide to Atiku Abubakar (who is also contesting the 2027 presidency under the ADC platform), that administrative chapter formally ended over two years ago. Following a widely recognised political divergence, both leaders parted ways, with public consensus affirming that Ambassador Aliyu should chart his own course to champion the cause of the younger generation.

“Therefore, this candidacy is entirely autonomous. It stands fully divorced from the influence of old political blocs, serving neither as a proxy movement nor a strategic alignment with past principles, but as a direct response to the yearning of millions of Nigerian youths seeking fresh, uncompromised leadership.”

In his comment, the National Chairman of the ADP, Yabagi Yusuf Sani, congratulated all delegates, officers, members, and supporters of the ADP for remaining steadfast, disciplined, and committed to the progress of the party.

“Your sacrifice, patience, and loyalty have kept the party alive, united, and focused.

“The ADP has continued to present itself to Nigerians as the credible alternative. At a time when our country faces deep economic pressure, insecurity, unemployment, poverty, social tension, and loss of confidence in public institutions, Nigerians are searching for leadership that is sincere, competent, courageous, and compassionate,” he said.

Earlier, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is also from northern Nigeria, emerged as the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate to battle President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress flagbearer.

2027: Atiku’s ex-aide Abbas emerges ADP presidential candidate to battle Tinubu, others