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…meets EU Parliament Vice President, Ştefănuță Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Friday held a diplomatic meeting with European Parliament Vice President Nicolae Ştefănuță to advocate deeper cooperation between Africa and the European Union. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary […]

The Accord Party has announced its nomination fees for elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that its electoral window will close on April 25.

The Lagos State Chairman of the party, Mr Dele Oladeji, revealed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Friday following the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday.

“The NEC meeting serves as the concluding meeting for the fixing of nomination fees, primary date, and the primary mode ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Oladeji said.

According to him, the approved nomination and expression of interest fees for governorship aspirants under the Accord platform are N10m and N5m, respectively.

For the Senate aspirants, Oladeji said the nomination fee was N5m while the expression of interest fees remained N2.5m.

For the House of Representatives, he said that the nomination and expression of interest fees are N3.5m and N1.5m, respectively.

Oladeji explained that aspirants for the state House of Assembly seats will pay N1m and N500,000 for nomination and expression of interest fees, respectively.

“We are also warning of the closure of the electoral window on April 25. Membership registration ends on April 26, the same as the purchase of nomination forms,” he said.

Oladeji called on Lagos residents seeking change in governance to align with the party.

“Accord is the party to vote for. If you desire a change in governance, then you need to change the party that will govern Lagos State from 2027.

“Accord is making a clarion call for patriotic change agents to join the party, contest and win, to be involved in the governance of Lagos State,” Oladeji said.

The chairman also pledged reforms in key state agencies and policies.

“Accord is leading the charge for a cleanup of bad political leadership and governance.

“We will elect patriotic leaders who will reform the state to bring a human face to governance and policies,” he said.

Oladeji added that the party’s primary elections would commence on May 21.

2027: Accord Party Sets Nomination Fees For Governorship Forms is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The Convener of The Alternative, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has declared his intention to contest the governorship election in Ogun State in 2027, while also warning against the imposition of any candidate. Showunmi made the declaration during a visit to the secretariat of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Abeokuta, where he called on opposition parties […]

Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP) has distanced itself from

Following an explosion at a filling station on Friday at Daffo community in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, two persons have been reportedly killed, while three others sustained fatal injuries. According to an eyewitness, the sad incident occurred when an underground fuel tank at the Natty filling station exploded unexpectedly during routine maintenance, […]

Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, is set to open up the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to investors through a landmark multi-exchange listing across Africa, offering about 10 per cent equity in a move aimed at financing an ambitious $40bn expansion programme over the next five years.

The proposed share sale, which represents one of the most significant capital market transactions on the continent, signals a strategic shift from an earlier plan to list a smaller stake on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. Instead, the new approach seeks to broaden investor participation by tapping multiple African bourses, potentially making it the first cross-border, multi-exchange initial public offering (IPO) of its scale in Africa.

Proceeds from the equity offering are expected to support Dangote Group’s wider investment blueprint, which includes scaling up refining capacity and boosting urea fertiliser production as part of a broader industrial expansion drive.

The investment programme, estimated at $40bn, is aligned with the group’s long-term strategic roadmap, Vision 2030, which targets transforming the conglomerate into a $100bn revenue enterprise by the end of the decade.

The multi-exchange IPO is also designed to deepen Africa’s capital markets by attracting a wider pool of institutional and retail investors across jurisdictions.

Market analysts say the structure could enhance liquidity, improve price discovery, and position African exchanges as viable platforms for large-scale capital mobilisation.

Support for the initiative is said to have emerged from ongoing engagements between Dangote Group and the African Export-Import Bank, which has backed the broader expansion agenda.

The bank’s involvement underscores growing institutional confidence in the refinery project and its potential to reshape energy and industrial value chains across the continent.

In a move aimed at boosting investor confidence, Dangote has indicated that dividends from the refinery will be paid in U.S. dollars, a feature expected to attract both domestic and foreign investors seeking protection against currency volatility.

Analysts note that dollar-denominated returns could significantly enhance the appeal of the offering, particularly among international portfolio investors.

The latest plan builds on earlier disclosures by Dangote. In an interview with S&P Global in October last year, he had indicated intentions to divest at least five per cent of the refinery via a domestic listing between then and 2026.

The revised strategy, however, represents a more expansive capital-raising effort, reflecting both the scale of the investment programme and growing confidence in cross-border financing opportunities within Africa.

Beyond raising capital, the proposed listing is expected to have broader implications for regional financial markets. It could support Nigeria’s bid to regain inclusion in key global indices such as the FTSE Russell Frontier Markets Index, while also strengthening market integration across participating African exchanges.

Industry observers believe the success of the offering could set a precedent for other large African corporates, potentially ushering in a new era of multi-market listings and innovative financing structures on the continent.

Dangote Offers 10% Refinery Stake For $40bn Expansion Plan is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State have

Popular social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, has agreed to amicably settle the ongoing legal dispute between him and celebrity cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord.

This is coming after the intervention of veteran human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore.

DAILY POST recalls that Blord was remanded in Kuje prison for 26 days on April 1 2026, following his social media fight with VeryDarkMan.

Reacting to the development, human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore faulted VeryDarkMan and his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar for using influence and expertise to remand Blord, vowing to secure his release.

In response, VeryDarkMan who threatened to send Sowore to prison, criticising his type of activism.

However, two weeks after his remand, the court granted Blord bail on self recognision.

Addressing the press after Blord’s bail, Marshall Abubakar who also doubles as Sowore’s lawyer, disclosed that VeryDarkMan has agreed to settle the matter amicably.

While appreciating Sowore for his intervention, Marshall, who noted that Blord is now like a brother and friend to them, said, “We have now resolved to work together and to get this matter resolved amicably. On the next adjourned date, hopefully we would’ve resolved the matter and report back to the court on the progress made so far.

“No much to say, the long awaited bail of our brother and friend, Blord, has been perfected. We can call him brother or friend now. But we do not want to dwell on what has happened in the past. Talking about what happened in the court today, we must commend our leader here, Mr Omoyele Sowore, for the role he played.

“We must also appreciate VeryDarkMan for conceding to see that this matter is resolved amicably today. He has assured the world and assured even the prosecution that he’s giving to settling this matter. The fact can not be denied that VeryDarkMan was offended as far as this matter is concerned, and the way and manner that our friend now, Blord went about this issue was most unfortunate. You do not offend a man in Africa and tell the man to do his worst. And as a man who feel offended, VeryDarkMan has the right to approach the police and the court system to take up a fight that has a criminal element.

“This matter is a criminal prosecution. But we don’t want to dwell on what that has happened or transpired in the past. We’re now giving to resolving this matter amicably. Both Blord and VeryDarkMan are respected youth in this country today. The future of this country lies in the hands of youths with so much interest and so much to give”, Marshall disclosed.

Blord, VeryDarkMan agree to settle legal dispute after Sowore’s intervention

About 598 pharmacies and patent medicine shops in Kaduna State have been sealed by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) as part of efforts to curb illegal drug distribution and safeguard public health.

The National Head of Enforcement, Suleiman S. Chiroma, disclosed this at a press briefing on Friday, explaining that the decision followed widespread non-compliance with pharmaceutical regulations across the state.

According to him, “The four-day operation covered 828 premises across key local government areas, including Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Zaria, Sabon Gari, Giwa and Igabi.”

Of these, he said 598 were sealed, comprising 68 registered pharmacies and 456 patent medicine stores, alongside 74 unlicensed outlets operating outside the law.

Chiroma lamented that many of the sealed facilities were found selling prescription-only medicines without authorisation, while others were cited for poor storage conditions, lack of proper licensing, and engaging in clinical practices beyond their approved scope.

Two individuals, according to him, were arrested by the enforcement team for serious infractions, alongside the issuance of compliance directives to several operators who failed to meet regulatory standards.

The exercise, carried out under the mandate of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Act, empowers the Council to regulate pharmacy practice and enforce the National Drug Distribution Guidelines.

These guidelines ensure medicines are distributed through approved channels and handled under conditions that preserve their safety, quality, and effectiveness. Despite the scale of the crackdown, the Council noted encouraging signs of compliance within the sector, stating that only nine per cent of inspected premises were operating illegally, while 28 per cent met all regulatory requirements.

It observed that 45 per cent of the pharmacies visited were in good standing, while 28 per cent of patent medicine vendors were fully compliant—an indication, it said, of improving adherence to standards.

The National Head of Enforcement further explained that the operation aligns with broader health sector reforms championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly efforts to expand access to safe and quality healthcare.

He added that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, has also emphasised the need for stronger regulatory oversight in the pharmaceutical sector.

Reaffirming its commitment, the Council warned that enforcement activities would continue nationwide to eliminate substandard and falsified medicines. It also urged the public to buy drugs only from licensed premises displaying a valid certification.

The PCN expressed appreciation to residents of Kaduna State for their cooperation during the exercise, noting that public support remains essential in ensuring the success of ongoing efforts to sanitise the pharmaceutical landscape.

PCN seals 598 pharmacies, patent medicine shops in Kaduna over regulatory breaches

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Hamza Woru in the Kaiama local government area of the state for unlawful possession of a human skull. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Friday, the state commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, said that the suspect allegedly exhumed the remains of a deceased female […]