Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has advised some candidates excluded from the final list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to waste their money challenging the decision in courts.

Read more: https://dailytrust.com/inec-list-dont-waste-your-money-in-courts-shehu-sani-tells-affected-candidates/

𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗳 𝗿𝗲-𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 — 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu will deliver more prosperity if re-elected for a second term in 2027....

https://punchng.com/tinubu-will-deliver-more-prosperity-if-re-elected-first-lady

𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗡10𝗯𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Deputy Senate Leader, Lola Ashiru, has denied allegations of personally receiving N10bn for road projects, stating that funds are managed by government agencies

https://punchng.com/deputy-senate-leader-denies-n10bn-fraud-allegation

2027: End of the road for Adebutu, Pantami, Kano NDC candidate

A breakdown of the candidates’ list shows that the APC is sponsoring candidates in all the 28 states where the governorship election will be held on February 6,while the ADC has candidates in 27 states.

The NDC has no governorship candidates in six states and PDP in three.

https://thenationonlineng.net/2027-end-of-the-road-for-adebutu-pantami-kano-ndc-candidate/

Saraki Backs Directive on Buying Nigerian-made Vehicles by Govt Agencies

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has welcomed the directive requiring ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to purchase vehicles from licensed local assemblers, saying the policy would support Nigerian businesses and create jobs.Nigeria gas sector.

https://www.tvcnews.tv/saraki-backs-directive-on-buying-nigerian-made-vehicles-by-govt-agencies/

At least 12 people have been killed and 309 injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, prompting a Saudi-led coalition to vow a decisive response against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

Read more: https://dailytrust.com/12-killed-309-injured-in-saudi-airport-attack/

NDC urges calm as INEC omits Kano guber candidate’s name

The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has urged members to remain calm as controversy rages over the omission of governorship candidate Aminu Abdussalam-Gwarzo from the INEC list released Saturday.

https://dailynigerian.com/ndc-urges-calm-inec-omits-kano/

BREAKING: Protest As Police Barricade Venue Of Anti-Tinubu Meeting In Kano

Read more: https://dailytrust.com/breaking-protest-as-police-barricade-venue-of-anti-tinubu-meeting-in-kano/

The parents of one of the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State have revealed that the money contributed by their family as ransom has been returned.

Read more: https://dailytrust.com/our-n6m-ransom-has-been-returned-abducted-corps-members-parents/

Former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu, former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, and Senator Saliu Mustapha are among prominent politicians who have made the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final lists of candidates for the 2027 elections.

Read more: https://dailytrust.com/2027-list-ex-igp-adamu-buba-chinda-others-who-escaped-inecs-hammer/

Dabiri-Erewa, Rufai Oseni Trade Words Over Alleged Ethnic Insult

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and Arise Television presenter Rufai Oseni have exchanged words over a social media controversy involving an alleged endorsement of an offensive post about the Igbo ethnic group.

https://www.tvcnews.tv/dabiri-erewa-rufai-oseni-trade-words-over-alleged-ethnic-insult/

Calling Tinubu ‘Bola’ could divide Nigeria -- Reno Omokri tells Atiku

Nigerian ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has asked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to apologise to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for repeatedly referring to him by his first name during a recent press conference.

In an open letter titled ‘Why Waziri Atiku Abubakar Should Apologise to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’, Mr Omokri urged the former vice president to address the president with the respect he said was due to the office.

https://dailynigerian.com/calling-tinubu-bola-divide/

‘We Wanted to Protect Them’, CP Reacts to Blockade of Anti-Tinubu Meeting in Kano

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has reacted to the police blockade of the venue of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ (TMG) meeting in Kano, saying the Command was concerned about the safety of the members and residents of the state.

https://dailytrust.com/we-wanted-to-protect-them-cp-reacts-to-blockage-of-anti-tinubu-meeting-in-kano/

President Tinubu has urged state governments to use their higher revenues prudently, focusing on projects that improve citizens' standard of living, particularly in health and education. He confirmed that economic reforms are yielding positive results and stabilizing the economy.

https://punchng.com/tinubu-urges-states-to-use-higher-revenues-prudently/

Amnesty International Nigeria has called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to suspend planned demolitions in Maitama, Abuja, citing risks to public safety and drainage infrastructure.

https://punchng.com/amnesty-urges-wike-to-suspend-maitama-demolition/

Former FRSC Corps Marshal Dauda Biu has died at the age of 62. He led the Federal Road Safety Corps from July 2022 to 2024 and passed away on Sunday evening in Abuja.

Presidency calls Atiku Abubakar's fuel subsidy plan a 'dangerous mathematical fantasy' and 'political deceit', citing insufficient crude oil volumes for funding.

https://punchng.com/atikus-fuel-subsidy-plan-unrealistic-says-presidency/

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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is the overall champion of the 2026 West African University Games, securing 122 medals including 33 gold. University of Ghana came second with 59 medals.

https://punchng.com/full-list-oau-ghana-varsity-top-2026-west-african-university-games-medal-table/

Four Nigerians, including Aliko Dangote, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu, and Burna Boy, are among Forbes Africa's inaugural 15 Icons for 2026, celebrating their significant influence on the continent.

https://punchng.com/full-list-four-nigerians-among-forbes-africas-15-icons-for-2026/