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2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 15 others make INEC final presidential candidates’ list

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of 18 presidential candidates and their running mates for Nigeria’s 2027 general election.

The list, signed by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony, features candidates from 18 political parties, including President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

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Other prominent candidates include Oyo State Governor Oluseyi Makinde of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Sandy Ojang Onor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).

Also on the list are Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress (AAC), Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Sunday Chibuzo Okereke of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Agada of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) and other candidates representing different political parties.

Two women are contesting the presidency. They are Ada Elizabeth Frederick Okwori of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Nkem Esther Okereke of the National Rescue Movement (NRM).

Meanwhile, four women appear on the list of vice-presidential candidates. They are Peace Egobia of the APP, Nafisat Usaku of the Democratic Labour Alliance (DLA), Hajja Bintu Konto of the Labour Party and Patience Ndidi Key of the YPP.

According to the published list, the presidential candidates are aged between 35 and 79, while their running mates are between 35 and 80. Atiku Abubakar, listed at 79, is the oldest presidential candidate, while Moses Adebisi Olusoji of the DLA, aged 35, is the youngest.

INEC has scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for January 16, 2027. The governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are scheduled for February 6, 2027.

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Mayorkun Reveals Why Losing a Friend Hurts More Than a Lover

Singer Mayorkun says losing a friend can hit harder than a breakup with a partner.

He shared his view on the In My Opinion podcast.

He said people put more into friendships because real friendship means you actually like the other person and enjoy their company.

A romantic relationship has a physical side, but friendship is mostly about companionship and good times together.

He also said it can be hard to trust someone new after a friendship ends.

“So if the thing ends, don’t worry, you will get a new girlfriend before you get a new friend,” he joked.

He added that after a friendship breaks, many people do not want to start another close one, unless they are the type who calls everyone a friend.

 

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Banky W Finds New Purpose After Losing 2023 Election

Banky W says losing the 2023 election pushed him to look to God for direction.

The singer and music executive, who is 45, shared the story in an online post marking his first year at Union Church, where he is an associate pastor.

He ran for the Eti-Osa federal seat under the PDP in 2023 but lost to Thaddeus Attah of the Labour Party.

He says the loss hurt, but it also gave him time to think about what comes next.

He says he was unsure whether to focus on politics, music, business or ministry.

Over time he realised he did not have to pick just one. He says God was not trying to fit him into a box but was giving him more to do.

He now serves as an associate pastor at Union Church and also teaches and leads at Union College.

He travels between Lagos and the Washington, DC area, which he says is tiring but worth it.

In 2024 he moved to the United States with his family to study public administration.

He says family, faith and purpose were his reasons.

Banky W co-founded the EME record label in 2002 with his friend Tunde Demuren.

The label has worked with Wizkid, Niyola, Shaydee and Skales.

He married actress Adesua Etomi in South Africa in November 2017.

They have two children, Hazaiah, born in 2021, and Hezekiah, born in 2024.

 

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Davido Sister Reveals Surprising Truth About Her Family Wealth

Sharon Ademefun, Davido’s older sister, says she had no idea her family had money until she turned 21 and moved to Nigeria.

She said she grew up living a normal life outside of school.

Speaking on The Fashion Roundtable, she said she worked during high school, cleaning changing rooms and earning five pounds a week.

Her father, she said, gave the children just enough so they would not get used to having money.

She also worked for almost five years as a babysitter while in college.

She said people in Nigeria were surprised when they learned about her background.

Sharon also shared that her father once queued with the family at Disney parks like any other visitor.

She says she prefers VIP tickets now when she takes her own kids, joking that she is “not queuing for anybody.”

She describes her father as a humble man who did not show off his wealth.

She also said he has lately started encouraging her children to be proud of their family name.

She joked that the 30BG slogan associated with Davido seems to have rubbed off on him.

 

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Mbappe May Leave Real Madrid After Growing Unhappy

French journalist Daniel Riolo has said Kylian Mbappé might not stay at Real Madrid.

Riolo is seen as close to the Mbappé family, so his words have got a lot of attention.

Speaking in an online interview, Riolo said, “If he does not have the team he wants, it’s possible that he will leave.”

He added that he does not think Mbappé is happy with how things are going at Real Madrid this season.

Riolo was clear that this is his feeling about the situation, not hard news.

Mbappé still has two years left on his deal, which runs until June 2029.

So any move would most likely have to be agreed with the club or happen through a big transfer.

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Inquest Reveals Tragic Loss of 3 Sisters in the UK

An inquest in the United Kingdom has found that three sisters took their own lives.

Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, had been living together in London.

The coroner, Penelope Schofield, said the sisters lived very private lives.

She said the reasons for their decision may never be known.

The family has spoken of their grief.

The sisters had struggled since the death of their mother in 2010, and their father said the loss has left him heartbroken.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out for support.

In Nigeria, you can contact the Suicide Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (SURPIN) on the toll-free line 0800 078 7746, available 24 hours a day.

 

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Benue Gov Shuts 2 Schools Over Textbook Rules and Pupil Mistreatment

Two schools in Benue State, Orenda and Opal, have been shut down by the state exam board.

The board says the schools mistreated pupils and broke the state rule on textbooks.

The rule lets parents pass old books down to younger children.

It also lets parents buy books from any bookshop instead of only from the school.

Officials say the two schools refused to follow this and forced parents to buy from them.

Parents complained that some children were punished for not having the books.

Some teachers reportedly refused to mark homework, and kids who bought books elsewhere were not allowed to use them in class.

The school owner did not turn up to a meeting the board had called.

So the board got a court order to seal the buildings.

Officials say the owner, Onyinye Okoye, and some staff then attacked the board team and damaged one of their cars.

The board condemned the violence.

The two schools will stay closed until they follow the rules and obey the court.

Parents who face similar problems are asked to file a formal complaint with the board, along with proof.

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Dada Tolani Reveals Why Women See Him as a Player

Nigerian actor Dada Tolani has opened up about the attention he gets.

In an interview with Oyinmomo TV, he said men often make romantic advances toward him, and it bothers him a lot.

He said the advances made him wonder if the way he moves or carries himself gives people the wrong idea.

He asked a friend about it, and the friend said no.

Tolani also said many women do not take him seriously.

He said they think he is a player.

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Mourinho Says He May Turn 80 Before Man City Case Ends

Real Madrid boss José Mourinho says he might be 80 years old by the time Manchester City’s money case is finally settled.

He spoke to Corriere dello Sport on Thursday.

An independent panel found City guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules.

The cases cover the years 2009 to 2018.

City has already appealed the decision.

Mourinho said he would rather laugh about it.

He is in his 60s, so he said he would need to be lucky to still be around when the final ruling comes.

First there will be a decision, then an appeal, and by then he would be 80.

He also had some fun with former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who now manages Brazil.

Mourinho said photos of Ancelotti are everywhere in the club’s hallways and he is tired of seeing them.

He added that Ancelotti recently asked to visit the Valdebebas training ground to check on Brazilian players like Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Eder Militao and Endrick.

Mourinho said he could not believe it at first, but he described Ancelotti as a gentleman and a great guy.

Mourinho also spoke about his long running problems with referees.

He said he does not think he is the problem.

In his view, it is bad luck and the timing of the clubs he has joined.

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NDLEA Arrests 42 in Edo as Drug Suspect Goes Missing

The NDLEA Edo State Command arrested 42 suspected drug dealers and seized over 271 kilograms of illegal drugs in September 2026.

Of the 42 people picked up, 22 are women and 20 are men.

The command has also declared Gospel Mudiaga Odeh, known as Omega, wanted.

He ran away during a raid and left his black Toyota Matrix behind.

Officers found drugs and cash inside the car and took them.

State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju shared the monthly report.

He said the agency will keep looking for Omega until he is caught and taken to court.

He also said he is worried about the growing number of women getting into drug trafficking in the state.

In total, the command seized about 9,520 kilograms of drugs during the month.

Most of that came from 10 cannabis farms that were destroyed.

The rest included cannabis, psychotropic substances and methamphetamine.

Officers also seized 62.6 litres of codeine syrup.

The command won three convictions and has 83 cases still ongoing.

It also counselled 28 people struggling with drug dependence and trained them in tailoring, embroidery and liquid soap making to help them return to normal life.

Ofoyeju says the fight will continue and he is asking the public and other stakeholders to help.

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