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With party primaries concluded, the 2027 presidential race is taking shape as a contest dominated by familiar faces and familiar political battles. OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN writes With party primaries concluded and campaigns set to begin in August, the contours of the 2027 presidential election are gradually becoming clearer. While 11 candidates are expected on the ballot, political analysts believe the contest is already narrowing into a three-way race involving President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Other candidates…

Dangote Salt has intensified its consumer and trade engagement efforts, undertaking a series of visits to artisan communities and market centres to highlight the role of salt in traditional industries and everyday consumption. A statement from the firm stated that the exercise, which was part of the firm’s Eid engagement activities, began at Yan Mota, a historic tanning community in Kano, where artisans continue leatherworking activities that have long contributed to the city’s reputation as a major leather production hub in West Africa. During the visit, discussions focused on the use of salt in preserving and treating animal hides before…

Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has been ruled out of Wednesday’s high-profile international friendly against Portugal in Leiria after suffering a suspected rupture of his left Achilles tendon during a training session on Saturday evening. The Slavia Prague centre-back, who had been expected to feature prominently in Eric Chelle’s defensive line, received immediate on-field treatment after picking up the injury before being withdrawn from full participation. He is expected to undergo further scans in the coming days to confirm the full extent of the damage, though medical officials within the national team setup have already described the injury as potentially…

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While much public attention remains focused on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the administration of Governor Dikko Radda in Katsina State, another political contest is unfolding within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). At the centre of that contest is Salisu Uli, who was nominated by a camp in the party. Rival factions continue to lay claim to the party structure in Katsina, while reconciliation efforts have yet to produce a lasting agreement. The disputes have generated legal challenges and intensified debate over the party’s future direction as it seeks to position itself as an alternative to the ruling…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has lauded the Nigeria police for the rescue of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her kids. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday night, Keyamo said other kidnapped victims will be rescued without delay. Well done! Well done! The others are coming home soon,” he tweeted. DAILY POST reports that the ex-minister’s sister and her children were released on Saturday. During the operation, two suspected kidnappers were killed in a gun duel with police operatives, while two firearms were recovered from the gang. The victims were…

A social commentator in Bauchi State, David Adenuga has urged former President, Goodluck Jonathan to ignore the growing calls for his return to the presidential race, warning that some political actors pushing the idea could tarnish his legacy.In a letter titled, “An Open Letter to Former President Goodluck Jonathan,” the observer said Jonathan should be careful not to allow himself to be drawn into partisan calculations driven by ambition rather than national interest. “I write this letter as a concerned Nigerian who respects the role you played in Nigeria’s democracy and the peaceful example you set for the country,” he…

Troops of Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have arrested a suspected arms courier, recovered a large cache of ammunition, and rustled cattle in North East Nigeria.Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja,Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA made this known in a statement on Saturday. He said that troops of Sector 2 OPFY deployed at a checkpoint in Kaura, intercepted a civilian vehicle traveling towards Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, and recovered a locally fabricated pistol, a magazine and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition concealed in a sack containing millet, among other…

Rayados and Anthony Martial have agreed a mutual contract termination. It means that Martial will leave the Mexican club as a free agent with immediate effect. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X page on Saturday night. Romano wrote: “Anthony Martial and Rayados have agreed on contract termination on a mutual agreement. “The French striker leaves Mexican side as a free agent.” In Mexico, Martial made just 20 appearances in all competitions, contributing one goal and three assists along the way. The 30-year-old was once regarded as the next big thing in French football and…

The African Democratic Congress is battling crises in several states following the conclusion of its primaries. Findings by Sunday PUNCH showed that allegations of irregularities, parallel primaries, emergence of rival candidates, petitions and threats of litigation have trailed the party’s nomination exercises in several states, including Ogun, Kano, Katsina, Benue and Adamawa. Some aggrieved aspirants who lost out in the primaries have also threatened to dump the party for rival platforms. They raised concerns that the disputes could weaken the ADC’s electoral strength and undermine its efforts to present a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development…