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Election Chaos Looms: Major Parties Fail To Publish Candidate Lists As Deadline Pressure Mounts.
Weeks after concluding primary elections, major political parties—including the APC, PDP, ADC, NDC, and the Labour Party (LP)—have yet to disclose their final candidate lists for the 2027 general elections. This prolonged silence has sparked widespread anxiety among aspirants and raised serious questions regarding the transparency of the nomination process.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The delay comes just days before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to grant parties access to its Candidate Nomination Portal on June 26, 2026. Many aspirants vying for governorship and legislative seats remain in limbo, fueling allegations that parties are deliberately withholding names to suppress legal challenges from aggrieved members.
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All Progressives Congress (APC): Amidst reports of internal crises, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has publicly urged party leadership to handle the list release delicately, noting the severe stress the uncertainty is causing members. While National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka stated the list would be released “soon,” insiders suggest that appeal committees are still actively reviewing disputes, with some officials warning that an early release could trigger significant internal backlash.
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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP): The faction aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike clarified that they are awaiting ratification from the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). According to National Publicity Secretary Haruna Jungudo, once the NEC approves the results—which were monitored by INEC—the party will proceed with uploading the names.
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Labour Party (LP): Conversely, the LP appears better prepared. National Publicity Secretary Ken Asogwa confirmed that the party has ratified 1,211 candidates and is scheduled to begin uploading their names to the INEC portal on June 28.
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African Democratic Congress (ADC): The ADC maintains it is operating within the official INEC timetable. Spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi noted that all processes were monitored by the commission and the party is simply “biding its time.”
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Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC): The NDC has taken a firm stance against public disclosure. National Publicity Secretary Osa Director argued that there is no legal requirement to publish names publicly
France defender William Saliba has admitted he is competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup while managing persistent back pain. The Arsenal centre-back has been dealing with this injury for several months, including during the final stages of the Premier League and UEFA Champions League seasons. Despite his physical struggles, Saliba emphasized that he never considered missing the tournament and is focused on helping France in their upcoming Group I match against Iraq.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Injury Management: Saliba stated that France’s medical and coaching staff are effectively managing his workload to allow him to continue playing throughout the tournament.
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Perspective on Fitness: The 25-year-old noted that he is not at 100 percent fitness, but maintains that he cannot use his condition as an excuse, as many other players are also dealing with their own physical limitations.
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Praise for Michael Olise: Saliba praised his teammate’s abilities, describing him as a “world-class” talent who can dribble and shoot effectively.
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Caution on Comparisons: While he believes Olise has the potential to be an elite player, Saliba cautioned against comparing the winger too early to French icons like Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini, noting that Olise still has much to accomplish.
In Ilorin, Kwara State, several filling stations have begun lowering their petrol pump prices, five days following a reduction in the gantry price at the Dangote Refinery. Market observations on Sunday revealed that stations such as NIPCO, Matrix, BOVAS, and Ranoil have adjusted their rates to between ₦1,250 and ₦1,280 per litre, down from the previous price of approximately ₦1,300 per litre.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Despite these adjustments at independent retailers, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) outlets have maintained their price at ₦1,295 per litre. Additionally, MRS stations supported by the Dangote Refinery lowered their price by ₦76 on Friday, bringing it to ₦1,241 per litre.
This downward trend in local pump prices follows the Dangote Refinery’s move to lower its gantry price to ₦1,175 per litre, prompted by a recent drop in global crude oil prices. As of the latest report, Brent crude was trading at about $80 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was valued at $76 per barrel. Oil prices have experienced a minor rise following reports that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, occurring shortly after a peace deal involving U.S. President Donald Trump.
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed his support for Ghana ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match against England in Foxborough. Ghana enters this encounter following a dramatic 1-0 victory against Panama—a win that marked the Black Stars’ sixth World Cup triumph in 16 matches, equaling Nigeria’s previous tournament record of six wins in 21 games.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Despite the historic football rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana, Troost-Ekong emphasized the importance of African unity on the global stage. Key points from his assessment include:
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African Solidarity: Troost-Ekong noted that he wants Ghana to succeed and believes it is important for the continent to see all African teams perform well at the World Cup.
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Ghana’s Potential: He praised Ghana’s resilient performance against Panama, particularly noting the positive impact of substitutes Brandon Thomas-Asante and Abdul Fatawu, who he believes have given England something to consider.
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England’s Weaknesses: While England began their campaign with a strong 4-2 win over Croatia, Troost-Ekong believes Ghana can exploit certain vulnerabilities in the English defense.
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Match Prediction: Troost-Ekong predicted a draw for the match, stating he could see both teams scoring.
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Team News: The former defender noted some uncertainty regarding the availability of Thomas Partey, who missed the opening match due to issues regarding his entry into Canada.
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