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FULL LIST: 2027: ADC Unveils Governorship, Deputy Governorship Candidates in 28 States

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  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its list of governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections across 28 states. The list includes former presidential aide Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, former Kaduna State governorship candidate Isa Ashiru, and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The party also fielded former Delta State governorship candidate Great Ogboru, Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita in Katsina. The candidates were announced in a statement on Friday, with the party saying they would carry its banner and commitment to providing Nigerians with credible leadership and a “real alternative” in the 2027 elections. A release by the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi also shared on X disclosed this. Other notable candidates include Senator Halliru Dauda Jika in Bauchi, former House of Representatives member Herman Iorwase Hembe in Benue, former House of Representatives member Zakari Mohammed in Kwara and former Nigerian Army officer Brigadier General John Sunday Sura in Plateau. The party also fielded candidates in Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Borno, Cross River, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara. In Lagos, Rhodes-Vivour will contest the governorship with Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere as his running mate, while Ashiru will fly the party’s ticket in Kaduna alongside Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku. Ogboru is paired with Afiari Gloria in Delta, while Kaita will contest in Katsina with Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed as his running mate. In Kebbi, Malami will contest alongside Zagi Musa Mohammed. The ADC said the candidates represented its commitment to offering Nigerians an alternative ahead of the 2027 elections. ADC unveiled the candidates ahead of the February 6, 2027 governorship elections. Also, governorship campaigns are scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026. Here is the full list: ADC governor & deputy governor candidates Abia: Governor – Kalu Kalu Agu; Deputy Governor – Alozie Ogidimma Darlington. Adamawa: Governor – Modibbo Hammantukur Ribadu; Deputy Governor – Aguwa Kevin Iliya. Akwa Ibom: Governor – Akpanudoedehe John James; Deputy Governor – Nsien Mkpombuk Tommy. Bauchi: Governor – Sen. Halliru Dauda Jika; Deputy Governor – Sama’ila Mohammed Kabir. Benue: Governor – Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe; Deputy Governor – Abba John Abba. Borno: Governor – Babagana Buhari; Deputy Governor – Mamman Dauda. Cross River: Governor – Nkoyo Toyo; Deputy Governor – Okwoche Andrew Adagbor. Delta: Governor – Chief Great Ogboru; Deputy Governor – Afiari Gloria. Ebonyi: Governor – Ukpai Mba Udeh; Deputy Governor – Onwe Daniel Ede. Enugu: Governor – Ocho Obodoze Chukwuma; Deputy Governor – Eze Arinze Christopher. Gombe: Governor – Bala Bello; Deputy Governor – Bala Sani Isa. Jigawa: Governor – Sabo Mohammed Nakudu; Deputy Governor – Musa Ya’u Balarabe. Kaduna: Governor – Isa Mohammed Ashiru; Deputy Governor – Kantiok Irmiya Ishaku. Kano: Governor – Ibrahim Ali Amin; Deputy Governor – Shehu Abdulkadir Bari. Kastina: Governor – Sen. Ahmad Babba Kaita; Deputy Governor – Aminu Yar’adua Ahmed. Kebbi: Governor – Abubakar Malami; Deputy Governor – Zagi Musa Mohammed. Kwara: Governor – Zakari Mohammed; Deputy Governor – Olawuyi Julius Olayide. Lagos State: Governor – Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour; Deputy Governor – Gbadamosi Babatunde Olalere. Nasarawa: Nuhu Angbazo — Governor; Ahmed Yusuf — Deputy Governor Niger: Dr. Mohammed Kpautagi — Governor; Musa Mamman — Deputy Governor Ogun: Biodun Collins Ogundipe — Governor; Muraina Oluwaranti Oluyemi — Deputy Governor Oyo: Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke — Governor; Wahab Adeniyi — Deputy Governor Plateau: Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura — Governor; Pwajok-Kele Chundung Bitrus — Deputy Governor Rivers: Gabriel Pidomson — Governor; Okumgba David Amapakaye — Deputy Governor Sokoto: Manir Mohammad Daniya — Governor; Isah Bello Ambarura — Deputy Governor Taraba: Abubakar Umar Tutare — Governor; Kwetishe Haruna Kwenyan — Deputy Governor Yobe: Kassim G. Gaidam — Governor; Kori Lawan Mohammed — Deputy Governor Zamfara: Shinkafi Bilyaminu Yusuf — Governor; Muhammad Abdulmuddalib Auwal — Deputy Governor

FULL LIST: Funke Akindele Reveals Star-Studded Cast for New Movie ‘The Four’

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  Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has announced the star-studded cast of her latest film, The Four, ahead of its global cinema release on December 11, 2026. The film, titled The Four: No One Fights Alone, brings together some of Nollywood’s biggest names, alongside music and entertainment personalities. The cast includes Akindele herself, Waje, Chioma Akpotha, Bisola Aiyeola, John Ekanem, Wunmi Toriola, Lateef Adedimeji, Ireoluwa Olaniyan, Ali Nuhu, Omotunde Adebowale David, known as Lolo1,, Mide Iwasokun, Kolapo Omotosho, Shoday, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe and Ogbolor. The film also features Ronke Oshodi Oke, Antar Laniyan and entertainment personalities Samuel Banks and Ayomide Iwasokun. Set between the picturesque Odu Community and the vibrant city, the film follows Esosa and three fiercely loyal women whose determination to fight for the future of a young man they love puts their courage, faith and loyalty to the test. The film explores themes of hope, sacrifice and unity while incorporating music, fashion, language and tradition to showcase Nigeria’s cultural identity. Akindele, who serves as the film’s writer, director and producer, said the movie would explore relationships and experiences that audiences could identify with. Speaking in an interview with BellaNaija uploaded on Monday, she said, “Audiences have grown with us over the years, and they expect stories that entertain while reflecting who we are.” She added, “With The Four, we are exploring the relationships that shape us, challenge us and stay with us. I think audiences will find a part of themselves in this story.” The movie marks another major theatrical project for Akindele, who has established herself as one of Nigeria’s leading filmmakers and box-office forces. She has directed and produced commercially successful films including Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, A Tribe Called Judah, Everybody Loves Jenifa and Behind The Scenes. Her films have repeatedly broken Nigerian box-office records, strengthening her reputation as one of Africa’s most influential filmmakers. The Four: No One Fights Alone is scheduled for a global cinema release on December 11, 2026, with FilmOne handling its theatrical distribution.

FULL LIST: Dembélé, Olise Win as PSG Dominate 2025/26 Ligue 1 Awards

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  Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain dominated the 2025/26 UNFP Awards ceremony held in Paris on Monday, with forward, Ousmane Dembélé, named Ligue 1 Player of the Year. The French winger secured the honour for the second time in his career after an impressive campaign with PSG, succeeding former teammate, Kylian Mbappé, who won the award five consecutive times before joining Real Madrid. The 2025 Ballon d’Or winner and recipient of ‘The Best’ award has been instrumental in 16 matches this season, with 10 goals and 6 assists. In 2026, he has also recorded 12 direct goal contributions in the league, just one fewer than Esteban Lepaul. Reacting after receiving the award, Dembélé credited his teammates for his success. “This is an individual trophy, but all the individual trophies I’ve won are thanks to this team,” he said in a statement issued on Monday by PSG. PSG youngster, Désiré Doué, was also recognised for his performances this season after winning the Best Young Player award. In the coaching category, Pierre Sage was named Coach of the Year after guiding Lens to one of PSG’s closest title challenges during the campaign. Lens also produced the league’s Best Goalkeeper, with Robin Risser taking the award following a string of standout performances. Meanwhile, Michael Olise was named Best French Player Abroad after impressing for Bayern Munich this season. Full list of winners: Best Player: Ousmane Dembélé Best Young Player: Désiré Doué Best Coach: Pierre Sage Best Goalkeeper: Robin Risser Best French Player Abroad: Michael Olise

FULL LIST: Tinubu Appoints IBB’s Son, Others As Heads Of Govt Agencies

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  President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, as Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Babangida, 53, holds a degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Public Relations and Business Communication from the European University in Switzerland. He also completed an Executive Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard Business School in 2002. The statement also announced the appointments of several other individuals to leadership roles in federal agencies: Lydia Kalat Musa (Kaduna): Chairman, Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority Jamilu Wada Aliyu (Kano): Chairman, National Educational Research and Development Council Yahuza Ado Inuwa (Kano): Chairman, Standard Organisation of Nigeria Sanusi Musa (SAN) (Kano): Chairman, Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution Prof. Al-Mustapha Alhaji Aliyu (Sokoto): DG, Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa Sanusi Garba Rikiji (Zamfara): DG, Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations Mrs Tomi Somefun (Oyo): MD, National Hydro-Electric Power Areas Development Commission Dr Abdulmumini Mohammed Aminu-Zaria (Kaduna): Executive Director, Nigerian Integrated Water Resources Management Commission Punch

[FULL LIST] UEL: Man United Face Real Sociedad, Roma battle Athletic Club In Last 16 Draw

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  The UEFA Europa League knockout stage draw has been finalised, setting up thrilling matchups as top European clubs, including AS Roma, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur, compete for the title. In the Round of 16, AS Roma will go head-to-head with Athletic Club in a tough contest. Manchester United, aiming for European success, will face Real Sociedad in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Tottenham Hotspur, another strong contender, will take on Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. Other fixtures see Lazio drawn against Viktoria Plzeň, while Ajax will clash with Eintracht Frankfurt. Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt is set to battle Olympiacos, while Sporting CP faces Rangers in a high-stakes contest. Lyon will take on FCSB, completing the exciting round of fixtures. With a challenging path ahead, the remaining teams will look to advance to the quarter-finals and move one step closer to lifting the trophy. Punch

ICYMI: See Full List Of Suspended Prison Officials After Bobrisky Audio Leak

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    Names of suspended senior officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) over allegations of bribery linked to controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky have emerged. In response to the widespread allegations, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board, in a statement signed by Ja’afaru Ahmed on Thursday, announced the suspension of the officers allegedly involved in the bribery. This is according to a statement by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on his official Facebook page on Thursday. See Their Names Below; Michael Anugwa: Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), in charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos State Sikiru Adekunle: Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), in charge of the maximum Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos State. ASC II Ogbule Samuel Obinna: an officer stationed at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, for allegedly escorting a convicted inmate outside the facility to an unauthorised location. Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Iloafonsi Kevin Ikechukwu: the officer in charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kuje, Abuja, for allegedly accepting payments on behalf of an inmate. The statement partly read: “Following the viral video trending on social media on alleged infractions by Officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service relating to Mr. Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has suspended forthwith the following Senior Officers of the Service: “Michael Anugwa, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), charge of Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kiri-kiri, Lagos State; and Sikiru Adekunle, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), charge of Maximum-Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kiri-kiri, Lagos State.” The board stressed that the suspensions were implemented to facilitate thorough investigations into the allegations against the officers. Also, the board assured the public that the findings of the investigations would be disclosed upon conclusion. As of press time, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, EFCC, NCoS, and the House of Representatives have ordered investigations into the allegations.  

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