Politics

A Cardiff summit bringing together pro-independence leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is putting renewed pressure on Westminster and reopening questions over the long-term future of the United Kingdom.

Elliot, who represents Surulere Constituency I, is seen in the video making an emotional plea to Gbajabiamila, whom he regards as his political mentor, as he seeks reconciliation and a return to the Lagos APC political family.

Diplomacy appears to be failing in resolving the impasse between Nigeria and South Africa following unrelenting xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and some other Africans.

Oyeyemi, who was an ally of Governor Ademola Adeleke, was reportedly killed while attending a meeting convened as part of efforts to resolve the lingering dispute between rival factions over the control and management of motor parks in the state.

Tukur, who died at the age of 90, was buried on Sunday according to Islamic rites shortly after funeral prayers attended by family members, friends, political associates and other dignitaries.

Finance experts contend that the real value of the revenue has diminished because of the prevailing exchange rate, which makes logistics and operational costs very prohibitive.

President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term is heading into the 2027 presidential election under the weight of four issues that the opposition is increasingly seeking to turn into a referendum on his administration.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Saturday, released the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 16, 2027 general elections, formally clearing 18 political parties to participate in the presidential race.

A family source told THEWILL on Saturday, September 12, 2026, that the 90-year-old elder statesman passed away in the Federal Capital Territory, providing further details on the circumstances surrounding his death, which was earlier confirmed by the family.

Family sources disclosed his death on Saturday, although details surrounding his death were not immediately available as of the time of filing this report.