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“We (Ndi Igbo) have protested for too long, but this time, we must be part of the game. There is no prize for second or third position. Igbos will become president, but it will be by agreement. This erosion and bad roads in Anambra, is it not President Tinubu we will meet to help intervene?” — Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo

A heavy billboard has reportedly coll@psed this evening at Ekpan Express Junction, along the NPA Expressway in Uvwie LGA, Delta State. It is not yet clear whether anyone was injured or any vehicles were damaged.

JUST IN: Police Arrest 14 Suspects Over Att@ck on APC Convoy in Katsina The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 14 suspects over an attack on a convoy of All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters along the Yashi–Funtua road in Malumfashi Local Government Area, Katsina State. The incident occurred on Wednesday as the convoy was heading to Funtua for a campaign flag-off ahead of the 2027 elections. According to the police, the suspected att@ckers, armed with knives and stones, damaged several vehicles and injured a female motorist travelling in a commercial vehicle.

“Federal Government is truly trying,” man says. “I sold my vote and defended the APC in 2023, but I will never make that mistake again in the 2027 election. We are now voting for the right candidate. It seems that after my last interview defending the APC government, everything started working against me. Hardship is everywhere,” man says. — A man took to the streets to ask Nigerians about the current situation in the country.

BREAKING: Amadeo Event Centre Explains Cancellation of Peter Obi’s NDC Town Hall in Enugu Amadeo Event Centre has said it initially withdrew permission for the NDC town hall meeting involving Mr Peter Obi after decoration materials associated with a political party were brought to the venue, which it said violated the booking terms. In a statement, the management said the venue was booked by the Nigeria Institute of Healthcare Givers and Medical Social Work Practitioners for a national meeting, not a political rally. The centre, however, said it later allowed the event to proceed as a youth town hall meeting with Peter Obi to prevent a breach of peace. It also denied receiving any instruction from the Enugu State Government over the matter.

BREAKING: Tinubu Defends $21.7 Billion Borrowing Plan President Bola Tinubu has defended his proposed $21.7 billion external borrowing plan, saying investments in highways, electricity and ports will create jobs, boost economic growth and improve Nigerians’ lives. In an essay titled “From Reforms to Delivery,” Tinubu said borrowing should fund productive projects that benefit future generations. The statement was issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

JUST IN: Enugu Governor Denies Blocking Obi-Kwankwaso Town Hall Meeting Venue Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has denied allegations that he ordered the denial of a private facility for the town hall meeting scheduled for tomorrow involving NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, and NDC Vice Presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso. In a statement, Mbah described the allegation as “preposterous and utter falsehood,” insisting that he gave no such order. He also accused the opposition of using the issue to attract attention and warned against defamation.

Happening now: NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has just arrived in Ezillo, Ebonyi State, as he proceeds to Abakaliki for Obi-Kwankwaso townhall meeting.