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 Torchlight news. 2027 Realignments: Buhari’s CPC Bloc Weighs Exit from APC The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has stirred renewed speculation about the political direction of his loyalists, especially those from the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), which he founded in 2009. Since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in 2023, the influence of CPC stalwarts within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has steadily declined. Prominent figures like former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, have been vocal in their opposition to Tinubu’s potential re-election bid in 2027. With Buhari gone, political analysts believe his sizeable and fiercely loyal support base—estimated at over 12 million—could become a decisive force, potentially outside the APC fold. Emerging tensions have surfaced between the APC and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as both parties angle to win over Buhar...

  ADC: Our Mission Isn’t Complete While Nigerians Still Suffer The Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the party’s mission remains unfinished as long as Nigerians continue to suffer. He called on voters to support the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections, promising a significant reduction in fuel prices and an end to the current wave of hunger across the country. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the former Minister of Youth and Sports Development emphasized the party’s commitment to offering a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “Our job is only half done with the level of hunger in the country,” Abdullahi stated. “Nigerians are already aware of their suffering — what remains is for us to prove that we are the real alternative. Anyone struggling to feed or pay medical bills today knows things can't continue this way.” He said the motivation behind creating the ADC...

  Marketers Raise Alarm as Dangote Moves to Cut Cooking Gas Prices President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to slash the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, and hinted at the possibility of bypassing distributors to sell directly to consumers if prices remain high. Dangote, speaking during a tour of his refinery in Lekki with guests from the Lagos Business School’s CGEO Africa group, expressed concern that current LPG prices are unaffordable for many Nigerians who still rely on firewood. He revealed that the refinery now produces around 2,000 tonnes of LPG daily, with a goal to increase supply and help make gas more accessible and affordable. “We are trying to bring down the price and make it cheaper. If distributors refuse to cooperate, we’ll go straight to the market and sell directly to consumers,” Dangote warned. He emphasized that this move is aimed at encouraging the transition from firewood and kerosene to cleane...

  Oluwo: Awujale’s Burial Marks Liberation of Yoruba Monarchs from Ritual Bondage The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has hailed the burial of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, as a historic turning point for the Yoruba traditional institution—describing it as a liberation from ritual bondage and a restoration of dignity to the royal stool. Oba Akanbi praised the fact that the Awujale was buried according to Islamic rites without being subjected to traditional practices such as body mutilation or ritual cannibalism, which he likened to "butchering." Oba Adetona, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 91, was laid to rest the following day in line with Islamic traditions. Security personnel ensured the burial went as planned, fending off attempts by traditionalists to enforce ritual rites. Governor Dapo Abiodun affirmed that the late monarch had clearly instructed he be buried according to his faith. In a statement by his Press Secr...

 Torchlight news. Buhari Stood with the Poor, Resisted IMF and World Bank Pressure — Ex-NLC President Wabba       Former NLC chairman, Ayuba Wabba and Former President, M.            Buhari ABUJA — Former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Ayuba Wabba, has described the passing of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari as a great loss to Nigerian workers and the masses, remembering him as a genuinely pro-poor leader. In a statement on Sunday, Wabba expressed shock over Buhari’s death, noting that his administration prioritized the welfare of ordinary Nigerians through policies rooted in empathy and support for the vulnerable. “What began as a routine medical check in London sadly ended in the loss of a leader who consistently stood by the poor and the working class,” Wabba said. He recalled that shortly after taking office in 2015, Buhari approved a $2.1 billion bailout to help f...

 Torchlight news. 2027 Elections: INEC to Begin Nationwide Voter Registration August 18 Makurdi — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will begin a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise on August 18, 2025 , as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. Benue State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. Sam Egwu , made this known in Makurdi, stating that the exercise aligns with constitutional provisions to register Nigerians who turned 18 after the 2023 elections. According to Prof. Egwu, the CVR will hold across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) , beginning with online pre-registration via the INEC website . This will be followed by in-person registration at all INEC Area Offices and designated centres from August 25, 2025 , between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday to Friday . He explained that the exercise would cater to: Nigerians who turned 18 after the last election Individuals previously unable to registe...

 Torchlight news. Agitations for New States and LGAs Dominate Constitution Review Hearings in Northern Nigeria Calls for the creation of new states and local government areas (LGAs), establishment of state police, and clearly defined roles for traditional rulers were among the major demands during the House of Representatives' constitutional review hearings held across northern Nigeria over the weekend. The review committee organized public hearings in the North West, North Central, and North East zones to gather input from stakeholders for proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution. The committee revealed it had received 46 formal proposals for new states and 117 for new LGAs from across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. Despite repeated efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution—often criticized by legal experts as undemocratic and a product of military rule—progress has been limited. Challenges such as lack of consensus among state assemblies and presidential assent have s...