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2027: Why opposition parties should unite behind single presidential candidate – Lukman

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A public affairs analyst and opposition party chieftain, Salihu Lukman, has explained why opposition parties should unite behind a single presidential candidate to unseat incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the January 16, 2027, presidential election.

In a statement at the weekend, Lukman explained that division among opposition leaders would be their albatross.

According to him, it is only by putting their hands together that opposition parties can pull enough votes to end Tinubu’s re-election bid.

“The experience of elections in Nigeria and elsewhere has repeatedly demonstrated that a divided opposition often strengthens the incumbent. When parties competing for the same broad constituency fragment their energies, resources and votes, they risk turning their differences into an unintended advantage for those they seek to replace.

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“Division is a choice. Cooperation must now become a strategy,” he stated.

Recall that opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Allied Peoples Movement, APM, a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Social Democratic Party, SDP, plan to gather on Monday, August 31, to unite against Tinubu’s return in 2027.

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EuroMatch NPFL: “We Will Regroup and Bounce Back Stronger” — Mangut Reacts To Barau 3-1 Defeat

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Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has urged his players to quickly put their opening-day disappointment behind them and respond strongly after the Solid Miners suffered a 3-1 defeat to Barau FC in their EuroMatch NPFL Matchday One encounter in Kano.

Despite the scoreline, Mangut believes his team showed enough attacking promise to have taken something from the game, describing the result as an unfortunate outcome for a side that created several opportunities.

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Barau FC were simply more clinical when their chances arrived, turning their opportunities into goals and securing a memorable three points in their first match of the new campaign.

For Mangut, however, the performance offered something to build on.

The Nasarawa United coach acknowledged that his players created opportunities but were unable to provide the finishing touch required to punish Barau FC. The failure to convert those openings, coupled with defensive lapses, ultimately proved costly.

“We will analyse our mistakes, regroup and bounce back stronger,” Mangut said after the encounter.

Those words now set the tone for Nasarawa United’s response as the Solid Miners prepare for their next EuroMatch NPFL assignment.

Mangut’s assessment is particularly significant because it shows that the technical crew is not looking only at the result, but also at the performance and the areas that must be corrected.

The opening-day defeat has therefore provided an early lesson for a Nasarawa United side with a long campaign ahead. Creating chances is an encouraging foundation, but the team will need greater composure in front of goal while tightening up defensively if they are to turn good performances into points.

Barau FC, meanwhile, deserve credit for making the most of their opportunities. Their 3-1 victory gives the newly promoted side an ideal beginning and provides an early glimpse of the competitiveness that could define this season’s EuroMatch NPFL.

For Nasarawa United, there is no need for panic.

There is, however, a need for a response.

Mangut has made his position clear: analyse, regroup and bounce back.

And with Matchday One now providing the first lessons of the 2026/27 campaign, the next fixture gives Nasarawa United an opportunity to show that their opening defeat was only a setback—not a reflection of what this team can become in the EuroMatch NPFL.

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NSIA Insurance Grows Revenue by 18% to ₦33bn, Divests Life Insurance Portfolio

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—NSIA Insurance Limited one of Nigeria’s most recapitalised insurance company, on Monday released its financial statement for the year ended 31st December, 2025 with 18 percent growth in revenue.

The Chairman of the company, Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, disclosed this today during a press briefing that revenue grew to ₦33 billion in 2025, representing an 18 percent growth over N30.1 billion reported in the previous year.

Profit after tax stood in excess of  ₦2 billion while total assets stood at ₦53 billion.

Committed to prompt claims payment, he said the company paid a total of ₦18 billion in claims in 2026, bringing its cumulative claims payout over the last four years to ₦47.9 billion.

Speaking further on just concluded recapitalization, he said “At the AGM, the shareholders ratified the capitalisation of N6 billion from retained earnings, increasing the company’s issued share capital from N9 billion to N15 billion through a bonus issue of two new shares for every three shares held, this strengthened the company’s capital base without requiring any additional investment from shareholders and ensured full compliance with the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act of 2025.

This achievement according to him was driven by sustained financial performance, with shareholders’ funds growing by 74.3 percent from N13.6 billion in 2021 to 23.7 billion in 2025, supported by cumulative profit after tax of over N9.3 billion during the period.

The move he said will strengthened the company’s capital base without requiring additional investment from shareholders, while ensuring full compliance with the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act of 2025.

He noted that as part of its strategic repositioning,it  has transitioned to operate exclusively as a non-life insurer, enabling the company to deepen its focus on general insurance.

He disclosed that its proposed transfer of its life insurance portfolio will be to CHI Consolidated Hallmark CHI Life Assurance Limited, and this, he said has received approval in principle from National Insurance Commission,(NAICOM), and will be completed upon the conclusion of the remaining legal and regulatory processes.

Looking ahead, he reassured that NSIA  remains committed to disciplined underwriting, digital innovation, superior customer service, and sustainable value creation for its customers, shareholders, and the Nigerian economy.

Also, managing Director/CEO, of the company, Moruf Apampa, explained the company’s decision to divest its life insurance portfolio to CHI Life Assurance Limited.

According to him the decision was deliberate and designed to eliminate distractions that could hinder growth in the general insurance segment.

“We’ve decided to have a more focused strategy to drive our general business. By doing so, we’re able to scale better than before because there’s no distraction — we’re focused on driving the numbers,” he said.

He disclosed that a key part of the company’s strategy is to achieve deep household penetration across the country, targeting what he described as an “NSIA family” in every Nigerian home.

“For every householder in Nigeria, we must have an NSIA family. That’s very strategic for us, and it’s deliberate. That’s where we believe we can scale, and that’s what we intend to do deliberately over the next five years,” he said.

Highlighting the company’s strength in motor insurance, he said NSIA has built a claims process designed for speed, with dedicated teams inspecting claims and, in many cases, processing payment on the same day.

“When I say motor, I can conveniently tell you that if you report a claim today, we have a team that will inspect that same claim and give you feedback that same day. If possible, once you sign, you also receive your benefit that same day,” he said, adding that this reflects the kind of institution NSIA aims to be.

He stressed that the company prioritizes customers over profit, arguing that insurers should not celebrate strong profits while shortchanging policyholders on claims.

“We’re not putting profit before the customer — we’re putting the customer before the profit. How would you feel if we came here to announce a ₦3 billion profit, but only ₦2 billion was paid out as claims, while customers outside are complaining?” he asked.

According to him, consistent delivery of value to customers is what builds trust and repeat business in the insurance industry.

“It’s usually about the message, not the messenger, and the message is always right. By delivering value to the customer, that’s when they gain the confidence to come back, repeat their purchase, and tell others that insurance actually works,” he said.

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