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The Lagos State Butchers Association has decried the persistent rise in the price of cows in the state, now as high as N2.5 million, up from about N1.7 million in 2025.

The association’s Patron, Alhaji Bamidele Kazeem, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.

Kazeem attributed the price hike to insecurityk, rising transportation costs, and delayed local ranching initiatives.

“Cows that sold for about N1.7 million last year are now sold for between N2.3 million and N2.4 million. There was even a time a cow was priced at N2.5 million in the market,” he said.

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Kazeem said the rising prices had placed heavy pressure on butchers and consumers, with many traders struggling to remain in business.

“The car I bought in 2020 for N2.1 million is now cheaper than the price of a cow. That shows how costly cows have become,” he said.

He lamented that cows sold for N1 million had become scarce in the market.

“If you see a cow of N1 million now, you will be surprised. What we complained about last year is child’s play compared to the current prices,” he said.

Kazeem attributed the trend partly to insecurity affecting livestock movement across parts of the country and the recent increase in fuel pump prices.

“The supply has reduced because of insecurity in the country and, most recently, the increase in fuel pump price, which has made the cost of transportation skyrocket,” he said.

He added that higher diesel and petrol prices had worsened logistics costs, especially for cattle transported from northern Nigeria, the main source of livestock for Lagos markets.

Kazeem said local producers were unable to bridge the supply gap because planned feedlot and ranching programmes in Lagos had yet to begin.

“The local producers are not meeting demand because the feedlots and ranching programme of the state government have not started yet. We still depend largely on suppliers from the northern states,” he said.

He urged the government to speed up implementation of the Eko Ranching project in Gbodu, Epe, saying it would increase local cattle supply, reduce transport costs, and help lower meat prices.

“The gains of the ranch are enormous. It will provide job opportunities for our teeming youths and probably bring down the cost of meat,” he said. (NAN)

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Ti obirin oba to le oko meji wo. Congratulations to 9-5 guy in advance.

65% of Isale Eko houses no toilet. Agege, 40%, Ikorodu 30%.

Reason they queue at Burdillion. MC wil give them N5k to waste their destinies.

Pathetically Kwara is gone. I know Olayinka and some people from there are still supporting Tinubu APC.

Nlfpmod

This man that came from Ado-Ekiti University with good upbringing. Now that he has joined APC, something has tampered with his reasoning.

Balance the books with Extortion.

Tinubu wants to continue his fiefdom like he did in Lagos. He tried with Lai Mohammed, he failed. Hope you Kwarans are opening your eyes and brain. Semi educated governor has pushed you down. Kperogi is wrong, Megida, Ahmed is from Shaare, Ifelodun, while Bolarinwa is from Omu-Aran, Irepodun and he was former Mainland Chairman, Ebute-Metta.

Wike downfall will be well celebrated. We shall be here to laugh.

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They warned that the development threatened the peace, unity, and electoral fortunes of the party ahead of the 2026 governorship poll.

Despite this, the Chairman of the Appeal Panel for the Ekiti APC Delegate Congress, Dr Dennis Otiotio, said the panel received no petitions over the conduct of the congress.

When contacted on the manner some persons were emerging as candidates, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka, said he would not respond to such.

National Chairman of the party, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, said recently that granting automatic tickets would violate both the Electoral Act and the party’s constitution.

He confirmed that the party had received multiple requests for automatic tickets from various aspirants, including governors and lawmakers, but insisted that the APC would adhere strictly to due process.

He stated that all aspirants must prove their popularity through either the direct primary system or a consensus arrangement, as provided by law.

A source told our reporter when reminded that some governors already had preferred successors, the national party leader said while anyone can have a preferred candidate, it will not stop the party from following due process.

“We will adhere strictly to the law and our party’s guidelines. All aspirants must test their popularity through either the direct primary system or a consensus arrangement, as provided by law,” the officer said.

“Even in the event of a consensus, all aspirants must personally sign a consent form that must be approved by the National Secretariat. What I am saying is that our members at the grassroots must have their say in who gets the ticket to represent them at all levels.”

The national chairman also explained during a recent media chat that consensus candidacy would only be valid where all aspirants agree in writing and the process is duly ratified by the party officials responsible for conducting the primaries.



Osun before and after the primary

In December, 2025, the immediate past Managing Director of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, emerged as the candidate of the APC, for the governorship election in Osun State, coming up in August this year.

Oyebamiji emerged as the consensus candidate after an initial rejection by one of the major aspirants, Senator Iyiola Omisore. Omisore and six others were disqualified to pave way for Oyebamiji.

He was affirmed by 1,660 delegates, having been nominated by one of the aspirants, Mr Kunle Adegoke, and seconded by another aspirant, Senator Babajide Omoworare.

Thereafter, the chairman of the primary election committee, Governor Monday Okpebholo, asked for a voice vote, and all the delegates affirmed his candidacy.

Omisore later challenged his disqualification in court. However, in March, the campaign organisation of Iyiola Omisore, said he had discontinued the suit he filed.



Consensus or imposition?

A political analyst, Dr. Mutiu Olowolagba, stated that the APC leadership must handle the situation with extreme care to avoid damaging its chances at the polls.

Speaking with our correspondent in Ilorin, Olowolagba advised the APC to be wary of the growing popularity of the opposition African Democratic Party (ADC).

He warned that if the issue of automatic tickets is not properly addressed, the APC risks losing many of its members to the ADC.

“What I am saying is that the ADC is already providing an alternative for those who may be aggrieved after the primaries,” Olowolagba said. “The party is gaining popularity in many communities now. Therefore, the APC must be very careful, especially during the primary process.”

A political analyst, Abubakar Kari, described the party’s consensus approach as largely undemocratic, saying it often sidelines genuine contenders.

“Consensus is just another ploy of anointment. Only those who enjoy the anointment of governors and the presidency are usually nominated,” he said.

He added that the process is frequently driven by powerful interests within the party, leaving little room for fair competition.

“You find people who have campaigned for so many months and then all of a sudden one powerful individual will simply say so-so person should emerge through consensus. And then all other people will just have to comply,” Kari said.

According to him, such arrangements are sustained through pressure and intimidation.

“Consensus procured through intimidation, threat and coercion does not augur well for democratic growth. It goes against one of the fundamental pillars of democracy, which is choice,” he stated.

Kari warned that the fallout could deepen divisions within the party, as aggrieved aspirants may “resort to anti-party activity or even decide to leave the party.”

Also speaking, political analyst Jide Ojo said the consensus system is often pre-arranged to favour preferred aspirants through internal mechanisms.

“Once their consensus aspirant is identified they will set up a screening committee to screen out those who are not their preferred candidates,” he said.

He explained that the process is sometimes structured to create only a semblance of competition.

“They will now look for one weak candidate and on the day of the so-called primary, the aspirant will step down for the anointed candidate,” Ojo added.

He noted that the trend has been evident in recent governorship primaries and is contributing to defections by politicians seeking a level playing field.

The analysts warned that if not checked, the growing reliance on consensus could undermine internal party democracy and weaken confidence in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Although, he has yet to make a formal declaration, his growing visibility and outreach efforts suggest a possible bid with his supporters saying it is only fair to allow Ambode to complete his tenure.

A party leader who spoke with our correspondent on the condition of anonymity said, “The reported endorsement of Hamzat as the preferred consensus candidate is still a rumour. What Obafemi Hamzat is doing is just consultation and if anyone is telling you he has been ordained as the consensus candidate, just take it as a rumour.

“In fact it was even alleged that Asiwaju picked Ambode while GAC picked Hamzat. It is still all rumour. What is important is that the party has made it clear that the race is still open for contest.”



Yobe, waiting for Geidam

Yobe State has a long history of choosing candidates through consensus. After nearly eight years in office, many are waiting for Governor Mai Mal Buni to pick a flag bearer for the ruling party in the state.

However, analysts said Buni alone cannot decide his successor but his political godfather, Senator Ibrahim Geidam.

Recall the recent statement by Buni, that he’d rather die than to betray his political godfather.

Historically, governorship and National Assembly aspirants bow to party decisions, rather than protest, maintaining the established political culture.

Looking ahead, Yobe 2027 is likely to follow familiar patterns.

Responding to our correspondent’s inquiries, one of the members of the party’s State Executive Council, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the anointed or consensus candidate will be revealed soon.

“Ignore all these propaganda, the anointed candidate of Governor Buni and Senator Ibrahim Geidam will be revealed at the stakeholders meeting scheduled to hold next week”, he said.

Responding to journalists’ questions yesterday, a governorship aspirant, KashimTumsa, expressed optimism that the party would conduct free and fair primary election in the state.

“Disregard any rumours, so far as the party has not released any tentative statement on what type of primary we are going to hold. I don’t think there is any signs to shows that they will not conduct free and fair primary election,” he said.



Borno between two powerful figures

In Borno State, there has been no formal declaration from any of the numerous politicians, who were said to be aspiring to contest the governorship seat in the forthcoming general elections.

However, Governor Babagana Zulum is said to be considering picking his successor from among his former commissioners or head of one of the Ministries, Department and Agencies.

The people whose names are being circulated are; Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, former Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, former Commissioner of Works and Housing, Dr Babagana Mustapha Malumbe, the acting Chief of Staff and Engr. Adam Bukar Bababe, the former Executive Secretary General of the Borno State Geographic Information System (BOGIS).

However, his political godfather and predecessor, Vice President Kashim Shettima, is said to also be planning to anoint the Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, as the next governor.

Weekend Trust gathered that each camp is working silently to ensure it succeeds in producing the next governor of the state. While those in Shettima’s camp are of the opinion that the vice president should be allowed to pick the next governor, considering the role he played in Zulum’s political trajectory, those in the governor’s camp said he should pick his successor, as previous governors like Ali Modu Sheriff and Shettima, did at the end of their tenures.

Efforts to speak to the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State were not successful. But a senior official of the party told Weekend Trust that things will become clearer when the party commences the sale of nomination forms next week.



Gombe aspirants agree on consensus but…

Eleven out of the 12 governorship aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State have agreed to adopt a consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 election.

The agreement was reached during a meeting with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya at the Government House, Gombe, where the aspirants pledged to support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate.

Those in attendance included; Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna, Engr. Aliyu Muhammad (Combat), Alhaji Umar Kwairanga (Sarkin Fulani), Dr. Amini Yuguda, Engr. Abubakar Bappah, Hon. Muhammad Gambo Magaji, Abubakar Sadiq Shu’aibu, and Usman Bello Kumo, among others. A former Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Alkali, was not at the meeting.

Sources at the meeting said the aspirants unanimously resolved to prioritise party unity, stressing that only one candidate can fly the APC’s flag in the governorship election.

They consequently pledged to rally behind whoever emerges through the consensus process.

The aspirants further committed to peaceful political engagement and agreed to continue consultations, with plans to reconvene at a later date to fine-tune the arrangement.

Despite the development, Governor Yahaya has yet to publicly indicate support for any of the aspirants, maintaining a neutral stance.

When contacted on whether the governor has a preferred candidate or if there are plans to impose one, the state APC chairman, Mr. Dantata Muhammad Ndus, declined to comment.

Observers said the move by the 11 aspirants may help the APC avoid internal wrangling and strengthen its chances ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Gombe State.



Position hazy in Adamawa

In Adamawa State, the governorship race in APC has become a two horse race between the immediate past Executive Secretary of Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF), Tijjani Ahmed Galadima (TAG) and others.

Before the coming of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri into the party, a number of aspirants had indicated interest to take part in the governorship primary election of the party.Some of the major names are; Comrade Salihu Mustapha,Dr.Salihu Bakari Girei, Abdulra hman Haske and Engr.Diaulhaq Abubakar.

The coming of Fintiri into the party introduced new parameters and altered the equation of the APC governorship primaries as his allies also threw their hats into the ring.

There are feelers indicating a gentleman agreement between the camps of the Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to anoint one of the aspirants. A development that is causing anxiety and tension in the party, Weekend Trust gathered.

The tension led Maurice Vunobolki, a renown Fintiri’s ally to exit the party over allegations of impropriety and circumvention of due process.

Speaking with the APC publicity secretary in the state, Muhammad Abdullahi, said the party is adopting the consensus arrangement as earlier directed by the national headquarters of the party.



Oyo to battle an opposition governor

Unlike Ogun, Oyo State’s case is different. The state is being governed by an opposition governor.

Many analysts say without a governor or a rallying point for the APC in Oyo State, it is difficult to pick a candidate out of the formidable aspirants.

Some of the aspirants are; Senator Sharafadeen Alli, Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, Senator Teslim Folarin, Senator Fatai Buhari, Rep Remi Oseni, Adebayo Shittu among others.

Alli is prominently mentioned as a potential consensus candidate backed by some party leaders,though the party’s leadership said it’s not yet official.

The consensus list, which surfaced over the weekend, claimed that the senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Dr Sharafadeen Alli, had been selected as the party’s governorship candidate, with Mr Soji Adedeji named as his running mate.

It also suggested that several other party members had been penciled down for senatorial and House of Representatives seats across the state.

Reacting, the party’s spokesman in Oyo, Olawale Sadare, insisted that no such decision had been taken by the party.

He warned those behind the publication to desist from spreading false information or face consequences if apprehended.The party reiterated that any official communication regarding candidate selection would be conveyed through its recognised channels.



How other aspirants withdrew in Ogun

In Ogun State, leaders of the APC, including Governor Dapo Abiodun have unanimously adopted the Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as the consensus governorship candidate ahead of next election.

The decision was taken at the APC strategic caucus meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Abeokuta, last week.

The meeting attracted all three former governors, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and Otunba Gbenga Daniel. Also in attendance were APC gubernatorial aspirants, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, Gboyega Isiaka, Tunde Lemo and Isiak Akinlade.

The governor announced the resolution after the meeting which lasted for about two hours. “It gives me great pleasure and on behalf of all of you to congratulate Senator Adeola as our consensus and unanimously selected an elected governorship candidate for the year 2027,” Abiodun declared.

The governor said the decision was taken after a display of “high level political magnanimity” by all party stakeholders.

Weekend Trust reports that virtually all the APC aspirants have accepted the decision except for the former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Tunji Isola, who was not at the meeting. There were reports that Isola is still consulting on the matter.

Another aspirant, Modele Sarafa Yusuf, did not attend the meeting but she endorsed the party leader’s position, it was gathered.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s daughter, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, also suspended her ambition and congratulated the consensus candidate.

However, findings revealed that some of the aspirants reluctantly bowed to the decision because it was allegedly backed by President Bola Tinubu. At the meeting, insiders said aspirants were not allowed to speak before the “scripted adoption” took place.

“Do they want people to rush forward and steal the microphone? How exactly did they want people to voice anything? No one was asked to speak other than say yaay or nay as a group.

“This kind of comments in the streets is what makes me feel that the people don’t appreciate what I have personally given before now to help people,” a source quoted one of the aspirants at the meeting, as saying.



Endorsements before consensus in Kwara

In Kwara State, although the All Progressives Congress (APC) is yet to conduct its governorship primaries, early signals within the party suggest that conversations around consensus are already beginning to take shape.

This followed comments credited to the state APC chairman, Abiodun Fagbemi, who hinted at the possibility of a consensus arrangement when a member of the House of Representatives visited him at the party secretariat in Ilorin. The remark has since generated political interpretations within party circles regarding the likely direction of the governorship race.

Although the party is yet to formally announce any process or adopted candidate, the chairman’s comment is being viewed by stakeholders as an indication of possible internal arrangement ahead of the primaries.

The development also comes against the backdrop of a previous political clarification by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq during the APC state convention in March, where he stated that he had “not anointed any candidate” and stressed that he was focused on “building legacies, not dynasties.”

While this position was widely seen as an attempt to address growing speculation over succession politics within the party, events that followed have continued to generate further political discussions.

At a point, reports surfaced alleging that the governor had submitted the name of the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi, in relation to succession considerations.

However, the claim was strongly denied by the state government through the governor’s aide on media, Bashir Adigun, who dismissed the report as unfounded.

Despite the denial, political developments have continued to fuel speculation, as the Speaker has featured prominently in several endorsement activities across different levels of the party.

However, a new dimension has been added to the governorship discussion with emerging insinuations that President Tinubu may play a role in the emergence of the candidate of the party in Kwara State.

There have also been reports within political circles suggesting that the Presidency may have settled for former APC state chairman, Alhaji Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa (BOB), who hails from Kwara South.

Although there has been no official communication confirming this position, the growing number of endorsements and political realignments around Bolarinwa has continued to generate speculation within party ranks.

Meanwhile, Senator Saliu Mustapha, who is regarded as one of the most popular contenders for the governorship ticket with strong grassroots support across the state, is also said to be quietly making strategic moves in the unfolding race for the APC ticket.


How Kano governor got automatic ticket

The 2027 governorship ticket in Kano State was decided through consensus since the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) earlier in February.

Party leaders said even before the governor joined the party, it was agreed that he would be given automatic ticket.

Speaking during the official acceptance of the governor into the party, the immediate past APC National Chairman and former Kano governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, said he had spoken to all those who had shown interest in the seat and that they agreed not to contest again.

Similarly, the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, also formally declared his intention to step down for the governor and asked all his supporters to rally behind the governor.

This has paved way for the governor to be the only candidate for the party, as since then, no one has shown further interest to contest in the party.



Despite automatic ticket, aspirant set to challenge Muftwang

Before he defected to the APC, Governor Caleb Mutfwang faced stiff opposition from other party members including the National Chairman of the party, Nentawe Yilwatda, retired General John Sura, among others. However, after the governor joined the party, some members were not happy leading to their defection to the ADC.

The General, who defected from the APC said he would contest against the governor if given opportunity in another party, claiming that the governor has not done enough to be reelected.

Publicity Secretary of the party, Wumana Bako, when contacted said the party has decided on which mode to adopt in selecting a candidate for the party.

He said, “People should discard it. Nobody would be imposed on anyone”.

Yilchini Jan Bida, who is aspiring for the governorship in the state told our correspondent that he would participate in the party primary, saying though he would abide by the party’s decision, he believes that if direct primary is chosen, he would will emerge victorious.



How Gov Oyebanji won the Ekiti ticket

In October last year, Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, secured the APC ticket to seek a second term in office, following intense political manoeuvring, negotiations, and internal horse-trading within the ruling party.

Oyebanji emerged as the APC candidate through a consensus arrangement at the party’s primary held in Ado-Ekiti, after the disqualification of two aspirants, including his main challenger, Engineer Kayode Ojo.

Observers said Oyebanji’s emergence was also facilitated by the withdrawal of another aspirant, Mrs Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo, who stepped down in his favour.

Four aspirants initially sought the APC ticket: Oyebanji, Mrs Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo, Engr Kayode Ojo, and Mrs Abimbola Olajumoke Olawunmi.

However, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) cleared Oyebanji and Omolayo while disqualifying Ojo and Olawunmi for allegedly failing to comply with the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended).

APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, announced the decision after the NWC meeting of October 9.

In a letter jointly signed by APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, the party officially notified INEC of its decision to adopt Oyebanji as a consensus candidate.

It confirmed the party’s switch from the direct primary mode to a consensus arrangement, referencing earlier communications with INEC on July 30, August 6, and October 9, 2025, to ensure compliance with the Electoral Act and APC Constitution.

However, a group, the Concerned Stakeholders of the APC in Ekiti State, petitioned President Tinubu, urging him to intervene and review the primary process and Ojo’s disqualification.

Nlfpmod, interesting times ahead.

The next President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, by God's grace.

Nlfpmod, I dont trust Sowore.

God will work out something for her. Private University or Ghana.

This afternoon, H.E. Atiku Abubakar met with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The message from that room is clear: the African Democratic Congress (ADC) stands united, undivided, and resolute. Whatever forces seek to fracture this movement will find only steel where they expected cracks.

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The formal ambassador left in January unlike us, 3 years most of the ambassadors still not received.

Even some of their ardent supporters above knows this budget is nothing but propaganda. 2025 budget extended till June 2026. Any right thinking will know APC is driving Nigerians to unbearable poverty and suffering.

This life, hold on to it like thin thread. I saw his comments on UCL games one day back on social media. Comfort to all of us his loved ones

Each election cycle, they come up with this noise. Atiku is your next President.

Chelsea vs Manchester United 18 April, 2026 8:00 pm.

Police can locate anybody, let's wait for them. Dejobi will reply you.

Cosbyrich:
Apart from the problem of high cost of living which is racaging nations all over the world,there's no Nigerian President that has written his name in history positively than Tinubu even as he is still there.
Anybody can correct me if I am wrong and reel out what that President or Head of state did.

I will mention a few that Tinubu did to write his name in history positively :
1.Free Technical Colleges with free meals everyday and a monthly stipend of #22,500 for each student until they graduate.

2.Millions of pensioners having free health care in every federal hospital all over Nigeria.

3.NELFUND...Millions of poor students having their school fees paid through no-interest loan and also getting #20,000 as pocket money until their graduation.
If govt spends #5million on student,he only pays back in piecemeal,only and only if he has a job.If he collects #100,000 salary,he pays #10,000 out of it monthly.If he collects #200,000,he pays #20,000 monthly.
If he dies(God forbids),,nobody pays.
No job,no paying back.
4.He has built more Primary Health Centres all over Nigeria than all the previous govts combined.
5.The sheer number of massive infrastructural projects going on in the 6 geopolitical zones of Nigeria dwarfs that of all the other previous govts combined.
It has never happened in Africa for a govt to build a road that interconnects more than 9 states of a nation.It is a record that will be hard to beat.

There are more like LG autonomy,State Police etc.

Let me help you, you can travel freely without being kidnapped. You can build houses, it is very cheap. Food is very cheap, inflation very low.

Cost of living is just pressing button, Tinubu has no plan for Nigeria, the country is down, no two ways to put it.

wwwihy:
Yes , redline has been operational since 2024 to date...these are additional coaches to the fleet already in use

I known it has been running, the fare is N1500. One kid ask you not to mind me. Please ask him if blue line has reached Okokomaiko.

He has left himself down, Tinubu is not beyond 2027.

I thought they were in Lagos already, just propaganda. Fashola went to Canada in his days and no train came till he left.

A man that is not beyond 2027 boasting. We shall be here to laugh.