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Twenty-eight months after he promised to serve the South-East with a ‘slice of bread and water’ if they worked hard for the electoral success of the All Progressives Congress (APC), political actors in the zone seem to be scrambling to be President Bola Tinubu’s best proxy, LEO SOBECHI reports. As a presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his All Progressives Congress (APC) encountered some complications, which affected both the campaign messaging and strategies for the South-East in the build-up to the 2023 general elections. Those hitches were thrown up by the surprise emergence of Mr Peter Obi as the presidential standard bearer of…

Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, continues to shine both on and off the pitch, as she was recently spotted teaching her Atletico Madrid Femenino teammates a gospel song in Pidgin English, Soccernet.ng reports. In a video circulating on social media, Ajibade, who is known for her deep Christian faith, was seen leading a joyful chorus session with her teammates. The Atletico stars, who were all in a car, seemed to be enjoying the song being taught by the Super Falcons star and eager to follow her lead despite the language barrier. Watch the video here: Rasheedat Ajibade teaching her teammates…

• APC chieftain knocks Tinubu’s govt, warns of potential one-term presidency• Shettima, Ganduje, Omo-Agege set to welcome Oborevwori to APC today• Uzodimma predicts more defections ahead of 2027 elections The Presidency and a coalition of civil society advocates differed yesterday over allegations that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was making subtle moves to undermine democracy. The 17-strong coalition condemned what they described as a subtle plot to create a one-party state, warning that the country’s hard-won democracy is under significant threat. The group, which includes prominent figures such as Richard Akinnola, Abdul Mahmud, Dr Sam Amadi, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Prof.…

Adetutu Sobowale The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has said that thunderstorms and hazy weather will affect many parts of the country between Sunday and Tuesday. In a weather update shared on Saturday in Abuja, NiMet said, “There will be moderate dust haze in states like Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Borno, Kano, Yobe, and Jigawa.” The agency also said that Adamawa and Taraba States would likely see isolated thunderstorms during the forecast period in a post on its X handle on Saturday. For the North-Central region, NiMet said people should expect partly cloudy skies in the morning. In the afternoon and evening, there…

Remo Stars FC have been crowned champions of Nigeria for the first time in their history, sealing a historic Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title with a hardfought 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. An 84th-minute rocket strike from sunstitute Olamilekan Adedayo was all the Sky Blue Stars needed to secure the crucial win in Ikenne and spark jubilant celebrations among the home fans. The triumph lifts Remo Stars to an unassailable 68 points with three matches remaining, marking a landmark achievement for the club and their coach Daniel Ogunmodede, popularly known as ‘Ijaball.’ CHAMPIONS AT…

The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Agency has began medical screening to all its intending pilgrims who are expected to perform this year’s holy pilgrimage in Kaduna State. The agency’s spokesperson, Malam Yunusa Abdullahi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Kaduna that the screening exercise began on Sunday across the state. He said, “All the registered intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj must undergo compulsory medical screening this week.” According to Abdullahi, the exercise is designed to assess the health status of the intending pilgrims ahead of the spiritual journey. “The screening includes mandatory pregnancy tests…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen, was delighted to have helped his side by getting on the scoresheet against Eyüpspor, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old set up the opening goal at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu for ex-Freiburg midfielder, Roland Sallai, in the 29th minute before finding the back of the net in the 71st minute himself. Osimhen headed towards the far post from a corner kick, and Sallai was there to tap it home from close range to break the deadlock for Okan Buruk’s side. ROLAND SALLAI #EYPvGS pic.twitter.com/HeH5LVIFn8 — FATIH BAŞ (@FATIH_BAS40) April 27, 2025 Get Our…

Muhammed Lawal Medical experts have called on students to prioritise the prevention and early treatment of malaria as cases continue to rise across the country. The experts spoke at an awareness campaign, organised by Greenlife Pharmaceuticals Limited in collaboration with Clinix Healthcare, Seagreen Pharmaceutical Ltd, and Clearline HMO, at the University of Lagos, on Friday. In a statement shared with Sunday PUNCH, the event, themed ‘Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvested, Reimagined and Reinstigated’, focused on educating students about the dangers of malaria and the progress made so far in combating the disease in Africa. Speaking at the event, Dr Oghenerukevwe…

Photo credit: Nancy Isime/Instagram The annual Headies Awards is always one of the most anticipated celebrations of Nigerian music and, this year, history is being made. For the very first time, a woman will take the stage alone to host one of the biggest night in Nigerian music, and it’s none other than the brilliant Nancy Isime. Official HipTV made the announcement on Instagram, sharing the exciting news with the caption: “History made. And for the first time ever, a woman takes the stage alone to host the biggest night in Nigerian music. @nancyisimeofficial isn’t just returning, she’s rewriting the…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been linked with a transfer to Atletico Madrid in the summer, but the move seems unlikely due to the Spanish giants’ inability to fund it, Soccernet.ng reports. There have been growing speculations over Lookman’s future, as the 27-year-old forward is expected to leave Bergamo in the summer after an impressive three-year stay that has seen him contribute 50 goals and 24 assists in 115 games. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Lookman is expected to join a top club in one of the top five leagues, but his destination remains unknown. The former Everton star has…