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The newly elected chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, SAN, has pledged to ensure that power returns to the Nigerian people, while urging the judiciary to uphold the tenets of democracy. Turaki, while giving his acceptance speech after the swearing-in of new officers at the end of the Elective Convention of the PDP in Ibadan, assured that there will be “no more impunity, no more suppression of the will of Nigerians”. The chairman appealed to the judiciary to uphold the principles of stare decisis, abiding by the decisions of the Supreme Court, and not to “willingly or…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria surprisingly opted to boycott training in Morocco last Tuesday ahead of their game against Gabon, which took place on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. The team captain, William Troost-Ekong, took to his social media page to confirm he and his teammates decided to boycott training over unpaid bonuses and allowances from the NFF. Ekong’s tweets seemed to spark some trouble from CBS Pundit and his former Watford teammate, Troy Deeney, who questioned his ability to lead the Super Eagles. The following day, the 32-year-old confirmed all issues between the NFF and the Super Eagles have been sorted.…

The French government is committed to doing business with Nigeria with a mandate to keep the torch burning. This was said by the Consul General of France in Lagos, Laurent Favier, over the weekend at the business forum of the 2025 French Week in Lagos, organised by the Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). According to him, energy, agriculture, technology, finance, and services underpin resilient value chains. He encouraged all delegates at the event to move beyond ideas and pursue actionable B2B or B2G engagements that can be implemented in the near future. He said the forum, which is…

No fewer than 500 members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday, pledging their loyalty to their new political home. They were formally received by the Executive Director, Technical Services, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Umar Abdullahi Umar, who assured them of full integration and equal treatment within the APC. Umar, son of former governor and immediate past APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, praised the defectors for what he described as their “courage to see the truth and join the APC, the strongest party in…

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has threatened a nationwide shutdown following an alleged attack on staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Imo State. In a statement issued by its Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, the union said the action became necessary after workers on duty at the Egbu 132/33kV Transmission Substation were allegedly beaten, held hostage at gunpoint, and some abducted by armed police officers said to be acting on the orders of the state government. According to the union, the police officers forcefully entered the control rooms, vandalised equipment and disrupted operations. Workers were…

English Premier League giants, Chelsea FC, have been linked with a move to secure the signature of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles star… Kwara Football Academy (KFA) Director, Ibrahim Bako, has confirmed that Chelsea are the only club to have made a concrete approach for Flying Eagles midfielder Abduljelil Kamaldeen, Soccernet.ng reports.  Since the FIFA U20 World Cup tournament held in Chile, there has been growing speculation linking the youngster with several European sides. Kamaldeen has attracted increasing attention from clubs across Europe, having impressed with his performance. Chelsea, West Ham and Antwerp on Kamaldeen Soccernet.ng has exclusively reported that Chelsea, West Ham,…

The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) issued a strong warning to the general public, party members, and the international community on Monday, urging them to disregard the purported “new party headquarters” inaugurated by a faction led by former Senate President Senator David Mark. The party stressed that the faction lacks any “constitutional, moral, or legal authority” to speak on behalf of the party or represent its interests. In a statement signed by the National Chairman of the ADC, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, the party described the action as a blatant and illegal attempt to usurp its leadership, which…

Former Senate Leader, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has raised the alarm over the growing wave of defections by governors and federal lawmakers from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that the party risks internal collapse if the trend continues unchecked. Ndume, who represents Borno South in the Senate, spoke on Sunday night at the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Award Lecture held at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, where he received the honour of Most Outstanding Legislator and Advocate of National Unity. The lawmaker dismissed many defectors as political lightweights with little value to add to the…

DR Congo defeated the Super Eagles via a penalty shootout on Sunday night. Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa has praised his DR Congo teammates, following their penalty shootout win over Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the final of the CAF World Cup playoffs on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Leopards edged one step closer to reaching their first World Cup since 1972 when they defeated Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat. It was a game that kept fans on their seats. The first half was pretty square, with both teams going at it. But after Victor Osimhen was subbed…

Less than 24 hours before the anticipated defection of Governor Agbu Kefas from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), all sixteen PDP members of the Taraba State House of Assembly have resigned from the party and joined the ruling APC. The development unfolded during Monday’s plenary session, where Speaker John Kizito Bonzina announced the resignations. He read letters submitted by the lawmakers, each stating their decision to leave the PDP for the APC. According to the Speaker, the defections fall under Section 109 of the Constitution, which permits lawmakers to switch parties in the event…