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A senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Mohammed Bomoi, has announced his resignation from the party, citing dissatisfaction with its national leadership and what he described as the marginalisation of the North-East. In a statement dated December 25, 2025, Bomoi said he had formally withdrawn from activities related to the Tinubu/Shettima political movement and severed ties with the APC at the national level.He served as Secretary of the APC Special Purpose Committee, North-East Zone, and was also a key figure within the Tinubu Support Group. Bomoi stated that despite his contributions and those of other members across…

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has opened up on the reasons behind his impressive form at Trabzonspor, Soccenet.ng reports.  The towering Nigerian attacker insists that his success in Turkey following his exit from Southampton has more to do with team fit, confidence and playing style than the league itself. Speaking to reporters in Fes, as observed by Soccernet.ng, the Super Eagles striker reflected on his resurgence in Turkey following a difficult spell at Southampton, where he struggled to find consistency and regular goals. Paul Onuachu during the Trendyol Turkish Süper Lig (Photo by ImagoxSeskimphoto) What Onuachu said about Trabzonspor The…

The lawmaker representing the Bungudu and Maru Federal Constituency, Abdulmalik Zubairu, has paid a condolence visit to Maru community in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara over the recent bandits’ attack in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Maru community was attacked by bandits recently, which led to the killing and kidnapping of many innocent people. Zubairu represents Bungudu and Maru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. In a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday, the Chief Press Secretary to the lawmaker, Aminu Lawal, said Zubairu visited Maru town and condoled with the family of the…

Former Ondo state governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has paid tribute to the late former governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, describing him as a visionary leader whose legacy continues to inspire good governance. The governor made the statement available to newsmen on Saturday in Akure to mark the second anniversary of Akeredolu’s passing. Aiyedatiwa said the late governor was a foremost advocate of state policing and played a key role in mobilising South-West governors to establish the South-West Security Network, code-named Amotekun Corps, to strengthen regional security. He noted that Akeredolu’s initiatives redefined Nigeria’s subnational security architecture and…

By Lara Adejoro No fewer than 1,738 deaths from cholera, Lassa fever, measles and diphtheria outbreaks were recorded nationwide in 2025, Saturday PUNCH gathered. This is according to official situation reports released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. The reports showed that Lassa fever, cholera, measles and diphtheria continued to exact a heavy toll across multiple states, with thousands of suspected and confirmed infections reported. As of December 14, the country recorded 9,164 suspected Lassa fever cases, 1,097 confirmed infections and 201 deaths in 21 states and 103 local government areas, with…

Former Cameroon defender Rigobert Song has asserted that Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen are not world-class players, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Song, who is an icon of African football, made his name playing for Cameroon and various top clubs in Europe. He was a key part of the Cameroonian squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2000 and 2002. He also made the Team of the Tournament in those editions, as well as in 2006. ​The 49-year-old has since gone into coaching following his retirement from active football in 2010. He has had stints with the Cameroonian…

Nigeria Police Force (NPF) The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers accused of terrorising residents of Sarau Belel community in Maiha Local Government Area of the state. The arrest followed a complaint received on December 26, 2025, from Mr. Emmanuel Daniel of Sagal Village, Sarau Belel. According to the police, Daniel reported that he was being threatened with abduction by two men who allegedly claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of his younger brother, Joshua Daniel, in November 2024. “Daniel reported that he was being threatened with abduction by two men who allegedly claimed responsibility for the kidnapping…

Bitcoin may be on the verge of a prolonged bull market that could stretch into the next decade, according to Jan3 founder Samson Mow, who argues that the past year marked a stealth bear phase rather than the start of a broader downturn. Key Takeaways: Samson Mow and PlanC argue that 2025 marked a stealth bear market, setting the stage for a Bitcoin bull run. Other analysts remain skeptical, warning that Bitcoin’s $125,100 peak could signal a new bear market. Bitcoin is nearing a rare down year that some see as a historical anomaly. In a post on X on…

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers terrorising Sarau Belel community in Maiha Local Government Area, following a complaint about a recent kidnapping threat. This was made known in a statement on Saturday, signed by SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Police Public Relations Officer. “On 26th December 2025, the Command received a complaint from Emmanuel Daniel, a resident of Sagal Village, who reported that he was threatened with kidnapping by two individuals. The suspects allegedly claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of his younger brother, Joshua Daniel, who was abducted in November 2024,” the command said. The statement added…

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe traveled to Morocco to support his best friend Achraf Hakimi in Morocco’s AFCON 2025 game against Mali on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Mbappe and Hakimi have been very close since their days together at French giants Paris Saint-Germain. The two frequently share videos of themselves together and have even admitted just how close they are. ​Mbappe left PSG for Real Madrid last year, but their relationship has remained strong. Hakimi wishing Kylian Mbappé a Happy Birthday on IG. pic.twitter.com/d4ZRvVNyqC — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) December 20, 2025 ​This was on full display on Friday, as the French…