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The Progressive Youths for National Stability (PYNS) has expressed strong support for a proposal to grant automatic return tickets to performing federal lawmakers under the All Progressives Congress (APC) as part of efforts to maintain legislative continuity and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s national development agenda. In a statement released on Monday, PYNS president Comrade Aminu Mustapha Bako urged the APC to adopt the policy ahead of the 2027 general elections. “This isn’t about entrenching individuals; it’s about entrenching progress,” Bako said. “What we are advocating is the continuity of competence. Lawmakers who have become engines of reform, who have…

Princess Etuk The Federal Government, in partnership with Nestlé Nigeria, has unveiled a transformative initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian farmers with the technical skills needed to boost milk production and improve livelihoods. The collaboration was announced on Monday at the signing of a letter between Nestle Nigeria and Ministry of Livestock Development in commemoration of World Milk Day 2025. The initiative is designed to tackle critical challenges in the dairy value chain by developing mid-level vocational skills in dairy farming. The programme will also provide practical training in areas such as milk production, processing, hygiene, and farm management, with the…

Ready for some music video goodness? Tyla is back with the visuals for her latest single, “Bliss”, released shortly after her stunning appearance at the Met Gala. “Bliss” is a tender, emotionally rich love song that captures the intensity of a connection that feels both grounding and uplifting. Tyla pours her heart into lyrics about a love that brings calm, clarity, and a deep sense of belonging — the kind of love that wraps around you like peace. It’s a gentle reflection on what it means to be truly seen, to feel safe in someone’s presence, and how quiet, steady…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said that the present economy being run by the presidency cannot survive without borrowing from the international economic system. Kalu made this statement when he was featured in an interview on Channels Television on the programme Politics Today on Monday. Kalu, a senator representing Abia North, also said that the National Assembly is not a ‘rubber-stamped’ one, as every law passed by lawmakers must have passed through due process. He said, “There’s no law made under the NASS that did not take its course.” On the issue of the nation’s state of the economy, he…

Former Belgium international and Royal Antwerp defender Toby Alderweireld has heaped praise on Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare, Soccernet.ng reports. Alderweireld has just ended his professional career and has described the former FC Koln forward as one of the best strikers in the Belgian Pro League. Alderweireld, who recently retired from international football after a decorated career with clubs like Tottenham and Atlético Madrid, recounted a heartwarming moment with the Genk striker during a league match last season. “There are also players who did the opposite. Tolu [Arokodare] for example, great guy,” Alderweireld said, as quoted by Voetbalkrant. “He came…

Former senator and civil rights activist, Shehu Sani, has criticised past Northern leaders for the current state of underdevelopment in the region, urging the North to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking to journalists at his Kaduna residence on Monday, Sani said the North had benefited from power in recent years but failed to translate that political control into meaningful development. He argued that those now excluded from the current administration are stirring public sentiment against President Tinubu for their personal interests.“For those of us from this part (North) of the country, we appreciate the progress…

A former Student Union President of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Folahan Olayiwola, has donated his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) monthly allowance to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Chief Volunteer of Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarships, Michael Taiwo, disclosed this on Monday in a statement on his official X account, alongside a screenshot of his chat with Olayiwola. “Former OAU Student Union President, who is serving at Abeokuta, saved all his NYSC monthly allowance and donated it to the Federal Hospital, Abeokuta. Talk about leaving a legacy at such a young age. Can Nigeria nurture more…

The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Alex Otti of operating a one-man administration devoid of transparency, institutional checks, and accountability. The criticism was voiced on Sunday during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Partners, a grassroots mobilisation group supporting President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Speaking at the event in Umuahia, Abia APC Chairman, Dr Kingsley C. Ononogbu, described the Otti-led government as a “one-man show” run through propaganda and personal control. “Abia State today is nothing but a one-man show anchored on a very well-oiled propaganda machinery,” Ononogbu declared. “Accountability is long…

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has officially been crowned the 2024–25 Super Lig Golden Boot winner, rounding off a sensational debut campaign with Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old forward netted 26 goals in the Turkish top flight, finishing five clear of closest rival Krzysztof Piatek and six ahead of third-placed Youssef En-Nesyri. Osimhen’s prolific scoring not only secured him the league’s top scorer honour but also powered Galatasaray to the Super Lig title to confirm his immense value to the Turkish giants. Nigeria and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen Although it had long been anticipated that Osimhen would clinch the award, confirmation…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described himself as a national asset who will ensure President Bola Tinubu wins a second term in office come 2027. Speaking on ChannelsTV media chat in Abuja on Monday, the former Rivers State Governor dismissed a possible backlash from a section of the People Democratic Party over his decision to rally behind President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.”I’m an asset to ensure Tinubu wins a second term, ” he said. Wike has come under huge criticism for engaging in anti-party activities by accepting a ministerial portfolio under the…