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Although the APC National Summit has effectively endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, several pressing internal issues remain unresolved. Chief among them is whether the party will extend automatic tickets to other incumbents and influential stakeholders or open its primaries to both long-standing members and recent defectors. The outcome will shape the APC’s internal cohesion and electoral strategy ahead of the general elections, ADAMU ABUH reports. In recent months, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to benefit from a wave of defections by prominent politicians from opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).…

The Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Obi has ordered all parties in a land dispute involving 21 Tiv communities, the Nasarawa State government, and the Nigerian Army to maintain the status quo and preserve the disputed 10,000 hectares of ancestral farmlands pending the determination of the suit. Justice Solomon Ayenaje’s order was based on an oral application moved by the Plaintiffs’ counsel, T. J. Aondo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), on May 27, 2025, following the hearing of a suit brought by Tiv community leaders from Awe and Obi Local Councils. The plaintiffs are seeking to stop what…

For the second time in just over a year, Cyriel Dessers was on target for Nigeria against arch rivals Ghana in the jollof derby. Although both coaches did not use their best legs for the game, the 2-1 victory a big win for Nigeria, as we are always at loggerheads with Ghana in every aspect of life. Moreover, it sealed the Super Eagles’ spot in the final of the Unity Cup, where they will take on Jamaica. For Dessers, it was another day for him to prove that he deserves a consistent place in the Super Eagles squad. The Rangers…

The Federal Government has donated life jackets to the Lagos State Waterways Authority in line with the government’s commitment to establish safe and efficient water transport systems nationwide, with a special focus on Lagos State, the busiest waterways hub in Nigeria. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, presented the life jackets to the LASWA at the agency’s headquarters at the Five Cowries Terminal in Lagos on Wednesday. The donation is coming one year after PUNCH Healthwise investigation titled, ‘Rising deaths on Nigeria waterways fueled by lack of enforcements, operators’ nonchalance’, found that accidents on the nation’s waterways could…

Two notable absentees from the Super Eagles camp at the ongoing 2025 Unity Cup mini tournament have raised eyebrows, Soccernet.ng reports.  Getafe CF’s Chrisantus Uche and Singida Black Stars goalkeeper Amas Obasogie are missing from training sessions despite being included in Eric Chelle’s squad list. According to insider reports reaching Soccernet.ng, Uche’s absence is due to personal issues, with sources confirming that the highly rated midfielder is working through private matters expected to be resolved before Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia on Friday, 6th June, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Leandro Cabrera of RCD Espanyol and Chrisantus Uche of…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Akwa Ibom State has confirmed the deaths of six individuals, three men, one woman, and two children, in a fatal collision. The accident occurred along Mbiabong Road, off Itu-Calabar Road, on Thursday morning. The crash involved a tricycle (Keke) bearing registration number DUU407WZ and a DYNA truck without a visible registration plate. The driver of the truck reportedly fled the scene before FRSC operatives arrived. FRSC Sector Commander, Assistant Corps Marshal Edward Odiete, in a statement, said the tragic accident occurred around 8:00 a.m and could have been prevented had drivers adhered to…

Former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye has confirmed that he is leaving former Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba, Soccernet.ng reports. Ideye was one of the stars of Nigeria’s squad that went on to win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. The former West Brom star proved to be quite lethal playing behind Emmanuel Emenike, who was the highest goalscorer in that tournament. Ideye moved to Europe in 2008, joining Swiss club Neuchatel Xamax and grew steadily from there. He went on to play for clubs like Dynamo Kyiv, Olympiacos, West Brom, Malaga, and Goztepe. Brown Ideye of West Brom…

Chima Azubuike CHIMA AZUBUIKE writes about the harrowing experiences of visually impaired students and others at the Gombe Special Educational Centre caused by water shortage, gully erosion and poor facilities Abandoned by past administrations despite playing a critical role in educating students with disabilities, the Gombe Special Educational Centre is in dire need of renovation. The school, which caters for students with all forms of disabilities, including the visually impaired, suffers gully erosion and potable water shortage, which has endangered many of them. Investigation carried out by our correspondent shows that the school with about 500 pupils in primary and…

Italian Serie A giants AC Milan have announced that they are parting ways with coach Sergio Conceicao following their disappointing campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. Conceicao was appointed as Paulo Fonseca’s replacement after the former was sacked in December. Under Fonseca, Chukwueze did not start a lot of games, but he still got a lot of minutes. However, upon Conceicao’s appointment as AC Milan coach, Chukwueze’s minutes dropped drastically. He became a regular bench warmer. Sergio Conceicao during the Serie A soccer match between Como and Milan at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium in Como. (Photo credit: Imago) The Super Eagles star only appeared…

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Thursday, commissioned a 2.8-kilometre road network in Calabar South, ending over 21 years of neglect in the affected communities. The road, which links Etinyin-Abasi, Otomo Street, Uwanse, and Atamunu, was plagued by severe erosion and deep gullies, rendering it nearly impassable and cutting off residents from essential services and economic activity. Addressing the residents at the commissioning ceremony, Otu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructural renewal under the “People First” agenda. “When we say we will do something, that is exactly what we will do. For 21 years, this road was left…