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LP factions clash over Peter Obi’s role in coalition efforts Emerging political developments have continued to cast doubt on the ability of opposition parties to present a formidable challenge to President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Most major opposition parties, such as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Social Democratic Party (SDP), are entangled in deep-seated internal crises and protracted legal battles that threaten their cohesion, credibility, and electoral readiness. Even the coalition forces that once boasted of unseating President Bola Tinubu and…

Idowu Abdullahi Critical stakeholders have stressed the need to improve the country’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, identifying technology, strategic investments and collaboration as tools needed to drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s pharma sector. Rising at the 2025 Nigeria Pharmaceutical Industry Growth and Investment Summit, the stakeholders emphasised the critical challenges facing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry, adding that it was time to develop the country’s pharma manufacturing landscape. The summit, organised by PBR Life Sciences, convened leading voices across the pharmaceutical landscape, including industry CEOs, development finance institutions, private equity and venture capital firms, and senior government officials, to shape the future of…

Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has announced his appointment to the International Football Association Board (IFAB), Soccernet.ng reports. The former Ajax and Borussia Dortmund midfielder shared the news on his official X (formerly Twitter) page, where he expressed his excitement at joining football’s rule-making body. “Thrilled to announce my appointment to the International Football Association Board (IFAB)! IFAB is the global guardian of football’s laws, responsible for determining the laws of football, shaping the beautiful game for players and fans worldwide. Honoured to contribute to its mission!” Oliseh wrote. Trainer Sunday Oliseh [Photo credit/IMAGO]Being appointed to IFAB,…

Barely two years to the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) is once again grappling with the same internal crises that cost it power in 2019 and 2023. The post Oyo 2027:APC on cusp of imposition, infighting, ‘Ibadan factor’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Women leaders in Imo State have vowed to combat female circumcision, forced marriage, ill-treatment of widows, the Osu caste system, and other harmful socio-cultural practices affecting women in the state. The pledge was made during a one-day women leaders forum organised by the non-governmental organisation Community Life Protect, themed “The Role of Women Leaders in Building Just and Healthy Families and Communities.” The event, held in Owerri over the weekend, brought together women leaders from Obibi Uratta communities in Owerri North Local Council. The leaders expressed concern over the high prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV), sexual harassment, and other forms…

Super Eagles and AC Milan winger, Samuel Chukwueze, alongside three of his club teammates, have been put up for sale after the Rossoneri failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old joined the seven-time UEFA Champions League in the summer of 2023, and despite playing under several coaches, never really got going under any of them. In 69 games for AC Milan, Chukwueze has scored just eight goals and provided six assists across all competitions.   Samuel Chukwueze seen during the Serie A 2024/25 football match between AC Milan and ACF Fiorentina at San Siro Stadium.…

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has recently named a blend of homegrown and foreign-based players to participate in the Unity Cup mini tournament, Soccernet.ng reports.  Felix Agu was officially invited to the Super Eagles squad for the Unity Cup, which marks his first senior call-up just days after pledging his international allegiance to Nigeria, having initially been invited only to train with the team. Born in Germany to Nigerian parents, the 26-year-old previously represented Germany at U21 level, but he has now committed to wearing the green and white of Nigeria. Why Felix Agu Stands Out In…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 19 people following a fatal road crash on Sunday along the Lokoja-Obajana road in Kogi State. Kumar Tsukwam, the Kogi State Sector Commander of the FRSC, disclosed the incident in Lokoja yesterday, stating that eight passengers sustained various injuries, including bruises, cuts, dislocations, fractures, and burns. According to Tsukwam, the crash involved an articulated vehicle and a Toyota Hummer Bus travelling from the South to Abuja. “It was a head-on collision when the bus, speeding, attempted to overtake an articulated vehicle and collided with an oncoming articulated vehicle,” he…

Al Wehda, the club of Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo have been relegated from the Saudi Arabian Pro League, following a 2-1 loss to Al Ettifaq in their final game of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. Al Wehda have struggled this season, and going into the final game of their season, they needed a win against AL Ettifaq to preserve their status in the Saudi top-flight. 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot winner Odion Ighalo has been important for them this season, contributing six goals and two assists, and they needed him to deliver the goods in their final game.…

Janet Ogundepo Researchers have revealed that high-fat foods may affect the immune system’s ability to respond to infection, leading to adverse health outcomes. The researchers, Emily Bowers and Gabrielle Entrup et al, who published their findings in The Journal of Immunology, noted that the high-fat diet impacted the function of neutrophils, one of the first immune cells to respond to bacteria or viruses, affecting their ability to fight infection. The new study titled, “High-fat diet feeding impairs neutrophil phagocytosis, bacterial killing and neutrophil-induced hematopoietic regeneration,” showed that diet-induced obesity could cause obesity-related diseases, including increased susceptibility to infection. According to…