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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, after carrying out hist threat to seal the National secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party and 4,973 other properties who violated the law on payment of Ground Rent, has provided justification for the exercise. At exactly 2:06 pm, a group of FCTA staff locked the entrance gate of Wadata Plaza, the PDP’s national secretariat located in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. This action follows the FCTA’s recent announcement on Friday stating its intention to reclaim properties affected by the revocation of 4,794 land titles due to non-payment of ground rent spanning 10…

Former Scotland and Rangers striker, Kris Boyd, has warned the record Scottish Champions against selling Super Eagles striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old forward suffered huge criticism after his first season at Ibrox and was close to exiting the club six months into his second season, but he managed to turn things around at Rangers. Dessers ended the 2024/2025 season with 29 goals and seven assists in 55 games across all competitions, winning back the hearts of some of the Gers fans. Mikel Jauregizar and Cyriel Dessers during the UEFA Europa League 2024/2025 match. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. Get…

Protests called by one of Nigeria’s main separatist groups over the past four years have resulted in more than 700 deaths, a local intelligence think tank said in a report Monday. The outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement — which is pushing for the independence of Nigeria’s southeast, where a bloody civil war was fought in the late 1960s — regularly calls for stay-at-home protests. Originally presented as non-violent protests, they have been hijacked by armed groups that target establishments and people perceived to be linked to the government. “Individuals or groups enforcing the order, sometimes armed, have engaged…

A former governorship candidate under the platform of Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Adekunle Akinlade, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former Reps member disclosed this in a statement personally signed by him and made available to journalists in Abeokuta. He disclosed that his defection became necessary after wide consultations and engagement with party members and political associates. “I wish to formally notify you that I am resigning my Membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect,” Akinlade said. “This decision became necessary after wide consultations and engagement with party members, political associates, leaders, stakeholders, family…

Ogbonnaya Ikokwu Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has told people of the state to expect multiple inauguration of health projects in the state within the next 30 days. Otti spoke on Sunday during the Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service for his second anniversary, which was held at Ibeku High School in Umuahia. The governor listed the projects to be inaugurated to include primary healthcare centres, smart schools, retrofitted school buildings, and roads, among others, and assured the people of his commitment to make Umuahia wear the look of a capital city. “After the second anniversary, at the minimum, 30 days, we are…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have kicked off preparations for the 2025 Unity Cup with 20 players already in camp in London, as anticipation builds for their opening clash against fierce West African rivals Ghana, Soccernet.ng reports. The squad, a blend of experienced internationals and home-based hopefuls, began settling into their base ahead of Wednesday’s headline match at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford. The Unity Cup, scheduled from May 27 to 31, brings together Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago in a four-nation event aimed at promoting unity through football and culture. Nigeria Super Eagles Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses…

Amid ongoing violence and widespread mourning in Taraba State, Governor Agbu Kefas has come under fire for leaving the state just as residents buried over 37 victims of a brutal attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The governor reportedly departed Jalingo via Danbaba Suntai Airport at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Friday, at the same time grieving villagers in Munga, Karim-Lamido local government council, were gathering bodies for a mass burial. The attack, which occurred on the weekend, is the latest in a series of deadly assaults in Karim-Lamido council. Residents of Munga expressed frustration over what they described as government abandonment…

The Kwankwasiyya movement made a powerful entry into Ogbabede Ward, Dekina local council of Kogi State, as over 300 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) officially joined the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The defection was led by Husseini Umar Eniji, a prominent political figure and key driver of the Kwankwasiyya ideology in the area. The development signals a growing momentum for the NNPP in Kogi State, further unsettling the strongholds of both the APC and SDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. Eniji, once a fearless and influential financial member of the SDP…

Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika has recovered from the shock of losing his champions tag, following Union Saint-Gilloise’s dramatic Belgian Pro League title win, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyedika admits his disappointment at missing out on silverware while thanking fans for their unwavering support throughout a rollercoaster campaign. Brugge had kept their title defence alive until the very last day, reeling off three straight wins to stay within striking distance of Union. Nigeria and Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika. Photo by IMAGO But their hopes came crashing down after a 1-1 draw against Royal Antwerp, while Union sealed a 3-1 win over…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s tourism industry have raised alarm over the growing security challenges across the country, saying that the situation poses a major threat to the sector’s growth and contribution to the nation’s economy Stressing that security and safety are essential for a thriving tourism industry, they noted that the security situation in a location directly impacts a traveler’s decision-making process. The stakeholders gathered in Abuja at the 8th International Hospitality, Tourism, and Eco-Sustainability Forum (IHTEF), with the theme “Innovation, Investment, Security, and Sustainability.” Speaking, Imo State Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Hospitality, Jerry Egemba, stated that tourism development cannot…