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Professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, says citizens’ failure to organise themselves and ask questions over day-to-day government policies on critical sectors that affect their lives led to the sudden death of democracy in Nigeria. Speaking on his X account on Thursday, Utomi argued that people’s voices have been suppressed by the government, thus stopping the citizens from identifying government’s failures, and proposing alternative solutions across critical sectors, such as the economy, education, healthcare, infrastructure, law and order, and constitutional reform. The founder of Centre for Value in Leadership (CVL) and the political party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), described…

Prince Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has downplayed concerns that Nigeria could evolve into a one-party state, despite recent waves of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking in response to growing public debate over the political realignments, Adebayo said the country’s structural and social divides prevent the emergence of a single dominant party. “There’s no one system of employment. There’s no one system of security,” he said. “The benefits of politics are flowing in the direction of politicians, and a welfare politician changing from party to party cannot say he’s…

The Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (APHCDA) said it has administered immunsation to more than 1.48 million children against polio despite a rising tide of misinformation and cultural resistance. From April 26 to 29, 2025, the agency launched a statewide immunization campaign that exceeded its target of 1,386,608 children under five years old, reaching 1,483,450 children — a remarkable 100 percent success rate. Dr. Jacob Vasumu Joseph, Director of Disease Control and Immunization at APHCDA, revealed this feat during a media roundtable held in Yola, describing it as a triumph over persistent challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, traditional myths,…

In the picturesque Yeşilhisar district of Kayseri, nestled at the gateway to Cappadocia, one passionate Galatasaray supporter is paying tribute to Victor Osimhen in a unique and heartwarming way, Soccernet.ng reports. Neslihan Demir, a 56-year-old farmer and mother of four, has captured the imagination of Galatasaray fans with her handmade “Osimhen doll” — a knitted figure in the likeness of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, complete with his signature protective mask. Demir, who lives in the rural Yeşilova neighbourhood, is known locally for crafting traditional dolls, a hallmark of her Soğanlı village. Nigeria and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit X…

An Igbo group, Njiko Igbo Forum (NIF), has frowned at the adoption of President Bola Tinubu as its candidate in the 2027 presidential election by the governor of Anambra State and leader of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof Charles Soludo. Njiko Igbo, in a statement made available to the media, said Igbo should be counted out of the adoption, stressing that they would back the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, in 2027. The statement, signed by the National President of the group, Rev Okechukwu Obioha, added that Tinubu would only get 5% votes…

Super Eagles and Rangers striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, was elated after he scored his 50th goal for the club in his side’s 3-1 win over Dundee United last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old has blown hot and cold since moving to Ibrox in the summer of 2023, and the Gers fans have been continuously split in their opinions of him. While some cheer him on for his hard work, others think he’s not prolific enough. Dessers was put up for sale by the club in the winter transfer window, but he’s gone from strength to strength since then, showing his…

Janet Ogundepo A clinical physiotherapist, Mr Tunji Olaosun, has said that traditional physiotherapy is gradually becoming obsolete as the field shifts towards regenerative physiotherapy, which focuses on long-term healing rather than just pain relief. In an interview with PUNCH Healthwise, Olaosun, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Electro Aesthetic Palace LLP in Ikeja, Lagos, said physiotherapy has evolved with the times and finally found its place in the future of medicine. According to him, regenerative physiotherapy, an advanced practice where non-invasive regenerative equipment is used to stimulate the brain and body to initiate healing itself, has become the future…

A fresh wave of tension is sweeping across Nasarawa State as a coalition of Tiv leaders accuses the state government of masterminding a campaign of ethnic cleansing and land seizure disguised as agricultural development. Addressing the media in Abuja yesterday, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Jerry Aondo issued a passionate plea on behalf of Tiv communities, calling on President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser (NSA) to intervene before the situation escalates into a full-blown crisis. Aondo, visibly emotional, declared: “I cannot practise law or sleep well due to the killings of my people.” He described the alleged state-backed…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles take on the Amajita of South on Monday for a place in the final of the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations.  Coach Aliyu Zubairu’s team have enjoyed a tough run to the final, as they have had to play hard to get every win they’ve gotten in the competition so far. In fact, to get here, they had to even beat Senegal via penalty shoot-outs. South Africa have not been exactly better though, as they lost to hosts Egypt in the group stage. However, they have bounced back well from that disappointment. The Amajitas even dispatched…

UAD seeks probe, prosecution of officials involved in ‘election manipulation’Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State have strongly opposed the alleged imposition of Bayo Adefuye as the party’s chairmanship candidate for the forthcoming council elections, citing his lack of political roots and community involvement. In a protest letter addressed to the Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee, Babatunde Ogala (SAN), the party leaders described the move as “undemocratic, provocative, and a clear affront to the will of the people.” The letter, jointly signed by ward representatives from all…