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An articulated vehicle carrying loads of detergent yesterday caught fire along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway, Kwara State. Goods worth several millions of naira were destroyed with the truck conveying them. Eyewitnesses hinted that the fire happened when one of the tyres of the articulated vehicle burst while in motion. According to them, the incident occurred at about 01:25 p.m. at Lasoju community in the state, where the resultant fire spread to detergent products stacked in paper cartons. The state fire service, which later confirmed the blaze, gave the burnt vehicle’s registration number as ALK 625 XA. The Head of Media and…

Following the current realignment of political stakeholders in Delta State, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and 21 other members formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The development has effectively transformed the Delta State House of Assembly into a one-party legislature, as the remaining seven members were originally elected on the ticket of the APC. “With this action, the Delta State House of Assembly is now composed entirely of members from the All Progressives Congress. We thank our constituents for endorsing this progressive course of action,”…

A group, Arewa Youths Progressive Assembly, on Tuesday, called on the United Kingdom to deport activist Dr. Sandra Duru for constituting a public nuisance. Their demand came amid controversy stoked by Duru when she claimed that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly attempted to induce her with N200 million to falsely accuse former Akwa Ibom governor and now Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of organ harvesting. In a statement, the group’s National President, Shuaibu Usman, and National Secretary, Abdul Kefas Gambo, noted that in her live video, Duru, popularly known as Prof. Mgbeke, claimed she had no contact with Senator Akpabio. He said…

Nigeria take on Kenya at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo on Wednesday in their final game of the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations. The Flying Eagles have done well in their opening two games of the competition against North African opposition, beating Tunisia 1-0 and settling for a goalless draw against Morocco on Sunday. Now, Aliyu Zubairu’s boys are entering uncharted territory, as they face Kenya for the very first time in the history of the Under-20 AFCON. #SoarFlyingEagles pic.twitter.com/PKmMwIAqMg — The NFF (@thenff) May 4, 2025 Despite the novelty of the fixture, the Flying Eagles are still…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State may soon initiate a major cabinet shake-up as preparations for the 2027 general elections quietly gather momentum, a reliable source within the government has disclosed. According to a source, the planned reshuffle is aimed at repositioning the state’s Executive Council for improved performance, political balance, and strategic alignment with the governor’s 2027 political priorities.It would be recalled that Makinde, on Monday, May 5, carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle. The governor, in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, redeployed Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barr. Seun Ashamu, to…

Ikenna Obianeri Tension gripped residents living along the Uke/Ideani Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Tuesday after the lifeless body of a pregnant woman was found hanging from a cashew tree near the roadside. Although the circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, it is suspected that the woman either committed suicide or was murdered on Monday night, with her body only discovered on Tuesday morning. When our correspondent visited the scene on Tuesday, police operatives from the Ogidi Police Division, who had been alerted by local residents, had already evacuated the body and deposited it…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee in Bayelsa State is set to open a new secretariat for the party. The party, which also disclosed plans to receive defectors from other political parties, stated that a reconciliation and disciplinary committee has been set up. This was contained in a communique issued after its first State Working Caretaker Committee meeting of the party under the acting Chairman, George Turnah. The communique, signed by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Alasuote Wright Derri, stated that the leadership of Turnah is determined to revitalize and redirect the party. According to him, the commissioning…

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria face a crucial test against Kenya in their final Group B game at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports.  Victory will seal a spot for Aliyu Zubairu’s troops in the quarter-finals and also mark their 100th appearance in the history of the tournament. With everything on the line, Soccernet.ng explores five standout players who could be pivotal to Nigeria’s win against the Rising Stars. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! 1. Ebenezer Harcourt Goalkeeper Harcourt has been a steady figure for the Flying Eagles throughout the group…

Former Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, said on Tuesday that poverty is worsening in Nigeria because governments at all levels have abandoned governance. He stated that Nigerians, especially the well-to-do, must sacrifice to pull the people out of poverty and end the several crises and conflicts in the country. The former Anambra State governor spoke shortly after donating the sum of N40 million to the Enugu Diocese of the Anglican Communion and the management of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. Each of the organisations received N20 million to facilitate their healthcare…

President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with Delta State governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Oborevwori arrived at the State House at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The meeting is the Governor’s first official engagement with the President since his recent high-profile defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Delta governor, who until recently was a key figure in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made headlines on April 23 when he led a dramatic political shift in the state. Alongside his predecessor, former PDP vice presidential candidate Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, and…