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[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]A youth group, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ipong Ward chapter in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, has countered a recent petition against the Provost of the Federal College of Education (FCE) Obudu, Dr. Richard Otubaku. The petition filed by a faction of chiefs and youths from Urban Ward 1, called for Otubaku’s removal, citing vague allegations. Reacting to the development, the group dismissed the petition as politically motivated and lacking in merit. They argued that it was the handiwork of a few disgruntled individuals seeking to tarnish the image of a well-performing provost…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]The Presidency has dissociated itself from a series of political billboards promoting President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 general elections, describing the adverts as premature. Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.Onanuga expressed “dismay” over the increasing number of such billboards appearing in some cities, particularly in Abuja and Kano. “Worth noting is that some of these billboards with pictures of the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emblazoned on them are springing up in Abuja and Kano in particular,” Onanuga added. Onanuga stated that while his principals appreciate…

Augsburg coach Jess Thorup has admitted that he was surprised by coach Eric Chelle’s decision to leave out Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka from the 23-man list that played against Zimbabwe and Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers last month, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyeka has had a very good season with Augsburg since his season-long loan transfer form Brentford last summer. the Super Eagles star has contributed two assists in 29 appearances across all competitions for Augsburg. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE His presence in the club’s midfield has been key for them, as they sit 10th in the Bundesliga,…

The $700m port rehabilitation project billed to commence in the second quarter of 2025 has been delayed by a few months, The PUNCH understands. In April, The PUNCH reported that the Nigerian Ports Authority secured a $700m loan from Citibank for the rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tincan Island Ports in Lagos. The loan was funded by the UK Export Finance, an export credit agency. Announcing this in a statement, the NPA said it had also opened discussions with another funding agency to finance the upgrading of the Eastern Ports, including Calabar, Warri, Onne, and Rivers Ports, as well as…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]By Adamu Abuh, Abuja The opposition Action Democratic Party (ADP) is in direct talks with other political parties to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election. ADP’s National Chairman, Engr Yabagi Yusuf Sani, confirmed the development at the weekend in Abuja during the launch of three books entitled- Tax Tithe in Tight Economy; Optimizing VAT for Business Growth and Economic Development; Murky Waters of Politics authored by the national treasurer of the party, Dr Okey Ude. Though he declined to mention names of key opposition figures his party is networking with, he…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has explicitly stated that Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is unwelcome in the All Progressives Congress (APC) if he decides to join ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Nwoko, who recently joined the APC, cited the governor’s alleged inability to deliver good governance and implement projects beneficial to the people of Delta State as reasons for his stance. The federal lawmaker emphasised that he won’t welcome Oborevwori into the party due to his ineffectiveness as a governor, stressing that Delta APC will defeat the governor and his party, the PDP, in…

Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella was forced off in the 46th minute of Bayer Leverkusen’s German Bundesliga game at Union Berlin on Saturday after he seemed to have suffered a concussion, prompting fears that he could be sidelined for a while, Soccernet.ng reports. Tella collided with a Union Berlin player in the first half and even though he made it into the break, he could not continue the game after just one minute of play in the second half. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Unity Cup 2025: Where and when is Super Eagles next match? Nathan Tella injury: Chelle hands Super…

Agency The Nigerian Air Force College of Nursing Sciences, Kaduna, has warned its sixth set of nursing students against mediocrity, stressing the need for high standards. The Chief of Air Staff, Hasan Abubakar, issued the warning during Friday’s matriculation of 120 students for the 2025 academic session. Abubakar, who was represented by the Chief of Medical Services, Nigerian Air Force, Anthony Ekpe, said education was not only about gaining knowledge. He said, “Education is also about shaping your character and preparing you to meet the demands of the nursing profession. “Gaining admission here is a major achievement. It reflects your…

Months after dropping his joint EP ‘Hard Guy Confessions‘ with Mavin boss Don Jazzy, Johnny Drille returns with his first single of the year, ‘Angelina,’ featuring the vocals of singer-songwriter Fireboy DML. ‘Angelina’ is a romantic ballad filled with affection, longing and devotion. In it, Johnny Drille and Fireboy DML express their love for a woman named Angelina. The lyrics paint a picture of someone rare and extraordinary, a woman who lights up every room, brings comfort like medicine, and is deeply adored. The music video tells a charming story. Johnny Drille spots a beautiful woman at the shopping mall…

The Presidency has chided the opposition and critics of President Bola Tinubu for ‘feasting’ on the recent United States order for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration to release records relating to his criminal investigation for alleged drug trafficking. Speaking on Sunday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, stated that those who genuinely read the judgment will know there is nothing new beyond what is already in the public domain. Judge Beryl Howell, in a ruling dated April 8, which can be found on the…