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Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) were in Ibadan on Sunday to discuss issues relating to some developments in the party. As gathered, the PDP governors will take a position on the National Secretary and National Executive Committee of the party. The Acting Publicity Secretary of the party in Oyo State, Michael Ogunsina, told The Guardian, on Sunday, that almost all the PDP governors were already in Ibadan. The governors are expected to commence the meeting with a gala night at 7:00 pm on Sunday at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State.…

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan, popularly referred to as Fireboy DML, has shared his opinion about the Super Eagles, admitting he feels Ghana are a better team, Soccernet.ng reports. The “Peru” crooner has become the household name in the Nigerian music industry since his debut album (Laughter, tears and goosebumps) was released in 2019. Since then, he’s released several hits like Hell and Back, Isheoluwa and Champion. Still, the current state of their Super Eagles, especially after their World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, has left the talented vocalist concerned. While he agrees that Nigeria has better individual talents, Fireboy…

The House of Representatives will on Tuesday inaugurate an ad-hoc committee to take over the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Recall that President Bola Tinubu on March 18, declared emergency rule in the oil-rich state following a worsening relationship between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state House of Assembly. Citing Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (As amended) in declaring the emergency rule, Tinubu suspended Fubara and the State Assembly for an initial period of six months. He also named Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, a former Chief of Navy Staff as the Sole Administrator of the…

Napoli president, Aurelien De Laurentiis, has finally spoken about the future of Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen, amidst summer transfer talks, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward fell out with the Napoli board after he tried to force his way out of the club last summer. The revolt was fruitless as he remained at the club beyond his intended stay, only to join Galatasaray on loan. Despite moving to the Turkish Super Lig side, interest in Osimhen hasn’t dipped. The 26-year-old has scored 29 goals and provided six assists for Okan Buruk’s side this season. Victor Osimhen of…

Dirisu Yakubu Stakeholders in the health sector have called on Nigerian youth and women to join the fight against malaria in the country. They made the call on Saturday at an engagement meeting in Abuja organised by the African Leaders Malaria Alliance in collaboration with The Global Fund and the Malaria and NTDs Youth Corps. Welcoming participants to the event, Aloyce Urassa of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance cited statistics from the World Health Organisation, which described Nigeria as the leading country in malaria infections, with over 25 per cent of malaria-related deaths globally. He called on Nigerians, regardless of…

In a surprise collaboration that feels both fresh and exciting, American rapper, singer, and producer Shaboozey, real name Collins Obinna Chibueze, teams up with British pop singer Myles Smith for a brand-new single titled “Blink Twice.” You might know Shaboozey from his genre-crossing sound rooted in country and rock—and if you caught his live performance with Beyoncé at the NFL Christmas Halftime Show, you know just how electric he can be. ‘Blink Twice’ takes listeners on a reflective journey through the highs and lows of life, identity, and time. It’s a song about feeling lost, searching for purpose, and holding onto hope…

A final-year student of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State identified as John, slumped and died during Karate training on Saturday. A source close to the Polytechnic community told our correspondent in Uyo on Sunday that the deceased was in a Higher National Diploma programme student in the department of Media Studies of the institution who left the students’ lodge off campus for Karate training that fateful day. According to the source, immediately when he entered the pitch, he fainted and was rushed to a private hospital in Ikot Ekpene…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]By Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan Another tragedy struck in Ibadan, over the weekend as another tanker exploded, leading to the destruction of property worth millions of naira. The incident threw the owners of the affected shops into agony. The explosion occurred around Lead City University, Ibadan, Toll Gate end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at 2:45 p.m. It was gathered that one of the affected shops was loaded with computer sets worth millions of naira, and some of the cars and motorcycles that were packed along the road were razed by fire. A source said the driver of the truck and…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles face another daunting test at the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations after being drawn into a tricky Group B alongside Morocco, Tunisia, and Kenya, Soccernet.ng reports. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted a fresh draw following the withdrawal of Côte d’Ivoire as tournament hosts. Egypt were subsequently named the new host nation, prompting CAF to reassign them to Group A and reshuffle the groups. Nigeria Flying Eagles, U20 AFCON. Photo Credit X Originally, Nigeria had been placed in a challenging group with Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco in the February draw. Get Our Sports News…

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Gombe State Command, has denied allegations that it denied members of the Take-It-Back Movement access to remanded state coordinator, Thomas Umar. Our correspondent reports that Umar, 32, was remanded on April 10, 2025, at the Gombe Medium Security Custodial Centre on the order of the Federal High Court, Gombe. He is being held in custody for the offence of insult, enmity, hatred and ill will, which is a punishable offence under the Cybercrime Act 2015, now amended in a case filed by the Minority Whip of the House of Representatives and member representing Billiri Balanga Federal…