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The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has distributed more than 2,000 bags of rice and other relief items to constituents across the five local government areas in the district as part of her Christmas outreach. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by her Special Adviser on Media, Mike Idoko. The distribution, which was carried out simultaneously in Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okene, Okehi, and Ogori-Magongo Local Government Areas, aimed to cushion the impact of rising food prices and ensure that families celebrate the festive season with dignity. Speaking during the outreach, Akpoti-Uduaghan said the initiative was…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed its readiness to receive Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State next month. Its National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting yesterday in Jos. According to him, the party is going to organise a colourful reception to show that the entire state is now APC with his coming on board. He said Mutfwang’s joining the APC would further consolidate and strengthen the party in the state. Yilwatda said he is interested in everybody that matters in the country who wants to join the party, adding that…

• Makinde alleges FCT minister promised to ‘hold PDP’ for Tinubu• Accuses INEC of bias as PDP stakeholders decry alleged deregistration plot• ‘Why electoral commission rejected request to recognise Turaki-led NWC’• Civil group alleges plot to arrest opposition figures, warns of democratic strain• Accord Party dismisses factional crisis claims, affirms unity ahead of elections A series of explosive allegations and institutional disputes yesterday painted a troubling picture of Nigeria’s pre-2027 landscape, with opposition leaders warning that internal sabotage, electoral mistrust and creeping authoritarianism now pose a greater threat than electoral defeat itself. At the centre of the dispute, Oyo State…

Nigeria opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday evening, edging past stubborn opposition to secure three valuable points in Group C, Soccernet.ng reports. Goals from defender Semi Ajayi and forward Ademola Lookman were enough to give Eric Chelle a winning start to his AFCON reign, although the Super Eagles were forced to dig deep after being pegged back early in the second half. The three-time African champions were far from fluent but showed enough composure, creativity and attacking threat to deserve the win, creating a stream of chances that should,…

Residents of Obodoaba and Ikpele villages in Obeagu community, in the Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have accused the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc of causing business collapse, neglecting and exploiting them despite huge payments made by villagers. The two villages claimed that five years after Obeagu Transformer 1, which served them developed fault and the transformer was removed by EEDC officials, appeals and financial commitments have failed to make EEDC restore power, crippling economic and social life in the area. A representative and leader in the community, Mr. Calaminus Ogbuabor, told the South East PUNCH that the…

The belief that security has improved in the South-East since the onslaught on separatist groups, among others, is countered by clandestine activities of criminal elements, including cult boys and petty thieves. LAWRENCE NJOKU and GODDY UDEAJA examine how this has impacted nightlife in the region.   Shortly before he was relieved of his appointment as the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (Retd), said that the security situation of the South-East had improved since the arrest of self-styled Prime Minister of Biafra, Simeon Njoku Ekpa, in November 2024, in Finland.  Ekpa in November last year. Ekpa was eventually convicted on terrorism-related charges…

Flag of the All Progressive Congress (APC) • Basiru predicts more defectionsThe National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has predicted further defections to the party, noting that many politicians yet to join the ruling party were reassessing their political future. He urged the people of Rivers State to support the APC in the forthcoming elections, saying that sustained electoral backing is critical to consolidating development and entrenching the party in the South-South. Basiru spoke at the commissioning of the permanent secretaries’ quarters in Rivers State, where he congratulated Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the APC on the governor’s entry…

By Damilola Aina The Federal Government, in partnership with the World Bank, has begun the implementation of a $500 million Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) Programme, aimed at strengthening financial and human resource management in basic education and primary healthcare across the country. The National Coordinator of the HOPE-Governance Programme, Assad Hassan, confirmed the commencement on Tuesday in Abuja while briefing the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Deborah Odoh, where the programme is domiciled. A statement issued by the programme’s Communications Officer, Joe Mutah, said the intervention was designed to address…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria got off to a winning start in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, claiming a 2-1 win over Tanzania in their opening game at Complexe Sportif De Fes. Goals from Ademola Lookman and Semi Ajayi sealed the win for the three-time African champions, despite a nervy ending. Some of the players on the night were quite impressive and distinguished themselves from the others. In this article, Soccernet.ng rates the performances of the players who did the business for Nigeria on the night. Super Eagles celebration with pip of AFCON trophy (Photo by Imago) Super…

Lagos State High Court has ordered all parties to maintain the status quo in the dispute over the proposed installation of a new Onisemo of Lagos, pending further hearing in a suit challenging the selection process. The order followed an application by members of the Onisemo Chieftaincy Family, who are contesting moves to instal Lookman Oluwa, also known as Lookman Noah Fagbayi, as the Onisemo. The claimants are Olabiyi Kosoko, Mrs Hawawu Abiodun Teluwo (suing for themselves and on behalf of the Onisemo Chieftaincy Family of Lagos) and Mr Olusegun Gbolade. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state’s Attorney-General, Oba Rilwan Akiolu…