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Governor Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the immediate disengagement of Adamu Abdullahi Danko and three other aides following the investigation into the physical assault on Abdulrahman Sheriff, the councillor representing Shamaki Ward in Gombe Local Government Area. The decision, conveyed by the Secretary to  Government of Gombe State, Professor Ibrahim Njodi, followed the constitution of a special committee to probe the incident on Tuesday. The findings of the committee, which were further corroborated by security agencies’ reports, informed the Governor’s action. According to Njodi, the affected aides are: Adamu Abdullahi Danko (Senior Special Assistant II, Domestic), Garba Mohammed Mai Rago –…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally rejected the request for the recognition of the national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki. Citing subsisting court judgements restraining it from taking such action, the commission said it cannot accept the request to publish the list of national officers purportedly elected at the party’s National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025. In a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by its Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony, addressed to Akintayo Balogun and Co., legal representatives of the PDP, the electoral body said it was…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has formally welcomed members of the National Assembly who today defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their decision as courageous, principled, and forward-looking. Governor Fubara noted that the lawmakers’ action represents a bold demonstration of commitment to the collective progress of Rivers State and Nigeria as a whole. Those who defected include two senators, Senator Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East) and Senator Barinada Mpigi (Rivers South-East), as well as Members of the House of Representatives: Dumnamene Dekor, Solomon Bob, Cyril Hart,…

It was a rollercoaster of emotions at the Complexe Sportif de Fès as the Super Eagles of Nigeria sealed a 2-1 win over Tanzania, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle’s men got off to a good start against Miguel Gamondi’s side, and finally got the breakthrough in the 36th minute after Semi Ajayi headed home from Alex Iwobi’s cross. Tanzania came into the second half with guns blazing in the second half, as Charles M’Mombwa levelled the scores. It didn’t take long before Nigeria took the lead again. Two minutes later, Iwobi turned provider again, setting Lookman up for his fourth AFCON…

Senator Allwell Onyesoh, representing Rivers East Senatorial District, on Tuesday explained why he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, blaming what he described as deep-rooted impunity and the erosion of the party’s founding ideals. The lawmaker’s defection was formally announced during plenary in the Senate, where his letter was read by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. His move comes amid worsening internal crises within the PDP, which have continued to fuel defections and weaken the opposition party’s cohesion at the National Assembly. In a statement issued in Abuja by his Special Adviser…

The Accord Party has dismissed reports of internal division, saying the recent defection of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to its platform has strengthened the party’s cohesion and driven increased membership nationwide ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The party’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, stated this on Tuesday while addressing journalists at the Accord national secretariat in Abuja. He said the leadership was compelled to respond to what he described as misinformation suggesting that the party was factionalised. According to Mgbudem, Adeleke’s move to Accord, alongside his supporters and political associates, has raised the party’s profile beyond Osun State…

okays Tinubu’s request to extend budget implementation to March 2026 The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Repeal and Re-Enactment Appropriation Bill approving a revised N43.56 trillion budget framework for the 2024 fiscal year. The House also passed the revised N48.31tn 2025 budget. This follows the consideration and adoption of the report of its Committee on Appropriations during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. With the approval, it means the House okayed President Bola Tinubu’s request for the extension of the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget to March 31, 2026. Last week,…

As Nigerians prepare for the festive season, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday urged citizens to celebrate responsibly and prioritise their health. The NCDC also warned that the combination of increased travel, crowded gatherings, and the dry season could heighten the risk of infectious diseases. In a public health advisory signed by the Director-General of the centre, Dr Jide Idris, the agency highlighted Lassa fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis, and diarrhoeal diseases as major concerns during this period. This advisory follows concerns that increased travel, crowded celebrations, and the dry season may fuel a surge in infections, particularly…

Motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are facing severe delays following two separate accidents on major bridges connecting Lagos with the southwestern hinterland. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued warnings urging drivers to exercise caution. The first incident occurred on the Otedola Bridge, inward Berger, involving five vehicles. LASTMA reported that emergency responders were on site to secure the scene and manage traffic flow. The accident caused significant congestion, with traffic backing up to the Ojota Bridge. A separate collision took place on Kara Bridge, inward Opic, involving eight vehicles. Tow trucks have been deployed to remove the…

The former Arsenal and Everton man has featured in the Premier League his entire career and has carved out his own legacy in the English top flight  Alex Iwobi has revealed that a powerful sense of cultural belonging, not footballing ambition, ultimately shaped his decision to represent Nigeria at international level, Soccernet.ng reports. It has been ten years since Iwobi turned his back on the Three Lions to represent the Super Eagles, despite progressing through England’s youth system and breaking into Arsenal’s first team. Born in Nigeria but raised in England, the former Arsenal midfielder was eligible to play for…