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Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he is qualified to lead Nigeria, even as he distances himself from moves by some senior members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to align with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Makinde spoke on Tuesday during a media parley with selected journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where he addressed growing speculation about his presidential ambition, the deepening crisis within the PDP, and the widening political rift between him and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. “Let me make this very clear: to serve…

Agency Report The Federal Government, alongside other stakeholders in the health sector, on Monday in Abuja, inaugurated the National Electronic Pharmacy Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan to further transform the health sector. Speaking during the event, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, said the policy would regulate production and sales of pharmaceuticals and allow Nigerians access to quality-assured medicines. Represented by the Director, Food and Drug Services, Olubumi Aribeana, at the ministry, Pate said it was geared towards modernising the healthcare delivery and allowing Nigerians access to affordable medicine, no matter where they live. According…

Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas The Nigerian Navy has rescued 20 crew members from a vessel that caught fire along the Calabar stretch of the Oron–Calabar waterways in Cross River State. The incident occurred on December 22, 2025, when the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) OSE, while on routine patrol, responded to a distress call from Motor Vessel (MV) Chimba Express. The vessel was en route from Gabon to Calabar, conveying scrap materials and other logistics. In a statement issued by the Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY, Lieutenant Commander Kelechi Ahunanya, NNS OSE received…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has played down comparisons with Nigerian great Rashidi Yekini, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Napoli man is closing in on Yekini’s all-time goal record with Nigeria, and is just six goals behind the man who scored the Super Eagles’ first goal at a World Cup tournament. With Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign set to kick off against Tanzania this evening, the tournament serves as a perfect platform for Osimhen to break Yekini’s record. However, the 2023 CAF Player of the Year has revealed him breaking the record would take nothing away from the legendary feat…

Bitcoin is trading near $87,550, down roughly 2.6% over the past 24 hours, as short-term sentiment cools across crypto markets. Despite the pullback, the broader structure suggests consolidation rather than collapse. Bitcoin remains the largest digital asset by market value, with a capitalization of $1.74 tn, while daily trading volume holds above $42 bn, signaling continued institutional and retail participation.Market-wide indicators reinforce the cautious tone. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index sits at 29, firmly in “fear” territory, while the Altcoin Season Index reads just 17, underscoring a decisive rotation back into Bitcoin dominance. Total crypto market capitalization stands near…

Wizkid, the global Afrobeats star behind hits like Essence, Ojuelegba, and Joro; is set to return to Lagos for a landmark live concert, marking a major homecoming moment for fans and music lovers. The show will take place on Sunday, 28 December 2025, at Tafawa Balewa Square, Marina.From collaborations with Drake and Beyoncé to headlining sold-out arenas around the world, Wizkid has proven that he is not just a star, but a global cultural force. His return to the Lagos stage marks a powerful homecoming and a celebration of a career that helped put Afrobeats firmly on the global map.For…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the composition and direction of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying it has fallen short of expectations of a government driven by national unity and competence. Makinde stated this on Tuesday during a media parley with select journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The governor said he had, on several occasions, expressed the hope that the Tinubu administration would focus on competence rather than political considerations as part of efforts to reset the country. “I’ve mentioned it more than maybe three, four times, that our expectation would be a government of national unity,…

Amid reports of his interest in the country’s presidency continuing to gather steam, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says he is fit to lead Nigeria. Makinde made the comment when he fielded questions from a select group of journalists during a media parley in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday. The governor hinged this on his experience leading the South-West state and his work as an engineer over the past years. “Let me make this very clear: to serve this country at the highest level, I am qualified — I’m even overqualified,” Governor Makinde told the gathering. “I ran Oyo…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said his disagreement with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections centres on the right of individuals to make independent political choices, insisting he will not support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Makinde made the remarks during a media chat in Ibadan, where he addressed questions on his political relationship with Wike, a former ally within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said while Wike is entitled to back any candidate of his choice, including Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress…

Super Eagles and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has revealed the AFCON 2025 absence of his national teammate is a sad incident, Soccernet.ng reports. Benjamin Frederick made his debut during the 2025 Unity Cup in May at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford. Since then, he became a regular in the Nigerian starting eleven, displacing William Troost-Ekong to become Calvin Bassey’s partner at the back. However, a knee injury in Nigeria’s loss to DR Congo last month confirmed that the 20-year-old will miss his first-ever AFCON tournament. Benjamin Frederick, Chidozie Awaziem, William Troost-Ekong and Alex Iwobi prepare in warm-up ahead of…