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The Jigawa State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed profound shock and disapproval over the suspension of His Excellency, Sule Lamido, CON, from the activities of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT). The suspension, reportedly linked to allegations of attending meetings deemed a threat to party unity, has been described by the state chapter as “unjust, vindictive, and counterproductive.” In a statement signed by Dr. Babandi Ibrahim Gumel, State Chairman of PDP Jigawa, the party noted that Lamido’s actions were within his legal and constitutional rights. The former Jigawa State Governor had sought redress in court after…

The President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be moved to a four-year cycle after the 2027 edition, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The AFCON is the biggest football tournament on the continent. Since its official start in 1957, it has been a biennial tournament, with only a few exceptions. ​The last change to the frequency of the competition occurred in 2012, when CAF moved the tournament to odd years instead of even years. Sunday Mba celebration after AFCON final goal for Super Eagles against Burkina Faso (Photo by Imago) Nigeria…

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Saturday declared that the party would keep a close watch on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general election, describing the electoral umpire’s role as critical to the survival of democracy. Kwankwaso spoke in Abuja at the NNPP national convention, shortly after newly re-elected party executives took their oath of office, in the presence of INEC representatives, party leaders and delegates from across the country. The NNPP national leader congratulated INEC on the appointment of its new national chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, while…

By Ayoola Olasupo The founder of Scratop Nigeria Limited and winner of the YouthADAPT 2025 award, Ruth Ede, has said her journey into climate-smart agriculture and bio-waste recycling restored her sense of purpose after her family lost their Abuja home and businesses to demolition. Ede, who spoke with Saturday PUNCH, said Scratop was born out of personal loss, academic training, and firsthand exposure to the struggles of smallholder farmers grappling with rising fertiliser costs and declining soil health. She described Scratop Nigeria Limited as “a for-profit agricultural enterprise converting bio-waste into high-quality organic fertilizer and making it accessible to food…

A female street sweeper was killed on Saturday morning after a commercial bus driver struck her while reversing illegally on a busy Lagos highway The incident, which occurred along Meiran Road toward the Iyana Ekoro axis, has reignited concerns over the safety of environmental workers on the city’s increasingly hazardous roads.According to a statement from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the victim, an operative of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), was performing her routine cleaning duties when she was hit by a blue Ford commercial bus. Preliminary findings suggest the driver, whose vehicle was laden with crates…

Solana is trading near $126 after a volatile December that flushed out short-term traders while leaving the broader structure intact. Although the trend remains corrective, renewed institutional commentary and steady network progress are keeping Solana in focus among large-cap crypto assets.Scaramucci’s $2,500 Long-Term ThesisAnthony Scaramucci hasn’t backed away from his bold call that Solana could reach $2,500 over the next five to ten years. Speaking at Solana Breakpoint, the SkyBridge Capital founder framed the projection as a long-duration infrastructure bet, not a straight-line rally. His core argument rests on two pillars: large-scale tokenization and clearer US regulation. Scaramucci acknowledged that…

Trabzonspor coach Fatih Tekke has identified a Nigerian center-back as one of the priority signings the club must make in the January transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Black Sea Storm have been impressive in the Turkish Super Lig this season, collecting 35 points from 16 league games. They are currently placed third on the table, four points behind leaders and defending champions Galatasaray. ​While the forward line has been clinical — with Paul Onuachu, Felipe Augusto, and Ernest Muci firing on all cylinders — the backline has been suspect on a few occasions. As such, the club is looking to bolster…

The National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that the party is fully repositioned to play a decisive role in Nigeria’s democratic future, adding that discipline, unity and internal democracy remain its strongest assets ahead of the 2027 general elections. The NNPP leader also called on members to attend its convention and support the emergence of a new leadership that would steer the party for the next four years. Kwankwaso spoke in Abuja, at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and National Convention, where the NNPP reviewed its nationwide congresses and…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday arrived in Bauchi State for a condolence visit to the family of the renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. The President landed at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, at about 4:09 pm, where he was received with a guard of honour by the Nigerian Air Force. Our correspondent reports that Tinubu was accompanied by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni; and Seyi Tinubu, among other top government officials. He was received at the airport by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala…

Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has revealed that playing for Nigeria helped him cope with the high demands of playing for Rangers, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Balogun was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a German mother, but he never represented his country of birth at international level. He made his debut for the Super Eagles in June 2014 and eventually formed a solid partnership with former captain William Troost-Ekong at center-back. That partnership was later nicknamed the “Oyibo wall”. Harry Kane, Leon Balogun, and Alex Iwobi during theFriendly match between England and Nigeria Copyright: ImagoxAndyxRowland ​The current Aris Limassol…