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Istanbul’s embattled Ekrem Imamoglu was officially nominated as a presidential candidate by the opposition CHP party for the 2028 elections, a party spokesman told AFP on Monday. The Republican People’s Party, the main opposition party and the second largest party in parliament held a primary election on Sunday, at which the only candidate was Imamoglu, the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Imamoglu has been arrested, interrogated, jailed and stripped of his mayorship in less than a week following a graft and terror probe that the opposition has slammed as a political “coup.” A Turkish court was set…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Lagos State Government has invested over N3 billion in the fight against tuberculosis, the highest by any state government in Nigeria, says the state’s Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Manager, Dr. Olusola Sokoya. Sokoya, who spoke with our correspondent in commemoration of the 2025 World TB Day, said the investment was made possible through the state government’s counterpart funding and donations for chest x-ray equipment, among others. “There is no state in the Federation that donated over three billion naira for the TB programme alone in this country. No state, except Lagos State has spent over three billion…

Eva Alordiah is back with a new music video. The rapper and songwriter, known for tracks like “Solo Life,” “Deaf,” and “Lights Out,” has released the visuals for “I LOOK GOOD,” a song is all about growth, gratitude, and stepping into a new version of yourself. The lyrics reflect how far she’s come, with lines like “I’ve been through hell and I’m back, doing the work on myself.” The video, directed by The Sancturian, keeps the focus on the message, complementing the track’s  energy. It’s a return to official visuals for Eva, and she’s excited about it. “I haven’t made…

Super Eagles star Ibrahim Olawoyin has emerged as the most prolific dribbler in the Turkish Super Lig this season, yet he finds himself left out of the Super Eagles squad for the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The Rizespor midfielder has completed 46 successful dribbles in 24 league appearances, covering over 2,000 minutes of play, according to statistics from Euro Football Rumours. This impressive tally puts him level with Besiktas’ Portuguese playmaker Rafa Silva at the top of the league’s dribbling charts. Despite his flair and technical ability, Olawoyin has also been productive in the final third, contributing…

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has dismissed calls for him to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that he will speak when he feels it is necessary. The renowned playwright, who had previously indicated he would evaluate Tinubu’s government after one year in office, clarified that he is not bound by any timeline. “People should stop trying to work on my timetable for me,” Soyinka said during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday. “I had not swallowed an alarm clock. I don’t see why I should put my alarm on and say: ‘One year has passed,…

NOW Senator representing Kogi West, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vehemently debunked reports claiming she apologised to the Senate over her sexual allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, calling it a desperate attempt to silence her. In a fiery statement, the Kogi Central senator condemned what she described as an orchestrated campaign to discredit her, vowing that she… 2 days ago The Federal Government has explained how it successfully convinced Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, to take on the role of Pro-Chancellor/Chairman, Governing Council at the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State. According…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related crimes commission (ICPC) have been called upon to probe alleged allocation of N500 million by the Benue state government to bribe the National judicial council (NJC). The Centre for Judicial Integrity (CJI) behind the call also decried the strike action embarked by the Benue State Judiciary since December 2024 due to the government’s failure to implement the new ₦75,000 minimum wage for judiciary staffers. CJI Convener, Mr. Solomon Adodo who addressed reporters in Abuja Monday claimed that some appointees of the state government allegedly…

Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal but also missed a penalty on another night of growth for Barcelona’s teenage star as Spain reached the Nations League semi-finals. The 17-year-old thrilled during the 3-3 draw against the Netherlands on Sunday at a sold-out Mestalla stadium in Valencia, even if he ended up with a bittersweet feeling as Bart Verbruggen denied him in the shoot-out. Spain progressed 5-4 on penalties after a wildly entertaining 5-5 aggregate tie, another stepping stone on his journey to the top of the game. A key player for Barcelona and already having won Euro 2024 with his…

As Nigeria prepare to take on Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday, Super Eagles fans will have more than one eye on another crucial fixture in Group C — Benin vs South Africa. On paper, it’s just another World Cup qualifier, but for Nigeria, this match could shape their entire qualification campaign. After a shaky start to their qualifiers, the Super Eagles finally picked up their first win, beating Rwanda 2-0 on Friday. Meanwhile, South Africa’s 2-0 victory over Lesotho and Benin’s 2-2 draw with Zimbabwe dramatically changed the dynamics of the group. South Africa now sit on top with 10…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has refuted allegations linking him with militant groups, dismissing recent social media posts and videos as fake and malicious attempts to incite tension in the state. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara condemned the circulation of fabricated videos purportedly depicting explosions at oil and gas facilities in the state. The statement clarified that affected communities have debunked the claims, assuring that all critical infrastructure remains intact and operational. “For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has no link to any militant group, does not contemplate any such…