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1 hour ago Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Adewole Adebayo, has said the party cannot merge with oppressors.  He declared that the party’s commitment to its core values and mission remains strong 1 day ago All communities in Abia State are to be connected to Internet Service within the next 9 months. The state governor, Dr. Alex Otti, announced this yesterday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe State Secretariat premises at Umuahia, the state capital, while flagging off the first phase of the Umuahia Dedicated Internet Access/Wide Area Network And Managed Network… 1 day ago…

The suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Udaughan, and the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Karimi, traded words on Sunday. In a statement on Sunday, Karimi, an All Progressives Congress lawmaker, had justified Natasha’s suspension from the Senate, describing the incident leading to her suspension as embarrassing. But in a swift reaction, Natasha said Karimi’s statement justified the need to subject lawmakers to drug tests. Karimi, in his statement, posited that the action of the Kogi Central lawmaker had vindicated former Governor Yahaya Bello following the earlier fears he raised about her coming to the Red Chamber. He expressed…

Gabriel Oshokha The Oyo State government, through the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, has reiterated its dedication to ensuring sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water for residents. This reaffirmation came as the state joined the global community in marking World Water Day. World Water Day, observed annually on March 22, highlights the global water crisis and the urgent need to provide safe water for all. The 2024 theme, “Glacier Preservation,” underscores the importance of protecting glaciers, which play a crucial role in the global water cycle, biodiversity, and human livelihoods. Speaking on Sunday, Chairman of…

Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his government will surpass the projected Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target of ₦600 billion for 2025 to fund more development projects. Mbah gave the assurance on Saturday night in Enugu during his investiture as President of the Enugu Sports Club. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mbah inaugurated the newly remodelled clubhouse, as well as the installation of new club patrons by the Chairman of Enugu Sports Club, Chief Nnanna Atuonwu. Mbah recalled that when his administration set a goal to grow Enugu’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion,…

Two Nigerians based in the United States of America, Solomon Aluko and Nosakhare Nobore, alongside four others, are at risk of 62 years’ imprisonment each following their arraignment before a New York court on allegations of defrauding the US government to the tune of $50m. PUNCH Metro gathered from a court document obtained on the US Department of Justice website on Sunday that the suspects were arraigned on four counts bordering on conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, engaging in a monetary transaction in property derived from specified unlawful activity, conspiracy to defraud…

The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has issued a public apology to supporters following the national team’s 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. Victor Osimhen’s first-half brace handed the Super Eagles a crucial win at the Amavubi’s expense in front of a packed stadium in Rwanda. However, in the aftermath of the disappointing result, FERWAFA turned its attention to fans who were unable to access the stadium despite buying tickets. Super Eagles celebration during the Men FIFA World Cup, WM, Weltmeisterschaft, Fussball qualifiers match between Rwanda and Nigeria [Photo credit/ Imago].In an official statement…

Chelsea and Liverpool are allegedly prepared to offer as much as €75m (£63.2m) to sign Atalanta BC’s Ademola Lookman in the summer transfer window. The former Fulham winger has been on the radar of top clubs in Europe since breaking out with La Dea, memorably scoring a historic hat-trick in his side’s Europa League final win over Bayer Leverkusen last season. Lookman has continued his rich vein of form this season with 18 goals and seven assists from 32 games in all tournaments. The 26-year-old will be out of contract in 2026 if Atalanta decide not to activate a one-year…

Lara Adejoro Pharmacists in the country have called for stiffer punishment for peddlers of illicit medicines amid rising concerns about the impact of counterfeit and fake drugs on public health. The pharmacists said punishment such as life imprisonment would prevent peddlers from continuing their dangerous trade. Recently, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control evacuated over 100 truckloads of substandard, falsified, and banned medicines and narcotics from Idumota market in Lagos State, Onitsha and Aba markets in Abia State within six weeks. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, said if the substandard and banned medicines were…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has reacted hilariously after a Nigerian boy revealed that he sold the Bayer Leverkusen star’s gifted boots to a Rwandan player for $100, Soccernet.ng reports. The boy, who had attended Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda—a game the Super Eagles lost 2-1—revealed in a video shared by journalist Toyosi Afolayan that Boniface handed him his boots after the match. However, due to hunger and financial difficulties, the boy was forced to sell the pair gifted to him by the Leverkusen forward to a Rwandan player for $100. I met a teenage boy…

In Ilorin, the capital of Kwara, Nigeria, the resilience of individuals fasting during extreme heat is a testament to human perseverance. Among them is Hassan Adamu, a 46-year-old labourer who, in spite observing Ramadan, was seen purchasing cold water. It was not to drink, but to pour over his head and body to cool down under the scorching sun. “The weather has been very hot and dehydrating, and coupled with the fact that the Ramadan fast is ongoing and I cannot drink water, I just had to look for an option to feel better while I work,” he explained.…