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The North-East Coalition of APC Support Groups has recommended the nomination of former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, as the running mate to President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Our correspondent reports that Dogara is a Christian northerner from Bauchi State and one of the proponents of the Muslim-Christian ticket. The coalition chairman, Honourable Sha’abdini Bello, made the recommendation on Monday while reading a communique issued by the coalition members at the end of their two-day meeting held in Gombe, Gombe State. According to him, the decision to endorse the former House of Representatives Speaker for the…

The Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), in collaboration with the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), has officially presented the 2025 edition of its Transparency and Integrity Index (TII) Methodology Handbook. The presentation, held at the Federal Ministry of Finance Auditorium, was attended by key stakeholders, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, the Director-General of the Budget and Planning System Review (BPSR), Mr. Dasuki Arabi, and representatives of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) nationwide. The Transparency and Integrity Index (TII), now in its fifth year, provides a standardised framework for…

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has admitted that he is uncertain about his future at English Premier League club Brentford, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyeka joined Brentford from Danish giants in 2021, and it has been a topsy-turvy stay for him. Under the tutelage of coach former coach Thomas Frank, there were periods when Onyeka enjoyed a lot of game time, while there were times when he was benched a lot. Last summer, the 27-year-old midfielder was deemed as surplus to requirements and had to leave for German Bundesliga club Augsburg in a season-long loan. Get Our Sports News First – Join…

Determined to drastically reduce the drug problem in Edo State to a zero level, the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday said a total of 209 suspected drug traffickers were arrested in different locations in the state following evidence-based intelligence. The Commander, NDLEA Edo State Command, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this to newsmen in Benin during a press conference as part of activities to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with the theme, “The Evidence is clear: Invest in Prevention.” He said the war against illicit drugs remains a…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) USA Chapter has slammed former Governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, for undermining the democratic credentials of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Monday, the Chairman of the Chapter, Prof. Tai Balofin, described Lamido’s scathing remarks against the APC and President Tinubu as misguided and hypocritical. Balofin, who was a chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), noted that the APC’s enduring vitality and President Tinubu’s longstanding democratic credentials cannot be wished away. Lamido, a stalwart of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), recently described the APC as a “recycled carcass” of defectors, accusing Tinubu…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has warned Rwanda and South Africa that Nigeria will not give up hope on the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwabali admits no opponent can be underrated but he insists there is still plenty to play for despite the Super Eagles’ underwhelming start to the campaign. Nigeria, three-time African champions, are currently fourth in Group C after six qualifying matches, with just six points, having managed only one win, four draws, and one defeat. Nigeria Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali South Africa lead the group with 13 points,…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe The United Nations Children’s Fund, in partnership with the Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence, has called for renewed national commitment to the welfare of children and women in Nigeria amid escalating humanitarian and security challenges. The appeal came during the presentation of UNICEF’s 2024 report in Lagos, which revealed alarming statistics showing that approximately 880,000 newborns die in Nigeria every year, many from preventable causes. At the event, UNICEF’s Representative in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, stressed the urgent need to strengthen collaboration across all sectors, including government, media, the private sector, and communities,…

In Summary Seychelles tops the list of having the strongest passport in Africa with a wide margin compared to other African countries. It allows visa-on-arrival or visa-free access to 149 Countries.South Africa is the only country in the top three with a decline in its passport strength compared to the past rankings. This shows the country’s stricter global visa policies and regional geopolitical influence.There has been a consistent improvement in global mobility for African passports. However, despite this, it is still highly unequal, with a surprising gap of 69 countries between the first and the tenth.Deep Dive!!The Power to move…

A fresh report has revealed that the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) has commenced its nationwide mobilisation and sensitisation programmes in a desperate bid to accelerate its vision of becoming a full-fledged, formidable opposition political party. It has been gathered that the party has intensified its consultation campaign across the six geo-political zones to attract more notable politicians and stakeholders to its fold. The anti-Tinubu coalition includes former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and Dr. Umar Ardo, among others. They explored joining an existing party, with the African Democratic Congress…