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The former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has defected to the All Progressives Congress. Jandor made the announcement on Monday during a press conference at his office in Ikeja, Lagos, weeks after resigning from the PDP. Jandor cited internal crises and lack of party discipline within the PDP as the primary reasons for his departure, expressing disappointment in the party’s inability to address anti-party activities during the 2023 general elections. He said, “Our story in the PDP was a case of working with perennial political saboteurs but we…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad has arrested 17 suspects linked to a recent attack on oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta. The arrest was stated in a statement signed by the corps spokesman, Afolabi Babawale, on Monday. According to the statement, the operation, which took place in the early hours of March 6, 2025, led to the apprehension of individuals believed to be responsible for the murder of Assistant Superintendent Umar Aliyu with Service number 6363 and the theft of a speedboat from Tantita Security Services. The Head of the Squad,…

38 mins ago Former Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, also known as JANDOR, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was disclosed yesterday at a briefing, stating that his decision was driven by his desire to contribute to the progress of Lagos State and his belief that unity among… 6 hours ago Former Governor of Jigawa State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has criticised his erstwhile Kaduna colleague, Nasir el-Rufai, for reportedly urging opposition politicians to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). 1 day ago The…

The CAF Africa qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup resume this week, with Nigeria facing a crucial clash against Rwanda, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles, still searching for their first win in the qualifiers, will be desperate to turn their fortunes around, while the Amavubi are aiming to edge closer to a historic first-ever World Cup appearance. A win for Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium would strengthen their position at the top of Group C, while Nigeria, ranked 44th in the world, are under pressure to improve after a poor start to the campaign. Super Eagles of Nigeria [Photo…

Healthwise A Consultant Dermatologist at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Dr. Uche Ojinmah, has kicked against wearing second-hand clothes unwashed, warning that such an unhygienic act could lead to skin diseases. Ojinmah identified dermatitis, scabies, and fungal diseases as skin diseases that could be transmitted by wearing unwashed second-hand clothes. Speaking in an exclusive interview with PUNCH Healthwise, the dermatologist said that some preservatives are added to second-hand clothes that users might need to wash off before using them. Ojinmah said, “The condition of the clothes also allows bacteria to develop because they are fabrics, therefore, there can…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. -Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged troops of the Nigerian Army to make the country safer and more secure to ensure the safety and well-being of all Nigerians. Oluyede gave the charge while addressing the troops at the parade ground during his maiden Operational visit to the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Charimaigumeri Barracks Lokoja, on Sunday. He commended the troops for their good job and sacrifice in maintaining national security, defending the country’s sovereignty, and upholding its interests. “When you look at the security challenges in the Northwest, Northeast, North Central and other parts of…

Newly invited Nigerian striker, Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare, is buzzing to make his Super Eagles debut after he was invited by Eric Chelle ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old has scored 19 goals for his club side, Genk, across all competitions this season and is third amongst Nigeria’s highest goalscoring strikers in Europe, just behind Cyriel Dessers (22) and Victor Osimhen (26). Let’s shower Green Hearts on our “ ηεω εαgℓεs“ pic.twitter.com/9Krj7WJ8r0 — Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 12, 2025 Arokodare found the back of the net as his side sealed a 2-1 win over Victor Boniface‘s…

The Lagos government has issued an early warning that the state will witness above-normal rainfall in the first peak of 2025 with a delayed cessation extending into December. Speaking at a press conference, Tokunbo Wahab, the state commissioner for environment and water resources, said the forecast indicates a “longer-than-usual rainy season, starting in late March and ending in early December”. The commissioner said the rainy season is expected to start as early as the last week of March and end in the first week of December. “The average annual rainfall amount predicted is 1,936 mm, which is greater than the…

Clark’s family condemns FCT minister’s disparaging remarks against late sageThe Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) youth leadership has raised the alarm over the growing political crisis instigated by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, warning that his toxic brand of politics poses a serious threat to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. At a press briefing in Abuja over the weekend, the youth leaders issued a stern ultimatum, demanding that Wike apologises for his repeated insults against Niger Delta elders and stakeholders. They also called on Tinubu to take decisive action by relieving Wike of his…

A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are to be transported home with another American astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft, which arrived at the ISS early Sunday. The stranded duo have been on the ISS since June after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft they were testing on its maiden crewed voyage suffered propulsion issues and was deemed unfit to fly them back to Earth. NASA said in a statement on Sunday…