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The unrelenting legal battles by the embattled National Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to retain his office after participating in the Imo State governorship contest has left the party at a crossroads. In this report, AZIMAZI MOMOH JIMOH writes that apart from stalling the much-needed reconciliation efforts, the lingering feud is already negatively impacting preparation for the forthcoming Anambra governorship poll and impending NEC meetings. An intractable leadership crisis is holding the once stalwart Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the jugular. As such, the near future appears daunting for the party, especially as the warring…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed expired, substandard and falsified medicines worth N100 billion in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The agency said the destruction, which was held at Akinyele dump site, Ibadan, became necessary to prevent a re-introduction of expired, fake, substandard and falsified drugs into circulation. Speaking during the destruction, the Director-General (DG) of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said NAFDAC as the lead agency and chair of the Federal Task Force on Fake and Counterfeit Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods was firmly committed to ensuring that food, drugs, cosmetics,…

Purchase N25 million guber forms Barely four days after an Abuja Federal High Court affirmed the emergency convention that produced the Edozie Njoku-led National Working Committee (NWC) as the authentic leadership of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), the party has attracted many erstwhile faithful of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Recall that last Wednesday, the Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, held that the January 17 emergency national convention of NRM is valid, ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to regularise the leadership in…

Aviation workers have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to remove the Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service at the Pilgrims and Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, over an assault on the Director of Security at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Igbafe Afegbai. The workers also called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy all Customs officers involved in assaulting the FAAN director. A letter obtained by The PUNCH on Sunday showed that the ultimatum started counting from March 7, 2025. It will elapse on March 21. The unions threatened rage against what…

The Gwaram Local Government Council in Jigawa State has purchased 100 bundles of fabric for distribution to 600 male orphans for the forthcoming Sallah celebration. This initiative, according to the chairman of the council, Prof Abdurrahman Lawan, aims to enable the beneficiaries to have a joyous celebration. Lawan, who is also the Jigawa state Chairman of the Association of Chairmen of Local Government of Nigeria, announced this on Sunday shortly after a meeting with traditional rulers in the area. According to Professor Abdulrahman Lawan, 100 orphans were selected from each district in the area to get the fabric. He added…

Ademola Adegbite Oyo State Government on Sunday threatened to sanction around 20 waste management consultants who have failed to comply with their contractual agreements to dispose of refuse in the state. The state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, disclosed this after a meeting with the consultants in Ibadan, the state capital. He stated that the government outsourced waste collection to ensure a clean environment for residents. However, Mogbonjubola expressed disappointment that, for months, some of the waste management consultants had failed to meet their contractual obligations, leaving major streets in Ibadan littered with refuse. “The state government…

“Back to life, back to reality, back to the here and now, yeah”—we’ll be humming this all week, thanks to Burna Boy’s brand-new single, “Update”. The African Giant just dropped this fresh track, sampling Soul II Soul’s 1989 classic “Back to Life”, and it’s got the perfect fusion of nostalgia and groove. The music scene on the continent has been full of exciting moments this week. Tems performed at Formula 1’s special launch event at The O2 Arena in London, Ayra Starr made history as the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the MOBO…

Super Eagles forward Chidera Ejuke scored the lone goal for Sevilla in their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena, Soccernet.ng reports. Ejuke has had to play from the bench since he returned from his injury lay-off in January. Coach Garcia Pimienta has preferred Ruben Vargas instead, and the Swiss winger has been decent. However, Pimienta changed things and handed Ejuke a starting shirt when they traveled to Sociedad on Sunday. The first half was quite balanced as both sides failed to break the deadlock. Both sides were cagey in their approach and held their lines well.…

8 hours ago The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the brutal killing of Alhaji Idris Abubakar, the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in the state. Though no reason has been offered for his killing, the police image maker, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, stated yesterday that the deceased was shot dead on Saturday at… 9 hours ago The Holy Child College Old Girls Association (HCCOGA) has announced the launch of an N800 million fundraising campaign as part of the school’s 80th-anniversary celebrations. The initiative aims to support key projects, including the purchase of tablets and digitalisation…

Ademola Lookman scored his 50th Serie A goal as Atalanta humiliated Juventus with a resounding 4-0 victory in their clash at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday. Lookman played a key role in the rout, capping off a dominant performance with a well-taken goal that sealed an emphatic win for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side in the battle for third place. The Nigerian forward was a constant menace for the Juventus defence, coming close twice in the first half—first seeing a deflected effort crash against the post before forcing Michele Di Gregorio into a desperate save moments later. The Partenopei took the…