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National Working Committee (NWC) of the Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party yesterday convened an interactive session with former governors and ministers of the party, declaring that the opposition was determined to reconnect with Nigerians and reclaim power at both national and sub-national levels. Addressing the gathering, Turaki said the decision to hold a joint meeting was deliberate, noting that the party’s 16 years in government were defined by landmark projects, strong institutions and policies that positively impacted the lives of Nigerians. According to him, the legacies of PDP administrations at the state and federal levels remain visible a decade after…

The representative of the Okigwe South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chike Okafor, has urged caution following calls for the disbandment of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command, commonly known as Tiger Base. Okafor also expressed his disapproval of the numerous attacks on the social and traditional media aimed at pressuring authorities to dissolve the unit. In a statement, the lawmaker accused the opposition of orchestrating the sustained media trial of the outfit. He argued that dissolving the Tiger Base would be akin to discarding the entire structure due to the actions of a few.…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles camp in Cairo has risen to 24 players following the arrival of newly invited forward Salim Fago Lawal and Nantes defender Chidozie Awaziem, as preparations intensify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Their arrival leaves just four players yet to report before the squad is completed, with Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, Muhammed Usman and Moses Simon all expected to link up with the team in the coming hours. The Super Eagles are in Egypt for final warm-up activities ahead of AFCON, which kicks off next week in Morocco. Nigeria Super Eagles and Nantes defender…

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the Supreme Court’s endorsement of presidential powers to remove elected state governors and dismantle democratic structures is a constitutional tyranny that endangers federalism and democracy. The ADC believed the Supreme Court’s creation of a “constitutional tyrant” that affirms the President’s powers to suspend elected governors and state assemblies during a state of emergency was wrong and undermines the whole essence of democracy, and is purely academic. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party warned that the ruling, although academic in nature, sets a dangerous precedent and concentrates excessive…

Agency The Federal Government has inaugurated Nigeria’s Third National Action Plan on the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to inclusion, gender equality and sustainable peace. The NAP III UNSCR 1325, 2024-2028, inaugurated by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu,  in Abuja, was spearheaded by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. The First Lady, represented by the Wife of Deputy Senate President, Laila Barau, explained that 25 years ago, through the UNSCR 1325, the global community recognised that women should not…

• VGN deploys 400 officers to boost security Ogun State Police Command has deployed full security operations to ensure the safety of lives and property during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.  The Command, however, reminded the public of its strict ban on fireworks and knockouts as their loud sounds could be mistaken for gunshots, causing tension during the festive periods. The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, in a statement, said that Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and all tactical teams had been directed to increase patrols and police presence in residential areas, markets, motor parks, places of worship, hospitals and along major…

XRP has dropped 4.3% in the last 24 hours, once again slipping below the crucial $2 support level as market-wide pressure intensifies.This breakdown could point to a bearish XRP price prediction, suggesting bulls may be on the verge of capitulation.Adding to the sell-off, long liquidations surged to $584 million, showing just how many traders were blindsided by the latest dip.The market had been finding support at this key psychological price level for days, but buying interest was weak and failed to ignite a rally despite efforts by bulls to defend this zone.Trading volumes have doubled in the past day as…

A community on the Osun–Kwara boundary, Ora, was thrown into panic on Monday following a fatal attack by suspected gunmen. PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday that the attack claimed the life of a village head, identified simply as Dennis, while a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, was abducted. Residents who spoke with our correspondent said the abduction threw the community into panic, with people fleeing in different directions as the assailants escaped into the bush with the victim. The victim’s wife, Titilayo, told PUNCH Metro that the incident occurred in front of Owolabi’s house on Akisa Road, Ora, Osun State,…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles were handed a narrow 2–1 defeat by Egypt on Tuesday evening as the Pharaohs claimed a long-awaited victory over their West African rivals in an international friendly at the Cairo International Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. Chidozie Awaziem’s first-half equaliser briefly hauled Nigeria level after Mahmoud Saber had opened the scoring for Egypt, but a second-half strike from Mostafa Mohamed ensured the hosts ended a nine-year winless run against the three-time African champions. The match was Nigeria’s only scheduled warm-up ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on Sunday in Morocco, offering head coach Eric Chelle…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the Supreme Court’s endorsement of presidential powers to remove elected state governors and dismantle democratic structures is a constitutional tyranny that endangers federalism and democracy. The ADC believed that the Supreme Court’s creation of a constitutional tyrant, which affirms the President’s powers to suspend elected governors and state assemblies during a state of emergency, was wrong and undermines the very essence of democracy, adding that it is purely academic. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party warned that the ruling, though academic in nature, sets a…