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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections would be far easier than the opposition’s historic victory over former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015.  The party asserted during the inauguration of its new leadership team in Delta State, where former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Great Ogboru, was unveiled as a member.  Representing the National Chairman of the party, David Mark, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, said the newly inaugurated team has been mandated to embark on aggressive nationwide mobilisation, membership registration and validation.…

Prof. Isaac Olawale Albert is a renowned security scholar and former Director of the Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies (IPSS), University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State. In this interview with ROTIMI AGBOLUAJE, he says Nigeria must deepen its ties with the United States of America and fix its security architecture to avoid external strikes. How would you characterise the current pattern of insecurity in Nigeria? Is it still dominated by ideological terrorist groups like Boko Haram/ISWAP, or has criminal banditry become the more dangerous threat?The current insecurity landscape in Nigeria is marked by two predominant threat categories: ideological terrorism…

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have received a significant lift following a positive update on the fitness of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, Soccernet.ng reports. Initial fears over his availability had grown after Chippa United head coach Vusimuzi Vilakazi publicly suggested the player was unlikely to recover in time for the tournament, citing both ankle and hand injuries. The 29-year-old has not featured since Nigeria’s dramatic penalty shootout loss to DR Congo in Rabat during the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs, with concerns over his fitness deepening. Nigeria Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Copyright: Imago However,…

A 36-year-old realtor, Yinka Agboola, has been killed after a yet-to-be-identified driver allegedly knocked him down during a dispute over a parking space at Royal Pine Estate on Orchid Road, Lekki, Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred on Monday evening. An X user, @Ifeoluwaar, who raised the alarm in a series of posts seen by our correspondent on Thursday, disclosed that the driver had earlier been offered an alternative parking spot after residents found his vehicle obstructing the road. However, the driver reportedly became hostile and threatened to kill one of the residents. The confrontation escalated into…

Nigeria and FC Porto appear set for a late-hour standoff over the availability of Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Sanusi, a near-certain starter for Nigeria and one of the most trusted defenders in the team, has already been informed of his inclusion in the final AFCON squad for Morocco 2025. But despite the confirmation, Porto are attempting to keep the defender for one last domestic assignment before releasing him to national duty. Nigeria Super Eagles and Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi. Copyright: Photo by IMAGO The AFCON kicks off on 21…

Describes fuel subsidy removal, police withdrawal from VIPs as bold moves National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has urged Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the country navigates through complex economic and security reforms. Yilwatda, who spoke with journalists in Lagos, said continuity in governance was critical to achieving the long-term objectives of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He, however, commended Tinubu for taking what he described as some of the boldest and most far-reaching policy decisions in recent political history, warning that a change in direction in 2027 could undermine…

Agency The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Thursday reaffirmed the commitment of the 10th National Assembly to overhaul Nigeria’s occupational health and safety laws, many of which remain outdated and inadequate for modern workplaces. Abbas, who was represented by the Chairman of the House Committee on Justice, Olumide Osoba, made the remarks at the opening of a public hearing on the Occupational Health and Safety Bill, 2025, organised by the Committees on Safety Standards and Regulation and Labour, Employment and Productivity. Nigeria’s existing safety framework still rests largely on the Factories Act of 2004, a law…

Lagos State Government has launched a new policy on Technology Facilitated Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) to address electronic gender violence and strengthen responses to evolving forms of abuse that extend into digital spaces. The launch, however, coincided with the World Human Rights Day and the end to the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (GBV), themed: “Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls.” Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, while inaugurating the policy, noted that TFGBV is real, evolving, and deeply destructive, particularly for women, children, and vulnerable persons.      She stressed that the unveiling…

Dogecoin is on edge. After slipping over 5% in the past 24 hours, DOGE now trades just under a critical support at $0.14, with bulls and bears locked in a high-stakes battle.This comes in the wake of yesterday’s FOMC meeting, which triggered volatility across the crypto market.With trading volumes still elevated and making up over 8% of DOGE’s circulating cap, the $0.13 zone has become a crucial line in the sand.If bulls fail to defend this level, the door opens to a deeper correction. But if momentum shifts, could DOGE flip the script and stage a surprise rally? NEW $DOGE…

As the festival period gathers momentum, organisers of the Shakara Festival have confirmed that BlaqBonez, Brymo, Yinka Alaseyori and other musical stars will be partaking in the four-day event. In a release, the organisers stated that the festival will run from December 18 to December 21, 2025, at the Nautica Beach Resort, Elegushi, Lekki, Lagos. Other artists billed to grace the event are Show Dem Camp, J’Dess and Mich Straaw, who will be bringing Naija Rap and Alté fire, alongside soulful Afro Soul and R&B vibes to the festival. Fast-rising stars such as Mavo, Llona, Tar1q, and Morravey are expected…