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Right from the fractious and very contentious 2023 Special Convention and presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the opinions of many Nigerians were that the main opposition party in Nigeria had literally gone into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – that section of a hospital where those in critical health conditions are managed. Today, the national elective convention scheduled to be held in Ibadan, Oyo State, by the National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC), has run into troubled waters as the two rival factions claiming authority over the party’s leadership are holding divergent stands. Ordinarily, the convention would have…

Stanley Nwabali has come under fire from a section of Nigerian fans… Nigerian Afrobeat star Odumodublvck has backed Stanley Nwabali to maintain his starting shirt in the Super Eagles squad, amid backlash from sections of Nigerian fans, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwabali has maintained his place as the first choice goalie for Nigeria since breaking into the fold last year, just before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. At the time he joined the team, he was a breath of fresh air, as Nigeria had struggled to get a reliable shot-stopper in previous years. Maduka Okoye of Udinese Calcio during Serie A…

Benjamin Fredrick was the star performer for the Super Eagles against Gabon on Thursday…. Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has called Benjamin Fredrick a world class player, following his performance in Nigeria’s 4-1 win over Gabon on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. Fredrick was the star of the game when Nigeria defeated Gabon in the semifinal of the CAF World Cup playoffs on Thursday. He was cool, calm and collected at the back. The Dender man was rock-solid, comfortably shutting down Denis Bouanga and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. He was there to clean-up whenever Bright Osayi-Samuel didn’t do his job well, and his passing…

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has submitted a list of 30 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The statement noted that the move aligns with Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the governor to appoint commissioners subject to legislative approval.‎According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, the nominations were based on extensive consultations and candidates were selected based on merit, integrity, and a proven record of competence. The governor emphasised that the selection reflects his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and…

Michael Saylor moved quickly on Friday to stamp out fresh speculation that his Bitcoin acquisition vehicle, Strategy, had quietly sold tens of thousands of coins during this week’s market downturn. The executive chair called the claims “false” and insisted the company is still accumulating Bitcoin despite a volatile stretch that pushed BTC below $95,000 for the first time in six months. DID SAYLOR SELL $4 BILLION TODAY?No. Strategy has been moving billions of dollars of BTC in the past 2 weeks as part of what appears to be a change in custodians for some of their Bitcoin.Our research team wrote…

Ikenna Obianeri The wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has called for urgent and collective action to address the growing diabetes epidemic in Nigerian communities. Speaking via a statement released on Friday to mark World Diabetes Day, the Anambra First Lady, warned that diabetes remains a major health concern in Nigeria, with “official data putting the number of people who are living with the disease in the country alone at over three million.” She stressed the importance of lifestyle choices in controlling the disease, saying, “Controlling diabetes epidemic in our communities is a task that demands both hands.…

Three Fulham stars featured in Nigeria’s 4-1 win over Gabon in the World Cup Cup semi-final playoff yesterday… Fulham and Super Eagles centre-back Calvin Bassey has heaped praise on Nigerian youngster Benjamin Frederick following his display against Gabon yesterday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria started their World Cup qualifiers campaign with a poor approach as they were without a victory in their first four games. Under Eric Chelle, they were able to redeem themselves, and a late flurry of wins saw them secure a play-off spot as they want to avoid missing consecutive World Cup tournaments. World Cup qualifying playoffs Nigeria vs…

Former Super Eagles striker Ahmed Garba has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s squad ahead of their crucial World Cup play-off final against DR Congo, Soccernet.ng reports.  Garba, who was reportedly offered a four-year contract by Borussia Dortmund II during his days, praised the team’s overall progress under coach Eric Chelle. Nigeria defeated Gabon 4–1 after extra time on Thursday, their second straight match scoring four goals, following the 4–0 victory over the Benin Republic at the Uyo Stadium. INTO THE FINAL! pic.twitter.com/DyApTxNbDS — Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 13, 2025 Ahmed Garba: What the former Super Eagles said Speaking exclusively to Footy-Africa,…

One notorious terrorist, who has been on the watch list of troops, was among 90 others arrested in major operations across the country between November 3 and November 14. The new Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Olakunbo Bello, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The notorious suspect, identified as Ibrahim Wakili, was arrested on November 9, 2025, at Ungwan Gora in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The statement said that arms and ammunition found in his possession had been recovered, while the suspect is currently undergoing interrogation. The breakdown of the other arrests showed that 45 were…

Network activity on the XRP Ledger is exploding and it’s happening at the same time institutional interest hits new highs, making a bullish XRP price prediction hard to ignore.Daily active addresses (DAAs), a key on-chain metric, have surged 40% over the past few days.This spike in on-chain activity suggests growing demand for XRP, especially as new institutional infrastructure comes online following the launch of the first XRP spot ETF on Thursday.XRP Price Prediction: XRP Eyes Critical Breakout as Bulls Target $2.70 for Full Trend ReversalXRP has surged 8.6% in the past 24 hours, backed by a 28% jump in trading…