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• Ex-minister dismisses defection rumour, says I remain APC memberFormer Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, has declared his intention to run for the governorship of Katsina State in 2027, citing dissatisfaction with the current administration’s handling of security and governance. Meanwhile, former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, has denied reports of his plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as false and speculative. In an interview with DCL Hausa on Tuesday, Daura said he had completed consultations on the party platform he intends to…

There is no sign of crisis, mutiny or dressing-room unrest in the Super Eagles camp in Fez as Nigeria continue their march through the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite swirling reports following Victor Osimhen’s heated confrontation with Ademola Lookman during Monday’s 4-0 win over Mozambique, Nigeria’s football authorities insist the matter has been dealt with internally and decisively. Officials of the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed on Tuesday that any disagreement between Osimhen and Lookman has been resolved, with the squad now fully aligned behind head coach Eric Chelle’s push for continental glory. Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen…

Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro • Obanikoro launches online mobilisation campaign• Ekiti APC rallies members for exercise, urges loyalty The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described its ongoing electronic membership registration exercise as a mandatory and strategic reform aimed at strengthening party structure, transparency and internal democracy. This was a former member of the Federal House of Representatives, Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro (IBO), who intensified a massive online mobilisation campaign urging Lagosians, particularly residents of Lagos Island, who are yet to register as members of the APC, to take advantage of the exercise. Also, the APC in Ekiti State appealed…

Jide Ajia The Federal Government has clarified that the ongoing standoff with the National Association of Resident Doctors is the result of deep-seated structural and policy constraints rather than official neglect or indifference to the welfare of medical professionals. In a statement issued by the Statehouse on Wednesday, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, noted that the Tinubu administration remains committed to industrial harmony but must operate within the rigidities of civil service rules and national revenue limits. “The ongoing standoff is driven by structural and policy issues rather than neglect. While the government…

The Bauchi State Police Command has said that its operatives have recovered a Toyota Hilux belonging to Bauchi Emirate Council which was stolen within the state capital. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Nafiu Habib, in a statement on Tuesday said that the theft was reported on Monday by one Buhari Musa Umar, a member of the Emirate Council, to a patrol team drafted at Jos road roundabout in the Bauchi metropolis that an unknown person stole the vehicle which was parked at a fuel station.He said, “The driver narrated that he was heading to Ganjuwa LGA of the State to…

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly attacked the National Park Service Office in Oloka, in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The PUNCH investigation revealed that the attack occurred at about 9p.m. on Tuesday. Unconfirmed reports added that about five NPS personnel were killed during the attack. When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident to our correspondent. He said, “Yes, there was an attack by yet to be identified men against the men of the National Park. The Commissioner of Police and other service chiefs are currently on their way to…

• Chieftain recognises Kano gov as NNPP leader, faults alliance talks Former Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau, has faulted the rejection ofthe impending defection of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that alignment and realignment are integral ingredients of politics. He tackled those accusing the governor of betraying his political godfather and founder of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, insisting that the same Kwankwaso could also be accused of betrayal, having defected serially to another party. Shekarau, in a live interview yesterday, submitted that Yusuf is at liberty to move…

Ademola Lookman has emerged as the brightest attacking force of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Yet, as Nigeria prepare for a heavyweight quarterfinal against Algeria, the Super Eagles forward insists personal glory is the last thing on his mind. The Atalanta star arrives at the knockout stage as the tournament’s highest-rated player, having produced an astonishing seven goal contributions – three goals and four assists – in just three matches. No player at the competition in Morocco has been more decisive, and no player has shaped games more consistently. Photo Credit: Ademola Lookman X Those numbers have…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says no aspirant will withdraw from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential race ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Paul Ibe, his media adviser, Abubakar accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to intimidate and weaken the opposition ahead of next year’s elections. He said all qualified aspirants would “present themselves freely” when the party begins its selection process. The former vice-president spoke amid reports that he was under pressure to step down for a southern aspirant to emerge as the ADC’s flagbearer. Abubakar said opposition leaders rallied around…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has broken her silence on recent controversies surrounding her life by undergoing a drug test, a decision she disclosed in an emotional post on her Instagram page on Wednesday. The actress said the move followed months of intense personal struggles and public scrutiny, describing the period as one that nearly overwhelmed her. She wrote, “The past few months of my life have been nothing short of heavy. one of those seasons that tries to sit on your chest and ask, “So, what are we doing next?” It has been a major turning point, one that shook…