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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, members of the 1st to 8th Delta State House of Assembly—both serving and former— overwhelmingly adopted President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as their sole candidates for the 2027 presidential and governorship elections. The endorsement, made during an extraordinary session in Asaba, was presided over by the Speaker of the 8th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, and accompanied by a vote of “implicit confidence” in both leaders. The motion to adopt Tinubu and Oborevwori as sole candidates was moved by Rt. Hon. Halims Agoda, a member of the 1st Assembly and…

Against Gabon, Eric Chelle made two of those decisions, and the result was a 4–1 masterclass that has shifted the entire atmosphere around the Super Eagles since yesterday. The three-time AFCON champions have long been accused of playing below their potential, but that late-night battle in Rabat felt different. It felt like the Nigerian Eagles were shedding old habits and had discovered a new structure that could define Nigeria’s future. As I stayed glued to my TV screen for 120 minutes, what came to my mind was, “Whoever advised Chelle to pair Benjamin Fredrick with Calvin Bassey and Akor Adams…

President Bola Tinubu, all the Southwest governors, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Audu Sule, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, and other notable dignitaries are billed to attend the 10th General Assembly of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) on Sunday, November 16, 2025. This was disclosed on Friday during a press briefing to herald the annual event in Osogbo, capital of Osun State, by the President of MUSWEN and Deputy President-General (South) of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo. Oladejo said that this year’s edition, hosted by the Osun State Muslim…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) caucus in the House of Representatives has dismissed speculations that more of its members are preparing to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting they remain firmly loyal to the party’s national leader and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the Kwankwasiya Movement. Rising from an emergency meeting at the National Assembly complex on Thursday, the lawmakers said the reports were being circulated by political opponents unsettled by the growing influence and cohesion of the NNPP, particularly in Kano State. Their clarification follows the defection of two NNPP…

The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will boycott the party’s forthcoming National Convention, citing a breakdown in communication and deepening leadership crisis within the party. In a disclaimer jointly signed by several state executives and local government party chairmen, the Rivers PDP accused the national leadership of sidelining the state chapter led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. According to the statement, the national leadership failed to establish any proper communication channel with the state delegation, leaving them “incommunicado” ahead of the convention. The party also expressed anger over the inclusion of their names…

Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh has praised young centre-back Benjamin Fredrick as the Super Eagles’ most influential performer in their 4-1 extra-time victory over Gabon in Rabat on Thursday, even above two-goal hero Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The semifinal of the FIFA World Cup African playoffs was finely poised until late drama unfolded. Nigeria led through Sevilla’s Akor Adams in the 78th minute, only for Mario Lemina’s deflected effort to drag Gabon level just seconds before stoppage time. Super Eagles striker Akor Adams. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Extra time brought clarity and fresh energy as Chidera Ejuke restored Nigeria’s advantage with his…

The Secretary of the Zamfara State Local Government Services Commission, Barrister Shafi’u Bukhari, has commended the state government for its continuous support and commitment to strengthening good governance and accountability at the grassroots level across the state’s 14 local government areas. The secretary of the commission, who spoke through the Director of Administrations of the Local Government Services Commission, Alhaji Mukhtar Sani, made the recommendation during the presentation of the certificate of attendance held at the multipurpose hall of the Commission in Gusau, the State Capital. He further stated that the state government’s vision for an efficient, transparent, and service-driven…

Crypto futures margin trading allows large notional exposure with relatively small collateral, but it also introduces the risk of liquidation if margin requirements are not maintained. This guide explains how initial and maintenance margin work, how margin trading differs from loan-based leverage, and which risk management practices help preserve capital in volatile markets.Understanding Futures Margin BasicsA futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell an asset at a set price on a future date. In crypto futures, margin is posted as collateral rather than borrowed funds. This collateral covers potential losses and protects both the trader and the venue.For…

The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has described the recent effort of the Nigerian Government towards the release of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, as heartwarming. The group recalled that despite several appeals to former President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in Ekweremadu’s case, the previous administration showed no interest. In a statement, the National President of Ohanaeze Youths, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, said it was reassuring that President Bola Tinubu’s administration had taken steps to facilitate Ekweremadu’s possible transfer to Nigeria. He said it was a thing of delight that President Bola Tinubu’s…

The crisis rocking the Ondo State House of Assembly took a new twist on Friday following the passage of a vote of no confidence on the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji. With the development signalling impeachment proceedings against the Speaker, 12 of the 26 lawmakers accused Oladiji of gross misconduct. The lawmakers, who signed the impeachment notice, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct an immediate investigation, prosecution, and recovery of all misappropriated public funds under Oladiji’s watch. The crisis began in the Assembly a few days ago after lawmakers staged a walkout…