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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as an ambassador, describing the move as “embarrassingly insensitive” and a threat to public trust in Nigeria’s electoral institutions. In a statement on Sunday, the ADC’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, argued that the nomination is particularly contentious as it comes less than two years after Yakubu supervised the 2023 presidential election that brought Tinubu to power, and only weeks after his exit from INEC.“This particular appointment of Prof. Yakubu blurs what should be a distinct line…

Sevilla forward Akor Adams has spoken out after his team suffered a 0‑2 home defeat to city rivals Real Betis in a heated La Liga derby on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The loss, which left Sevilla unable to turn dominance into goals, was a tough night for both the squad and the fans. The loss place Sevilla in the 13th place of the LaLiga standings with 16 points and makes it their fourth defeat in five matches. Nigeria and Sevilla star Akor Adams. Copyright: xAntonioxPozox/xPRESSINxIMAGO What Akor Adams Said After Sevilla Defeat After the game, the Nigerian international expressed his disappointment…

Says the State of Excellence has been mismanaged by APC since 1999 The Lagos State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), at the weekend, called on “meaningful citizens” of the state to join hands with the party in removing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Addressing a crowd of supporters during a mobilisation rally in Oshodi/Isolo, stakeholders of the party, led by the Lagos apex leader, Rahman Owokoniran, assured residents that the ADC is fully prepared to reclaim Lagos, “but this can only be achieved with the people’s cooperation.” The party also pledged to restore the principles…

A serving member of the Nigeria Police Force has been arrested after allegedly operating alongside an armed group in Taraba State, the Nigerian Army confirmed on Sunday. The arrest followed a military operation in Usmanu Village, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area, where troops neutralised four militia members and recovered a cache of weapons. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations for 6 Brigade, Lt. Umar Muhammad, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Jalingo. According to the Army, the deployment was prompted by credible intelligence suggesting a resurgence of a long-standing land dispute between the Shomo and…

The Association of Community-Based Organisations for Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition has raised alarm over the growing strain on primary healthcare facilities across Gombe, citing staff shortages, commodity stock-outs, and dilapidated infrastructure as major threats to the delivery of essential HIV, TB, and malaria services. Speaking during a media briefing on the Global Fund-supported Community-Led Monitoring project in Gombe State, ACOMIN Chairperson, Hassana Maisanda, described the situation as “a crisis that directly affects the lives, safety, and dignity of ordinary Nigerians.” “Our primary health centres are struggling. We have facilities operating with just one or two staff covering round-the-clock shifts,…

Dangote Refinery has pledged to supply Nigeria’s domestic petrol requirements with 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit monthly — about 50 million litres per day — beginning December 2025. The company said the volume would be increased to 1.7 billion litres per month, translating to 57 million litres daily, from February 2026. This was contained in a letter addressed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and signed by the refinery’s Chief Executive Officer, David Bird, dated November 30, 2025. As part of efforts to boost market confidence and ensure transparency, the refinery urged the regulator to…

Says Ogun run by 3-man tiny cabal to frustrate, give demolition notices to government’s critics Former Governor and the current Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, on Sunday took a swipe at Governor Dapo Abiodun over his suspension from the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to alleged anti-party activities in the state. Daniel was suspended alongside one Hon. Kunle Folarin by the leadership of the party over alleged anti-party activities, with the party calling on the duo to appear before its disciplinary committee before the suspension could be lifted.However, the APC’s National Working Committee (NWC), in a…

Birmingham City head coach Chris Davies has revealed why Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has had limited game time in the EFL Championship this season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old joined the Blues on a free deal from Fenerbahce in the summer, penning a three-year contract with the four-time Championship winners. However, Osayi has struggled to secure a starting spot. Since the start of October, the former QPR man has only started one game for Birmingham. Bright Osayi-Samuel has played just 15 minutes of football in Birmingham City’s last five games. In total, he’s played 667 minutes of Birmingham’s 17 Championship…

As the National Assembly prepares to vote on major amendments to the 1999 Constitution, youth organisations under the Youth Political Participation (YPP) Electoral Reform Consortium have urged the National Assembly to adopt a transparent digital voting system that publicly displays how each individual lawmaker votes on the proposed reforms. Although the National Assembly has conducted open voting in previous legislative sessions, the groups argued that the process remains opaque because Nigerians cannot see the specific voting choices of their representatives or access detailed voting records after the session. The demand, led by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), the National and North…

The Lagos State Government says residents and visitors will enjoy a significantly enhanced waterfront experience this Detty December, following reforms aimed at strengthening the state’s tourism appeal. The state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr Dayo Alebiosu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday after the state’s tourism and hospitality stakeholders’ summit. The summit, convened by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, focused on the theme, “Unlocking the Potentials and Opportunities of Lagos Tourism: Collaboration and Partnership for a Greater Lagos.” Detty December is an adapted slang for the fun, carefree, or excessive festive period in Nigeria, mostly beginning…