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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has raised concerns over the conduct of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accusing him of alleged abuse of power and actions capable of undermining democratic governance and institutional integrity in Nigeria. The group alleged that Wike has repeatedly overstepped the boundaries of his office, citing as a major concern what it described as the manipulation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed. In a statement by the National Coordinator of CNG, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, the coalition said Wike’s tenure as FCT minister…

Fulham head coach Marco Silva lamented when he had to part ways with all three of his Nigerian players for the AFCON 2025 tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. However, the trio have been impactful for the three-time AFCON winners in Morocco, with Alex Iwobi in particular impressing the Super Eagles’ head coach, Eric Chelle. The former Arsenal midfielder created the two goals in Nigeria’s opener against Tanzania, but even more spectacular is the cutting-edge passing the 29-year-old has put on display. Against Mozambique, Iwobi didn’t get any assists, but his knife-through-butter passes opened the doors for three of the four goals Nigeria…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to take a more active role in the activities and affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to the party’s National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki. Turaki disclosed this while addressing journalists after a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Tuesday. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and thirty minutes. Reports emerged in some major media outlets last year suggesting that former President Jonathan might seek re-election in 2027. However, the former president has neither confirmed nor denied those reports. Speaking in the company of other…

Angela Onwuzoo Men with untreated gonorrhoea and syphilis have been warned to stop resorting to self-medication and instead seek proper medical care to avoid grave and irreversible health consequences. Maternal health experts caution that if left untreated or poorly managed, gonorrhoea and syphilis can spread and destroy the cells responsible for sperm production. They also warned that affected men could develop infections of the testicles, leading to infertility, in addition to joint, skin and eye complications. According to the physicians, untreated sexually transmitted infections have long-term consequences on the male genital tract and may cause irreversible damage, resulting in low…

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has condemned the brutal killing of Nurse Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem at Federal Medical Centre, Abuja. The council expressed deep sorrow, outrage and total condemnation over the unjust and brutal killing of its innocent young colleague, Nurse Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, who was in active service at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja. The deceased nurse, after spending her day rendering selfless service to humanity and saving lives, closed from duty on January 3, 2026, and boarded a vehicle on her way home. Tragically, she never made it home…

The Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Abuja District, Ben Enamudu, has dismissed claims that bank balances are taxed under Nigeria’s new tax regime, saying only certain electronic transfers attract a ₦50 stamp duty and that the reforms are designed to shield low-income earners. Speaking in an interview with ARISE News on Tuesday, Enamudu said misinformation about the reforms—particularly around bank transfers and income thresholds—has caused undue concern among Nigerians. “The narrative out there, which is the wrong narrative, is that the money in your bank account will be taxed. There is no provision for that in…

• Wike-led PDP faction gives APC national secretary 48 hours to apologise• Jonathan pledges deeper involvement in PDP affairs, Turaki says The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike has asked Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to apologise to the FCT Minister within 48 hours. On Monday, Basiru asked Wike to resign his appointment and focus on what he described as an “obsession” with Rivers State politics. Wike had earlier asked the APC National Secretary to stay off Rivers politics. In a statement issued yesterday and signed by Etim Isong, the…

Super Eagles’ fine 4–0 victory over Mozambique, which secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, has been plunged into the background by a major crisis involving Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray striker is reportedly threatening to walk away from the Super Eagles camp altogether despite Nigeria’s impressive win against the Mambas Osimhen, one of Nigeria’s most important players at this tournament, is said to have dropped his accreditation and declared he was ‘done’ with the national team following a heated on-pitch bust-up with teammate Ademola Lookman. Super Eagles. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi Copyright:…

Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine, says groups within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have introduced what he described as “aggression and rambunctiousness” into the party. The ADC chieftain’s comments come amid growing agitation from supporters and allies of Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), who are demanding that he be given the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 elections. Recently, Pat Utomi, professor of political economy, threatened to withdraw his support for the former Anambra governor if he accepts a vice-presidential candidacy for the 2027 elections. Aisha Yesufu, an activist, and the Obidient Movement have…

The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is now clearer following Algeria’s qualification after their Round of 16 victory over DR Congo on Tuesday. Seven out of eight nations have already qualified for this round of the continent’s greatest tournament, PUNCH Online reports. Algeria edged DR Congo 1–0 after extra time in Rabat, with substitute Anis Boulbina scoring the decisive goal in the 119th minute to seal their place in the last eight. The win sets up a quarter-final clash against Nigeria. Nigeria had earlier secured their quarter-final ticket on Monday night with a…