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“When the two men ride in the same vehicle and visit each other’s offices, it’s not mere optics; it’s governance in motion.” Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State is in many ways an extremely lucky man. At a time when governance in several Nigerian states has been devastatingly slowed down by rivalry among key aides who sometimes operate as competing centres of power, Sokoto State stands out as a refreshing exception. Governor Aliyu’s administration functions with an unusual spirit of teamwork that is focused on the vigorous implementation of his Nine-point Smart Agenda. The result is an administration  that functions…

For much of the first few weeks of the season, the story around Ademola Lookman seemed to be drifting steadily toward Istanbul, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward had grown visibly frustrated with his role at Atalanta, opened the door to leaving in January, and watched as Galatasaray surged to the front of a growing queue of interested clubs. What made the potential move even more compelling for the player was the lure of teaming up with close friend and international teammate Victor Osimhen, now a marquee arrival at Galatasaray. Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit: Atalanta X Turkish reports suggested Lookman…

Ukraine scrambled Saturday to respond to a US plan to end the war that includes many of Russia’s hardline demands, with Kyiv saying it had discussed the next steps with several key European allies. While President Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed back against the 28-point plan, Russian leader Vladimir Putin has welcomed the proposal, which would force Ukraine to give up land, cut its army, and pledge never to join NATO. The United States bypassed Europe with the plan, but Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on X he had “outlined the logic of our further steps” in a call with…

Chief Ayiri Emami is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State. In this interview with ADAMU ABUH, he explains why many top South South politicians are dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC, saying APC’s growing strength in the region stems from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performance and the improved impact of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in oil–bearing communities. He also speaks on politics in Delta State ahead of the 2027 elections, among other issues. Excerpts:  There is a sudden wave of defections to the APC by South South leaders. Why? Is APC taking over…

THE Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) have pledged strategic collaborative efforts with the aim of achieving shared goals. As part of this partnership, NTDA will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FTAN on the joint marketing of Nigeria across international channels. These developments were part of the meeting between FTAN, led by its President, Dr Aliyu Badaki; and NTDA, led by its Director General, Olayiwola Awakan, when FTAN paid a courtesy visit to Awakan, who recently assumed office as the DG of the agency. Badaki disclosed that the visit was…

Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (LDSVA) took its campaign against domestic and sexual violence to the University of Lagos recently. At the event, which was held to mark the International Men’s Day themed: Navigating Pressure: A Man’s Well-Being in Modern Lagos, Executive Secretary of the LDSVA, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, noted that men also go through domestic and sexual violence. Represented by Mr. Oluwatobi Ikudaisi, she said it is the reason the LDSVA does not limit its activities to women alone when it comes to domestic and sexual violence.She implored men that are being abused to speak up and…

Lara Adejoro The Federal Government has announced plans to expand the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, aiming to double its current coverage to reach at least 20 million Nigerians within the next year. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, announced this on Thursday at the 66th meeting of the National Council on Health in Calabar, Cross River State, themed, “My health, my right: Accelerating universal health coverage through equity, resilience, and innovation.” The announcement forms part of broader federal efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage across Nigeria.…

Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida has finally met Netherlands international and Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders named after him, Soccernet.ng reports, The Dutch midfielder—who was famously named after the former Ajax winger—met the former Nigerian football star shortly after the Netherlands booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marked the first time both Tijani’s will meet face-to-face. To grace the meeting, the Manchester City midfielder also received a signed copy of Babangida’s autobiography during the meeting. Tijjani Reijnders shots on goal inside the penalty area in the first half during soccer game between AC Milan vs Udinese.…

On a humid Thursday morning in Abuja, the atmosphere inside the Federal High Court was unusually tense. Security operatives from the Department of State Services and the courtroom security, alongside lawyers, journalists, and a few friends and family of the defendant, were present in the courtroom. In the witness box, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, was standing, awaiting the court’s decision regarding the 10-year-long trial on terrorism-related charges preferred against him by the Federal Government. As soon as the judge made his entrance and sat on his chair, Kanu yelled, “There is no judgment…

Atalanta may finally be on the brink of ending the long-running standoff with Ademola Lookman as newly appointed manager Raffaele Palladino steps in to repair what had become one of Serie A’s most fractured relationships, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman and the Bergamo club had drifted into open conflict over the summer, after Atalanta blocked his proposed move to Inter Milan. The Italian giants reportedly put forward an offer worth around €45 million, but Atalanta refused to even open the door for negotiations. For Lookman, it was the final breaking point. Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit: Atalanta X This was not the…