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• We must ensure democracy makes sense, says Olawepo-Hashim• APC dismisses Amaechi’s threat to mobilise against Tinubu in 2027 Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Benue State, Prof. Sam Egwu, has alleged that every President of Nigeria since 1999 has consistently violated the Constitution and abandoned its fundamental principles of social justice and citizen welfare. This was as a 2027 presidential hopeful, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, warned that democracy in Africa risks a relapse into dictatorship unless political leaders give governance a human face. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the call by former minister, Rotimi…

Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised the alarm over persistent corruption risks within Nigeria’s defence and security sector, warning that the lack of transparency in military spending continues to undermine the country’s fight against insecurity. Speaking yesterday at a one-day workshop in Lagos on enhancing the reporting capacity of journalists in exposing corruption in the defence sector. CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa, stated that unchecked financial irregularities and unclear procurement processes have exacerbated the country’s security crisis. The workshop, organised in collaboration with Transparency International Defence and Security, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands,…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are slated to face Gabon in the African World Cup playoff, to be held in Rabat, Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports.  The forthcoming clash between the Super Eagles and the Panthers revives a longstanding African football rivalry that dates back more than six decades. While Gabon have been consistent in recent years, historically, the 2013 AFCON champions maintain the edge, and this edge could matter when they meet. Gabon during the 2025 Men’s AFCON qualifier match between Gabon and Morocco at Stade de Franceville stadium. Copyright: ImagoxKAMTOxVincentx237699961247xDouax On Thursday, 13 November 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, both teams…

Says Ibadan Convention to hold as plannedThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it is aware of plots by agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to destabilise the opposition political parties to achieve a one-party state in the country. This was as the National Vice Chairman (South-West), Kamorudeen Toyese, reaffirmed that the party’s Elective National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan will hold as planned While blaming the various conflicting judicial pronouncements on the ruling party’s planned National Convention, the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stressed that the party had resolved to resist the design by…

The Yobe State Police Command has recorded 25 cases of sexual assault and arrested 28 suspects for offences bordering on gender-based violence (GBV), child abuse and assault in Jakusko, Fika, Potiskum and Tarmuwa Local Councils. Spokesperson for the command, SP Abdulkarim Dungus, who disclosed this yesterday in Damaturu, said the arrests were made within the last three months as part of ongoing police operations across the state. He said one of the cases involved a 23-year-old grinding machine operator, Yusuf Garba, who allegedly lured a five-year-old girl into his shop in Dumbulwa village on November 9, 2025, at about 11:00…

Bitcoin is trading near $102,100 as investors weigh mixed signals across markets. Corporate Bitcoin holdings continue to expand, even as MicroStrategy’s dominance slips to 60% of total reserves. Morgan Stanley advises caution, calling this phase a potential profit-taking season, while a stronger U.S. dollar adds short-term pressure. Still, BTC’s symmetrical triangle pattern hints at a possible breakout toward $104,000 and beyond.MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Share Falls as Corporate Adoption ExpandsMicroStrategy remains the largest corporate holder of BTC, but its share is declining as more companies add BTC to their balance sheets. Data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET shows MicroStrategy now holds 640,808 BTC, or 60%…

Effective project management is fundamental to the success of programmes and projects of government institutions towards achieving job creation, skills development and sustainable economic growth, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammadu Dingyadi, has said. The minister stated this while receiving a team from the Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (CIPMN), who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. Dingyadi emphasised that the Ministry is open to fostering collaboration that promotes a sustainable economy and in alignment with the Federal Government’s renewed hope agenda. “We believe that partnership with esteemed organisations such as yours can significantly contribute…

Nigeria vs Gabon : Five Super Eagles stars to watch out for… The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Panthers of Gabon at the Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco, in two days, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle’s men gave themselves a second chance in their World Cup qualifying journey after securing a 4-0 win over the Republic of Benin during the October International break. To reach the World Cup, Nigeria must defeat Gabon in the Play-Offs, and then repeat the same feat when they face the winner of the other semi-final between Cameroon and DR Congo. Frank Onyeka…

William Troost-Ekong took to his social media page to clarify why the Super Eagles chose not to train yesterday… Former Sierra Leone and San Antonio midfielder Michael Lahoud has talked down on the leadership qualities of William Troost-Ekong, Soccernet.ng reports. All 24 of the players called up by Eric Chelle for the World Cup play-offs against Gabon all arrived in Rabat on Monday. The Super Eagles were supposed to have their first training session yesterday evening, but in a surprising turn of events, they decided to boycott training over unpaid bonuses and allowances from the NFF. Once resolution is found…

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of its support and a stronger partnership. It also commended the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), for providing excellent leadership that has led to a series of operational successes in the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The assurance and commendation were conveyed when the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Salem Saeed Musabbeh Alshamsi, paid Marwa a courtesy visit at the agency’s national headquarters in Abuja. According to the Ambassador: “I’m…