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FCT minister, Nyesom Wike The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his full political support for President Bola Tinubu and pledged to mobilise backing for the President across Rivers State. Wike stated in a post that he had visited the Oyigbo and Ogu-Bolo local government areas and was proceeding to Akuku-Toru and Degema. He described the engagements as part of local political activities and stated that support for President Tinubu in the state was total. “Yesterday, we were in Oyigbo and Ogu-Bolo LGAs. Today, we will be in Akuku-Toru and Degema LGAs. Here, it is…

Idowu Abdullahi The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector has demanded an immediate investigation into the killing of one of its members, Nurse Chinemerem Chukwumeziem. In a statement made available to PUNCH Healthwise on Tuesday and signed by the NANNM-FHI National Secretary, Enya Osinachi, the association said it was heartbroken by the brutal death of Chukwumeziem, a staff member of the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja. According to the association, the nurse was murdered on January 3, 2026, after she finished her afternoon shift and set out for home. The statement said Chukwumeziem boarded…

John Temitope Onetufo was stabbed in Deptford on New Year’s Eve (Image: Met Police) A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 23-year-old man was fatally stabbed in south-east London on New Year’s Eve. The teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, is scheduled to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Youth Court later this week, the Metropolitan Police confirmed. The victim, John Temitope Onetufo from Deptford, was attacked on Grove Street at around 12:35 GMT on 31 December. Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, attended the scene. Onetufo sustained a stab wound…

Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has denied reports that he is defecting to the African Democratic Congress, saying the claims are baseless and speculative. PUNCH Online gathered that the rumours of Badaru Abubakar’s defection to ADC likely stem from the ongoing rift between him and his predecessor, Governor Umar Namadi, within the APC in Jigawa State. Sources close to the party suggest that tensions have been simmering between the two, with some alleging that Badaru’s supporters have been feeling marginalised in the running of the government and the party affairs in the state. Our correspondent observed that the internal…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has raised concerns over what he described as growing pressures on opposition figures, economic policy direction, and the state of Nigeria’s democratic institutions, warning that the country stands at a critical point in its democratic journey. In a statement yesterday on Nigeria’s political and economic outlook for 2026, George said recent actions against dissenting political voices posed risks to federalism and multi-party democracy. He cited what he described as the harassment of Governors Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, arguing that intimidation…

Super Eagles and Sevilla striker Akor Jerome Adams has revealed how much it means to him to represent the Nigerian National team at the AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old made his debut for the Nigerian National team in their 2-1 win against Lesotho back in October 2025, and has immediately become a first-team name in Eric Chelle’s side. Since then, he has started six of Nigeria’s seven games, all alongside Victor Osimhen, scoring three goals and opening his AFCON goal account in Nigeria’s 4-0 win against Mozambique last night. Akor Adams during the game against Mozambique…

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the extension of the timetable for the local government election scheduled for October 2026. State chairman of PDP, Hon Muhammed Sanni Gambo, made the demand on Tuesday after the meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) and State Executive Committee (SEC) held at PDP Secretariat, Lokongoma phase II, Lokoja. Gambo said, “Our party will contest the forthcoming Local Government elections in Kogi State because the majority of our people reside in rural areas. This is to ensure a fair contest. “Majority of our citizens…

The General Officer Commanding 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Ibikunle Ajose, on Monday, empowered women in Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto, with 20 brand new motorcycles to boost their economic independence and support income-generating activities. The motorcycles were presented at the NAOWA Leisure Park as part of the GOC’s Barracks Women Empowerment Scheme, aimed at improving the welfare of families of military personnel and promoting self-reliance within the barracks community. Speaking during the handover, the GOC, who is also the Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, said the initiative reflects the Nigerian Army’s strong…

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has secured the consent of the majority of elected officials, party executives, and influential support groups following a series of consultations ahead of his planned defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).  The governor’s move from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) marks the end of a decades-long political association with his mentor, former state governor and leader of the NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso, who opposes the move, has reportedly opened a “loyalty register” at his Miller Road, Kano residence to document elected officials and support groups who intend to remain with…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has stated that he will handle the dispute between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman internally, Soccernet.ng reports. ​On Monday, Nigeria’s Super Eagles flogged Mozambique 4-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. It was one of the team’s most dominant displays in recent memory and, perhaps more importantly, they managed to keep a clean sheet. Super Eagles celebration after beating Mozambique ​Despite the remarkable victory, the headline story has been Osimhen’s on-field altercation with Lookman. The Galatasaray striker appeared incensed by his teammate’s failure to pass the ball while he…