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‎‎The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, has fired back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, asking him to resign his ministerial position and focus on what he described as his obsession with Rivers State politics. He said he was unfazed by what he termed veiled threats from the minister, insisting that his political background had prepared him to withstand intimidation.‎‎Basiru had, in an exclusive interview, declared support for the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid ongoing confrontations between him and Wike.‎‎The APC scribe also cautioned the South-South Chairman of the APC, Victor…

Idowu Abdullahi Men who neglect regular moisturising are at higher risk of premature skin aging, dermatologists have warned. They noted that a lack of proper skincare often leads to skin dryness and a dull appearance that could have been prevented with simple daily moisturising. The skin experts added that many Nigerian men still view skincare as unnecessary, a mindset they say must change. According to them, consistent moisturising and healthy habits are essential for maintaining skin health and delaying signs of aging. Aging skin is characterized by natural thinning, dryness, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity, resulting from decreased collagen, elastin,…

No fewer than five children were killed, with one other sustaining injuries, following the collapse of a Bulumkutu house wall in the Maiduguri metropolis of Borno State. Confirming the incident on Monday in Maiduguri, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, said the injured child is currently undergoing treatment, while investigations into the tragic incident have begun. “Yesterday, at 8:00 p.m., we received a report through the Divisional Police Officer of Bulumkutu Division of a wall collapsing and falling on six children,” he said, stating that, unfortunately, five of the children, below…

A Tunisian court has freed a group of humanitarian workers after handing them suspended sentences for facilitating the “illegal entry and residence” of migrants, a support committee said on Tuesday. Sherifa Riahi, the former director of the French NGO Terre d’Asile, and several members of her staff had already spent more than 20 months in jail by the time of their final hearing on Monday. Hours after the hearing, Riahi’s support committee posted a video of her leaving prison overnight, announcing her colleagues had also been freed. Mahmoud Daoud Yaacoub, a member of Riahi’s defence team, told AFP that the…

• Makinde reshuffles cabinet, appoints new SSG, othersOyo State stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have mobilised party faithful across the state in a unified show of support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The gathering, facilitated by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors team led by Teslim Folarin, was held at Soun Ogunlola Hall in Oja’gbo, Ogbomoso, where party leaders and members expressed their commitment to ensuring the success of the APC in the forthcoming polls. Folarin, in his keynote address, urged party members to carry the message of the Renewed Hope Agenda to the grassroots. According to…

Nigeria’s commanding progress at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continued on Monday night, but not without a brief moment of tension that threatened to distract from an otherwise flawless display in Fez, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles swept aside Mozambique 4-0 in their Round of 16 clash to make it four wins from four matches in Morocco and book their place in the quarter-finals. Yet the night was also marked by an on-field disagreement between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, an incident that has now drawn a firm and calming response from Paris FC forward Moses Simon. Super Eagles…

Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has welcomed Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang, to the party, urging him to avoid a religious and ethnic agenda and work closely with President Bola Tinubu. Muftwang recently announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The North-Central APC Forum, which championed a campaign to convince Muftwang to defect to the APC, set agenda for the governor in a statement released by its Chairman, Saleh Zazzaga, on Monday in Abuja.The Forum restated its confidence in Muftwang’s capacity to take the APC to greater heights,…

Nigeria has emerged as the fifth-best English-speaking country in Africa, according to the 2025 Education First English Proficiency Index cited by PUNCH Online on EF’s website on Monday. The report, compiled by global education leader EF, assessed English skills across 123 countries and regions, using data from 2.2 million test takers. This year’s edition also included, for the first time, speaking and writing skills, measured using artificial intelligence technology developed by EF’s education technology arm. English, Nigeria’s official language, remains central to education, governance, media, and business, helping the country maintain strong proficiency levels. On the African continent, Nigeria trails…

Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on Governor Alex Otti to prioritise governance and service delivery, insisting that political rhetoric and personal attacks will not determine the outcome of the 2027 general elections in the state. Kalu made the remarks while reacting to comments attributed to the Abia State governor, which he described as “vitriolic and desperate political attacks” aimed at undermining the growing influence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. In a statement issued by the Head of Media, Senator Kalu Media Office, Sunday Maduka, the senator…

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has played down his altercation with teammate Victor Osimhen during Nigeria’s 4-0 thrashing of Mozambique on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win over the Mambas of Mozambique at the Complexe Sportif De Fes on Tuesday. It was their easiest game yet, as every player delivered a solid performance. Goals from Osimhen, Akor Adams, and Lookman were more than enough to secure the victory for the three-time champions. Super Eagles celebration after beating Mozambique ​The team’s performance has earned praise from many Super Eagles fans. However, one specific event during the match…