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The leadership and members of Omoluabi Progressives have resolved to pick their aspirant for the December 12 primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State from the West Senatorial District. The members, loyal to the National Secretary of the ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, also agreed to present a consensus aspirant ahead of the shadow election. The decision was reached at the monthly meeting of the political organisation held in Ilesa on Sunday. Addressing stakeholders, Aregbesola stated that the decision was made to ensure a united front. Aregbesola, a former governor in the state,…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will open camp on Monday, November 10, in preparation for their make-or-break 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs, Soccernet.ng reports. The camp, which will be based in Morocco, marks the beginning of Nigeria’s final push to reach the global showpiece after narrowly missing out on automatic qualification. The NFF confirmed the date on Monday (today), noting that the team will immediately begin tactical and fitness sessions upon arrival. Tolu Arokodare, Simon Moses and Wilfred Ndidi of Nigeria during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles…

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The Nigerian government has denied reports making the rounds that President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to travel to the United States for a closed-door meeting with US Vice President J.D. Vance. In a post shared on his official X handle on Monday, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, dismissed the report and described it as misleading. The clarification came amid reports that Tinubu was set to travel to Washington for “top-level diplomatic engagements” amid heightened global attention on the alleged genocide of Christians in Nigeria and a recent statement by Trump threatening military…

Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, has expressed his delight following his defection from the People Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a post shared on his official X account on Monday, Diri lauded his decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, saying, ” The time is here! We have made our decision to join the Renewed Hope family. Diri had delayed his defection to the All Progressives Congress two weeks after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party, following his request to have Vice President, Kashim Shettima to hand over the party flag to him at…

Finidi George and his Rivers United side will be looking to rewrite history in the CAF Champions League this season… Former Nigeria Premier Football League club Rivers United have been drawn in Group A of the CAF Champions League, alongside RS Berkane, Pyramids and Power Dynamos, Soccernet.ng reports. Last week, former Super Eagles coach Finish George led Rivers United to become the first Nigerian club in eight years, to qualify for the group stage of the CAF Champions League, after defeating Black Bulls of Mozambique 3-2 on aggregate. The draws for the competition group stages took place on Monday in…

Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has assured Nigerians that there is no cause for concern over the National Assembly’s approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s fresh $2.347 billion external borrowing request. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday, Agbese said President Tinubu has demonstrated the fiscal discipline and competence needed to deploy such funds productively and transparently. The Benue-born lawmaker described the President as a “meticulous economic planner” whose policies are gradually restoring stability and investor confidence in the Nigerian economy. Both chambers of the National Assembly, last Wednesday, approved the President’s request to raise…

Key Takeaways: Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs is launching its much-awaited Otherside metaverse on Nov. 12. The project could be Web3’s last big swing at proving that NFTs and virtual worlds still matter. But analysts say the metaverse ship has sailed. Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs will launch its much-awaited metaverse project ‘Otherside’ on Nov. 12, in a desperate effort to reignite interest in the infamous monkey-themed NFT brand and in virtual worlds. The Florida-based company raised $450 million at a $4 billion valuation in 2022 to build Otherside, a 3D virtual world that combines gaming,…

Chima Azubuike The North-East Development Commission, in collaboration with the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria, Gombe State Chapter, has raised alarm over the scourge of cancers, particularly cervical and breast cancers, among women. Speaking at the Hospital Chapel of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, on Sunday, the Registrar in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr Fatima Bakari, said the association was working with the commission to mark the 2025 Cancer Awareness Month with the theme “Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters.” According to her, the association will on Wednesday organise a road walk and, free screening exercise for…

Photo Credit: Burna Boy/Instagram Now, that’s how you make an entrance! Burna Boy arrived on The Jennifer Hudson Show and turned the iconic Spirit Tunnel into a full-on celebration. As the “African Giant” stepped into the narrow hallway lined with cheering staff and guests, the excitement in the room was impossible to miss. People stood on both sides of the hall, clapping in rhythm and chanting a lively Yoruba-inspired welcome — “Ekabo! Ekabo! We got Burna Boy in the J-Hudd Tunnel-oh!” The sound filled the space, setting the perfect backdrop for his arrival. Then came Burna Boy himself, stepping out…