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The National Chairman of the Father Abraham Movement, Chief Ovoke Idogun, has called on all stakeholders in the Warri Federal Constituency to sheathe their swords, embrace peace and dialogue in resolving ongoing differences. Idogun made the appeal during a peace meeting convened by the Movement in Warri, Delta State. The event brought together youth leaders from the Itsekiri, Ijaw, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities. Speaking against the backdrop of tensions linked to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delineation issues in the constituency, Idogun urged the three groups to prioritise unity and mutual understanding over conflict. The well-attended meeting saw speakers from…

As the bell tolls on the politics of 2027, those outside power are craving to supplant those holding power, while those holding power are striving to consolidate. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, belongs to the latter category with his quest to return to the Senate, which he left barely seven years ago to sit at the helm of affairs in his state, LAWRENCE  NJOKU writes. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, seems not to understand any other language than politics. Available records indicate that he literally lives in politics.  This is because since joining politics in the Second Republic through the National Party of Nigeria (NPN),…

By Gabriel Oshokha A lecturer at the Department Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Dr Falodun Israel, has highlighted the need for an all-inclusive One Health approach to tackling the spread of antimicrobial resistance. He asserted that antimicrobial resistance is no longer a problem limited to hospitals and healthcare facilities, as evidence increasingly shows that resistant organisms found in humans can also be found in animals and the environment. “What we find in humans, we also find in animals, and we also find in the environment. Human beings interact with animals, animals interact with the environment, and these…

Nigeria’s ambition to raise crude oil production has received a boost from the growing contribution of newly introduced crude grade streams, Utapate and Cawthorne, Saturday PUNCH reports. The crude grades, introduced in 2024 and early 2026, represent the latest additions to the country’s basket of crude oil grades aimed at expanding export streams and strengthening oil revenues. Based on the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission’s monthly crude and condensate production data analysed by our correspondent on Friday, the Utapate crude grade produced a total of 8.75 million barrels between January and May 2026, while the newly introduced Cawthorne blend contributed…

Notwithstanding the anger among his supporters, Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s dramatic withdrawal from the 2027 governorship race may have calmed the raging political storm in Rivers State, but it has also reignited debates on zoning and ethnic balancing of political offices in the state, ANN GODWIN reports. Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s withdrawal from the 2027 governorship race has triggered a wave of emotions across Rivers State, leaving many of his loyalists stunned, bitter and politically stranded. “You left us in the middle of the river. We sacrificed everything and stood firmly behind you because you made us believe all was well. Yet, look…

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has said the fight against terrorism, banditry and insurgency in the country remains difficult because of the active support criminal groups receive from their sponsors and some members of the public. Musa spoke on Friday at the 2026 edition of The Platform Nigeria, an annual national discourse held to celebrate Democracy Day. The event, monitored by our correspondent on Channels TV, was hosted by the Senior Pastor and Founder of The Covenant Nation, Pastor Poju Oyemade. Speaking on the theme of the discourse, “Governance, Democracy and National Security,” the minister said terrorists…

…As Dickson explains Aisha Yesufu reps ticket fiasco Three weeks after conducting its primaries, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has moved to quell growing controversy surrounding its candidate selection process, firmly denying allegations that party tickets for the 2027 general elections were exchanged for money or imposed through undemocratic arrangements. The party’s leadership, led by former Bayelsa State Governor and NDC chieftain, Seriake Dickson, insisted that all candidates emerged through transparent and lawful procedures, dismissing reports of dictatorship and financial inducement in the allocation of tickets. Speaking amid mounting criticism over the party’s consensus arrangements in several states, Dickson maintained…

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin Over 418,500 tonnes of waste, representing an average daily 13,200 tonnes, were evacuated by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and its network of licensed Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators in May 2026, the agency said. LAWMA, in its operational performance report for May, which was released yesterday, highlighted ongoing efforts to improve waste collection, environmental sanitation and service delivery across Lagos State. Speaking on the report, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the agency remains focused on improving operational efficiency, strengthening service delivery, and addressing…

A still from the “Tornado” video capturing a close-up of Ayra Starr alongside a surreal scene of a frozen crowd suspended above a miniature city. If you’ve been jamming to Ayra Starr‘s “Tornado” since it dropped at midnight, the superstar has got something even better for you. The music video is finally here, and it abandons everyday reality for a completely stylized, surreal world where Ayra takes over a miniature city. Instead of a typical performance clip, she commands the screen as a towering, larger-than-life figure stepping over tiny apartment blocks and lounging across skyscraper skylines. The video takes a…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke   A former Labour Party House of Representatives candidate for Ife Federal Constituency in the 2023 general election, Mr. Olamide Awosunle has mobilised over 1,000 members of a socio-political platform known as the Village People Movement to publicly declare support for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. The political gathering, held at Enuwa Square in Ile-Ife, attracted a large crowd comprising youths, women, students, civil servants, artisans, retirees, and other stakeholders drawn from various communities across Ife Federal Constituency. The event served as a platform for members of the movement to formally…