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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Abdulahi Shinkafi, has declared his willingness to contest the 2027 governorship election on the platform of the party. The former APGA national secretary disclosed this while addressing his teeming supporters in Gusau, the state capital. Shinkafi explained that the era of imposing candidates within the APC is over, saying that nobody can intimidate him due to his position. “I am a qualified member of APC and I have the right to contest the primary election of any position in the party,” he added. “Former Governor Ahmed Sani…

The House of Representatives has raised concerns over the security of Nigeria’s borders, stating that 1,894 of the country’s 1,978 entry points remain unmanned, leaving them vulnerable to illegal activities. The lawmakers said the nation is facing growing threats from illegal arms smuggling, human trafficking, and drug trafficking. Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Border Security, Isa Anka, raised the concerns at the inauguration of the committee in Abuja on Tuesday. Quoting a recent report from Research Gate, Anka noted that only 84 entry points across Nigeria are officially manned by security operatives, a figure he described as disturbingly low,…

A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party is “in a state of comatose,” insisting that the opposition party is grappling with an internal crisis that may be beyond recovery. Fayose stated this on Tuesday while speaking as a guest on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. According to him, the PDP’s problems have deepened, particularly with recent court rulings and growing internal divisions. He criticised a recent order issued by an Oyo State High Court regarding the party’s leadership crisis, describing it as “judicial overreach.” Fayose said, “I have to tell…

Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has broken his silence on growing transfer rumours surrounding Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen’s blistering form in Turkey and on the continent in the first few weeks of the 2025-26 season has reignited talk of another blockbuster move, this time to one of Europe’s elite, Speaking at an awards ceremony in Istanbul, Özbek was asked directly whether reports suggesting Galatasaray would only consider bids around €150 million for Osimhen were true. His response was deliberately measured. “Osimhen is one of the most valuable footballers in Türkiye,” Özbek said as per Sporx. “I don’t want to comment…

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has allegedly finalised arrangements to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at any moment. The governor ascended to power on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), having won all the legal battles involved in the 2024 elections. Those very close to the governor confirmed that the move to defect is indeed true. When asked if he had widely consulted with his constituents, the PDP, and other key stakeholders in the state, the governor allegedly admitted that he had not conducted broad consultations but had confided in a few individuals, including his leader,…

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) for failing to appear at a scheduled hearing to explain discrepancies in its financial statements for the period 2017–2023. The absence of the company’s management — despite the date being chosen by NNPC itself — drew sharp condemnation from the committee. “May I know if NNPC is here? Any member of the management present? Distinguished colleagues, it is rather unfortunate that none of the officials of NNPC is here — on a date they themselves chose,” said the Committee Chairman. He emphasised that the…

The Federal Government has disclosed plans to establish agriculture mechanisation service centres across the country’s geopolitical zones. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, suggested that the federal government would set benchmarks that will guide the production and utilisation of agricultural machinery in Nigeria for decades to come. The centres, once completed, will handle training, repairs, and the coordination of agricultural technologies. Speaking at the 25th International Conference and 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) in Ilorin, themed: Standardisation and Promotion of Proven Technologies for Agricultural Production and Value Addition…

In what is being described as a defining moment for Delta State’s economic transformation, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kwale Free Trade Zone (KFTZ) in Ndokwa West Local Government Area — a flagship component of the Delta Special Economic Zone Project expected to reshape the state’s industrial landscape. The event marked a major policy milestone in Oborevwori’s “MORE Agenda,” signalling his administration’s resolve to diversify Delta’s economy beyond oil and place it firmly on the path of sustainable industrialisation. “This is not just another project launch,” the governor declared before a large audience of…

The downtrend that pushed ADA lower and lower over October has now been broken, putting bullish Cardano price predictions back on track. The altcoin has seen renewed participation as broader FUD tied to the U.S. government shutdown clears, with the Senate passing a continuing resolution during late Monday trading. BREAKING: U.S. Senate has officially passed the continuing resolution to end the shutdown, sending it to the House of Representatives for a final vote to re-open the government. pic.twitter.com/3oqHrBdiiN— America (@america) November 11, 2025 Though the trendline faces pressure again today, with the initial buy-the-news reaction giving way to sell pressure…

Do you remember how Fuji music videos used to be back in the day? The energy, the style, the way everyone came together to celebrate the music and the culture? Adekunle Gold’s latest visuals for “Many People” take us right there. Shot in Lagos, the video pays homage to those iconic Fuji vibes, with the sounds and scenes that defined a generation. The video features Yinka Ayefele and a new verse from the legendary Adewale Ayuba. Reality TV star Imisi and Adekunle Gold’s look-alike, Mensan, also appear, adding to the lively, nostalgic energy. “Many People” is the eighth track from…