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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, • Atiku, Amaechi meet in Abuja as ADC VP race heats up amid Momodu’s lobby• Gombe opposes party, Aregbesola’s call on judge to withdraw from suit Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, says he has evidence that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary election was rigged. This was as fresh political calculations ahead of the 2027 presidential election gathered momentum with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, holding a crucial meeting with former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, in Abuja. Meanwhile, the party and its interim national…

By Ademola Adegbite The Oyo State Government, on Monday, alerted residents across the 33 Local Government Areas of the state to the heightened risk of flash floods in June 2026 following the High Impact Based Forecast issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. The state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, who disclosed this in Ibadan, the state capital, said, “High-intensity thunderstorms and heavy surface runoff could result in temporary road overflows and community flooding. “While the State Government has intensified the clearing of critical drainage channels across the state, residents must also play their part by ensuring that…

Stakeholders from Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have appealed to the abductors of 42 schoolchildren to release them unconditionally, saying the victims are innocent children who should not be subjected to the trauma of captivity. The stakeholders, led by the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, made the appeal in Maiduguri on Monday, expressing concern over the prolonged detention of the pupils and students who have remained in captivity for three weeks. According to Askira, the continued detention of the children has subjected their families and communities to deep anxiety and emotional distress.…

The Soccernet.ng Cage 2026 has reached the semi-finals. One of the most exciting tournaments we have run is approaching its conclusion, and the first last-four clash delivers a genuine blockbuster — Atlas Tango vs Generation ¡Olé!. The grand final takes place on Wednesday, the eve of the 2026 World Cup. One trio is already waiting. Now we find out who joins them. Atlas Tango — the tournament’s most feared side Atlas Tango have been relentless from the first round. Achraf Hakimi, Kylian Mbappé and Enzo Fernández brushed aside Township Toros in the opening matchup before eliminating Diamants Éclatants — and…

Ten years after his death, the name of former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi will be inscribed on the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to Nigerian football, The PUNCH reports. Former Super Eagles captain, Segun Odegbami confirmed this during the late coach’s memorial lecture in Lagos. The NIIA Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame is a national monument established by the Federal Government agency to immortalise Nigerians who have made significant contributions to Nigeria’s international politics and diplomatic objectives through sports. Keshi’s contributions as a sports diplomat and his role in…

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa has warned that Nigeria is facing a growing public health crisis driven by unhealthy diets, urging the Federal Government to adopt stricter food regulations to stem the rising burden of non-communicable diseases across the country. Marking the 2026 World Food Safety Day on Monday, CAPPA said millions of Nigerians are increasingly exposed to health risks associated with excessive consumption of sugar, salt, unhealthy fats, and ultra-processed foods, stressing that food safety must go beyond concerns about contamination and foodborne illnesses. The organisation warned that weak regulatory safeguards and aggressive marketing of unhealthy products…

Nigeria’s final international assignment before attention shifts to the next phase of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying preparations arrives on Wednesday night when the Super Eagles travel to Leiria to face Portugal at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Soccernet.ng reports. The fixture comes under very different circumstances for both nations. Portugal are counting down the days to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Roberto Martínez’s men are using this match as their last competitive rehearsal before boarding their flight to North America, where they open their campaign against the Democratic Republic…

Barely 25 days after the abduction of over 40 pupils alongside their teachers at Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community Grammar School and L.A. Primary School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, residents of Ogbomoso, on Monday, again trooped out in large numbers to demand the release of those in captivity. This is as the abducted Principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, Mrs Rachael Alamu, in an emotion-laden voice in another viral video on Monday, begged Nigerians not to allow the government to deceive the world that bandits requested Sharia Law to be enshrined in the…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is on the verge of reaching his 100th cap with the Nigerian National team, and his Father, Chuka, is delighted his son has come this far, Soccernet.ng reports. Iwobi started as a youth international for England, winning the Victory Shield in 2011, before switching allegiance to play for Nigeria in 2015. His debut came in October 2015, when he played 33 minutes against DR Congo. The 30-year-old has gone on to play 98 more games for the Green and Whites, scoring ten goals. Alongside, Iwobi also has two bronze AFCON medals and a silver from…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has renewed calls for Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to recuse himself from further proceedings in the suit challenging the leadership of the party under the Senator David Mark-led National Executive Committee. The request is contained in a Motion on Notice dated and filed on June 5 by the party’s National Welfare Secretary, Nkemakolam Ukandu, who is seeking an order directing Justice Lifu to withdraw from hearing suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025 between Nafiu Bala Gombe and the ADC alongside four other defendants. Ukandu is asking the court to order…