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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has reportedly threatened to leave the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after the party replaced several Kwankwasiyya faction candidates in Kano to enforce a pre-agreed 60/40 power-sharing formula favoring his bloc at 60%. The NDC had replaced several candidates earlier submitted by the Kwankwasiyya faction in Kano State over an alleged breach of a power-sharing agreement, according to a report by the Dailypost, which sighted a document signed by the Kano State NDC Chairman, Hon. Hussaini Isah Mairiga. Mairiga said that the changes were made to reflect the earlier agreement…

Dare Akogun Global health experts have called on governments participating in the ongoing United Nations climate negotiations in Bonn, Germany, to triple public adaptation financing, warning that millions of people could face worsening health risks if countries fail to invest in climate resilience. The experts, under the umbrella of the Global Climate and Health Alliance, in a statement on Monday, as delegates from around the world gather for the 64th Sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which began on June 8 and will run until June 18 in Bonn. The experts said…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play against Portugal at the Dr Magalhães Pessoa Stadium on Wednesday in their final preparatory friendly ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. Meanwhile, Roberto Martinez’s side are gaining momentum ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group Stage fixtures. Portugal defeated Chile at the Estadio Nacional last Saturday and will be looking to test the strength of their team against Nigeria on Wednesday. The Reds have been drawn into the World Cup Group K, alongside DR Congo, Colombia, and Uzbekistan. Ahead of the fixture against Nigeria, Soccernet.ng highlights five Portugal players who can…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has condemned the attack on its enforcement officers by suspected illegal waste operators during an environmental monitoring exercise along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, issued the condemnation in a statement released on Monday in Lagos by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Mukaila Sanusi. Gbadegesin described the incident as unacceptable and warned against any attempt to obstruct the agency’s lawful enforcement activities. According to him, the attack occurred on Sunday at Mazamaza Bus Stop, shortly after FESTAC First Gate, during a routine environmental monitoring and compliance operation. He…

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Sokoto State, Manir Dan’iya, has pledged to revitalise the state civil service, restore meritocracy and implement policies aimed at reducing poverty if elected governor in the 2027 general elections. Dan’iya, popularly known as the Walin Sokoto, made the commitment while receiving a delegation of civil servants, including administrative officers, finance officers and local government personnel, who paid him a Sallah homage and declared support for his gubernatorial aspiration. Addressing the delegation on Sunday, the ADC candidate described the civil service as the engine room of government, stressing that effective governance and…

Dare Akogun As global leaders prepare to gather in Mombasa, Kenya, for the 11th Our Ocean Conference, climate and biodiversity advocate Olumide Idowu has urged Nigeria to place coastal communities, biodiversity protection, and environmental justice at the centre of its ocean governance agenda. Idowu, who is the Executive Director of the International Climate Change Development Initiative, while speaking with the PUNCH Healthwise on Monday, said the conference presents a critical opportunity for Nigeria to move beyond policy commitments and demonstrate practical leadership in protecting marine ecosystems and vulnerable coastal populations. The Our Ocean Conference, scheduled to be held from June…

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed reports of the rescue of 360 people abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State, while calling for renewed efforts to secure the release of other victims still being held by kidnappers and insurgents across the country. PUNCH Online had reported that the Nigerian military, particularly troops of Operation HADIN KAI, for the successful rescue of 360 abductees from the Mandara Mountains, a notorious terrorist enclave in the southern part of the state. Recall that boko Haram terrorists had attacked a military base in Ngoshe, burning operational vehicles, dispersing…

The aftermath of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Delta State has triggered one of the fiercest debates in the state’s political history, with critics accusing powerful political families of tightening their grip on the party and turning elective offices into a form of political inheritance, MONDAY OSAYANDE reports. What began as a routine primary election has evolved into a broader conversation about democracy, succession politics, political godfatherism, and the future of youth participation in governance. The controversy has also coincided with a wave of defections by prominent party figures, including former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, former…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday, urged Nigerians not to give up hope, saying he was compelled to introduce monthly prayer sessions to tackle abduction, killings and militancy when he served as the governor of Akwa Ibom State. He said Nigerians must continue to pray so that terrorism sponsors will be exposed. This was disclosed in a statement issued by his media office in Abuja. According to him, Nigeria has endured and survived past waves of political crises, pandemics and insurgencies. Akpabio spoke at an Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja as part…

Ebonyi APC chieftain joins PDP, accuses leaders of anti-partyThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia State, Dr Kelechi Anosike, has congratulated the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, following the Court of Appeal’s ruling on the appeal filed by the Taminu Turaki group. Speaking during a visit to the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, Anosike described the appellate court’s judgment as a decisive verdict that has further strengthened confidence in the party’s leadership. He also commended the NWC for successfully conducting peaceful and rancour-free primaries across the 36 states and the Federal Capital…