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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has appointed former Editor of The PUNCH newspaper, Adedayo Oketola, as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The commission announced Oketola’s appointment to journalists on Monday. He replaces Rotimi Oyekanmi, who served in the same capacity under the immediate past INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. A multiple award-winning journalist and newsroom leader, Oketola brings to the commission a rich blend of editorial excellence and nearly two decades of professional experience spanning the Nigerian media industry. Oketola had earlier served as the News Editor and Business Editor of The PUNCH.…

The lingering crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new twist on Monday, as former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, threatened to head to court for being denied the opportunity to obtain the form to contest the office of the national chairman at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. Lamido, who arrived at the Wadata Plaza headquarters of the PDP in the morning, was shocked to discover that key party officials, including the National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, and the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, claimed ignorance of the sale or availability of nomination forms for the…

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, has reacted to a trending video alleging that it gave out three children of a patient who died after surgery at the facility to unknown persons. The video, taken inside the premises of the hospital, alleged that the deceased lady, Chinyere Jennifer James, had died during a surgery at the hospital, adding that the hospital staff gave out her children to unknown people when they could not ascertain their father or relatives. It also alleged that one was given out to a pastor while the other two were given to…

Strategy, the business intelligence firm led by Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, has once again expanded its Bitcoin treasury. According to a filing released on October 27, the company acquired an additional 390 BTC between October 20 and October 26, spending $43.4 million at an average price of $111,117 per Bitcoin. Strategy has acquired 390 BTC for ~$43.4 million at ~$111,053 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 26.0% YTD 2025. As of 10/26/2025, we hodl 640,808 $BTC acquired for ~$47.44 billion at ~$74,032 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC $STRK $STRF $STRD https://t.co/1d4Pmv8ub2— Michael Saylor (@saylor) October 27, 2025 This latest…

Agency The Chairperson of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association, 1 Division Chapter, Dr Halima Tafida-Wase, has said that breast cancer is not a death sentence when detected early. Tafida-Wase stated this during the NAOWA Cancer Awareness Week 2025, held at the association’s secretariat, Ribadu Cantonment, NDA Old Site, Kaduna, on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the theme of this year’s programme was “My Breast and I.” She said the theme served as a reminder that a woman’s breast is not just a part of her body, but a part of her story, identity, and health. “It…

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) is billed to kick off in Morocco in December, with 24 teams vying to become the number one football nation on the continent. Going into the competition, there are a few teams who look really good enough to win the competition. Hosts, Morocco, are the main favourites, as they have the home advantage, they have the most expensive squad in Africa, and they have the momentum. There are also countries like Egypt, Ghana, defending champions Ivory Coast, and of course, Nigeria. However, while these countries are the favourites to lift the trophy,…

Across Africa, the rapid growth of mobile industries has transformed how people connect, work, and play. This shift has also influenced entertainment, where traditional cultural games and digital formats coexist within an evolving mobile ecosystem. Platforms offering casino-style experiences—ranging from casino card game online to digital adaptations of classic titles—highlight how technology and heritage intersect. Today, mobile users can easily play jackpots on Jackpota, access interactive gaming platforms, and participate in digital recreations of globally recognized casino formats.Responsible gaming practices are increasingly emphasized across platforms, aiming to ensure fair play, transparency, and awareness about the boundaries between entertainment and risk.…

The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to infiltrate and destabilise the coalition of opposition political parties and leaders in the state. According to the ADC, the alleged move by the APC is aimed at frustrating efforts to reorganise and strengthen the opposition ahead of future elections. Speaking at a press conference shortly after a leadership and stakeholders’ meeting of the party in Kaduna on Sunday, the ADC National Vice Chairman (North-West), Jafar Sani, claimed that some members of the coalition had been sponsored to file a…

A crisis has erupted among youth leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun West Senatorial District over an alleged forgery of signatures in a communiqué advocating the zoning of the party’s 2026 governorship ticket to the district. No fewer than 40 youth leaders from five of the ten local government areas, Ola-Oluwa, Isokan, Ede North, Ede South, and Ayedire, have accused some party members of forging their signatures in a document purportedly signed in support of the zoning demand. Speaking with journalists, one of the aggrieved leaders, Alimi Bakare, said the communiqué did not reflect the true position…

Victor Osimhen has heaped praise on Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara and head coach Okan Buruk after both played key roles in Galatasaray’s 3–1 victory over Göztepe on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen, Sara and Mauro Icardi all found the net as Galatasaray maintained their unbeaten start to the Turkish Super Lig season. The win, secured at the RAMS Park, extended the defending champions’ lead at the top of the table to five points over Trabzonspor. Göztepe took a shock early lead in the sixth minute through Efkan Bekiroğlu, but Osimhen quickly levelled with his third league goal of the season, capitalising…