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The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Saturday, reassured members and the general public of its commitment to restoring the integrity and glory of the party, which it said had been infiltrated by individuals described as “political vagabonds and refugees.” The party warned those involved in unauthorised congresses and other illegal activities to desist or face legal action. In a statement by the Acting National Chairman of the ADC, Hon. Nafiu Bala, the party leadership condemned the activities of persons allegedly parading themselves as members and leaders of the ADC without proper registration or recognition. According to…

Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, and former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Saturday, recalled the role played by late media mogul, Raymond Dokpesi, in halting alleged attempts by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to extend his tenure in office. The duo made the revelation in Abuja at the 2nd Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi Diamond Lecture, organised by DAAR Communications and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), with the theme “Communication and Development”. Momoh said Dokpesi combined foresight, personal engagement, and media influence to protect Nigeria’s democracy. The minister, who detailed Dokpesi’s role in the third-term saga, noted that…

Nigeria’s Flamingos are through to the knockout rounds of the 2025 U17 Women’s World Cup after beating Samoa 4-0 inside the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé on Saturday evening, Soccernet.ng reports. Queen Joseph bagged a brace while Shakirat Moshood added a third from the penalty spot before Azeezat Oduntan netted a fourth as Nigeria secured their first win if the tournament. More details shortly. 

The Police in Sokoto State have arrested two lovers who allegedly conspired to kill a young man, Ali Salisu, in Gidan Kacha village, Gada Local Government Area of the state. The police said the deceased, a resident of Darnawa village, was lured to his death by his girlfriend, Rukayya Amadu, who allegedly plotted with another lover, Hamisu Ibrahim, to rob and murder him. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, said the tragic incident occurred on October 4, 2025, when Rukayya invited the victim to a secluded area in Dabagi bush for a…

XRP extended its rally above $2.55 in early Asian trading, gaining 4.3% in 24 hours as softer U.S. inflation data boosted investor confidence. With markets now betting on a Federal Reserve rate cut later this month, XRP’s bullish momentum is building. The token trades near $2.54, supported by strong volume and growing optimism that a breakout toward $2.80 may be on the horizon.Softer Inflation Boosts Rate Cut ExpectationsThe latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed prices rose 0.3% in September, below expectations of 0.4%, while annual inflation eased to 3.0%. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased just…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe As Nigeria continues to grapple with an overstretched healthcare system, a cancer biologist, Tijesunimi Oyetunde, has urged the government to invest in bioinformatics. According to her, investing in bioinformatics could help revolutionise disease detection, prevention, treatment, and improve health outcomes across the country. Speaking with PUNCH Healthwise, the cancer researcher said bioinformatics, a fast-growing field at the intersection of biology, computer science, and statistics, could help Nigeria move from reactive medicine to predictive and personalised healthcare. Oyetunde, who works with bioinformatics tools to study how genes influence melanoma development and treatment, said the technology could dramatically change the…

Netizens have expressed outrage, criticising the Lagos State Government for partnering with a woman they claim is a critic of President Bola Tinubu. This was after the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the creator of Naija Brand Chick, Nelly Agbogu, announced the mainland edition of the Lagos Tourism Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair. According to the state, following the success of the Island edition held in April, which recorded over ₦1 billion in sales, the second leg is scheduled for October 24 to 26, 2025, at the Whitestone Event Centre, Ikeja. Speaking on the upcoming edition,…

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has never been short on flair, drama, or chaos. From underdog fairy tales to golden generations crumbling under pressure, Africa’s biggest football stage has a rich history of AFCON upsets, shock results, and surprise stories that still make fans rub their eyes in disbelief. These moments remind us that in African football, reputation counts for little once the whistle blows. From Chipolopolo’s miracle in Libreville to the islanders from Madagascar humbling Nigeria, here are ten of the biggest AFCON shocks ever recorded; results that shook the continent and thrilled neutrals everywhere. AFCON upsets AFCON…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Nigerian youth to take ownership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as a transformative platform that places young people at the centre of national development. The party said the Tinubu administration has gone beyond rhetoric to deliver practical policies and programmes that empower youth, contrasting this with what it described as the lip service of previous administrations to youth inclusion and development. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the party noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda has created opportunities…

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports of an internal crisis within the party, accusing chieftains Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi and former senator Kabiru Marafa of seeking attention and attempting to undermine party unity for personal gain. In a statement issued on Saturday, the state publicity secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, described both men as driven by “envy, frustration, and anti-party tendencies,” insisting that the APC in Zamfara remains united under the leadership of key figures, including the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle. Shinkafi, a member of the Tinubu–Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, had…