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The last is yet to be heard of the crisis rocking the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP), as a faction of the party has dismissed the purported expulsion of its National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, the National Youth Leader, Dr Ogbonna Chukwuma Uchechukwu, and others from the Party. Gabam, in a statement on Friday, describes his purported removal as chairman of the party as an illegal and desperate attempt by impostors to destabilise the party. Gabam, who spoke through a statement by Mr A.J. Baba, his Special Assistant (Legal), contended that the purported meeting on his removal, which was…

Victor Osimhen has been ranked among UEFA’s top statistical performers for the week following his sensational display in Galatasaray’s 3–1 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker scored twice and helped create the third as Galatasaray cruised past the Norwegian champions in Istanbul on Wednesday night. His first goal came just before the third minute, the fastest goal ever scored by a Galatasaray player in Champions League history. Nigeria and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit: Galatasaray Comms That strike was also his ninth in his last seven European matches, making him the first…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has been briefed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Department of State Services (DSS) on emerging security threats and the country’s efforts to achieve macroeconomic stability. Briefing newsmen at the end of its 5th meeting, on behalf of the NGF Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed that the governors deliberated on crucial issues affecting the country. He said that the presentation from the Deputy Governor (Economic Policy), Dr. Muhammad Sani Abdullah, on behalf of the CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, guided the governors about the Bank’s efforts to…

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Former Commissioner for Environment and one-time Chairman of Bukkuyum Local Government Area, Nasiru Zarumi Masama, has announced his defection from Aminu Sani Jaji’s political camp of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the faction led by Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and former Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar. Masama formally declared his withdrawal of loyalty, trust, and allegiance from Jaji’s camp, pledging full support for what he described as the “genuine” APC under the leadership of Matawalle and Senator Yari. He was officially received by Matawalle and Yari, alongside his supporters, at the Minister’s office in Ship House,…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted claims circulating on social media suggesting it misappropriated funds received from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Soccernet.ng reports. This has arisen following the poor performance of Nigerian football on the continent and on the global stage. Bar the Super Falcons, who won the WAFCON in July, the Nigerian male and female youth teams have struggled. Even the Super Eagles needed a last game to redeem their chances of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup. FIFA, CAF, and the Federal Government of Nigeria have pumped money into Nigerian Football over the…

The National Economic Council (NEC) has appointed the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, as Chairman of a committee mandated to overhaul training institutions for security agencies across the country. The decision was taken at the 152nd NEC meeting held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the Council endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a comprehensive reform of security training facilities nationwide. To drive the initiative, the Council unanimously appointed Mbah to lead the committee, with Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Kefas Agbu (Taraba), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), and Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa)…

With whales stepping on PENGU’s recent low, “uptober” could still be the tipping point for bullish Pudgy Penguins price predictions. The meme coin remains 69% below all-time highs, and fresh smart money participation signals current levels as a reference point for a reversal. Data from CryptoQuant showed a cluster of large whale order sizes, mirroring previous accumulation zones that preceded parabolic moves. PENGU average spot order size. Source: CryptoQuant.And Coinglass data suggests the accumulation comes with long-term holding intent. Exchange netflows have shown consistent outflows throughout the month, peaking at $14.2 million.PENGU net exchange flows. Source: Coinglass.Traders are choosing to…

Asake’s first Tiny Desk performance is one for the books. The super star brought his sound — a mix of Fuji, Afrobeats, and amapiano — to the famous NPR Music desk with a set list that had everyone vibing. From “Why Love” to “Amapiano,” “Lonely at the Top,” and “Fuji Vibe,” he delivered hit after hit in a seamless flow that showed just how far his music has travelled. It’s rare to see Asake in such an intimate setting, but the moment he started, it felt like home. The live band gave every track a new layer — soft horns,…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled the suspended national chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, alongside several other party members over alleged financial misconduct and disloyalty. Those expelled include the suspended national youth leader, Uchechukwu Chukwuma; Adamu Abubakar Modibbo; Abubakar Dogara; Nuraddeen Bisalla; Solsuema Osaro; Ambo Ekpeyong; Eluwa Ifeanyi Henry; Humphrey Unwukaeze; and Judith Israel Shuaibu. According to the party, the decision followed the consideration of a report submitted by its disciplinary committee, which investigated allegations of financial impropriety and disloyalty against the affected members. The resolution was endorsed by the acting national chairman, Dr.…