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President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Kenya over the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. The President extolled Mr. Odinga as a towering figure in African politics, whose lifelong commitment to democracy, justice, and national unity left an indelible mark on Kenya and the continent. Tinubu described the former Prime Minister’s courage in the face of adversity, his resilience in pursuing electoral reforms, and his unwavering belief in the people’s power as enduring sources of inspiration for generations to come. He noted that as a statesman of international…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted the consensus option to select its governorship candidate for the October 27 primary election in Ekiti State. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, on Tuesday. Morka said the decision followed the voluntary withdrawal of one of the two cleared aspirants, Atinuke Omolayo, leaving the incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the sole contender. According to him, the party’s National Working Committee approved the change from the earlier direct primary to a consensus arrangement in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022,…

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections through the use of political pressure and intimidation. The party alleged that Tinubu was coercing governors and politicians with pending corruption cases or unresolved issues from their time in office to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to limit Nigerians’ options to vote freely in 2027. The reaction followed the recent defection of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah from the PDP to the APC. Earlier in April 2025, Delta State Governor…

Benjamin Fredrick was a standout performer for Nigeria in the last two games against Lesotho and Benin The Super Eagles claimed an impressive 4-0 victory over Benin in their final game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers yesterday. Victor Osimhen scored a hattrick, while Frank Onyeka added one in stoppage time to seal the team’s place in the World Cup playoffs. It was one of the team’s best performance in two years, as most of the players turned up. One player who shone brightly was Dender defender Benjamin Fredrick. He was played out of position, but he still produced…

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has destroyed 700 sacks of donkey parts handed over to it by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kaduna, in compliance with environmental regulations and safety protocols. The exercise, which involved the incineration of donkey bones and the burial of donkey skins, was conducted at two designated facilities in Kaduna under strict supervision by regulatory officers and in line with environmental standards. Speaking during the exercise, the Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, lamented the declining population of donkeys in Nigeria, warning that the species is gradually going into extinction. He…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the recent defections of some state governors to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as proof of the ruling party’s plan to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the defections of the governors of Enugu and Bayelsa States represent a betrayal of their people and a reinforcement of what it called a “gang-up against Nigerians.” According to the ADC, the 2027 general elections will be a direct contest between the Nigerian people and the APC, which it accused of…

Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan The Oyo State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and effective use of public funds in the implementation of the 2026 budget. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, stated this on Tuesday and Wednesday during the consultative meeting on the 2026 budget held in Iseyin and Ogbomoso, Oyo State. According to him, the 2026 budget will further promote good governance by ensuring that every kobo allocated is expended in line with the government’s development priorities. Speaking in Iseyin, the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mrs Faosat…

Alarmed by Nigeria’s high rate of sickle cell-related deaths, the Senate has taken a decisive step towards improving care for patients by passing for second reading a bill to establish Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) Research and Therapy Centres across the country. The proposed legislation seeks to drastically cut Nigeria’s sickle cell mortality rate by creating one specialised centre in each of the six geo-political zones and the Federal Capital Territory. The centres will serve as hubs for diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, research, and public education. Leading debate on the bill, sponsor Senator Sunday Katung said the initiative would provide a structured,…

Super Eagles and Sevilla forward Akor Adams has revealed how Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen inspired him when he was still a teenager, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old made his debut for the Nigerian national team last Friday, coming off against Lesotho, and found the back of the net a few minutes later, courtesy of an assist from Osimhen. The duo were paired in attack by Eric Chelle against the Republic of Benin, and the combination yielded fruit as Nigeria scored four goals at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Victor Osimhen, Semi Ajayi and William Ekong Troost of Nigeria during…

The Federal Government has called on Commissioners for Information in All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled states to take the lead in countering what it described as a malicious disinformation campaign branding Nigeria a “genocide destination.” Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Wednesday at the Progressive Governors’ Summit for APC States’ Commissioners for Information held in Maiduguri, Borno State. Idris said the campaign was a coordinated attempt to fracture national unity, damage Nigeria’s global image, and discourage investment. “We are now confronting a deliberate and malicious campaign to falsely label Nigeria a ‘genocide destination.’ This is…