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Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has played down concerns over former Governor Yahaya Bello’s declaration to contest her senatorial seat in 2027, insisting that the development poses no threat to her political career. Speaking through her Special Adviser on Media, Mike Idoko, the lawmaker said that she welcomed Bello’s entry into the race. “We don’t see it as a threat. In fact, we are happy that he wants to contest. We are waiting for them,” the senator said, signalling confidence ahead of the upcoming general elections. Akpoti-Uduaghan, a lawyer and former governorship aspirant,…

Nigeria’s march towards a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title continues on Monday night when the Super Eagles face Mozambique in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Soccernet.ng reports. Group C winners with a flawless record, Nigeria enter the knockout phase as one of the tournament’s front-line favourites. Mozambique, by contrast, arrive as underdogs, squeezing through as one of the best third-placed teams but carrying belief, momentum and little to lose. Super Eagles stars. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi Copyright: xshengolpixsximago A place in the quarter-finals awaits the winner, where either DR Congo or Algeria…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into allegations that over ₦128 billion in public funds is missing or was diverted from the Federal Ministry of Power and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc. SERAP made the call in a letter dated January 3, 2026, signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, citing findings contained in the 2022 annual report of the Auditor-General of the Federation, published on September 9, 2025. The organisation, in the letter obtained by our correspondent, asked the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation…

From incessant health workers’ strikes and the deepening japa syndrome to US government funding cuts for HIV programmes and recurring disease outbreaks, Nigeria’s health sector in 2025 did not merely underperform but ended the year in crisis. Public hospitals were repeatedly paralysed as waves of industrial action crippled essential services, leaving patients stranded, neglected, and in some cases, abandoned to their fate. JANET OGUNDEPO reports Fifty days. That is how long public hospitals across Nigeria have been crippled by the ongoing Joint Health Sector Union strike, which began towards the end of 2025. The year had started on a high note,…

Police Special Enforcement Team at work Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspected arsonists for burning the property of a traditional worshipper in Ilorin, the state capital. ‎Before the eventual arrest of the suspects, there was a trending online video depicting an elderly Mrs. T. A. Olorisha alleging that her place of residence was completely razed by fire at Isale Koko Area, Ilorin.‎The suspects were alleged to have threatened the old woman’s house last year in November for indulging in idol worship before they allegedly carried out their threat early this year. According to the police command, there ought…

The price of Bitcoin held near the $90,000 level on Saturday, even as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalated sharply following overnight military action. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin held near $90K despite a major US–Venezuela military escalation that dominated headlines. BTC staying above its 21-day moving average signals short-term support and potential January upside. Analysts warn volatility could rise once institutional traders return when US markets reopen. Bitcoin briefly dipped below $90,000 in early trading before recovering, showing limited reaction to an event that dominated global headlines.“The US bombed a country and captured its leader, on a weekend…

The Obidient Movement has clarified that it will not support former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as a vice-presidential candidate to any politician, insisting that its backing is exclusively for his emergence as president of Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. The statement, issued on Saturday, comes in response to what the movement described as “deliberate misrepresentations and malicious propaganda” following comments by its National Coordinator, Dr Tanko Yunusa.Yunusa had earlier indicated in an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief that the Obidient Movement would remain within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and respect the outcome of the…

Mozambique head coach Chiquinho Conde has warned Nigeria’s Super Eagles to expect a fierce contest when the two sides meet in Monday night’s Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie, Soccernet.ng reports. Conde acknowledges the magnitude of the task ahead of his brave Mambas but he insists his team is ready to embrace the pressure of knockout football. Nigeria are clear favourites going into the encounter in Fès, boasting superior pedigree, deeper experience and a dominant head-to-head record. Super Eagles. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi Copyright: xshengolpixsxIMAGO But Conde, speaking ahead of the game, said Mozambique would approach the tie with calmness,…

The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a sustained crackdown on criminals across the state, assuring residents that decisive efforts are ongoing to restore peace and rescue abducted victims. The assurance was given on Saturday by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, who disclosed that security agencies are actively tracking the whereabouts of criminals, with major operations already underway to free victims from captivity. The reassurance came on the heels of a protest by the people of Kabba/Bunu community, who held a demonstration during the week to draw attention to the incessant banditry activities in…

The House of Representatives has released the certified true copies (CTCs) of four tax reform Acts recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following public concerns over alleged alterations and the circulation of unauthorised versions of the laws. The release, ordered by the Speaker of the House and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is aimed at promoting transparency and restoring public confidence in the legislative process.House spokesman Akin Rotimi, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, said the decision followed reports that multiple and conflicting versions of the tax laws were in circulation. A member of the House…