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The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, has extended warm felicitations to Seyi Tinubu on the occasion of his 40th birthday, describing him as a dynamic leader and a bridge between generations. The Minister praised Tinubu’s achievements, leadership qualities, and passion for national development, noting that his life and work continue to inspire many young Nigerians. In a goodwill message issued on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Senator Alkali commended Seyi Tinubu for his consistent efforts in advancing causes that promote youth empowerment, social progress, and innovation. He described him as a “generation builder” whose dedication to uplifting…

Sa’idu Adamu, the suspended Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has announced his resignation from the party amid alleged deepening crisis. Adamu disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Kaduna. According to Adamu, the party had strayed too far from the ideals and vision he once embraced, making it impossible to continue serving with integrity. The former lawmaker, who previously served in the Kaduna State House of Assembly and held the position of Commissioner for Information four times, lamented the PDP’s deepening leadership crises. Adamu so cited lingering bitter factionalism, and…

• Says PDP unfazed, focused on national convention• PDP reps urge NJC to caution judges against truncating democracy Oyo State Governor and member of the National Convention Organising Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Seyi Makinde, has declared that despite the wave of defections rocking the opposition party, the ultimate political decision rests with Nigerians.  He said the PDP was unfazed by the defections but remained focused on rebuilding and repositioning itself ahead of the 2027 general elections. Meanwhile, members of the party’s caucus in the House of Representatives have urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to caution judges against being used…

Matchday 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers delivered drama across Africa, as teams battled for a place at the tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. However, while nations like Tunisia celebrated progress, the Super Eagles of Nigeria were left with mounting pressure ahead of their crucial clash against Benin Republic. In Group C, Nigeria’s situation remains tense despite their 2–1 win over Lesotho. That result, combined with Benin’s 1–0 victory over Rwanda and South Africa’s goalless draw with Zimbabwe, left the table finely balanced. Matchday 10: World Cup Qualifying Results Tunisia cruised to a comfortable 3–0 win over Namibia to strengthen…

INEC, police, others assure parties of credible Anambra poll The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that 7,415,760 Nigerians completed their online pre-registration during Week 8 of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, from October 6 to 12, 2025. The figures were released by the commission yesterday. The online pre-registration process began on August 18, 2025. According to the update, 3,877,330 of the pre-registrants were female (52.28 per cent), while 3,538,430 were male.  Meanwhile, ahead of the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State, all political parties and their candidates have been assured of a level-playing field.  Regarding CVR, the majority of pre-registrants…

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Former President, Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, Udengs Eradiri, has welcomed the plan by the Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was as Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide expressed full support for the planned defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah. Speaking in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, yesterday, Eradiri, a Bayelsa APC chieftain, appealed to Diri to first call a stakeholders’ meeting and use his position as governor to resolve the internal crisis rocking the APC in the state. The two-time commissioner in Bayelsa specifically asked Diri to unite…

2025 UEFA Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur have joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Rangers in the race for Flying Eagles attacking talent, Soccernet.ng reports. AS Trenčín’s Sani Suleiman is now on the radar of several top clubs in Europe after Nigeria were knocked out of the U-20 FIFA World Cup in Chile by Argentina. Although he didn’t score, his displays have left a plethora of clubs impressed, and he could bag his big move soon, just over a year after he moved to Slovakia from Akwa United. Sani Suleiman during the Nike Liga match, AS Trencin – FC Spartak Trnava,…

Residents of Isolo and Ejigbo Local Council Areas have expressed concern over the uncleared Mass Burial Canal in Oke-Afa, Lagos State, which they say has been left unattended for more than five years.   The residents told The Guardian that the drainage channel, stretching from Canoe to the Faseun Bridge, has become overgrown with weeds and now harbours reptiles. Some, however, said the canal was partially cleared about three years ago.   A resident, Ariyo Usman, said it had been over five years since the canal was last cleared. “Even the mass burial area needs to be cleared. We were once told…

• North will stand with Tinubu, South-West till 2031, Arewa Think Tank reiterates• Tinubu’s policies yielding results, Afenifere restatesSome leaders from the northern part of the country, yesterday, visited the leadership of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, to declare their collaboration with the South-West in supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The northern leaders, under the aegis of the Arewa Think Tank, said they were impressed with the midterm scorecard of the President, hence the move to support him to run for a second term. Convener of the group, Muhammad Yakubu, led the team from the North to visit…