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A crisis has erupted within the Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the dissolution of the State Executive Committee (SEC) led by Ugochukwu Agballah by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The dissolved SEC has rejected the NWC’s action, describing it as unlawful, unconstitutional, and null and void. In a statement issued in Enugu at the weekend and signed by Agballah and other aggrieved members, the dissolved executive argued that only the Zonal Executive Committee or the National Executive Committee (NEC) has the constitutional authority to initiate disciplinary measures or dissolve a state executive committee. They…

The House of Representatives is considering the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) learning as part of lawmakers’ constituency projects, according to the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Kalu made this known on Saturday during a visit to the Bildup AI Learning Hub in Enugu, where several young Nigerians are currently undergoing AI-based training. He was accompanied by the House Majority Leader, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, and other members of the House on the sidelines of the Constitution Review Committee retreat. The Deputy Speaker said integrating AI learning into constituency projects would accelerate human capital development and strengthen Nigeria’s digital…

The Ogun State Controller of Corrections, Kamarudeen Adesina, has said that no fewer than 550 inmates across the state’s correctional facilities have earned various degrees and vocational training between the years 2024 and 2025. Adesina explained that over 300 inmates graduated from the National Open University of Nigeria, while 250 graduated from the Yewa Central College of Education. He disclosed this yesterday at the award ceremony for officers from various facilities by the African Emerging Leadership, Research and Development Organization, held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.The Controller noted that this achievement highlights the Nigerian Correctional Service’s (NCoS) commitment to…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will trade tackles with the Cheetas of Benin at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday.  This is a game with grave importance for both countries. It is the final game for both countries in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers series, and a win could decide who eventually grabs the 2026 World Cup ticket in Group C. Benin currently top the group, and even a draw could see them through, provided that Rwanda can hold South Africa in the other Group C game. But Nigeria can also steal a ticket if they defeat Benin…

Igbo women under the aegis of the Igbo World Assembly (IWA) have urged those they referred to as ‘true Nigerians’ to, irrespective of their tribe, religion, or political party affiliations, identify with Omoyele Sowore’s planned protest for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who has been detained since 2021 when he was renditioned to Nigeria from Kenya, despite reportedly being a British citizen. The protest, which has been declared to hold nationwide on October 20, 2025, was hailed by IWA, led by Lolo Nneka Chimezie, who said the protest move is “a step in the right direction.” IWA, in a…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Professor Joash Amupitan, the President’s nominee for chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to make the prosecution of electoral offences a priority if confirmed by the Senate. In a letter dated 11 October 2025 and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation urged Amupitan to “prioritise and ensure the effective prosecution of politicians and their sponsors who are suspected to be responsible for electoral offences, including violence, bribery, vote-buying, conspiracy, and undue influence during the general elections and off-cycle elections since 2015.”The letter also highlighted the…

The Forum of Southern Kaduna Professors has urged the Senator representing Southern Kaduna Zone, Sunday Marshall Katung, to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the interest of his constituents. Speaking to journalists in Kaduna on Sunday, the Forum’s leader, Professor John Laah, said Senator Katung should align with President Bola Tinubu and the APC-led Federal Government to ensure greater access to development opportunities for the zone.“For us to achieve the best for Southern Kaduna, it is good for the senator to align very well with the party that can help deliver the dividends of democracy,” Laah said. “We…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a must-win encounter against Benin Republic on Tuesday in Uyo as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign reaches its final day, Soccernet.ng reports. Both sides enter the contest buoyed by victories in their last matches and with everything still to play for. The Super Eagles edged Lesotho 2-1 in Polokwane on Friday, thanks to goals from captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams. Sevilla star Akor Adams. Photo Credit: Super Eagles/X The result lifted Nigeria to 14 points in Group C but left them third behind leaders Benin (17 points) and South Africa (15 points).…

The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 8 November Anambra State gubernatorial election, Mr John Nwosu, has given reasons why he approached the Anambra State High Court to depose to an affidavit in support of his offer to serve one term of four years if elected governor. The governorship hopeful said he decided to depose his promise on record in a court of law following concerns raised by Anambra voters that his election might jeopardise the zoning arrangement in the state. He stressed that after discovering the overwhelming support of the people for his candidacy, he decided…

A dispute between two adult sisters at Abuja airport disrupted operations after the pair missed their NG Eagle flight. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Sunday, began when the women argued over the missed departure, with the disagreement escalating into a physical altercation until one of them lost consciousness. Luggage and personal items were scattered as airport security intervened, eventually escorting the sisters to the interrogation office. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, disclosed this in a post on his official X account. “The strangest thing just happened at…