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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, describing the victory as a resounding endorsement of his visionary leadership and transformative governance. Soludo’s overwhelming win in Saturday’s poll makes him the third governor in the state’s history to secure a second term. The President also commended the people of Anambra, security agencies, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the peaceful and successful conduct of the election. “The re-election of Professor Soludo is a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress Anambra State has recorded under his guidance,” the…

The Interim State Executive Committee of the Action People’s Party (APP), Imo State Chapter, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their role in the Anambra State off-season governorship election held on Saturday, 8 November 2025. In a statement issued by the APP and signed by its Chairman, Hon. Ernest Njesi, the party praised the timely deployment of both sensitive and non-sensitive election materials and the near-complete real-time upload of results to the IREV, noting that these measures demonstrate a marked improvement in INEC’s commitment to conducting free, fair, credible, and transparent elections. The statement…

Victor Boniface got his second assist for Werder Bremen on Friday to help them defeat Wolfsburg… Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface had a little problem with some German police officials while he was driving home after Werder Bremen’s 2-1 comeback win over Wolfsburg on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Boniface got his second assist of the season last Friday, when his Werder Bremen side defeated Wolfsburg 2-1 at the Weserstadion. Even though he wasn’t the one that scored the goal, he was the one who made the headlines due to the nature of his assist. It was a botched overhead kick,…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barr. Sylvester Ezeokenwa, has expressed confidence in the conduct of the Anambra governorship election, describing the process as largely peaceful and credible despite isolated cases of technical and logistical challenges. Speaking with journalists at Immaculate Parish Ward 4, Ezeokenwa said the election had been “seamless, except for a few polling units where the BVAS machines malfunctioned.” He noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had already deployed technical teams to resolve the issues. He also confirmed that reports of missing result sheets in some polling units were promptly addressed.“I…

A former chairman of Ungoggo Local Government Area in Kano State, Hon. Sule Musa Kadawa, has defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), leading more than 2,000 supporters into the ruling party. The development is seen as a significant shift in the state’s evolving political landscape. The defection, held at a rally in Ungoggo, drew a large turnout of party loyalists and community leaders allied to Alhaji Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura, popularly known as A.A. Zaura, a key political figure in Kano Central and the APC’s senatorial candidate for…

The Chairman of Isa Local Government Council in Sokoto State, Hon. Sharehu Abubakar Kamarawa, has denied a lack of response to the switch and ignored early warnings in a bandit attack that left six dead and many abducted in Bargaja village of the council. In a statement personally signed on Sunday, the council boss described the allegation as false, misleading, and not reflective of the facts on the ground. According to him, before the attack, he received an intelligence report about suspicious movements in the area, and the council immediately mobilised local security guards and alerted relevant security agencies for swift…

Ethereum Price Prediction is back in focus as the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency steadies above a crucial support zone near $3,300 after a sharp 12% pullback over the past week.ETH briefly dipped to $3,000 on November 4 before rebounding to around $3,400 at the time of writing, suggesting renewed buying interest at lower levels.The weekly chart indicates that Ethereum faces resistance from its August highs near $4,960 while currently holding around the key 0.618 Fibonacci level at $3,200, a zone that could determine the next major move. $ETHUSD $ETH Ethereum – Zoom Out for PerspectiveWeekly Price Targets: $5766, $6658, $9547In the…

Photo Credit: Burna Boy/Instagram The Recording Academy has just unveiled the nominees for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, and it’s another big year for African music,  especially for Nigeria. Afrobeats continues to make its mark on the global stage, with Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid earning nominations in major categories. The wave that began years ago has become a full-on cultural movement — and this year’s nominations are proof that the world is still dancing to the rhythm of Africa. Leading the pack is Burna Boy, who lands nominations for Best African Music Performance with “Love” and Best Global…

Super Eagles and Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar has drawn praise from his club coach, Sergio Francisco, for his performance against Elche on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old has struggled for playing time this season, playing just 40 minutes in the Spanish top-flight league. Additionally, Sadiq has been without a goal for eight months and is currently lacking in fitness and confidence. May 23, 2025, Sevilla, Sevilla, SPAIN: Umar Sadiq of Valencia CF looks on during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Real Betis and Valencia CF at Benito Villamarin stadium on May 23, 2025, in…

Polling Unit 005, Ochuche–Umuodu, in Ogbaru Local Government Area, recorded what appeared to be the lowest voter turnout in Saturday’s Anambra governorship election, as only one voter cast a ballot out of 231 registered voters. Despite the near-total absence of voters, three INEC officials, including two polling officers, as well as security personnel, were deployed to the unit. Full logistics were provided, including transportation of officials, payment of allowances, and delivery of electoral materials. The lone voter cast his ballot for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), leaving other political parties with zero votes in the unit. An INEC official,…