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Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has dismissed reports claiming he was appointed as the South West coordinator of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2027 presidential consultation team. Describing the reports as baseless and unfounded, Mimiko said neither he nor Jonathan is seeking political appointments or campaign roles. Some media outlets had reported that Mimiko was selected to lead consultations for Jonathan’s purported 2027 political move, allegedly on the recommendation of former Osun State governor and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola. Although Jonathan has not declared any intention to contest in the 2027 general…

Nigeria and Sevilla forward Akor Adams has scored two consecutive goals for the Spanish side after finding the back of the net in his side’s 4-1 win over Barcelona, Soccernet.ng reports. Hansi Flick’s side weren’t at full strength, as they were without two vital players in Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. Adams moved to Seville during the winter transfer window from Montpellier, and didn’t have the best time settling into life in Spain as he suffered recurring muscle injuries. Akor Adams celebrates the victory during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona, Barca…

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has expressed interest in learning from Nigeria’s electoral experience and innovations as part of efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and enhance the credibility of elections in Ethiopia. Deputy Chairman of NEBE, Tesfaye Neway, made this known on Monday during a study visit to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. He said the mission was aimed at deepening institutional learning and fostering strategic partnerships between both electoral bodies. “Our presence here is part of an experience and exposure visit designed to build strategic partnerships between our institutions. We believe…

The Pan-Nigerian socio-political group, Afenifere, has voiced its dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s handling of security in Kwara and Kogi States. The group, in a recent meeting with delegates from member states, criticised the government’s ineffective response to ongoing attacks by organised herdsmen terrorists in Kwara and Kogi States, suggesting that these attacks are part of a genocidal agenda to impose a specific ideology in the region. “That the unrelenting attacks by the marauding invaders are in pursuit of an agenda orchestrated by Fulani elites to conquer and occupy territories of other Nigerian ethnic nationalities as a social, economic, and…

Over 25,000 residents across 19 communities in Iuleha, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, have nowhere to turn to as Government Hospital Uzebba, the only government hospital in the region, deteriorates. The condition of the Government Hospital Uzebba was revealed in a statement released by a civil society organisation (CSO), MonITNG. “This hospital is the only government-owned healthcare facility serving over 25,000 residents across 19 communities in Iuleha Clan — including Oshofoi, Eruere, Őbőla, Okagbòrò, Ivbi-ughuru, Ukhusè Oke, Ukhusè Osi, Uzebba, Avbiosi (old & new sites), Ohis, Ugbegu, Ikpeyan, Òromen, Okeigho, Avbiòghóla, Ivbiòdohen, Oah, and Ilojeentire,” the CSO…

Popular European transfers expert Fabrizio Romano announced the release of Odumodublvck’s fifth studio album “Industry Machine” on social media on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports. On Monday, the Nigerian rapper released his highly-anticipated album “Industry Machine”, and it has made quite a mark, even trending on social media. The project which has 23 tracks, features top-rated artistes like Wizkid, Davido, Seun Kuti, Stormzy, Zlatan, Reminiscen, Mode 9, Patoranking, and many others. Odumodublvck’s Industry Machine tack list (Photo credit: Odumodublvck X) In a related twist, football journalist, Fabrizio, who has established himself as a world renowned transfer expert with the hook line, “here…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate downward review of the 2026 Hajj fares, following the continued appreciation of the naira against the dollar, a key factor in determining pilgrimage costs. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who conveyed the directive on Monday during a meeting with the management and board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, gave the commission 48 hours to produce new, realistic fares. Shettima urged national and state Hajj officials, including governors, to work in synergy to adopt the revised fare structure and ensure prompt remittances to the Central Bank of…

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has said that Kano people will reciprocate the goodwill of President Bola Tinubu with massive votes in the 2027 general election. The ranking senator representing Kano North Senatorial District in the Upper Chamber declared that President Tinubu’s developmental impact in Kano is sufficient to earn Kano’s mandate. Senator Barau gave the assurance on Monday during the unveiling of the Students’ Scholarship Initiative under his foundation at Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano. He disclosed that part of President Tinubu’s remarkable gestures includes the approval for the upgrade of…

Felix Agu was taken off in the first half of Werder Bremen’s 1-0 win over St. Pauli on Saturday… Super Eagles defender Felix Agu is set to spend several months on the sidelines due to an injury he sustained during Werder Bremen’s game against St. Pauli on Saturday.  The 26-year-old defender was forced off in the 45th minute of Werder Bremen’s Bundesliga clash against St. Pauli last weekend. His injury came just a day after he was named in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin. As such, it created doubts that Agu…

Leader of the Obidients Movement and presidential hopeful, Mr Peter Obi, has been called upon to focus his attention on the governance of Abia State instead of dissipating energies on matters relating to the growth of countries like Indonesia, India and Egypt. All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders, under the aegis of the Abia Interest Association (ABIA), led by Hon. Eze Chikamnayo, at a press conference held in Abuja on Monday, remarked that it behoves Mr Peter Obi to beam his searchlight on the governance of Abia State, which is the only Labour Party (LP)-controlled state in the country. Obi, while…