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Hundreds of All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters, including national, zonal, state, and ward leaders, staged a solidarity rally in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid. The walk, which began at the Tombia end of the Melford Okilo Expressway and ended at the Kpansia Secondary School playing field, saw enthusiastic supporters singing songs in praise of President Tinubu’s achievements in the state and across the country. Among notable figures at the rally were the Bayelsa State APC Chairman, Chief Dennis Otiotio; Managing Director of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority, Prince Ebitimi Amgbare; former…

Flying Eagles will be desperate to bounce back when they face Saudi Arabia in their second Group F clash at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, Soccernet.ng reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s side suffered a frustrating 1–0 defeat to Norway in their opening game, conceding early through a VAR-awarded penalty before dominating large spells of the encounter without finding a breakthrough. Despite the setback, the performance showed that Nigeria have the talent to turn things around, with several players catching the eye even in defeat. Five Flying Eagles who could prove decisive vs Saudi Arabia 1. Kparobo Ariehri The lively forward…

PBAT Door 2 Door Movement Celebrates 65 Years of Independence As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary, the PBAT Door 2 Door Movement joined millions of citizens in celebrating the nation’s resilience, unity, and democratic journey. Speaking at a commemorative event, the National Coordinator, Comrade Sunday Adekanbi Asuku, described the milestone as “an incredible milestone that reflects our strength as a people and our unity in diversity.” “As a nation, we celebrate our founding fathers, our fallen heroes, and all past leaders whose sacrifices laid the foundation for the freedom we enjoy today,” Asuku said. “Without their labour and effort,…

The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has revealed that Nigeria spends only about $8 per voter on its elections, making the country’s polls among the least expensive in West Africa. The organisation said the clarification became necessary due to widespread misconceptions that elections in Nigeria are among the costliest in the world. The Executive Director of PAACA stated this at a one-day town hall meeting organised by PAACA in Sokoto to sensitise key actors on electoral reforms introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, organised with support from…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were handed a boost in their 2026 World Cup qualification journey after FIFA confirmed the deduction of three points from South Africa, Soccernet.ng reports. Bafana Bafana were top of Group C with 17 points following their 1-1 draw against Eric Chelle’s side in Bloemfontein earlier this month. However, FIFA has ordered for three points to be chalked off after Hugo Broos’ side were found guilty of breaching the FIFA disciplinary code by fielding a suspended Teboho Mokoena, in the South Africa v. Lesotho match played on 21 March 2025 in the FIFA World Cup 2026…

The crisis rocking the opposition Action Alliance (AA) is yet to abate, as the Chief Kenneth Udeze-led national executive of the party insists that they have the strong backing of the law courts. AA’s National Secretary, Vernimbe James, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, explained that all six judgments, both at the trial and appellate courts, had conclusively settled the matter in favour of the Udeze-led National Leadership of the party. AA was reacting to the judgment of a Federal High Court in Osogbo, which purportedly affirmed the rival Adekunle Rufiai Omoaje-led executive as the authentic leaders of the…

The Women Against Violence Empowered through Sustainability (WAVES) has trained 50 women entrepreneurs in Kano on financial literacy to boost their economic empowerment and strengthen their business capacity. The two-day training, supported by the French Embassy in Nigeria and implemented by Bridge Connect Africa Initiative, aimed at equipping women with skills to run sustainable agri-food businesses, improve profitability, and enhance financial management. WAVES Project Lead, Nathan Bako, said the programme was designed to help participants identify business opportunities, access markets and finance, and improve value addition. He noted that the training also covered cooperative formation, business planning, pitching, networking, and…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was the man of the match in Galatasaray‘s 1-0 win over Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 16th minute after Dominik Szoboslai was penalised for an outstretched arm that hit Baris Yilmaz. Osimhen played 72 minutes in his first start since August, before making way for Mauro Icardi. Still, he was involved on the touchline, cheering his teammates on as they held on for all three points at RAMS Park. Victor Osimhen celebrates his goal with teammate Yunus…

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has signed into law the 2025 supplementary budget worth N75.1 billion, as well as the Environmental Protection Bill. Signing the two bills into law today at Government House, Dutse, he told journalists that the new appropriation became important after increased revenue inflows into the government’s purse. He stated that N58 billion out of the total N75.1 billion will be allocated to state projects, while N17.1 billion is earmarked for the 20 local government councils across Jigawa State. The Governor applauded the State House of Assembly for the speedy passage of the bill, noting that the…

President Bola Tinubu has commended Nigerians for their resilience in enduring the severe hardships caused by his administration’s economic reforms. Tinubu declared that “the worst is over” and that “the seeds of those difficult but necessary decisions are now bearing fruit.” Tinubu said this during his address to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday. “Upon assuming office, our administration inherited a near-collapsed economy caused by decades of fiscal policy distortions and misalignment that had impaired real growth,” Tinubu stated. “As a new administration, we faced a simple choice: continue business as usual and watch our nation drift, or embark…