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The troops of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled attempts by bandits to attack some communities in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue. The Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Makurdi. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the operation comes barely a week after suspected armed herders and local bandits ambushed and killed 11 security personnel within Katsina-Ala council. Zubairu said the troops between Sept. 26 and Sept. 28 thwarted the bandits’ plans to attack Agurugu and Igyudu villages. He said on Sept. 26, troops…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen could return to action for his side’s clash against Liverpool tonight, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old picked up an ankle injury in Nigeria’s clash against South Africa and has been out of action since then. While he’s yet to return to full fitness, there’s a likelihood the former Napoli man will feature against Liverpool after Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk, mentioned Osimhen is still in a bit of pain. Victor Osimhen in action for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Rwanda. [PHOTO Credit: Esther Umoh on X].Get Our Sports News First – Join Our…

Former Southeast spokesman of President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan is legally qualified to contest the 2027 presidential election, countering remarks by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga had on Monday suggested that Jonathan’s eligibility might be subject to court determination. Onoh, however, said that the matter has already been conclusively resolved and cannot be revisited except through an unprecedented legal challenge. Addressing journalists in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, on Tuesday, Onoh presented a certified true copy of the relevant judgment. “The eligibility of former President Jonathan under constitutional…

A coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) loyalists in the South-East, under the aegis of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, has declared that the region is determined to deliver massive votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.  The party loyalists noted that the decision is part of a strategy to secure a seat at the table in the equitable distribution of power, resources, and infrastructure at the federal level. The group, made up of coordinators of the ruling party’s support structures across the five states of the South-East, said the region’s growing support for Tinubu was a reflection of the…

The Bundesliga has been a breeding ground for Nigerian talents since the early 90’s. From Jay Jay Okocha, to Michael Oliseh, Victor Ikpeba, and the recent history made by Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella at Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Boniface and Tella were integral parts of the Bayer squad that went 51 games unbeaten across all competitions in Europe, winning the Bundesliga and the DFB Pokal, while losing the UEFA Europa League final to Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta. Boniface moved to Werder Bremen this summer, and he came on against Bayern Munich last week in the 61st minute. I was watching the…

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed profound grief over the death of Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a 29-year-old reporter and news anchor with Arise News, describing her passing as a devastating blow to the media industry and to the nation. Maduagwu, who was assigned to cover the Ministry of Women Affairs, died under what the Minister termed “cruel and unacceptable circumstances.” In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Hajiya Imaan said the late journalist’s dedication, professionalism, and vibrant personality made her stand out as a promising young media practitioner whose career and life were cut…

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The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) has dismissed suggestions that former President Goodluck Jonathan could secure an automatic presidential ticket under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 elections. The clarification comes in response to remarks by PDP chieftain, Professor Jerry Gana, who recently extended an olive branch to Jonathan, urging him to contest on the party’s platform. In a statement, GHSM National Coordinator, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, stressed that the PDP flagbearer would only emerge through an open and transparent primary process in line with the Electoral Act 2022. “With due respect, Professor Jerry Gana is entitled to his…

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that no decision has been reached on the proposed delineation of wards in Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Olumekun, in a statement yesterday dismissed reports that it had suspended action on the delineation. He said the proposed delineation had not been suspended and no final decision had been taken on the matter. The fresh ward and polling unit delineation fieldwork was prompted by the Supreme Court judgment of 2022, which had ordered INEC to conduct the exercise INEC on April 4 presented…

Arne Slot has addressed Liverpool’s much-discussed links with Victor Osimhen, insisting the Nigerian striker was never a genuine target despite heavy speculation during the summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Liverpool were among several Premier League clubs touted as possible destinations for the 26-year-old, alongside Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United. With his Napoli chapter closing and lucrative Saudi Arabian offers turned down, Osimhen appeared destined for a move to England before sealing a record-breaking switch to Galatasaray following a successful loan spell in Turkey. Nigeria and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Photo by IMAGO Slot, however, has now revealed that Liverpool’s focus was firmly…