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President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Fubara arrived at the seat of power around 6:22 p.m., dressed in a white caftan and black cap. This is his first meeting with the President since his six-month suspension and the lifting of the state of emergency in Rivers on September 18, 2025. Tinubu had, in a national broadcast on March 18, declared a state of emergency in the state, suspended democratic structures, and appointed a sole administrator to oversee its affairs. As of press time, the agenda…

Samuel Chukwueze completed his loan transfer from AC Milan to Fulham on transfer deadline day…. Fulham coach Marco Silva has told Samuel Chukwueze that he has to prove that he is clearly better than the other players in his position if he wants to break into the starting eleven at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze joined the Cottagers from AC Milan on transfer deadline day, in a season-loan deal. The Super Eagles star had to make the move due to his lack of playing time in Italy. In his two seasons there, Chukwueze’s minutes were heavily limited, he was just…

A coalition of opposition stakeholders, civil society groups, and political movements has unveiled AGOBI ’27—short for Atiku Givus Obi 2027—calling on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step aside and back Labour Party’s Peter Obi as a united presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. The Save Democracy Mega Alliance (SDMA), African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition partners, and allied civil societies warned that separate bids by Atiku and Obi would hand President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) an easy victory.“This is the hugest question anyone will ever ask Atiku Abubakar in his lifetime: Will you be remembered…

The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to deploy over 100 personnel and heavy-duty tow trucks to manage traffic and prevent crashes along the Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode–Benin Expressway during the ember months. Sector Commander Akinwunmi Fashakin disclosed this in an interview in Abeokuta, saying the measure aims to reduce accidents and ensure smooth travel for commuters, especially those on business and holiday trips. Fashakin noted that the deployment will cover major flashpoints including Ijebu-Ode, Ogbere, Ajebandele, Benin, and Ore. He added that corridor command officers will be on standby to assist in managing traffic…

The United Kingdom and the United States have announced the creation of a joint task force aimed at strengthening cooperation on digital asset regulation and capital markets.The initiative, called the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future, was unveiled last week during U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK, marking a significant step toward closer alignment between the world’s two largest financial hubs.Transatlantic Crypto Task Force Targets Unified Approach to Digital Asset RegulationAccording to a statement from the UK government, the task force will focus on enhancing collaboration across capital markets while laying the groundwork for a unified…

Coming off the back of the heat of the NFF during the September International break, Cyriel Dessers has responded to the critics with his performances in Greece, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old forward sealed a €4.63m move to Panathinaikos this summer from Rangers, but didn’t make any appearances for the Greek side before travelling down to Uyo for National Team duties. After putting the scuffle behind him, Dessers has gone on to score two goals in 176 minutes for the Greens despite barely settling in. Cyriel Dessers protests after a tackle during the Unity Cup London 2025 match between Ghana and…

says opposition parties’ members were denied franchise   Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, yesterday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly rigging last Saturday’s councillorship by-election conducted at Ward 1, Yewa South council of the state. PDP equally accused APC of allegedly denying the people of Yewa South, particularly those supporting opposition parties, the right to exercise their franchise during the poll. It will be recalled that the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs. Adebunmi Adekanbi, as the winner of Saturday’s councillorship…

In SummaryStates with the highest coup frequency share a pattern of divided command, where presidential guards, paramilitary units, and rival army factions compete for authority.The outcome of many coups depends less on domestic grievances and more on military and diplomatic support from foreign governments and international networks.Successful coups rarely end with a change of leadership alone; they reshape constitutions, restructure armed forces, and embed military authority in civilian governance for generations.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, September 22 – Since independence, African states have recorded more than 200 coup attempts, with over half of them successful. This scale is unmatched in any…

Victor Osimhen has swapped the treatment table for a night out in Istanbul, where the Galatasaray striker was filmed with Manchester United legend Patrice Evra and Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old Super Eagles star was spotted in Istanbul enjoying a night out with Manchester United legend Patrice Evra and Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold. A viral video showed Osimhen introducing the award-winning artist to Evra, joking about his United fandom before the group settled into drinks and music. Adekunle Gold, Victor Osimhen and Patrick Evra at a club in Istanbul last night pic.twitter.com/ZbHNdbFRpQ — OLAMIDE (@Olamide0fficial) September…

One year after the 2024 local government elections in Kwara State, 193 councillorship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have described the exercise as “a year of daylight robbery” that undermined democracy in the state. Speaking at a press conference in Ilorin on Sunday, the group said they were marking the anniversary of “the day democracy was murdered in broad daylight,” alleging that the polls conducted by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) were manipulated to favour the All Progressives Congress (APC), which won all elective seats. Their coordinator, Muftau Aromaradu, said the gathering was meant to reaffirm…