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The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court’s failure to intervene in the legality of the six-month state of emergency imposed in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The statement comes as Governor Siminalaye Fubara prepares to resume office following the termination of the emergency. Chief Peter Ameh, CUPP’s national secretary, welcomed the end of the emergency but described the declaration as “an egregious act of federal overreach and a direct assault on Nigeria’s democratic principles.” He said the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors…

Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, met with the leadership of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, to discuss Nigeria’s pressing challenges and pathways to national unity. The meeting, held under the chairmanship of Oba Oladipo Olaitan, who also heads a coalition of ethnic nationality groups including PANDEF and the Middle Belt Forum, explored critical issues such as education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. Obi praised Afenifere for its “courage and unwavering commitment to fearless justice and the unity of Nigeria,” urging the group to remain steadfast in advocating for equity and fairness across…

Barcelona’s glittering past is coming to Nigeria, with the club’s Legends side set to face a star-studded line-up of African greats at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Saturday, 25 October, Soccernet.ng reports. The Blaugrana contingent, managed by former defender Albert Ferrer, will be headlined by Brazilian icon Ronaldinho, who has confirmed his place in the squad. Barcelona Legend Ronaldinho. Photo Credit: Barca Legends/IG He will be joined by a mix of former teammates and fan favourites, including Ludovic Giuly, Javier Saviola, Fernando Navarro, Jesús Angoy, Roberto Trashorras, Marc Valiente, and ex-Nigerian full-back Samuel Okunowo. Barcelona Legends. Photo…

Former Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has slammed the federal government following a report that pensioners are planning a nationwide protest over unpaid pensions and gratuities. Obi, in a tweet on Wednesday, wrote that it was sad that men and women who gave the best years of their lives to serve the country are now being forced to consider protests to get what is due to them. He questions why retirees remain unpaid despite President Bola Tinubu’s recent announcement that Nigeria had met its revenue target. Obi added that revenue growth should be seen in the lives of…

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), in collaboration with security agencies, has apprehended eight individuals impersonating traffic officers and extorting motorists within the Ibadan metropolis. The arrest was made during a routine operation aimed at curbing illegal activities perpetrated by these impersonators, who often mislead the public by posing as legitimate OYRTMA officials. Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd), Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, told newsmen that the impersonators have been a persistent problem, misleading innocent motorists and causing chaos on the roads. “We have recovered 95 vehicle number plates, ten 10-amp batteries, seventy-five 75-amp batteries, and counterfeit traffic tickets valued…

A heated contest for control over a new dollar-pegged token has set the stage for what analysts say could define the next phase of the stablecoin industry. According to Bloomberg, a bidding war unfolded on Hyperliquid, one of crypto’s fastest-growing trading platforms, with the prize being the right to issue USDH, its native stablecoin.The competition drew some of the sector’s most prominent names, including Paxos, Sky, and Ethena, who later withdrew their bid, alongside the lesser-known Native Markets, a startup backed by Stripe stablecoin subsidiary Bridge.Hyperliquid Stablecoin Race Shows Branding and Partnerships Matter as Much as TechOver the weekend, Hyperliquid’s…

Lara Adejoro Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have announced that the first two patients treated for Ebola in the Bulape health zone, Kasai Province, have fully recovered and been discharged from the local treatment centre. This was disclosed by the World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa on its X handle on Tuesday. The milestone marks a significant step forward in the country’s ongoing fight against the virus, which re-emerged in the region earlier this month. The recoveries were made possible through strengthened clinical care and rapid response measures introduced over the past week. These efforts were…

Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo missed out on a move away from Southampton during the 2025 summer transfer window… Former Nigeria international Ahmed Garba has backed Joe Aribo to revive his Southampton career after returning to the squad, Soccernet.ng reports. The Enyimba International and Kano Pillars forward points to Paul Onuachu’s success—signing a permanent deal with Trabzonspor—in Turkey as an example. After a successful stint at Trabzonspor in the 2023/2024 season, where he scored 17 goals and provided four assists during his season-long loan move. Meanwhile, he has recently returned to Turkey and has scored two goals in five Super…

The Surveyor General of the Federation (SGOF), Surv. Abuduganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, has said the Federal Government’s blueprint to remap Nigeria is progressing, affirming that the project enjoys the backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Adebomehin made this known while hosting members of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Abuja branch, at his office in Abuja. He cautioned those opposing the movement of the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) to the Presidency, stressing that such resistance would amount to challenging a presidential directive. “His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was very interested after he was briefed by…

Fresh crisis has erupted within the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the struggle for the party’s 2026 governorship ticket deepens, The Guardian has gathered. Party leaders and members are reportedly divided over who should emerge as the flagbearer in next year’s election, with tensions rising over alleged attempts to unseat the state party chairman, Tajudeen Lawal. Unconfirmed reports suggest that Lawal has been removed from office and replaced by former Commissioner for Information, Sunday Akere. The reported development has triggered backlash among stakeholders. In a viral video, a former Commissioner under ex-Governor Gboyega Oyetola, Adebayo…