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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…

The Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against South Africa has seen them grasping for straws in their fight for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup… Ex-Super Eagles and Maccabi Haifa defender Eric Ejiofor is certain Nigeria will not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle‘s side are currently six points behind South Africa on the qualification table with two games left to play. Barring any miracle, the Super Eagles are assured of missing another Mundial after narrowly missing the 2022 edition in Qatar. Ejiofor racked up 14 caps for Nigeria during his playing days and…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully secured the release of three Nigerians wrongfully detained in Saudi Arabia on allegations of drug trafficking. The individuals, Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq, were arrested on August 6, 2025, in Jeddah after arriving on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Kano. They spent four weeks in detention after bags containing illicit drugs were found tagged with their names. Following complaints from their families, the NDLEA launched an investigation, which uncovered a drug syndicate operating at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The probe led to…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned Nigerians to disregard a fake recruitment advert currently circulating on social media. The commission, in a statement posted on its X handle on Wednesday, noted that the fraudulent notice falsely claimed that INEC was recruiting for various positions and directed applicants to a fake portal, inecrecruitment.com, to submit their details. The electoral body clarified that it does not operate such a website and has no ongoing recruitment exercise. INEC said: “Our attention has been drawn to a fake advertorial currently circulating on social media, giving the impression that the Independent National Electoral…

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has commended President Bola Tinubu over the suspension of the controversial free-on-board levy on all imported goods. It stated that the levy, if implemented, would have had severe consequences for airlines in Nigeria, leading to higher operating costs. According to the aviation body, the levy would have further strained an industry already contending with multiple economic challenges. It, however, said that the suspension was a clear demonstration of Tinubu’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment, protecting critical sectors of the economy, and promoting sustainable growth. “This bold and thoughtful intervention will go a long…

House Republicans have moved to combine a measure banning the Federal Reserve from creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC) with the CLARITY Act, a sweeping bipartisan bill that sets out new rules for cryptocurrency markets.The House voted yesterday, September 26, on a procedural measure that links the two bills, both of which cleared the chamber in July.For context, the House voted 215-211 on July 16 to advance the GENIUS stablecoin bill, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, and the Anti-CBDC Act after President Trump secured GOP support in a late-night Oval Office meeting. Trump has urged the House to…

Dayo Oyewo Some parts of Lagos State, on Tuesday morning, were once again submerged by heavy flooding following a downpour that started in the early hours of the day. The incident occurred weeks after rainfall wreaked havoc in the state. PUNCH Metro reported that property worth millions of naira were destroyed in the Ikorodu area, which was mostly affected. The experience on Tuesday was not far from different as major roads and some neighbourhoods in the state were overtaken by floodwaters. From Ago Palace Way, Okota, to Ikorodu, Akowonjo, and Lekki, residents lamented how their homes and shops had been…

“This track is about celebration and connection. It’s the perfect blend of dancehall energy and Afrobeats rhythm. We wanted something that felt timeless but ready for the culture right now.” – Ras Kwame “Pon Time Again, Look out fi it, b’cos we book out fi it, Orange Hil” –Vybz Kartel “Collaborating with Ras Kwame is always a joy—he’s like a brother to me. Working alongside Vybz Kartel & Yung Alpha makes this record even more special, and I feel truly honoured to be a part of it.” – Idris Elba “Can’t wait to share this, it was amazing to work…

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has had his first surgery on a torn hamstring in his right leg, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old played 87 minutes against Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in the first of Nigeria’s two games during the September International break. However, he had to be taken off inside ten minutes at the Free State Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein as the Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw against South Africa, as Nigeria’s World Cup hopes hit the rocks. Ola Aina participates in the Premier League match between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest at…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has hinted that economic diversification efforts could soon play a key role in determining revenue allocations to states and local governments under a new sharing formula being developed. This was contained in a communiqué issued by the Commission’s Mobilisation and Diversification Committee (M&DC) at the end of its retreat held in Calabar, Cross River State, at the weekend. The committee recommended that the economic diversification initiatives of governments at all levels be adopted as one of the key criteria in the revenue-sharing formula. It further advised the Commission to develop a National…