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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has urged players of Abakaliki Football Club to remain focused, committed and determined to succeed. Nwifuru gave the advice when players and management of the club paid him a courtesy visit on Thursday at his country home in Oferekpe, Izzi Local Government Area. The governor urged sports officials and administrators to uphold professionalism and ethical behaviour both on and off the field. He promised continued support for the club, adding that he would be more involved in its affairs. Nwifuru admonished the team to re-strategise for the new football season in order to improve…

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Tanko Yunusa, has said the movement will remain within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and abide by the outcome of the party’s presidential primary, even if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerges as the candidate. Yunusa made this known on Thursday while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where he insisted that the Obidient Movement was committed to democratic principles and will take its decisions “democratically” within the ADC.Live TV streaming He said the movement, which supports a former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, would compete fairly alongside other aspirants, including…

Factional caretaker chairman of the PDP in Rivers State, Dr Nname Ewor A factional caretaker chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Dr Nname Ewor, has tasked Governor Siminalayi Fubara to disclose details of the peace deal he allegedly entered into with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Ewor said it was important for the governor to publicly disclose everything about the agreement brokered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which he claimed paved the way for the lifting of the emergency rule in the state.According to him, Fubara misled party stakeholders into believing…

Collins Agwam A coalition under the Community of Practice has put forward a series of recommendations aimed at improving immunisation coverage in Bauchi State, following a review of the 2025 AFENET-funded African Health Budget Network Zero Dose Learning Hub intervention. The proposals were presented on Wednesday during a media engagement and stakeholders’ review session organised to assess the progress of the programme in the state. Speaking at the parley, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AHBN, Dr Aminu Magashi, said the interactive session was designed to share experiences from the implementation of the hub and to identify what has…

Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the oldest woman ever to play at the season-opening Grand Slam. The American, who has played only a limited number of singles matches in recent years, will compete in the main draw at Melbourne Park for the first time since 2021. “I’m excited to be back in Australia and looking forward to competing during the Australian summer,” said Williams. “I’ve had so many incredible memories there and I’m grateful for the opportunity to return to a place that has meant so…

Political economist Prof. Pat Utomi has stated that if the former Anambra State governor decides to run as someone’s vice-presidential candidate, he will immediately stop supporting him. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Prof. Utomi assured that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party will contest for the presidency in 2027, following his formal defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday.Live TV streaming His comments came in response to Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo’s claim that Obi had already accepted to run as Atiku Abubakar’s vice-presidential candidate under the ADC ticket in 2027—a claim Utomi…

Bandits: Photo Leadership News Panic erupted as bandits attacked a police station in the Ipele-Owo community, located in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening while Christians were preparing for crossover church services, causing chaos in the community as both police officers and residents fled for their lives. Reports indicate that the suspects set the police station on fire. An eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous, recounted that approximately 20 attackers stormed the community around 10 PM on Wednesday, firing their weapons indiscriminately and forcing residents to seek safety away from their homes.…

Iran is reportedly offering to sell advanced weapons systems including ballistic missiles, drones and warships to foreign governments for cryptocurrency, as Tehran looks for new payment rails that can slip past Western financial controls.The Financial Times reported that Iran’s Ministry of Defence Export Center, known as Mindex, is pitching deals that accept digital currencies, while also allowing barter arrangements and payments in Iranian rials. The offer emerged over the past year and appears to be one of the first known cases of a nation-state publicly signalling it will take crypto for strategic military exports. Mindex Advertises Weapons Linked To Iran-Backed…

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF), Bala Mohammed, has called on President Bola Tinubu to call the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to order before he destroys the opposition PDP. This was as Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State resigned his membership of the PDP, apparently in preparation to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In October, Mutfwang said he was facing pressure from political figures to join the APC. With Mutfwang’s resignation, the PDP is now left with four governors: Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Bala…

Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen was among three Nigeria players absent from Super Eagles training on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports.  This development comes even as head coach Éric Chelle ordered his squad to train behind closed doors ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash against Mozambique.  Osimhen, alongside Cyriel Dessers and Ryan Alebiosu, did not take part in the session as Nigeria rounded off the year in Fes, where preparations are intensifying for Monday night’s knockout fixture. Photo Credit: NFF Comms The decision to shut out the media points to Chelle’s determination to limit distractions as the tournament…