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Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday said Nigeria’s political atmosphere is full of betrayals and lies. Jonathan stated this in Benin City during the 70th birthday ceremony of his former Chief of Staff and former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Chief Mike Ogiadomhe. Jonathan, who described Ogiadomhe as an ally that can be trusted all time, added: “one of the few friends that gave up their necks when I became president, is Mike. You know politics in the Nigerian standard is about betrayals. “You find it difficult to see somebody who will say the same thing in the morning and…

The Super Eagles squad currently houses two of the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup winners in Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. One of the stars of the tournament tipped to become the next big thing for Nigerian football was Kelechi Nwakali, but he’s not managed to match his level of discipline to that of his talent. The 27-year-old joined Arsenal after winning the Golden Boy Award in Chile, although he didn’t make a senior appearance for the Gunners. Loan spells at VVV Venlo, and Porto followed, but none were able to launch him into stability as his attitude…

The Edo State Government and the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, traded words over an alleged absence of Governor Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, in the state. In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, State Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Chris Nehihkare, the party also accused the state government of budgeting N4.2 billion for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and over bloating the State Executive Council with 28 commissioner nominees. Nehihkare, who said “absence of both leaders, who are currently on foreign trips, is an unprecedented abdication of duty,” alleged that this has left Edo in…

Sokoto youths threaten self-defenceThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said its airstrikes have killed no fewer than 15 Boko Haram terrorists in an identified hideout of Zuwa in Sambisa Forest of Borno and Yobe states. Its spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, in a statement yesterday in Maiduguri, said: “The multiple airstrikes were based on our intelligence and surveillance reconnaissance that confirmed the active presence of Boko Haram commanders and their fighters at Zuwa hideout.” IN Sokoto, youths of Shagari Local Council have threatened to take up arms in self-defence following pervasive insecurity in their communities. In a statement yesterday by youth activist…

The Igbo apex group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Thursday raised an alarm over the maltreatment of Igbo living in various countries, accusing the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, of continuous derogatory, demeaning conduct and neglect of Igbos in diaspora. In a statement in Abakaliki, the Deputy President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, noted that Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa’s actions, particularly her dissemination of bigoted and defamatory posts on her social media platforms, most notably her X (formerly Twitter) page, have portrayed a caricature of the Igbo nation to the world, which he described as unacceptable.…

• We saw police invitation on social media, party chieftain claims• ADC condemns alleged attacks on members• Coalition is old vehicle with old drivers, engines, says N’Central APC• No vacancy in Aso Rock, minister boasts The Kaduna State Police Command has invited the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, alongside several prominent members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief and causing grievous hurt. According to the letter sighted last night, dated September 4, 2025, and signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation…

Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson and Oscar winner Casey Affleck are set to star in a new film about pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, Variety reports.Pete Davidson, Casey Affleck Team Up For Satoshi ThrillerAccording to the entertainment news outlet, Davidson and Affleck are signed on to star in Doug Liman’s (“The Bourne Identity,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith) “Killing Satoshi,” a conspiracy thriller slated to delve into the mystery surrounding the elusive Bitcoin founder.Longstanding Clint Eastwood collaborator Nick Schenk (“Gran Torino,” “The Mule”) wrote the screenplay, which Liman describes as a “David and Goliath” story.Though Davidson and Affleck’s character descriptions…

Idowu Abdullahi The Public Health Sustainable Advocacy Initiative has raised alarm over Nigeria’s failing health system following the death of Dr. Oluwafemi Rotifa, a resident doctor at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital. Rotifa reportedly collapsed and died after a 72-hour shift where he was the only physician on duty at the hospital’s emergency ward. But PHSAI Chairman, Barr. Ayo Adebusoye, in a statement issued on Thursday, described the incident as a tragic reminder of the dangers posed by chronic understaffing, burnout, and the mass emigration of Nigerian doctors. “These are not accidents. They are the results of systemic neglect,”…

Former Super Eagles winger and current Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has backed Kelechi Iheanacho to rediscover his best form following his move to Scottish champions Celtic, Soccernet.ng reports. Iheanacho joined Celtic on a free transfer earlier this week after his contract with Sevilla was terminated by mutual consent. The Nigerian striker endured a difficult spell in Spain, managing just three goals in 11 appearances during the 2024/25 campaign before being loaned to Middlesbrough, where he scored once in 15 outings. Kelechi Iheanacho joins Middlesbrough from Sevilla on loan. Photo Credit: Middlesbrough/X For the former Ipswich Town forward, however,…

Highlights ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’s gains at stakeholders’ meetingIn a concerted effort to deepen participatory governance and align state-level initiatives with federal policy direction, the Lagos State House of Assembly has supported indigent residents with various interventions across constituencies as part of activities to mark its 10th yearly constituency stakeholders’ meeting. The stakeholders’ meeting was launched by the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, in 2015, an initiative that allows all lawmakers in the House to conduct constituency stakeholders’ meetings simultaneously across all the state’s 40 constituencies. Obasa, yesterday, noted that the initiative remains a vital platform for engaging citizens, strengthening accountability, and reinforcing the objectives…