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A former Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, has explained how his loyalty to former Governor of Kwara State, Dr Bukola Saraki, cost him his job in 2014. Speaking on Speak Your Truth, a podcast hosted by Ademola Lawrence, Abdullahi, who now serves as the interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), recalled the political turbulence that followed Saraki’s fallout with the leadership of the former governing party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at the time. According to him, his refusal to distance himself from Saraki’s camp, despite pressures from powerful figures within the presidency, was seen as defiance…

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed his delight at being able to join three-time English Premier League Champions Wolverhampton Wanderers, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old heads to the Molineux after two years in Belgium with KRC Genk. Arokodare scored 41 goals and provided eight assists in 113 games for Thorsten Fink’s side, winning the Belgian Pro League golden boot last season. The former FC Koln striker has now joined Wolves on a four-year deal with the option to extend for another year. Victor Pereira’s side splashed €26m on the lanky striker to secure his services from Belgium, making him their…

A group, Arewa Youths for the Sustenance of Democracy and Good Governance (AYSDGG), has expressed dissatisfaction over the appointment of Hon. Lawal Sama’ila Abdullahi Yakawada as the board chairman of all the development commissions. Last week, the Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, announced the appointment of Hon. Lawal Sama’ila Abdullahi Yakawada in Abuja, saying that the appointee is a patriotic Nigerian whose wealth of experience would be instrumental in consolidating President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “This appointment is a testament to Hon. Yakawada’s proven capacity for leadership and his deep commitment to national development. We are confident that…

Repair work on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area will resume on Wednesday, September 3, following adjustments to traffic management arrangements by the Lagos State Government. The project, which had been suspended two weeks ago, was halted after severe gridlock and security incidents were reported when the first phase began. Motorists complained of extended travel times, while traffic robbers targeted vehicles stranded in the congestion. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said on Tuesday that the state government had reviewed the diversion strategy to reduce delays and restore order around the construction zone. “Traffic will generally flow except around…

Amidst the current volatility in the digital asset market, BAY Miner is working to transform price fluctuations in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP (XRP) into profit opportunities. While traditional investors shy away from volatility, BAY Miner, leveraging precise quantitative algorithms and risk management strategies, is turning market fluctuations into a key driver of returns.Blockchain finance industry observers point out that BAY Miner’s strategy represents a new generation of crypto asset management: rather than resisting market fluctuations, it leverages volatility, transforming the price ranges of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP into entry points for arbitrage and value-added. This proactive strategy not…

Idowu Abdullahi Health sector stakeholders say competence alone is not enough to deliver quality healthcare, maintaining that doctors, nurses, and other professionals must also show compassion when providing care to patients. They argued that while technical skills remain vital, empathy and humane care are what ultimately define the patient experience. They noted that compassion, expressed through active listening, respect, and genuine concern for patients’ well-being, not only improves recovery rates but also strengthens trust between patients and healthcare providers. The stakeholders stated this at the Maiden Edition of the Dr Mustapha Faiz Alimi Colloquium held at the National Orthopaedic Hospital,…

Contrary to notions held in certain quarters, there is no iota of truth that there would be a showdown between members of the House of Representatives and the Speaker of the House, Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, upon resumption from their annual recess towards the end of this month. The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, who dismissed a recent media report suggesting such a scenario, described it as speculative and a deliberate attempt to sow discord in the Green Chamber. Agbese, an APC lawmaker from Benue, while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, remarked that such…

Samuel Chukwueze says he is fully focused on helping Nigeria secure maximum points in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clashes against Rwanda and South Africa after sealing a deadline-day move to Fulham, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles winger joined the Premier League side on a season-long loan from AC Milan, with an option to buy reportedly worth over €25 million. The transfer reunites him with compatriots Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey at Craven Cottage. Samuel Chukweze joins Fulham. Photo source: Fulham official site Chukwueze Eyes Rwanda, South Africa Tests Speaking to Fulham FC TV after completing the switch,…

Former lawmaker and ex-chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kabiru Marafa, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of fraternising with politicians to achieve a goal and discarding them right after. Marafa, who represented Zamfara Central in the Senate between 2011 and 2019, aired his opinion about Tinubu while speaking on Channels Television on Monday. Recounting the series of events that transpired during the 2023 presidential election, Marafa noted that Tinubu secured more votes than any other presidential candidate in Zamfara and Jigawa, the only states he emerged victorious among the seven states in the northwest. He added that…

The female gender has long played significant roles in Nigerian politics, contributing to mobilising, consensus-building, and advocating for change. However, despite these contributions, the level of women’s occupancy in frontline political offices remains scanty, KEHINDE OLATUNJI reports.How many women are state governors, deputy governors, Senators, and council chairpersons in the current dispensation? Compare those statistics with the number of women who have so far occupied positions of responsibility, both in elective and appointive positions, in the past 26 years of Nigeria’s current Fourth Republic.  The picture is dismal, you may say. That observation is quite right. But the development is more…