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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday, describing him as a loyal partner whose dedication continues to justify his choice as deputy. In a statement on Monday to celebrate the Vice President, Tinubu hailed Shettima as a “brother, co-traveller, and partner in nation-building,” praising his courage, tenacity, and belief in Nigeria’s greatness. “Every day as Vice President, you have strengthened our work, brought fresh perspectives, and upheld our commitment to Nigerians. Your dedication reassures me that I did not make a mistake in choosing you,” the President said. He commended Shettima’s record as two-term…

Two lawyers, Kolawole Esan and Yomi Ogunlola, as well as a scholar, Prof Labode Popoola, have criticised calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest for the Office of the President in 2027. While the two lawyers weighed in on Jonathan’s eligibility, having taken the oath of office twice, Prof. Popoola spoke on his capacity to sustain the current policies. They spoke with The Guardian in Ibadan. Esan and Ogunlola said the former president is ineligible to contest again. Esan hinged his argument on Section 137 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Esan said: “Section 137 was amended in 2017…

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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health financing system to ensure Universal Health Coverage for all citizens. Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja at the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue. Salako said that the forum was crucial for shaping the country’s future health financing landscape. He noted that the dialogue underscored Nigeria’s determination to prioritise citizens’ health through innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms. “Today, we shall not just lead the discussion but the movement to turn commitments into actionable strategies and inspiring outcomes that…

Former political adviser to ex-Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has launched a scathing attack on his former boss, describing him as a divider and a bad person whose years in power were marked by exclusion and manipulation. Ben Kure, now the managing director of Kaduna State Media Corporation, made the remarks during a live appearance on Channels Television. Speaking as a son of Southern Kaduna and a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Gure said he initially championed El-Rufai’s rise to power, only to later regret his role. “I was Director-General of his campaigns in…

Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche from Getafe on loan until the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old arrives as a direct response to Eberechi Eze’s departure to Arsenal and is viewed by manager Oliver Glasner as a key reinforcement ahead of a demanding Premier League season. Palace beat off competition from Aston Villa and Sunderland to secure Uche, who had also been close to joining Wolves before that move collapsed late in negotiations. Photo Credit: Christantus Uche/X Uche joins Crystal Palace on a season-long loan deal and he will wear the number…

A support group, BTO for PBAT 2027, has vowed to mobilise support across the 18 local council areas of Ondo State for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027. While citing Tinubu’s developmental strides and governance reforms as the basis for their support, the group pledged to ensure that the state would become a stronghold for the President. The group, convened by Ogbeni Adojutelegan Adesuyi with Adewumi Folajimi serving as spokesperson, operates under the leadership of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The group emphasised that President Tinubu’s administration is steadily stabilising the economy, tackling security challenges with renewed…

The Obidient Movement has accused Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of being unsettled by the growing speculation that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, could be courted back into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). National Coordinator of the movement, Yunusa Tanko, in a phone interview on Monday, stated that Wike’s recent comments questioning Obi’s seriousness and political direction were not based on facts, but rather a fear of losing relevance if Obi re-enters the PDP fold. “Mr. Peter Obi has told Nigerians time and again that he is a member of the Labour Party. He…

Super Eagles and AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze has sealed a deadline day loan move to Fulham, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old moved to San Siro from Villarreal two years ago on a five-year deal for €21m, but was largely a squad player in Milan, and struggled to win over the fans at the club. In 70 games for AC Milan, Chukwueze scored eight goals and provided seven assists, which is a poor return, given the amount the seven-time UEFA Champions League winners spent to secure the services of the fleet-footed right winger in the summer of 2023. Samuel Chukwueze celebrates…

Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralised several terrorists, recovered one AK-47 rifle with two magazines holding 20 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a motorcycle, a pair of desert camouflage uniforms, three phones, and many other items in Sokoto and Zamfara states. The troops also rescued nine persons kidnapped from Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State and neutralised scores of terrorists in a successful ambush conducted in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State on August 31, 2025. The operation followed credible intelligence revealing the movement of terrorists within a known crossing point along the Isa –…