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Northern group apologises to Jonathan over lies, Boko Haram sponsorshipHuman rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has said that replacing President Bola Tinubu with former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 elections won’t solve Nigeria’s problems if the systemic rot in governance is not fixed. Farotimi, in an interview with Channels Television, said a thousand Goodluck Ebele Jonathan could not solve the problems of Nigeria. He said: “If we do not address our structural problems and if we are incapable of telling ourselves the basic truth that we hold to ourselves, then nothing is going to change. They can recycle…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Alhaji Adebisi Aremu Olopoeyan, has hailed the outcome of the weekend bye-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency as a vindication of grassroots politics and a clear message from the electorate. The PDP candidate, Folajimi Oyekunle, defeated Adewale Olatunji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with 18,404 votes to 8,312. Reacting to the result, Olopoeyan described the APC’s loss as a personal defeat for the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. He argued that the outcome reaffirmed his long-standing view that Adelabu and his camp lack the political maturity and…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State on Sunday inaugurated the Kwara Central Elders Caucus ahead of the 2027 general elections, with a charge to foster unity and cohesion among party members in the district. The event, presided over by the party’s state secretary, Alhaji Mustapha Salman Isowo, witnessed the swearing-in of the interim executives and members of the steering committee of the caucus. The interim executive is led by Alhaji Mustapha Kobe as chairman, with Alhaji Razaq Lawal as coordinator and Alhaji Gani Alawo as secretary. Other members include Mallam Sulaiman Cementi (public relations officer) and Alhaji Abdulrauf…

The Nigerian Army has taken a major step towards strengthening its combat readiness with the foundation-laying of the Nigerian Army Special Forces School (NASFS) in Doma, Nasarawa State. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, who performed the ceremony, explained that the initiative was conceived to sharpen the skills of elite troops and prepare them for the complexities of unconventional warfare. According to him, the facility represents “a legacy of excellence, bravery and sacrifice that will transform the Army’s training architecture and ensure its forces remain at par with global standards.” Originally established in Buni Yadi, Yobe…

Lara Adejoro The National Emergency Management Agency on Sunday confirmed that 21 communities across five wards of the Potiskum Local Government Area were affected by the heavy rainfall that led to flooding on Friday in Yobe State. Giving an update on the flood response in Potiskum, NEMA said there was a joint swift intervention with the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency and other humanitarian partners. The agency added that the joint response team remains on the ground conducting detailed assessments of the situation. “As floodwaters continue to recede, many of the affected families have regained access to their homes and…

The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Dr Lanre Ogunlowo, has ordered a discreet investigation into the arrest of two officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for alleged electoral offences during the federal constituency by-election in Iperu Remo, Ogun State. The suspects were arrested on August 16, 2025, during a routine patrol by officers attached to the Iperu Remo Division. At about 12:45 p.m., the patrol team intercepted a Mitsubishi Spacewagon with registration number Lagos AKD 887 HT, conveying three occupants: the two INEC officials and their driver. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of N2.5…

The Nigerian striker has had it tough since moving to the German Bundesliga, but he is looking to move elsewhere to get more minutes… Nigerian striker Gift Orban is in talks with French Ligue 1 club Toulouse over a possible transfer this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Super Eagles invitee joined German Bundesliga club Hoffenheim from Lyon at the turn of the year, in a deal worth €9 million. But he has failed to cut it there. Unfortunately for Orban, he has not seen a lot of minutes at the club, as he has registered just three goals in 14…

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, says the results of Saturday’s by-elections in the South-East state show that the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are “dead” and “non-existent” in the state. The governor stated this on Sunday during an event in the Nanka area of the state to celebrate the victory of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Saturday’s by-elections. Soludo threw a jab at one of his predecessors, Peter Obi, who backed ADC candidates in the by-elections, saying the ADC does not exist in the state. “ADC does not exist in Anambra. We showed it…

The Kaduna State Commissioner of Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, has described the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s victory in the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency by-election as proof of Governor Uba Sani’s inclusive and people-centred governance. Maiyaki, who spoke with journalists after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the results, said the outcome reflected the growing trust communities in Kaduna now repose in the governor’s leadership. Calling the win both “historic and symbolic,” he noted that the constituency had long resisted the APC’s advances, but the party’s breakthrough marked the breaking of a long-standing jinx and the consolidation of its dominance across…

Several Super Eagles stars held it down in Europe last season, and it is no surprise several of them have earned moves to new clubs this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. These players are in different stages of their careers. While some of them are entering their peak, some others are just starting, while the rest are winding down after years of active football action. Soccernet.ng predicts some of the players that might struggle in their new clubs, and the others that’ll put up excellent performances. Super Eagles during the Men FIFA World Cup qualifiers match between Rwanda and Nigeria at Amahoro…