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Lara Adejoro The Federal Government has warned that 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory may experience heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding between August 15, (Friday) and 19, 2025. The government advised residents of communities along the River Benue floodplain—from Yola (Adamawa State) through Makurdi (Benue State) to Loko (Nasarawa State) to evacuate due to rising water levels. The ministry said a total of 66 locations across the 13 states and the FCT might be affected by potential flooding. This is according to an alert from the National Flood Early Warning Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State has rejected the outcome of the Bagwai/Shanono State Constituency bye-election, citing alleged gross misconduct and widespread electoral violence across polling units. Kano State Chairman of the party, Hon. Yusuf Ado Kibiya, raised the concerns on Saturday while briefing journalists in Kano. He described the exercise as a “charade” marred by irregularities that undermined the integrity of the democratic process. Kibiya alleged that political thugs were deployed to intimidate voters and candidates, thereby manipulating the outcome of the poll in favor of vested interests. “We are alarmed by reports of intimidation, thuggery, and…

Real Sociedad and Valencia will meet in a decisive meeting that could determine the future of a Super Eagles star… Spanish LaLiga clubs Real Sociedad and Valencia will meet on Saturday to discuss the transfer of Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar, Soccernet.ng reports. Sadiq’s future has been in the balance since he left Los Che at the end of his loan deal last summer. Recall that he joined Valencia due to his lack of game time. And he shone there, putting up six goals in 19 appearances. But at the end of his loan, the club refused to sign him…

The Police command in Ogun has confirmed the arrest of two persons identified as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and others for alleged electoral offences. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday by the Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola. She said that the officials were arrested in Iperu Remo, during the Remo Federal constituency by-election. She noted that at 12:45 am, a police patrol team, attached to Iperu Remo Division, intercepted a Mitsubishi Space wagon, with registration number AKD 887 HT, with three occupants. She added that the INEC officials were arrested alongside…

Real Betis’ hopes of securing Raphael Onyedika have hit a stumbling block, with Club Brugge unwilling to part with the Nigerian international unless their valuation is met, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyedika, 24, has been a central figure for Brugge since arriving from FC Midtjylland in 2022 for just under €10 million. After three seasons, he has racked up 148 appearances, scored six goals, and played a decisive role in back-to-back silverware triumphs — lifting the Belgian Pro League in 2024 and the Belgian Cup in 2025. Nigeria and Club Brugge star Raphael Onyedika. Copyright: xTomasxSiskx The midfielder’s blend of defensive steel…

The people of communities affected by the activities of bandits in the Niger State have been called upon to reintegrate the survivors of gender based violence, to psychologically, socially, and financially equip them to return to their families. Emir of Minna, Alhaji Dr. Umar Faruq Bahago, made the appeal at a one-day sensitisation workshop organised for survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Minna by the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), under the Muslim Opinion Leaders project on the prevention of GBV in Northern Nigeria, in collaboration with the Federation of Muslim Women Associations of Nigeria (FOMWAN), with the support of…

Gift Habib Twelve Nigerian men who were recently rescued from forced labour in the Central African Republic have returned home with harrowing tales of abuse, including allegations of sexual assault by their Chinese employers. The group, whose plea for help went viral in a video three weeks ago, were received in Abuja on Friday by the Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Speaking on behalf of the group, their leader, Igorigo Freeborn, gave a moving account of their ordeal, revealing that they were subjected to months of unpaid labour and sexual abuse. “We were homosexually…

Prophetic psalmist and worshipper Priscilla Nwachi has released her latest single, “You Are God”—an inspirational, spirit-breathed worship anthem written over 15 years ago and now released as the first single from her upcoming debut EP. “You Are God” marks a significant shift in Priscilla’s journey as a worshipper and minister rooted in healing, surrender, and prophetic worship. The inspiration for the song came to Priscilla in an ordinary moment while she was taking a shower. She recalls hearing the words clearly: You are the Lord God Jehovah. You died on the cross for my sins. You have forgiven my iniquities.…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shot into an early lead in results from some polling units in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State in Saturday’s bye-election for the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency. At Polling Unit 025, Mahuta 1 in Rido Ward, out of 1,282 accredited voters, APC polled 62 votes while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured 26. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) got 11 votes, with one invalid ballot recorded. In Polling Unit 017, Meyere High Cost, APC again led with 28 votes, while PDP managed 4. The ADC and Labour Party (LP) scored 4 and 5 votes…

Nigeria’s preparations for September’s World Cup qualifiers have been dealt another serious blow with captain Ahmed Musa emerging as a major doubt for the crucial fixtures against Rwanda and South Africa, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles are set to host Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on 6 September before travelling to Bloemfontein three days later for a potentially decisive meeting with Bafana Bafana. With both matches carrying significant weight in the qualification race, the absence of the country’s most senior player would be a setback. Nigeria Super Eagles and Kano Pillars captain Ahmed Musa. Photo by IMAGOxOty…