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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to members openly endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, vowing stiff sanctions against those engaging in “anti-party activities.” In a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) expressed displeasure at the persistent public declarations of support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate by prominent members, in violation of the party’s constitution. “Such anti-party activities have continued to negatively impact the PDP, leading to division, disaffection and heavy haemorrhaging of members, with the capacity to diminish our party’s electoral fortune if…

The people of Etara Clan in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State have cried out for urgent government intervention, warning that starvation looms as the lingering communal conflict between Ikom and Obubra continues to cripple their community. In a letter addressed to Governor Bassey Edet Otu through the Executive Chairman of Etung LGA, the sons and daughters of Etara and Ekuri Eyeyeng lamented that the blockade of their only access road has left them isolated from food, medical supplies, and other necessities. They alleged that unknown armed and naked men have been patrolling their homes and farmlands, preventing…

Chika Otuchikere The United Nations Children’s Fund has said that only 15 per cent of breastfeeding mothers in Niger State practice six months of exclusive breastfeeding for their newborns. UNICEF Health Specialist, Dr Ahmed Tsofo, made this known on Thursday during the flag-off of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week in Minna, where he urged more mothers and their husbands to encourage pregnant women to adopt the practice. Tsofo, who represented the UNICEF Chief of Kaduna Field Office, Dr Gerida Birukila, noted that although the national average stood at 34 per cent, the rate in Niger State was significantly lower. “As…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen just joined Galatasaray this summer despite links to clubs in the top five leagues Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness has commended Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for choosing to join Galatasaray despite being linked to other bigger clubs, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen’s year-long transfer saga ended last week, with the Super Eagles striker joining Turkish giants Galatasaray in the most expensive transfer deal in Turkish history. Recall that he played there last season after failing to transfer to a big club last summer and Napoli dumped him out of their plans for the season. Victor Osimhen…

A group of stakeholders and advocates for democratic principles in Rivers State have raised concerns about the proposed Local Government Council elections in the state, citing serious threats to democracy and repeated violations of the Constitution. In a statement issued on Friday and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, the stakeholders warned that the elections, orchestrated by a Sole Administrator with no constitutional mandate, would constitute an existential threat to democracy and the rule of law. The statement was signed by Atedo Peterside CON, Celestine Omehia, Prince Uche Secondus, Dr Abiye Sekibo, Senator Lee Maeba, Dr Dakuku Peterside, Senator Andrew Uchendu,…

After Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi, Turkish Süper Lig could be set for another Nigerian arrival, with a Super Eagles star weighing up a move to Turkey amid interest from two top-flight clubs, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigerian Journalist, Buchi Laba, confirmed last week that the unnamed player has been the subject of formal enquiries from two Turkish sides, both keen to lure him ahead of the new season. The situation is developing, with the clubs yet to table official bids. It is understood that the player — who has also received offers from clubs in England and Spain — is open…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a civil servant, Mr. Ewere Morgan Eseosa, for receiving double salaries in gross violation of anti-corruption laws. Following a detailed investigation, the Commission uncovered that Mr. Eseosa had been simultaneously drawing salaries from two separate government entities: the University of Benin, where he was originally employed, and Ikpoba Okha Local Government Council, where he subsequently got another job. This act, which contravenes the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000, resulted in the illegal accumulation of ₦1,328,255.47 (One Million, Three Hundred and Twenty-Eight Thousand,…

President Olusegun Obasanjo flew into a rage after being told that there was diesel scarcity across the country because of deregulation, Femi Otedola has revealed in his forthcoming book, ‘Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business’. Obasanjo was so angry that he accused Otedola of misleading him to deregulate the importation of the product, over which the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) — as it was then known — used to have an absolute monopoly. Otedola, who owned Zenon Petroleum, had assured Obasanjo that the private sector could meet local demand without the involvement of the NNPC, which…

•‘Planned Rivers LG polls failed integrity test’Angry residents, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and groups have berated President Bola Tinubu over his actions in Rivers State’s political landscape, particularly empowering the Sole Administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, to conduct local council elections. The residents and CSOs expressed displeasure, accusing the President of using the State of Emergency to capture Rivers State ahead of 2027. Reacting to a modified document contained in a Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette Number 125, Lagos, dated July 22, 2025, the residents described the President’s actions as unfortunate. The gazette also suspended Section…

Idowu Abdullahi A global healthcare company, Viatris, has launched its EmpowerED for Life campaign across key African countries. The initiative is aimed at raising awareness of Erectile Dysfunction, breaking the stigma around men’s health, and encouraging men to seek safe, professional medical support. ED is often a sign of underlying health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, depression, and anxiety, making it a key indicator of broader health issues. The World Health Organisation says erectile dysfunction is a common medical problem affecting approximately 15 per cent of men each year. According to the WHO, over 150 million men…