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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) former presidential candidate and party chieftain, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called for an open and competitive presidential primary. Hashim, in a statement issued by his media aide, Hassan Mahmoud, on Thursday and made available to journalists in Kaduna, said that the PDP chieftain, Hashim, has thrown his weight behind the speculated return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Labour Party (LP) standard-bearer, Mr. Peter Obi, to the PDP presidential race. Describing their potential re-entry as a welcome development, Hashim declared that “the…

The newly-promoted club are preparing for life in the Spanish topflight after a 24-year absence  Real Oviedo are considering handing Ovie Ejaria a career lifeline as they prepare for their first season back in La Liga in over two decades, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian midfielder has been training with the newly promoted Spanish side during pre-season under head coach Veljko Paunovic, who knows the player well from their time together at Reading. After impressing in training sessions, Ejaria is now being closely monitored for a potential contract offer that could see him become Paunovic’s eighth signing this summer. Nigerian midfielder…

The lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Karimi, has declared that the people of Kogi State are united in their resolve to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing him as “the only agenda” for the state. Karimi made the declaration in a press statement issued on Wednesday, in reaction to recent concerns raised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding early electioneering activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. “While I will not dismiss the observation by INEC, I find it necessary to add my voice to ongoing conversations about the upcoming presidential…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its stance on the ban of single-use styrofoam, describing the decision as one rooted in public health, environmental sustainability, and scientific evidence and not for political convenience. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on his verified X handle on Thursday. Wahab said the government acknowledged that the move was initially unpopular, drawing resistance from certain quarters. He said the data the government relied on was clear and irrefutable, adding that styrofoam clogs drainage systems, pollutes water bodies, and enters the food chain, posing significant risks to human…

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency on Thursday warned of potential flooding in 198 local government areas across 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The alert, obtained by our correspondent, covers August 7 to August 21, 2025, a span of 15 days during which vulnerable communities are advised to take precautionary measures. The alert categorised flood risk levels as very high, high and moderate, depending on local topography and rainfall intensity projections. The affected states are Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, the Federal Capital Territory, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos,…

Three-time EFL Championship winners, Fulham, have opened talks with Real Sociedad and Super Eagles forward Sadiq Umar, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old joined Txuri-Urdin from UD Almeria in 2022 for a fee of €18m, but has struggled to justify the price tag. A cruciate ligament injury marred his first season in San Sebastian, and he never became a central figure in attack for Sociedad since then. In a bid to revive his career, the Nigerian forward joined a relegation-threatened Valencia side on a six-month loan and scored six goals in his time there. Sadiq Umar of Real Sociedad reacts during the…

In SummaryAfrica’s 2025 GDP topped $2.8T; top 10 economies made up 76%. Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa led.Algeria had the fastest growth at 4.5%, driven by energy exports. Angola rebounded with IMF reforms.Ethiopia and Kenya rose with fintech, logistics, and AfCFTA-led service growth.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria – GDP remains one of the most important economic indicators for understanding how a country is performing, but the number alone doesn’t capture the full story. Africa’s richest countries in 2025 are not just generating wealth they are also revealing critical trends about diversification, global trade, and governance. Some countries are consolidating their traditional advantages…

Several Super Eagles legends have transitioned successfully into coaching roles and it could be the turn of an AFCON bronze medalist to make his mark in his second career Former Nigeria international John Utaka has reportedly been appointed head coach of ASPTT Montpellier Féminin, Soccernet.ng understands. According to France-based Nigerian journalist Ojora Babatunde, Utaka will lead Montpellier Women’s team into the 2025-26 league season. The 43-year-old, who has eyes on coaching Nigeria, replaces Yannick Chandioux, who led the club to successive sixth-place finishes in the 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons. Former Super Eagles star John Utaka to coach Montpellier Women’s team.…

A legal practitioner in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, Lekan Alabi, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) over alleged unlawful arrest, human rights violations, and police interference in a land dispute already before a High Court in the state. In the petition, dated August 7, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the PSC, Alabi accused the Inspector-General of Police, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, the Assistant Inspector General of Police Zone 11, the Area Commander, Oke-Fia Osogbo, and the Commissioner of Police, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), of misconduct. Signed by Alabi himself, the three-page petition…

Makua Ubanagu The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has stated that genetically modified organisms known as GMOs, particularly in food, are not harmful to human health, provided that safety protocols are followed. Speaking on the safety of GMOs in an interview on Channels on Thursday, Adeyeye explained, “GMOs are genetically modified foods when it comes to food, and they are not bad for us. They’re not. They are not bad for us, depending on what type of foods they are and whether these safety considerations have been taken.” She, however,…