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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that Rivers State will “correct the leadership mistake” made at the state level in the 2027 elections. Wike made the statement during a thank-you visit to the people of Khana in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to him, leaders are elected to reflect the will of the people, not to pursue personal agendas. “We will not make the same mistake again at the state level in 2027. When the time comes, we will talk about it. Just follow your leaders. Anywhere you see them going,…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that the performance of the Nigerian players who featured in their 3-1 win against Uganda today will cause some selection problems, Soccernet.ng reports. With a place in the round of sixteen secured after a win in their second group game against Tunisia, the Franco-Malian tactician opted to rest some of the players in his preferred starting lineup. Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Bright-Osayi Samuel, Stanley Nwabali, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams all started the game on the bench. Francis Uzoho, Ryan Alebiosu, Igoh Ogbu, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses…

Reheating food does not eliminate harmful bacteria once contamination has occurred, health experts have warned. The experts explained that while heat can kill some microorganisms, certain toxins produced by bacteria remain dangerous even after food is reheated. The World Health Organisation says unsafe food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances causes more than 200 diseases, ranging from diarrhoea to cancers. It also states that unsafe food creates a vicious cycle of disease and malnutrition, particularly affecting infants, young children, the elderly, and the sick. Speaking exclusively to PUNCH Healthwise,  a former President of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria,…

Gas cylinders, not bomb, caused Kebbi hospital explosion — Police The Kebbi State Police Command has clarified the cause of the explosion that occurred at the General Hospital, Bagudo, dismissing reports suggesting a bomb blast or helicopter involvement. According to the police, investigations and expert assessments revealed that the incident was caused by an inferno that led to the overheating of air-conditioning and refrigerator gas cylinders within the hospital, resulting in the loud explosions heard in the area. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bashir Usman, said assessments conducted by Explosive…

Cryptocurrencies have struggled to stay above the $3 trillion mark as the October 10 flash crash derailed the beginning of altseason.Top altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) and XRP (XRP) have swung to negative territory on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, while BNB (BNB) has managed to deliver 21% during this period.Where could these three coins be heading at the beginning of 2026? Gemini, Google’s powerful AI model, shared with us its predictions for these altcoins.#1 – Gemini Prediction for XRP (XRP)XRP (XRP) consolidated this year following a strong spike in late 2024. Its legal victory in a long-standing case against the U.S.…

The Lagos State Government has arrested 45 persons for engaging in street begging in different parts of the state on Tuesday. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said in a statement that the operation was part of sustained enforcement to rid the state of environmental nuisance. “Seventeen beggars were apprehended in Alimosho, while 12 were arrested in Agege. In a follow-up operation, another 10 beggars were picked up in Alimosho, and six were arrested in Oshodi. “These activities are in line with our zero tolerance for street begging, which constitutes an environmental nuisance, endangers lives, and disrupts…

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Presidency of placing revenue considerations above the welfare of Nigerians. It insisted that President Bola Tinubu should suspend the commencement date of the recently enacted Tax Act over alleged discrepancies in the law. In a statement on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the opposition party reiterated its call for the suspension of the take-off date of the Act, citing what it described as inconsistencies between the harmonised version passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted copy now in circulation. According to the PDP,…

​Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has sent his condolences to British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua following a tragic car accident that claimed the lives of two friends and left the former champion injured, Soccernet.ng reports. ​On Monday, news emerged that the two-time unified heavyweight world champion was involved in a horrific accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Joshua, 36, who recently beat Jake Paul, was traveling to Sagamu to visit his extended family when his vehicle reportedly collided with a stationary trailer parked by the roadside. ​While Joshua survived the impact and was conscious when emergency services arrived, his two companions,…

Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers State Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a minor reshuffle of the State Executive Council, redeploying Barrister Christopher Green as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Green, who previously served as Commissioner for Sports, was moved to the Ministry of Justice following approval at the last State Executive Council meeting for 2025. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Honour Sirawoo. According to the statement, Green will also continue to coordinate the activities of the Ministry of Sports pending the appointment…

The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria People’s Party has condemned the purported suspension of its Kano State Chairman, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, describing the action as “misplaced, undemocratic, null, void and of no effect whatsoever.” In a statement released on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the NWC said the suspension, announced by some executive members of Gargari Ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, amounts to a gross anti-party activity, violating the provisions of the NNPP constitution. “It is important to state that the purported suspension of Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa is of no effect. He remains…