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Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has slammed politicians promising to serve only one term in office. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria said any politician pledging to serve only one term in office needs to undergo a psychiatric test. Soludo stated this on Saturday during a political rally held in Anambra South in support of his second-term ambition. The governor questioned the logic behind such a promise, insisting that the Nigerian Constitution allows elected public officials to serve two terms, not just one. “How can anybody with a functioning brain say that? Do you think you’re…

The management of Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, has confirmed the arrest of two students in connection with recent theft incidents reported in campus hostels. According to a statement signed by the Registrar, Mrs. I. B. S. Harry, the suspects — a female student caught stealing money and clothing in Hostel C, and a male student found with a stolen laptop in Hostel F—were apprehended within the same week. Both students have been evicted from the hostels, handed over to their parents, and will face the Students’ Disciplinary Committee for further action. This development follows rising concerns from…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) condemned on Saturday what it described as a disturbing and coordinated attempt by certain traditional rulers and political figures to pressure its Interim National Chairman, Alhaji Nafiu Bala Gombe, into relinquishing control of the party. The party also criticised the involvement of some traditional rulers, whom he described as having “stooped to serving as errand boys for political desperadoes determined to hijack our party.” In a statement by the Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the Interim National Chairman, Dr. Aminu Sani Alhassan, the party condemned a wave of telephone calls and covert lobbying allegedly…

Birmingham City have launched a move to sign Nigeria’s Chuba Akpom from Ajax, intensifying competition for the former Arsenal academy graduate. Ajax are actively seeking a way to offload the 29-year-old striker, who struggled to find form since arriving in Amsterdam from Middlesbrough for over €12 million last summer. After a difficult loan spell at Lille, where he managed just three goals and one assist in 16 appearances, the Dutch giants are exploring exit options for the out-of-favour forward. Nigeria and Ajax forward Chuba Akpom According to De Telegraaf, Birmingham have opened discussions over a potential season-long loan with an…

Sole African Democratic Congress (ADC) member in the House of Representatives, Hon Leke Abejide, has described the attempted “forceful takeover” of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of his party by the coalition of politicians as illegal. Abejide said the coalition to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election is “bound to collapse”. Abejide, a second-term serving lawmaker who represents Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro Federal Constituency, Kogi State, won his elections to the Green Chamber back-to-back in 2019 and 2023 on the platform of the opposition ADC. He was also the governorship flagbearer of the ADC in…

Samuel Chukwueze’s time at AC Milan may soon be drawing to a close, with the Nigerian winger at the centre of a brewing transfer battle involving two Turkish and one English clubs. Turkish giants Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe, both clubs coached by two former Manchester United managers, are the latest clubs to be interested in Samuel Chukwueze, according to HaberHergun. Meanwhile, Premier League side Fulham have opened talks with Chukwueze’s representatives in an effort to add the Nigerian winger to the roster at Craven Cottage Nigeria and AC Milan star Samuel Chukwueze. Photo by IMAGO José Mourinho, currently in charge at…

In an intensified onslaught against insecurity, Nigeria’s Armed Forces have recorded decisive victories across multiple theatres of operation in July 2025, neutralising notorious terrorist commanders, arresting hundreds of insurgents, rescuing kidnapped victims, and foiling oil theft worth over ₦1.3 billion. Presenting a comprehensive press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed that 578 suspected terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal elements were arrested across the country, with 134 kidnapped victims rescued. The month’s operations witnessed the surrender of terrorist commander Ibn Ali along with 151 fighters and family members. Among those eliminated were…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Nov 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has berated the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for allegedly scrambling and falling on each other to take over the seat of a fallen state lawmaker who was a victim of insecurity in the state. Addressing journalists in the state, Ukachukwu faulted APGA for fielding a candidate for the Onitsha North 1 State Constituency’s August 16, 2025, bye-election to replace the late Hon Justice Azuka, who was kidnapped and killed on December 24, while returning to his hometown, Onitsha, for Christmas celebrations.…

Idowu Abdullahi A Professor of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Mike Ogirima, has raised concern over the rising incidence of trauma cases among women, noting that recent observations in hospitals indicate a shift in the pattern of injury-related admissions. Ogirima, a former president of the Nigerian Medical Association, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with PUNCH Healthwise while speaking on the increasing prevalence of joint injuries and arthritis in women. He explained that while trauma was previously more common among men, recent trends suggest that women are now being increasingly affected. “In the past, women were not as prone to joint…

Super Falcons and Al-Ittihad defender Ashleigh Plumptre has revealed some of the harrowing things the Nigerian team endured during the WAFCON 2024 tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old was one of the stand-out performers for Justin Madugu’s side in Morocco, featuring in five of the six games as Nigeria brought Mission X to fruition. While the financial incentives from the Nigerian President and CAF have proven to be very rewarding, Plumptre admitted that the conditions they were subjected to during the competition were no fun. Ashleigh Plumptre of the Super Falcons warming up ahead of the WAFCON 2024 final against Morocco.…