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The Deputy National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, on Thursday, declared himself the Interim National Chairman of the party, citing a leadership crisis allegedly engineered by individuals he described as “political hooligans.”He described the development as an unprecedented assault on democracy and vowed to resist it. Gombe disclosed this in Abuja during a press briefing, where he accused former party leaders of abandoning their constitutional responsibilities and handing over the party’s structures to “powerful outsiders” with no ties to the ADC. He also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently acknowledge the…

Lara Adejoro The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said it is supporting the Federal Government in expanding the use of AI-enabled Portable Digital X-ray machines for the early detection of Tuberculosis, especially among people living with HIV. The Senior Programme Specialist for TB and HIV at CDC Nigeria, Dr. Flora Nwagagbo, disclosed this on Wednesday at a media roundtable in Abuja. According to her, Nigeria has one of the highest burdens of TB in the world. She said, in 2023, the country reported 467,000 new TB cases and 71,000 deaths from the disease. She added that 4.9 per…

If you thought “Coco Money” was tough in audio, wait till you see the video. Adekunle Gold is back with the visuals and it’s shot entirely in black and white. It still delivers the same bold message to work smart, stay focused and enjoy your wins. Produced by Niphkeys, “Coco Money” is all about working smart, avoiding bad decisions and cashing out proudly. Adekunle isn’t sugarcoating anything. He calls out misplaced priorities and lazy behaviour with lines like “Can’t be broke, can’t be lazy.” But it’s not all grit. There’s also enjoyment, with Adekunle Gold proudly chanting “My money be…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow faster than that of the United Kingdom and several advanced economies in 2025, following an upward revision of the country’s GDP growth forecast from 3.0 to 3.4 percent. The revised projection was contained in the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday. It marks a 0.4 percentage point increase from the Fund’s April 2025 estimate and places Nigeria ahead of countries like the UK (1.2%), Germany (0.1%), Canada (1.6%) and the United States (1.9%) in terms of expected economic expansion. The report comes on the heels…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it has the “structure and strength” to unseat the APC in the 2027 national elections. In a statement on Thursday signed by its spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the APC described the PDP’s claims as “laughable and detached from the current political reality in Nigeria”. The APC argued that the PDP’s assertion is rooted in fantasy, given the party’s disjointed, crisis-ridden, and fragmented formation, which has failed to present a united front since 2015. The party also pointed to the…

Italian Serie giants AC Milan wrapped up their Far East preseason tour in emphatic fashion with a 9-0 thrashing of Perth Glory, Soccernet.ng reports. While the scoreline was staggering, it was also a chance for individual players to make a statement ahead of the new season. One of those players was Super Eagles attacker, Samuel Chukwueze, who had a lively 45-minute outing and capped it off with a memorable goal. A ruthless AC Milan performance The Rossoneri wasted no time asserting dominance in Western Australia. Filippo Terracciano opened the floodgates early, followed by a Noah Okafor brace and a cheeky…

Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has weighed in on Nigeria’s evolving political landscape, stating that opposition leader Atiku Abubakar remains a formidable contender ahead of the 2027 presidential elections but may face a stiff challenge from Peter Obi’s surging popularity. In a post on X, Bashir described Atiku as “a force to be reckoned with”, suggesting that the former vice president believes “the stars have finally aligned in his favour” for another presidential run, despite perceptions that his best opportunity was in 2019. However, Bashir noted that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party…

Super Eagles and Lazio midfielder Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru is convinced he’ll become a better player under former Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Manchester City man moved to Lazio from Hatayspor on loan last season. The Eagles opted to sign Bashiru permanently for €3.43m until the summer of 2028. The Eagles herald a new start for the 2025/2026 season, reappointing their former coach, Maurizio Sarri, who resigned from the club in March 2024, taking a 15-month break from coaching. Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru. Lazio. [Photo Credit/ Imago].Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! The 66-year-old is now…

A petroleum tanker loaded with 45,000 litres of petroleum motor spirit tumbled at Eleyele area in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Chairman of the state Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that no life was lost in the incident that occurred opposite AIB Filling Station at Eleyele, on Tuesday. Akinwande explained that the tanker with the Number Plate: LAGOS T21044 LA swerved off the road into a nearby ditch, leading to its contents gushing out profusely, but men of the agency were immediately mobilised to the scene of the incident. The chairman said, “Immediately the address…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially ruled out the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-grade rehabilitation and retention of the plant. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Limited, Bashir Ojulari, announced this during a town hall on Tuesday at the NNPCL Towers, Abuja. He stated that the position was not a shift, but rather informed by ongoing detailed technical and financial reviews of the Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Warri refineries. The ongoing review indicates that the earlier decision to operate the Port Harcourt refinery before full completion of…