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Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed’s bid to reconcile Labour Party factions has stirred political intrigue, with some viewing it as selfless peacemaking and others as a calculated move ahead of 2027. As tensions simmer between Abure loyalists and the Usman-led camp, Datti’s intervention could reshape both the party’s future and the opposition’s wider coalition strategy, LEO SOBECHI reports. Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed’s recent offer to pacify the warring factions within the embattled Labour Party (LP) has sparked various interpretations and speculations. Some claimed that the former presidential running mate to Mr Peter Obi in the 2023 election was on a mission…

Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has thrown his hat into the ring for the Super Eagles top job, publicly declaring his interest in replacing current head coach Eric Chelle if the position becomes vacant. Chelle, who only took charge of Nigeria’s national team in January, is already under pressure as the Super Eagles sit six points behind Group C leaders South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. With only the group winner guaranteed a direct ticket to the tournament, Nigeria’s qualification hopes are hanging by a thread. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Photo Credit X September’s back-to-back…

• Recover suspected human parts at the native doctor’s shrine The police in Anambra State have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder and mutilation of a pregnant nurse’s body in Anambra State. Also, items suspected to be human body parts were recovered at a native doctor’s shrine. The suspect, identified as Somtochukwu Nwafor, 24, was taken into custody for the crime in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Council of the state. The police are searching for the prime suspect and other accomplices. Spokesperson for the police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement, yesterday, confirmed the arrest and recovery of…

• Atiku’s ally says PDP may not survive ADC’s ‘second stroke’• ADC slams APC’s ‘No vacancy in Aso Rock’ as arrogant, undemocratic Two-Time member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Abduljabbar Rufai, has revealed that the party is in talks with former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to bring him back ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Rufai explained that the move was part of the PDP’s wider strategy to unite its members and strengthen its position against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress (ADC)…

England women’s head coach Sarina Wiegman have just guided the Lionesses to back-to-back UEFA Women’s Euro titles, Soccernet.ng reports. Following this, she was spotted sharing the stage with Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy, which nearly brought her to tears. The usually composed Dutch coach was spotted beaming with joy and dancing as Burna Boy joined her and the team during the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 trophy celebration at the Queen Victoria Memorial. London Jill Scott welcomes England Manager Sarina Wiegman England Leah Williamson England Forward Michelle Agyemang Arsenal during the England Lionesses Homecoming fan celebration at The Queen Victoria Memorial [Photo…

Ademola Lookman has been linked with Inter Milan over the past two weeks, but they are yet to strike a deal Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has confirmed that Inter Milan have submitted a bid for Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, but they are yet to strike a deal, Soccernet.ng reports. Since the turn of the year, it has been clear that Lookman will leave La Dea this summer, especially after his fallout with then-coach Gian Pero Gasperini. This summer, the 27-year-old winger has been linked with multiple clubs this summer like Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Barcelona. But none…

An articulated truck on Wednesday reportedly crashed into five vehicles near Ikpoba River in Benin City, Edo State capital, injuring at least six persons. It was gathered that the truck was heading towards the Agbor axis of the road on Tuesday evening when its driver lost concentration and, in the process, rammed into other vehicles ahead of him. A witness who identified himself simply as Nosayaba said a white colour passenger mini bus plunged into Ikpoba river as a result of the impact of the accident. He added, “Some other persons involved in the accident escaped unhurt.” The Commander of…

Hospitals across the Federal Capital Territory were thrown into chaos on Wednesday as nurses under the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Federal Health Institutions Sector, began a seven-day warning strike. The action, which commenced early Wednesday, forced several government hospitals in Abuja to either discharge patients or drastically scale down operations due to an acute shortage of nursing staff. The union had earlier, on July 14, 2025, issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding immediate intervention to avert a total healthcare shutdown. According to the National Chairman of NANNM-FHI, Morakinyo Rilwan, the Federal Government failed to…

Tolu Arokodare is expected to join a new club this summer, and it might just be Serie A side Atalanta Italian Serie A club Atalanta have lined up Tolu Arokodare and two other strikers as potential replacements for Mateo Retegui, Soccernet.ng reports. Retegui was one of the best buys from last summer’s transfer window. He joined Atalanta from Genoa in a deal worth €20.9 million, and he adjusted pretty nicely to life in Bergamo and performed way above expectations. The Italian marksman contributed goals 28 goals and nine assists in 49 appearances for La Dea. Mateo Retegui and Ademola Lookman…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Sikirulai Ogundele, and the party’s 2023 Deputy Governorship Candidate, Adekunle Akinlade, on Wednesday, defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Also defecting were the member representing Abeokuta South State Constituency 1, Luqmon Atobatele; a former member of the House of Assembly, Idowu Olowofuja; a former Chairman of the Ogun State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Rotimi Rahaman; Dr. Mojeed Ekelojumati; and thousands of their supporters who previously aligned with the PDP. Governor Dapo Abiodun, while receiving the defectors, congratulated…