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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the declared intention of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election while remaining a member of the PDP as “nothing less than a locus classicus of anti-democratic adventurism.” In a statement on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said Wike’s posture raises broader concerns about democratic norms and internal party discipline, arguing that publicly aligning with a rival political platform while retaining membership of another party undermines the foundations of representative democracy. The…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division, working in synergy with other security agencies, have sustained a high operational tempo across the Niger Delta Region, recording major successes in the ongoing crackdown on oil theft, pipeline vandalism and related economic crimes. According to the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Danjuma, the troops, between November 23 and December 28, 2025, arrested 19 suspected oil thieves, deactivated 22 illegal refining and bunkering hubs, and recovered more than 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products valued at over N150 million. Danjuma said the coordinated operations significantly disrupted criminal…

Key Takeaways: Prediction markets are set to rival the $300 billion global sports betting industry going into 2026. It comes after the sector saw record 400% growth in 2025. Analysts say prediction models will be used to collectively decide what is true and what is not [true] and as a guide for fact-checking. Prediction markets are on track to reach $40 billion in transaction volume in 2025, up more than 400% from a year earlier, according to analysts and a new industry report from Foresight Ventures.At this pace, the sector is set to rival the $300 billion global sports betting…

Beyonce Knowles-Carter has officially been named a billionaire by Forbes, becoming only the fifth musician in the world to reach a ten-figure fortune. The 44-year-old singer and businesswoman enters an elite circle that includes Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, and her husband Jay-Z, who Forbes lists with a net worth of $2.5 billion. The milestone follows a period of extraordinary commercial success with her 2023 Renaissance World Tour, which grossed nearly $600 million. “The Renaissance World Tour would be a career peak. The three-hour, career-spanning journey through Beyoncé’s discography was one of the concert sensations of 2023, grossing nearly $600 million and…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone D, Bauchi, has intercepted 718 pieces of donkey skins worth over N24 million allegedly being smuggled out of the country. The Zonal Comptroller, Abdullahi Kaila, disclosed this on Tuesday during a media briefing on the unit’s anti-smuggling activities at the command’s headquarters in Bauchi. Kaila stated, “The cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized items stands at Twenty-Four Million, Three Hundred and Thirteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Seventeen Naira (N24,313,217.00)”. He noted that the arrest aligned with the directive of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale, to enforce a zero-tolerance stance…

The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu, has called on Gov. Alex Otti of Abia to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), assuring him of full support if he defects. Kalu made the call on Monday during an annual Christmas Food Distribution/Town Hall Meeting he organised in his country home in Agbamuzu, Bende Local Government Area. He said, “Let me tell you, I want to use this opportunity again, publicly, to invite Governor Alex Otti to join our party.“If he comes to our party, we will support him.” He stressed that the APC remained open to leaders willing…

A die-hard Galatasaray supporter has taken his admiration for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen beyond the borders of Istanbul, Soccernet.ng reports. The fan turned up at the Super Eagles’ camp during AFCON 2025 to show support for Nigeria’s talismanic striker. The passionate fan, identified as Hussein to Soccernet.ng, travelled from Europe to follow Osimhen’s journey at the tournament. “Special Players Deserve Special Love” – Hussein Speaking on the sidelines of the Super Eagles’ training session, Hussein struggled to put his admiration for Osimhen into words. He described the former Napoli striker as a rare figure in modern football. According to…

In 2025, the world’s highest-paid female athletes are proving that success isn’t just measured in wins and prize money. Endorsements, media ventures, and global influence now drive the biggest paydays. From tennis courts and basketball arenas to ski slopes and social media platforms, these athletes show how talent, personality, and brand power combine to reshape women’s sports. According to Forbes, the top 10 highest-paid female athletes in 2025 are: 1. Coco Gauff – $33MAt just 21, Gauff leads the earnings list, demonstrating tennis’ dominance and the growing power of off-field business success. 2. Aryna Sabalenka – $30MThe 27-year-old Belarusian captured…

New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) The State Chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano, Hon. Hashim Dungurawa, has been expelled from the party for allegedly fuelling division within the party, now in disarray, and failing to pay party dues, among other offences. Dungurawa, a strong ally of the founder of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is also accused of denigrating the person and office of the state governor in his recent remarks. Dungurawa had kicked against the much-anticipated defection of Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), calling on party stakeholders…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has defended his decision to leave Samuel Chukwueze out of the starting line-up in Nigeria’s previous game, Soccernet.ng reports. On loan at Fulham from AC Milan, the Nigerian attacker headed into AFCON 2025 in fine shape. He posted six Premier League goal contributions before the tournament, scoring twice and laying on four assists. He carried that momentum into the clash with Tanzania, catching the eye during his 59-minute outing by completing six successful dribbles, engaging in 13 duels and making four touches inside the opposition area, repeatedly putting the Tanzanian backline under pressure. Samuel…