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• Nigeria needs good president, not southern, northern leader, says Hashim• Northern group plots counter-strategy as Yilwatda emerges APC chairman The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of displaying intolerance towards opposition parties, saying the APC appears unsettled by the ADC’s growing influence. The accusation followed President Tinubu’s remarks at the APC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting yesterday, where he described the opposition coalition led by the ADC as a “coalition of confusion”. Reacting, the ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the President’s comments revealed the ruling party’s…

A Nigerian researcher and physiotherapist, Joseph Aderonmu, has urged leaders in Nigeria and across Africa to adopt wearable sensor technology to transform the care of people with neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease. In a statement made available to PUNCH Healthwise on Thursday, Aderonmu stated that training rehabilitation professionals and implementing scalable solutions, such as wearable sensors, could significantly improve the quality of life for millions. “Africa cannot be left behind in improving care for neurological conditions like Parkinson’s. “By using innovative and accessible tools, we can enhance rehabilitation, support caregivers, and improve the quality of life for millions,” he…

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has expressed his delight after guiding Nigeria to the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Soccernet.ng reports. The 61-year-old tactician has vowed that his team will stay focused and fight to lift the trophy in Rabat on Saturday night. Nigeria defeated defending champions South Africa 2-1 in a gripping semifinal encounter on Tuesday in Casablanca to secure a highly anticipated final clash with tournament hosts Morocco. Rasheedat Ajibade about to take a spot kick for the Super Falcons of Nigeria against South Africa. [Photo Credit/ X]. Madugu Blows Hot Ahead…

In Africa, sports betting is no longer a minor hobby. It is quickly becoming a mainstream part of leisure activities, especially among millennials. It is a youthful, urban, and technologically literate market transforming the boundaries between entertainment, community, and aspiration.A Youth BoomAbout 74 percent of the betting population in Africa comprises millennials and younger adults (18 to 35), which shows that they dominate a disproportionately large market. Mobile-phone penetration has surpassed 80 percent in countries such as Kenya and Nigeria, to the point that betting apps have been incorporated into everyday life, both literally, through pre-match banter,  and by making…

• Move to strip Shettima of VP begins• Ganduje thanks Tinubu for Yiltwada’s appointment, pledges support• Atiku to Tinubu: Fix your troubled government, don’t meddle in opposition affairs President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, charged governors elected on the platform of the party to redouble their commitment to development, especially security, and grassroots mobilisation, even as he stressed the imperative of leaving behind a legacy of progressive governance. Tinubu, in his remarks after the appointment of the new All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, said their performance would be strategic to the success of the ruling party.   While announcing plans to establish…

As the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2024) enters its final days, fans can take a momentary breather and reflect on the spectacle they have witnessed over the past couple of weeks. The continent’s finest footballers have served up a footballing feast filled with jaw-dropping moments and unforgettable performances. On Saturday, Nigeria will face host nation Morocco in a mouthwatering final. But before the curtain finally falls on the 13th edition of the WAFCON, attention can briefly turn to the brilliant individuals who have lit up the tournament. WAFCON 2024 stars Who deserves to walk away with the…

• Ogun PDP affirms Ladi Adebutu won’t join coalition, but may offer support• Ekiti ex-deputy governor resigns from PDP, to join ADC• Oyebanji not sponsoring Tinubu, other endorsements, committee clarifies The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, yesterday, declared that it was not opposed to any coalition by opposition parties aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. However, the party clarified that its 2023 governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, would not defect to the emerging coalition but could support the alliance in his capacity as a party chieftain…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the recent recruitment of 550 new officers into the Ogun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, as a sustained investment in the state’s security architecture, which underscores his administration’s commitment to protecting the lives, property, and prosperity of every citizen. Addressing the Batch ‘E’ passing out parade ceremony of the security outfit at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Sagamu, Governor Abiodun said this move is in addition to the earlier employment of 690 operatives, barely six months ago, into the agency to further bolster the state’s security framework.…

Traders and entrepreneurs accounted for the largest occupational group in the recently concluded Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Anambra State, representing 36.9 percent of the 168,187 new registrants recorded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC, in a statement released Thursday by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed that the figure marks the highest number of registrants ever recorded within two weeks in the state since the inception of the CVR in 2017. The exercise, which was originally scheduled to end on July 17, was extended by three days to July 20…