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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 2027 gubernatorial Oyo State aspirant, Akeem Agbaje, on Thursday congratulated the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the party. Professor Yilwatda was officially ratified by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) at its high-level meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, marking a new chapter in the leadership of the ruling party. In a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, Agbaje described Professor Yilwatda’s emergence as “a reaffirmation of the party’s commitment to progress, discipline, and inclusive leadership.” He expressed…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to hold its Elective National Convention from Saturday, November 15 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, as part of efforts to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was among the key resolutions contained in a communique issued at the end of the party’s 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, held on Thursday, at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. Presiding over the meeting, Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, hailed the party’s internal reconciliation efforts, declaring that the PDP has emerged…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses in the final at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Soccernet.ng reports. To see the finish of the ‘Mission X’ campaign, the Nigerian women’s national team are looking to seal a record-extending 10th title. After a dramatic semifinal victory over defending champions South Africa, following a well-taken penalty from Rasheedat Ajibade, sealed by Michelle Alozie’s eye-widening cross-cum-floater goal, the nine-time champions will now face the Atlas Lionesses in Rabat. Rasheedat Ajibade celebtrates after scoring for the Super Falcons of Nigeria against South Africa. [Photo Credit/X]. Super Falcons vs…

The new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has vowed to take tough decisions in the interest of the party and the country, stating that leadership at the national level requires both firmness and a broad understanding of Nigeria’s governance challenges. Speaking in his first formal comments since assuming office, Yilwatda said his emergence is not just a political appointment, but a call to duty at a time when the ruling party holds significant power across federal and subnational structures, including state governments, the National Assembly, and local councils. He said the APC must align…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old lady, Esther Gambo, for allegedly luring two seven-year-old girls and subsequently killing them at a location. The command’s spokesman, CSP Ahmed Wakil, stated this in a press release on Thursday, explaining that the incident was reported on July 22, 2025, at about 3:00 pm. “A 19-year-old individual, Esther Gambo, from Lemoro Village in Toro Local Government Area, Bauchi State, reportedly enticed two seven-year-old girls, Khadija Sama’ila and A’isha Dahiru, from Unguwan Sarkin Yaki Village. “A team of police officers, collaborating with local vigilante groups, promptly responded. They successfully recovered the deceased…

The strongman of Kano politics, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration for what he described as the neglect of the northern region of Nigeria and the concentration of the nation’s resources on developing the southern part of the country where the president comes from. “Let me advise the Federal Government on the distribution of federal resources,” the former Kano governor said on Thursday at the Kano State Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment. “From the information available to us, it’s like most of the national budget is now tilting in one direction in this country.” Kwankwaso,…

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Olajade Lookman, has been linked with a move to 2025 UEFA Champions League finalists, Inter Milan, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nerazzurri had initially offered to take the 2024 CAF Player of the Year on loan with an option to buy, which was swiftly turned down. Christian Chivu’s side then submitted another €40m bid for the 27-year-old, but Atalanta do not consider the bid on the same level as their valuation of the player. Ademola Lookman during warm-up before the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Atalanta Bc at Allianz Stadium on March 9, 2025.…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Professor Nentawe Yilwatda on his emergence as the National Chairman of the party. In a statement on Thursday, the spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, said Yilwatda’s emergence is a testament to his unwavering commitment to the party’s ideals, credentials as a technocrat and public servant, and long-standing contributions to democratic governance in Nigeria. According to him, the state’s party is confident that under Professor Yilwatda’s leadership, the APC will experience renewed unity, strategic direction, and grassroots re-engagement.Oladejo noted that these are crucial elements in consolidating the gains of the…

The new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that the party’s doors remain open for members who have left it for other parties to return. Asked on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday if the rumours of an imminent return of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, was true, Yilwatda replied, “I told you our doors are open.” He said, with time, the performance of President Bola Tinubu will attract those who previously left the APC back to the party. “When everybody’s time is due, it will manifest itself. Just give people more time and…

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Olajade Lookman, has been linked with a move to Italian giants, Inter Milan, in recent weeks, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nerazzuri have already agreed personal terms with the 27-year-old to move to San Siro on a five-year deal that’ll see him earn €4m annually. However, that move might have hit a snag as La Dea want to keep him in Bergamo beyond the summer of 2026, when his current deal ends. Italian journalist, Luca Marchetti, via TuttoMercatoWeb, revealed Atalanta are ready to match Inter’s payment terms to Lookman in a new deal. Monza, Italy, 4th…