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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has criticised members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who are also aligned with the newly formed opposition coalition, describing their dual loyalty as political double-dealing and an aberration. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during a meeting of PDP founding fathers and stakeholders, Governor Mohammed, who also serves as Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, warned party members to choose between loyalty to the PDP and association with the coalition. He said the party would not tolerate those who sought to play both sides. “If you are in the PDP, you are in the…

The photographer Adebayo Pelumi, who allegedly murdered his colleague in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Tuesday, has incidentally committed suicide. The Guardian learnt the suspect was found dead Thursday morning in a hotel room located in Lokoja. The family of the late photojournalist Ayo Aiyepekun was said to have appealed to the Kogi State Government and the Nigeria Police to seek justice for their son, who was gruesomely murdered on Tuesday. The alarm raised by the family prompted the police to initiate a search for the suspect. According to one of the staff members of the hotel, who pleaded for anonymity,…

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has hailed the emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman of the party, describing the development as the successful outcome of its over two-year agitation for the return of the position to the region. Yilwatda was named APC National Chairman after the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting, which was held at the Presidential Villa on Thursday. Following the development, Yilwatda, who is also the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, will immediately take charge of the party’s affairs as substantive National Chairman, replacing Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned on…

By Faith Matete It is dawn, and the flickers of the weak morning sun is illuminating the skies of Busia border town, ushering in another busy day for a place that has opened its doors for people across all walks. Busia market is alive with the rustle of sacks and the clamour of early buyers. A group of women carefully arrange piles of onions and tomatoes, while nearby others sort massive bunches of bananas. The rich foodstuffs appear fresh and just from the farm and signal the huge abundance of nutritious foods flowing through from Uganda into Kenya through the…

Tolu Arokodare has attracted interest from Atalanta, Manchester United and other top clubs this summer Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has attracted interest from many top clubs in Europe this summer, and it appears that Genk are already preparing for life without him, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare is coming off a career-best season with Genk that saw him register 23 goals and seven assists in 45 appearances across all competitions. His performances saw him get a national team call-up, won him the Ebony Shoe, and his value has skyrocketed to a record-high €18 million. Genk Tolu Toluwalase Arokodare (Photo credit: Imago)…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled Nigeria’s final 23-man squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with former CHAN standout Papa Daniel notably absent following his recent move to Slovenia. The squad features a strong domestic flavour, with Nigerian champions Remo Stars contributing eight players. The team will represent Nigeria at the 8th edition of the tournament, which will be hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from August 2 to 30. CHAN 2024: Super Eagles B stars Among those selected are captain Junior Harrison Nduka, striker Godwin Obaje, and versatile defender Sikiru Alimi. Goalkeeper Ozoemena Ani,…

• End double game or leave, Damagum tells aggrieved PDP members• I remain in PDP, can’t be party to inorganic ADC, says Lamido Founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Jerry Gana, has charged the party to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the southern part of the country. Amid mounting internal tensions and defections, the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, has issued a stern but conciliatory message to party members engaging in dual political loyalty. Against the foregoing, former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, refuted claims of any fraternity with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition…

Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team of the Delta State Police Command recorded a major success in its fight against crime, which led to the arrest of 180 fraudsters and a notorious kidnap gang. In a statement released on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer for the state command, Bright Edafe, confirmed that the CP-SAT team led by ASP Julius Robinson, also busted a notorious kidnap syndicate under the leadership of one Owei Abebo, alias ‘Adusa’, The statement says the police also recovered 247 rounds of Submachine Gun rifle live ammunition from the hoodlum who has been on the run…

The acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has blamed the party’s suffering state on members’ resolve The post Why PDP is suffering- Damagun appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

The Super Eagles winger once came close to joining Anfield giants Liverpool and now he could be set for a rebirth at Sevilla Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke may be set for a tactical reshuffle at Sevilla as the Spanish club continues their preparations ahead of the 2025-26 season. According to Spanish outlet Diarios AS, new Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda has trialled former CSKA Moscow man Ejuke on the right flank during pre-season preparations. Traditionally a left winger known for his explosive dribbling and close control, Ejuke is facing stiff competition on his preferred side of the pitch. Nigeria Super Eagles…